Seasoned Cooking: April 2021 Newsletter

In about a half hour, you can have a fantastic comfort meal on the table. Tender chicken and mushrooms get a delightfully savory sauce to bathe in - everything from onion and garlic to herbs and bacon have a part in this simple dinner.

Eggplant parmesan is a delicious dish that usually gets saved for a big crowd, but it doesn't have to be that way. Using a cast iron skillet makes it accessible for smaller numbers and helps keep it warm at the table too.

Tender, flakey biscuits studded with tangy cheddar cheese and green onions are a perfect addition to nearly every meal. Begin the morning with biscuit sandwiches, have one alongside a creamy chowder for lunch, and sop up the rest of your chili with one at dinner!

Super speedy shrimp tacos get a fun and tangy slaw to serve tucked inside warm and tender tortillas. Choose to serve the slaw chilled or warmed with the shrimp to mix things up a bit.

Beautifully marbled brownies are a delight to see and even more to eat. By starting with a boxed mix, you can save time and energy and have a pretty dessert to offer to friends and family alike.

It's time to embrace comfort food at its finest to start your day! Crispy, cheesy waffles get a crown of creamy sausage gravy for a hearty breakfast perfect for a day of gardening, hiking, or otherwise getting outside and enjoying the spring.

Grab your cast iron skillet and a box of phyllo dough sheets and get ready to enjoy a super easy chicken pot pie meal that feels fancy but is really just the very best of comfort food made easy.

A delightfully creamy baked chicken dish for serving over pasta is sure to please those around your table and the cook most of all. About 15 minutes of hands on prep time is all it takes and you're ready for dinner after it bakes.

Bars or pie? How about both! A delightful apple pie meets caramel-laden blondies and the result is possibly the best cast iron skillet baking project you've enjoyed in quite some time.

Frozen dinner rolls make a pull-apart breakfast bread easy peasy! Tweak the add-ins to suit your tastes - everything from eggs and cheese to peppers and bacon are welcome at this morning meal.

Get the taste of spring in a pasta salad! This quick and versatile salad pairs well with food hot off the grill, simple seared chicken, shrimp, pork, or fish, or alongside your favorite sandwich.

Get your menu game in shape with a quick healthy meal with a lot of flavor. A crispy cabbage slaw packed with lots of fresh vegetables and chopped almonds gets crowned with seared, then roasted lean pork.

Baked fish gets a classic treatment with butter, lemon, and garlic. This quick meal takes advantage of sheet pan baking by adding broccoli to the mix for a meal that's assembled on one pan.