10 Delicious Reasons to Use Your Cast Iron Skillet on the Grill

Recipe: Grilled Peach Cobbler

What is better than a summer peach cobbler? One made on the outdoor grill. Just add ice cream.

Recipe: Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak

Get that delicious steak house crust without smoking up the house. Use your grill to heat the cast-iron skillet; the skillet surface area promotes a more assertive flavor and better sear than grill grates.

Recipe: Cast-Iron Salsa

This flavorful salsa is the perfect appetizer for an outdoor fiesta. Just add tortilla chips and margaritas.

Recipe: Smoked Trout-Apple Hash

Equally at home on your stove or over a campfire, this fragrant skillet breakfast pulls double duty for dinner with a green salad.

Recipe: Chicken and Fontina Panini

No need to buy a Panini press to make grilled sandwiches. While you're cooking a sandwich in one skillet, heat the second on the grill grate. Once hot, place the second skillet on top of the sandwich for 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat on the flip side, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes more.

Recipe: Charred Peppers with Feta Dipping Sauce

If you are hosting an outdoor party, welcome your guests with these tasty, charred peppers.

Recipe: Top-Shelf Chicken Under a Brick

The "top-shelf" in this recipe speaks to the crispy skin, superior flavor, and juiciness of the bird. It also refers to a fun technique: cooking potatoes in the heavy cast-iron skillet that's used as a weight on the chicken.

Recipe: Barbecued Pork Quesadillas

This recipe uses barbecued pork from your favorite restaurant, which means you can have these tasty quesadillas ready in under an hour.

Recipe: The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Go ahead and fire up the grill in order to make a batch of these simple but fabulous grilled cheese sandwiches. Your family will be so glad you did.

Recipe: Natalie’s Cajun-Seasoned Pan-Fried Tilapia

This recipe is a great choice for weeknight meals, and works well with catfish, chicken cutlets, or pork chops.