Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles You Just Got a Dutch Oven—Here Are Our Favorite Recipes You Should Make First By Ally Sorrells Updated on December 27, 2019 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Instagram Twitter Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Associate Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her masters degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Whether you're simmering meat or cooking your favorite pasta sauce, a Dutch oven is one of the best kitchen appliances to have on hand. It's sturdy, easy to use and produces wonderful results every single time. And if you were just gifted one and need some ideas, here are 15 of our favorite Dutch oven recipes you'll be making on repeat. 01 of 15 Linguine alle Vongole View Recipe Italian for "linguine with clams," this seafood pasta dish includes tomatoes for a mashup between red and white clam sauces. 02 of 15 Chicken Chili Verde View Recipe Prepared salsa verde adds tang to this fast weeknight chili recipe and pairs beautifully with the rich caramelized chicken and creamy beans. Don't shy away from the poblano peppers. They offer a mild heat but deliver a depth of flavor you can't find in regular green bell peppers. 03 of 15 Basic Whole Roast Chicken View Recipe This roasted chicken recipe may be the most useful recipe you'll ever find. It's a meal on its own or the start of any recipe that calls for cooked chicken--perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners to have throughout the week. 04 of 15 Easy Italian Wedding Soup View Recipe Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this soup. In this easy recipe, they're full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling. 05 of 15 Cuban Black Bean Soup View Recipe Unlike many black bean soups, this one is pepper-packed and leaves the beans intact for a more interesting texture. It's equally delicious served on its own or over rice. 06 of 15 Coq au Vin View Recipe This flavorful French chicken stew is all about the wine, so use a bottle that's so good you can enjoy a glass while you cook 07 of 15 Potsticker & Vegetable Soup View Recipe Skip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets. 08 of 15 Veal, Beef & Pork Sugo View Recipe This Italian tomato sauce recipe simmers for a long time, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate, concentrating the flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep--it makes a large batch, so serve some over pasta for dinner and freeze the rest for a quick meal in the future. 09 of 15 Whole-Wheat Sourdough Bread View Recipe Re-create fresh artisan sourdough bread to rival your local bakery--at home! This simple blend of whole-wheat flour, sourdough starter, sea salt and water produces bread with a tart, melt-in-your-mouth taste perfect for sopping up sauces, eating as toast or making into a sandwich. 10 of 15 Tuscan White Bean Soup View Recipe A pound of dried beans is the inexpensive foundation for this simple, hearty meal. Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner. 11 of 15 Chicken & Dumplings Whole-wheat pastry flour gives the dumplings in this healthy recipe a prominent nuttiness that totally fits in with the savory chicken stew. 12 of 15 Italian Bread & Tomato Soup Inspired by Tuscany's legendary pappa al pomodoro, this soup is a great way to use stale bread. The traditional version doesn't contain kale or a topping of squash and grape tomatoes, but why not? 13 of 15 Spring Lima Bean Soup with Crispy Bacon Not a lima bean lover? This soup could flip you. The limas get some support from baby peas and a decent amount of tarragon to deliver a definitive taste of spring. 14 of 15 Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards View Recipe You don't need broth for this lentil soup recipe--it's rich thanks to the browned bits in the bottom of the pan that meld into the soup, packing it with flavor. Ground coriander, from the seed of the cilantro plant, has a floral, citrusy flavor that dovetails nicely with the lemon. 15 of 15 Three-Pepper Beef Stew View Recipe Cayenne pepper sauce, crushed red pepper and red sweet peppers add a spicy twist to this classic beef and potato stew. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit