Iron

I love almost everything pertaining to cooking...

that includes looking at pots and pans, and cooking

 utensils. Recently, I have fallen for a very un-glamourous

 cooking essential...a cast iron skillet. It won't break if I drop

 it, there is no non-stick coating that will eventually peel off

and it can be used as a weapon if needed. 

Last night I decided to experiment and see if I could cook

our whole dinner just using a cast iron skillet. 

Homemade Potato Chips 

 Peanut oil, for frying

3 potatoes, thinly sliced

Sea Salt

In a large cast iron skillet, fill oil no more than halfway and heat the oil to 350 degrees F.

Add the potato slices in batches. Fry until light golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. 

Drain on paper towels, 

season with salt, and serve

Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions 

Reserve 2 tablespoons of oil from the chips and 

place mushrooms and onions into the 

skillet. Sautee until golden brown. 

Hamburgers 

1 lb of ground beef 

Salt and Pepper 

1 glove minced garlic