Why does everything taste better in a dutch oven? Check out these amazing dutch oven recipes from casseroles, to soups, creamy pasta bakes and even dutch oven bread.
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The Dutch Oven We Use:
We use this 5.5 Qt Dutch oven by Le Creuset (Amazon affiliate link). We actually have 2 (in Red and Blue). Now all I need is the white one and I can decorate for the 4th of July! 😉 The non-stick coating makes it super easy to clean, cook with and maintain. We’re giving away a fantastic set of LeCreuset cookware including this 5.5 Qt Dutch oven. Enter the giveaway below!
Our Best Dutch Oven Recipes
Dutch ovens have been around FOR-EVER! The dutch oven is such a versatile tool in the kitchen. It makes everything taste better because they have a heavy bottom for even heat conduction and they have heavy lids that seal in moisture and flavor. This pot is most useful for dutch oven recipes that need to go from the stove to the oven, reducing what we call the “dish factor” (less dishes!). They also retain heat really well and are lovely for serving.
Our dutch oven recipes are among some of the top recipes on our site. If you’re on the fence about investing in a dutch oven, this post may help you see the vast possibilities for cooking with a dutch oven. We have everything from dutch oven steel cut oats to a gorgeous pork tenderloin roast for the holidays, to something as simple as cooking shrimp pasta, and even corn pops treats!
Dutch Oven Soups and Stews:
- Tender Beef Stew – tender morsels of beef and veggies (photo above)
- Soup Kharcho – a dutch oven beef, tomato and rice soup
- Sauerkraut Soup – completely delicous with white beans and bacon.
- Lamb Stew – a holiday worthy goes from stove to oven in the dutch oven
- Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – a classic made creamy
- Clam Chowder – New England style with a secret garnish!
Dutch Oven Casseroles and Pasta Bakes:
- Chicken Tetrazzini is perfect in a dutch oven and goes from the stove to the oven
- Dutch Oven Chicken Pasta with a creamy white wine tomato sauce
- Sweet Potato Casserole – with an irresistible crunchy topping and creamy center
- Spaghetti and Meatballs – sear the juicy meatballs and make the sauce in one pot
Dutch Oven Pilafs and Plov Recipes:
- Buckwheat and Beef Pilaf – Natasha’s favorite pilaf (photo above)
- Beef Plov – flavorful rice with tender morsels of beef
- Mushroom Marinara – Alla’s homemade pasta sauce
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf – an easy excellent side dish
- Creamy Chicken and Rice – a one-pot meal similar to risotto
Dutch Oven Bread:
- Easy 5-Seed Dutch Oven Bread – crispy outside and so soft inside.
Surprising Dutch Oven Recipes:
- How to Cook Beans in a Dutch Oven – homemade is just way better than canned!
- Braised Cabbage with beef – the dutch oven is perfect for braising recipes
- Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – just like Mom’s! These are cooked to perfection in a dutch oven.
Do you have any favorite Dutch Oven Recipe? Let me know in a comment below! We just love putting our dutch oven to work!
I just borrowed my moms Dutch oven to cook a pot roast with red wine and beef broth! It was beyond delicious! I’ve always wanted one to try your bread recipe though!
I just got my first Le Creuset a couple weeks ago—a small Dutch oven. I love it already! So far,
I’ve made Beef Ragu that was awesome, sloppy joes, Mac and cheese, and Bolognese sauce for spaghetti. I would love a set that would include a larger Dutch oven. I’m hooked!
would be blessing to win!
Turkey Bolognese
Always wanted one. Never could afford it.
Very good, I like try something new on my kitchen
My 11 year old loves to watch your cooking videos and loves your recipes. He wants to be a chef when he grows up 🙂 He would love to win this LeCreuset set !
I have never owned a Dutch Oven,but have always wanted one! This beautiful Le Creuset would be perfect for my homemade stews & soups plus many other choices..including baking. Incorporate Natasha’s delicious & colorful recipes along with this stunning 5 piece Le Creuset Signature.Set…what an amazing presentation!
Would be great to have these to cook all those wonderful winter stews & soups fabulous winer comfort foods
I will use it to make plov and beef stew. I’m sure I will try some new recipes from Natashaskitchen.com as well! 🙂 Thank you!
I’ve drooled over the LeCruset products for years, but I’ve never pulled the trigger on their stuff. I’ve always heard that it’s stuff you hand down to the kids.
Always wanted an Dutch Oven, would love to cook Short Ribs. My mouth is watering. I do not even have a pot set. Cannot afford it.
my grandmother had a dutch oven. she made the best baked beans!
Oh my that sounds good! Would you happen to have the recipe? 😉
During cold time of the year I love to make chili, stew, braised short ribs and hearty soups, and in the summer months I use it for braised vegetables and corn chowder. I have a large Dutch oven we received as a wedding gift 20 years ago, and I would love to have smaller le Creuset pieces. I think food tastes so much better if it’s cooked in Le Creuset❤️
Guinness stew, nothing better than stew on a cold winter night.
When I have one I will make Clam Chowder. I love those pots, I never had Dutch Oven, but I really want to have them, since I follow Natasha’s kitchen I love them!
I would love to win this giveaway! I have heard so many amazing things about cooking food but also baking bread in Dutch ovens! Would love love love to try 🙂
Coq Au Vin…
My favorite dutch oven recipe is Guinness Beef Stew
When I had one (I don’t right now) I would make chili in it all the time! I loved that pan… <3