five.....one skillet dinners for mid-winter evenings (hygge food)

when winter has settled in and four layers of clothing becomes non-negotiable, all one wants to come home to at the end of an icy cold, gray day, is a cozy fire and comfort food - a warm, welcoming hug from a big, strong husband doesn't hurt either.

here are five delicious and easy one skillet dinners i made for my family this week that will leave you feeling satisfyingly snug, warm and hygge and even more hygge - my new go-to word.

i was tempted to title this post "ode to the cast iron skillet" as the pan i used for all of the dinners has been a permanent kitchen fixture since i can't remember when. perhaps it was a wedding present or maybe a garage sale find from our newlywed days? wherever it came from, it has been indispensable. if you don't have a cast iron skillet, i would highly recommend adding it to your stovetop collection. cast iron skillets add significant amounts of dietary iron to your food, are easy to clean simply wiping after each use, synonymous with comfort food and only get better with age. here is a great youtube video on the subject.