Cooking 101

Stay Home and Cook With Lodge

  • Jul 10, 2020
  • Whether you live by yourself or have a household full of rambunctious kids, cooking at home can create a spark of joy amidst stay-at-home orders and self-quarantining. Delicious food has a way of bringing us comfort, not just in our stomachs, but in our souls as well.

    That's why we're sharing our favorite homemade dinners, tasty sweet treats, and easy dinner recipes to add to your rotation. So stay home tonight and make memories with Lodge.

    Beginner recipes

    Start with the basics

    Want to cook at home but not sure where to start? Try your hand at these quick and easy recipes and pretty soon, you"ll be a whiz in the kitchen.

    Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts

    How to Roast Veggies

    How to Roast Veggies

    Favorite Fried Chicken

    Favorite Fried Chicken

    Simple Pizza Dough Recipe

    Simple Pizza Dough Recipe

    Thick Cut Salt & Pepper Pork Chops

    Thick Cut Salt & Pepper Pork Chops

    Basic Pie Dough

    Basic Pie Dough

    Family recipes

    Simplify family dinners

    No matter your cooking skill level, we have easy entrées, sides, and one-pan meals that make a perfect homemade meal any day of the week.

    Steaks with Blue Cheese Butter

    Steaks with Blue Cheese Butter

    Splayed Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables

    Splayed Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables

    Bacon Fried Rice

    Bacon Fried Rice

    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Fish & Chips

    Fish & Chips

    Twice Baked Potato Casserole

    Twice Baked Potato Casserole

    Comfort recipes

    Choose comfort food

    Sometimes we want our meals to feel like a hug, remind us of bygone times, relieve stress, or satisfy a craving. When you dive into our favorite comfort food recipes, you can feel your stress melt away with each bite.

    Creamed Corn and Smoked Gouda Cornsticks

    Creamed Corn and Smoked Gouda Cornsticks

    Classic Hot Wings

    Classic Hot Wings

    Beer Cheese Dip

    Beer Cheese Dip

    Cheesy Spinach Lasagna

    Cheesy Spinach Lasagna

    Graduated Grilled Cheese

    Graduated Grilled Cheese

    Beer Battered Onion Rings and Dijon Aioli

    Beer Battered Onion Rings and Dijon Aioli

    Skillet Scalloped Potatoes

    Skillet Scalloped Potatoes

    Shepherd's Pie

    Shepherd's Pie

    Kid-friendly recipes

    Calling all kid helpers

    Bring the kids into the kitchen with these easy family recipes. Have them help you measure out the ingredients, stir and mix, set the timer, and together you can delight in the tasty finished product.

    Warm Chocolate Chunk Cookie

    Warm Chocolate Chunk Cookie

    Any Day Pancakes

    Any Day Pancakes

    Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas

    Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas

    Skillet S'mores Dip

    Skillet S'mores Dip

    Gooey Chocolate Skillets

    Gooey Chocolate Skillets

    Basic Dutch Baby

    Basic Dutch Baby

    Bread recipes

    Bake all the bread

    Our bread recipes make it easy for you to learn how to make fresh-baked bread and rolls right at home.

    Jim Lahey’s No-knead Bread

    Jim Lahey’s No-knead Bread

    Bread Hero

    Tips for Making Bread in Cast Iron

    Spoon Rolls

    Spoon Rolls

    Simple Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

    Simple Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

    Sweet recipes

    Indulge in homemade treats

    Enjoy a sweet moment with these tasty dessert recipes. If you have extra, grab a container and deliver to family and friends.

    Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    Strawberry Pie

    Strawberry Pie

    Blueberry Ricotta Skillet Cake

    Blueberry Ricotta Skillet Cake

    Blackberry Orange Tart for Two

    Blackberry Orange Tart for Two

    Buttermilk Beignets With Chocolate Ganache

    Buttermilk Beignets With Chocolate Ganache

    Brunch recipes

    Master the at-home brunch

    Pour yourself a mimosa and mix up one of these recipes for a weekend brunch that rivals your favorite local spot.

    Briggs' Buttermilk Biscuits

    Briggs' Buttermilk Biscuits

    Tomato Basil Caprese Frittata

    Tomato Basil Caprese Frittata

    Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby

    Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby

    Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast With Strawberries and Mint

    Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast With Strawberries and Mint

    How to Build a Perfect Breakfast Sandwich

    How to Build a Perfect Breakfast Sandwich

    Any Day Pancakes

    Any Day Pancakes

    Pizza recipes

    Bring back pizza night

    No need for delivery, you can make pizza at home. Get your whole family involved and follow one of these pizza recipes for a fun night in. You can even get creative and add your favorite cheese and toppings to our classic pizza dough recipe.

    Grilled Margherita Pizza Recipe

    Grilled Margherita Pizza Recipe

    Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza Pan Recipe

    Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza Pan Recipe

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

    Butternut Squash and Ricotta Pizza

    Butternut Squash and Ricotta Pizza

    Shrimp Pesto Pizza

    Shrimp Pesto Pizza

    Stuffed Pizza

    Stuffed Pizza

    Bacon, Blue Cheese, & Peach Pizza With Semolina Pizza Crust

    Bacon, Blue Cheese, & Peach Pizza With Semolina Pizza Crust

    Missing an ingredient?

    Before you head to the store, check out our list of common ingredient substitutions for cooking and baking.

    View the substitutions

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