There are so many recipes that can be made in a cast iron Dutch oven. Soups are always popular. We love our tortellini soup recipe, chicken soup, chili, or a good beef stew recipe. Dutch ovens are great for making a one-pot meal like pot roasts or cooking ground beef for tacos. You can get creative and make Dutch oven pizza or Dutch oven mac with bacon. For a traditional dinner, cook ham, chicken thighs, or pork. The recipes are endless!