Enamel-coated cast-iron cookware combines the legendary durability and heat retention of traditional seasoned cast iron but with a smooth, nonreactive finish, making it a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike.

If you’ve got one of these kitchen workhorses in your collection, check out our top 17 Dutch oven, braiser, and skillet recipes tailored specifically to these colorful, sturdy pieces.

Dutch Oven Supreme Pizza

Don’t have time to make homemade dough? Buy a 16-ounce bag of pizza dough from the grocery store deli to use instead.

Hot Sauce-Braised Chicken and Greens

Hot sauce and chicken broth combine with collard greens to make the most delicious potlikker, perfect for sopping up with a wedge of cornbread.

Brisket Enchiladas

Buy a pound of your favorite smoked brisket for these saucy, cheese-blanketed enchiladas.

Tortellini with Creamy Pasta Sauce

A simple side salad and a creamy, stir-together pasta dish are a winning combination no matter the day of week for our Tortellini with Creamy Pasta Sauce.

Country Ham and Cheese Soufflé

Your enameled Dutch oven is the perfect vessel to showcase the dramatic rise for which soufflés are best known. Add this stunning and savory Country Ham and Cheese Soufflé to your supper rotation.

Hummingbird Crumble

We turned one of our favorite Southern cakes into a quick-cooking crumble, so you can have the flavors of hummingbird cake any night of the week.

Chocolate-Cherry Poke Cake

Sweet chocolate and tart cherry make for a delicious duo, but when baked into a cake and topped with flufy whipped cream, it’s pure decadence.

Fudge Brownies

Swap out the store-bought for this homemade Brownie Mix that can keep for up to three months. That way, Fudge Brownies are just a few ingredients away whenever your sweet tooth strikes!