If you’re exploring a more healthful eating experience, cooking at home is a great place to start. As you browse recipes and other sources of inspiration, you’ll likely come across the phrase “clean eating” or similar derivatives like “clean cooking” and “clean ingredients.”
For us, “clean cooking” doesn’t mean dieting or scrimping on flavor. Rather, we mean that all of these recipes utilize one or more pieces of clean cookware—high-quality pieces that are free from PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, BPA, lead, and cadmium, as well as being manufactured by a trusted source that follows health and safety standards. Below you’ll find eight recipes that we turn to for nourishing, delicious clean cooking.
Tom Colicchio’s Pan-Roasted Chicken
Maybe you’re the lucky recipient of a new Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan? There’s no better way to christen it than by making this ultra simple roasted chicken. Start by browning the chicken on the stove before popping it in the oven to roast. After about an hour, you’ll be rewarded with a beautifully bronzed bird that would pair very well with…
Beet Rösti With Rosemary
…this veg-forward side from Mark Bittman, which comes out beautifully in our CeramiClad™ Frying Pan. Basically a giant vegetable pancake, this beet rösti turns one and a half pounds of shredded beets into a savory, salty, craveable dish. You can also make it with parmesan to up the umami, or sub in shredded carrots and onion for the beets.
Chicken Posole
Of all the chicken soups out there, posole—a traditional Mexican dish—offers some of the best customization. After making the base recipe of chicken, hominy, aromatics, and dried chiles provided bu Houston-based Chef Chris Shepherd (our Dutch Oven aids in making an especially vibrant broth), set out a variety of toppings so each bowl is infinitely customizable. Shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, chopped onion, and lime are a good start; sliced radishes, dried oregano, refried beans, and crispy tortilla chips are also excellent options.
Seafood Gumbo
Save this recipe for a day when you can spend 35 to 40 minutes tending to a roux, a task made much more pleasant in our Dutch Oven—its heat retention and heavy base will help avoid scorching. Serve this rich, flavorful gumbo with rice and plenty of hot sauce.
Spanish-Style Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter
Sometimes all you need to make something special is a little garlic and butter. Exhibit A: these shrimp, which cook perfectly in our Carbon Steel Frying Pan or on the Griddle. Pair them with toasted bread and grilled or roasted vegetables for a light, easy meal.
Braised Kale with White Beans
Here’s another one that does well in the heat-retaining Dutch Oven while showcasing the power of simple ingredients fusing together to make magic. Curly kale turns silky tender in a chicken broth braise, while cannellini beans add both bite and protein. Use vegetable broth if you’d like to keep it meatless, and pair it with crusty bread for soaking up extra juices.
Quick Frittata with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Greens
Frittatas are the ultimate quick-and-easy way to make a satisfying meal and use up an assortment of nutrient-dense vegetables. Here, Creative Culinary Director Rhoda Boone pairs sliced mushrooms with cherry or grape tomatoes (the more flavorful option when tomatoes are out of season) and quick-cooking greens of your choice. Make it in our CeramiClad™ Non Stick Frying Pan for ultimate care-free cleanup, and eat this frittata for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.
Tomato and Fennel Dal
Chef Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri in Houston shares this recipe for a hearty and comforting dal. Made with yellow moong dal (split yellow mung lentils), spices, fennel, and tomatoes, it all comes together in both our Dutch Oven and Stainless Clad Frying Pan.
Ready to Cook?
Whether you’re cooking more to start the new year or simply trying to up your cooking skillset, remember that clean cooking doesn’t mean boring, bland food. A piece or two of clean cookware can go a long way to helping you in your cooking journey—we can’t wait to see what you’ll whip up next.
