For the past few years the iron skillet has been my go-to gift for brides; that along with a gorgeous negligee...after all to keep a happy husband, a young wife must be multi-talented or at least willing to learn.
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What can't you do with an iron skillet?
That list may be shorter than what you CAN do with one.
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When Marah married Christopher we had two showers for her. The first was a kitchenware party; she received everything she needed for her new position as queen of her castle. Then we hosted a negligee party where she received beautiful gowns for every night of the month. She's still happily married after nine years!
(Hilarious side note: The negligee shower was so much fun! I highly recommend these two showers for brides-to-be; what more could a young woman need to begin life with her husband? So, there we were, Marah's female family members - aunts, sisters, nieces, grandmas, pastor's wife, and friends. It was early July and we served strawberry daiquiris; these were non-alcoholic mind you. Must have been the music, the ambiance - something....but with some sass Marah began to twirl the hot pink boa we forced her to wear. When all of a sudden smoke...flames....burnt feathers....the end of her boa had caught in a nearby candle! No worries - that house is still standing and the fire department did not have to be called!)
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I cannot think of one dish that is my favorite to make using an iron skillet but I would say that the pan itself is my favorite kitchen tool. I could list the health benefits of using an iron skillet and the dire warnings of using Teflon but, eh, that is too boring and very well documented online!
In honor of yesterday being National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (really? I missed that?!) here is my recipe for a smokin' hot grilled cheese sandwich:
French baguette slices 1/2" thick
Smoked Gouda cheese sliced thinly - as much as you like
Fontina cheese sliced thinly - as much as you like
Butter, melted in your iron skillet
Melt your butter in your iron skillet on medium heat; don't let it get warm enough to brown the butter, though. Assemble your bread and cheese then turn the heat up just a bit before putting your sandwich into the frying pan. You should hear it sizzle but there should not be smoke....or flames. Brown each side of your cheesy, delicious Smoked Gouda grilled cheese sandwich to your desired crispiness. Straighten your tiara and enjoy with a glass of red wine....and salad. Don't forget to eat your veggies!
Here's Marah explaining how to wash and care for your iron skillet:
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