This Hot Honey Thyme Squash is a simple, flavorful cast iron side dish made with tender roasted yellow squash, hot honey, fresh thyme, butter, and a touch of red pepper. Sweet, savory, buttery, and finished with just the right amount of heat, it's an easy recipe for summer or fall dinners, holiday meals, or everyday cooking. Made in a No. 8 cast iron skillet, it's also a delicious way to keep your pan in regular use while building and maintaining its seasoning.

Golden, fluffy, and packed with herbaceous pesto and melted mozzarella, this pull-apart bread is made for sharing. Each bite is soft on the inside with crisp, golden edges, making it the perfect appetizer or side dish for pasta night, soup, or your next gathering. Baking it in a cast iron skillet gives the bread an evenly browned crust while keeping the center wonderfully tender.

Juicy, flavorful, and you only need simple pantry ingredients, these lemon pepper chicken thighs are proof that simple ingredients can make an incredible meal. A quick brine keeps the chicken tender, while plenty of fresh lemon, cracked black pepper, and garlic create a bright, savory crust. Cooked in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, the chicken develops beautiful golden edges and finishes with a buttery pan sauce that's perfect spooned over rice, roasted potatoes, or grilled vegetables.