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CAST IRON SKILLET BREAD

Love seeing all of the homemade loaves in my feed lately. Lots of crumbs, dough, and slices to carry us through the next few months. There is an awesome feeling of self-sufficiency when make traditional staples by scratch. These practices connect us to our food and give us tools to be better prepared when resources run low. Making bread by hand is a vital way to empower yourself and your community. This cast iron skillet bread recipe is a regular fixture in our weekly routine (a few times a week, really!) It uses 3 simple ingredients you probably have on hand and is an inexpensive alternative to packaged loafs. Perfect for staying well fed at home.

If you can track down a bag of flour (I like to do half all purpose, half spelt), yeast, salt, and water you’re in business. Share this recipe with your community to help them eat at home. It’s that easy to empower your people. Plus you can use whatever skillet you have on hand (just make sure there’s no plastic) if you don’t have a cast iron (this might be the time to invest though.)

https://closedloopcooking.com/cast-iron-skillet-bread/

Try it out today and tag a friend!

Inspired by many a meal growing up. This healthy and delicious black bean and corn salad is topped with Cedar planked brown sugar salmon.

This meal is perfect for a weekend get together and eating al fresco. Fresh veggies, black beans and plenty of flavors are what Summer cooking is all about and this dish fits perfectly. 

While I can’t take credit for the salmon recipe, I am excited to share with you the black beans and corn salad recipe. Family Circle provided the recipe for the salmon and it’s a winner. For serving this dish layer all the salad ingredients in a big bowl. Makes for a lovely presentation. This is a healthy meal you will enjoy sharing. 

Serves 4-5

INGREDIENTS for Cedar Planked Salmon

1 Cedar Planked Salmon (Recipe from Family Circle)

INGREDIENTS for Black Bean and Corn Salad

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans drained and rinsed

1 (12-ounce) package frozen super sweet white corn cooked according to package instructions

1 cup petite grape tomatoes, sliced

juice from 1 lime

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

1/4 cup chopped red onion

cilantro optional

INGREDIENTS for dressing

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1 clove crushed garlic

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS 

Place black beans, cooked corn, tomatoes, the juice from the lime, red pepper, and red onion in a bowl. Stir to combine.

To a separate container add olive oil, honey, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and pour over black beans and corn mixture.