The Dutch Oven Cookbook

Book excerpt: Make the most of your Dutch oven with over 70 slow-cooked recipes for one-pot meals that are easy, delicious, and comforting—for the holidays and beyond. Home cooks know the Dutch oven is the original slow cooker and the most versatile pot in the kitchen—whether the model is well-used, a garage-sale find, or the latest luxe beauty from Le Creuset. From savory meals and sweet desserts to soups, stews, and pot roasts, the Dutch oven is your go-to kitchen essential for cooking comforting one-pot meals. In this companion to their successful Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook, James Beard protégé Sharon Kramis and longtime chef Julie Kramis Hearne offer more than 70 easy-to-prepare recipes for all occasions, including: • Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup • Braised Greens with Smoked Sausage • Moroccan Chicken and Pasta Bake • Pork Loin Braised in Milk • Lamb with Lemon, Oranges, and Green Olives • Beef Stew with Parsley Dumplings • Lemon Cake Pudding with Blueberries • Roasted Red Pears • Toasted Almond and Apricot Bread Pudding Featuring full-color photographs and comprehensive tips on how to select and care for your Dutch oven, this flavorful collection of recipes will inspire you to make full use of the best pot in your kitchen.