A Dutch oven refers to a heavy and thick cooking pot that comes with a tight-fitting lid. Mostly, Dutch ovens are made with cast iron, but there are also those made with cast ceramic or aluminum. A Dutch oven can be used on a stovetop just like a regular cooking pot.
But the difference is that it is ideal for slow cooking because it can retain heat for a much longer time and can seal in moisture even during long hours of cooking. It can also be used inside the oven just like a baking pan. Some of the dishes that you can cook using the Dutch oven include: Soups and stews Roasted meat and vegetables Bread, pastries and other baked goods Casseroles The Dutch oven has amassed great popularity all over the world. It is being used by millions of family worldwide due to its countless benefits. If you are excited to try using the Dutch oven for your cooking, youll certainly be glad to have this book with you. This cookbook provides 50 Dutch oven recipes that are not only nutritious and delicious, but are also convenient and easy enough for the first beginner like you.
It provides simple and hassle-free directions so that cooking is fun and enjoyable, instead of tedious and exhausting. Are you excited to start cooking with the Dutch oven? Lets get started!
Crab Ravioli
Heres a ravioli appetizer recipe thats infused with Asian flavors, served with sweet and sour sauce. One thing you have to know, though: these wontons are usually gone in a blink of an eye. Everyone will love them. Serving Size: Preparation Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Water 1 lb. low-fat cream cheese teaspoon toasted sesame oil 24 wonton wrappers Cooking spray Instructions: 1. low-fat cream cheese teaspoon toasted sesame oil 24 wonton wrappers Cooking spray Instructions: 1.
Fill your Dutch oven with water. 2. Add the crab legs to the pot. 3. Bring to a boil. 4.
Reduce heat. 5. Simmer for 5 minutes. 6. Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili paste, ground ginger, cornstarch and cup water. 7.
Pour this mixture into a pan. 8. Next, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 2 minutes. 9. Let cool and set aside. 10.
Take the crab legs out of the Dutch oven. 11. Twist the legs and peel off the shell. 12. Take the crabmeat and transfer to a cutting board. 13.
Chop the crabmeat. 14. Transfer to a bowl. 15. Stir in the scallions, garlic, carrot, cream cheese, and sesame oil. 16.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. 17. Place the wonton wrappers on your kitchen table. 18. Add a spoonful of the crabmeat mixture on top. 19.
Fold into a triangle and seal the edges. 20. Spray your baking pan with oil. 21. Place the ravioli in the pan. 22.
Spray the ravioli with oil. 23. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through. 24. Serve with the sweet and sour sauce. Nutrients per Serving: Calories 102 Fat 1.8 g Saturated fat 0.7 g Carbohydrates 14.8 g Fiber 0.5 g Protein 5.4 g Cholesterol 16 mg Sugars 4 g Sodium 213 mg Potassium 100 mg
Corn Tortilla Soup
This Mexican soup has everything you lovecorn, avocado, tortillas, olives, yogurt, and of course, warm and comforting broth.
Its more than enough to brighten up a dull day. Serving Size: Preparation Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 12 cloves garlic, crushed and minced 2 cups tomatoes, chopped 2 cups zucchini, diced 2 cups corn kernels 8 oz. pork loin (boneless) 15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained 4 corn tortillas 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon chili powder cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped Cooking spray 1 ripe avocado, sliced thinly Instructions: 1. Pour the oil into your Dutch oven. 2.
Once hot, add the onion and garlic. 3. Cook while stirring for 5 minutes. 4. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, corn, pork loin and black beans. 5.
Cook for 3 minutes. 6. Transfer 2 corn tortillas in a cutting board. 7. Slice into strips. 8.
Add this to the Dutch oven along with the stock, cumin and chili powder. 9. Cook for 5 minutes. 10. Add the cilantro. 11.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 12. Place the remaining tortillas in the baking pan. 13. Spray both sides with oil. 14.
Bake for 3 minutes or until golden. 15. Let cool and then slice into strips. 16. Top the soup with the avocado slices and tortilla strips. Nutrients per Serving: Calories 224 Fat 7 g Saturated fat 1.3 g Carbohydrates 27.3 g Fiber 6.6 g Protein 15.4 g Cholesterol 17 mg Sugars 4 g Sodium 595 mg Potassium 851 mg
Pasta with Clams
Heres a recipe that you should try if youre looking for a unique pasta dish to serve to your family and friends.
Its drenched in savory red sauce and dotted with clams. Serving Size: Preparation Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 6 scallions, sliced 8 cloves garlic, crushed and minced 28 oz. canned tomatoes, undrained 40 oz. canned clams, undrained cup dry white wine Pepper to taste 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped 16 oz. whole-wheat linguine Instructions: 1. 2. 2.