cooked from the SOUL & fed to the CULTURE

Shrimp Tacos are a quick and easy meal to enjoy with your family. The fresh ingredients, cast ironed grilled shrimp and warm tortillas add excitement to your Taco Tuesdays. It's also healthy so you can go for that extra shot of Tequila or a tasty Frozen Margarita. You will need Pico de Gallo to complete this recipe. You can see The Cast Iron Chef's 5 Minute Pico de Gallo recipe in the When I Dip, You Dip Section. Have fun with this recipe and don't eat too many.

Enjoy this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe in just 30 minutes. You can have this any day of the week and enjoy the leftovers the next day. This has all of the comforting qualities you crave in a classic chicken noodle soup but with a twist. With the addition of Cilantro and Lime, you get a reminiscent taste of the classic Vietnamese soup, Pho. This is perfect for a rainy day or to get over the flu or cold. If you have children leave out the Cayenne Pepper, unless they can handle it. Happy Cooking! Theme Song by: Van Gannon

Now this isn't the healthiest recipe, but it is a delicious cheat meal. This is a no fuss meal where you don't need eggs or milk. I learned this Southern classic from my mother and grandmother. It was a Sunday Dinner staple after a long day in church. It's an extremely simple recipe, but so fulfilling and flavorful. Pork chops are cheap, so if you buy a pack split it up in Ziploc bags and freeze the extras. You only need four for this recipe unless you are cooking for a larger family. Have fun with this. You will be done in no time. Happy Cooking! Theme Song by: Van Gammon

Spaghetti was the very first dish my mom taught me to make from scratch. It was a special moment in the kitchen that I will never forget. Over the years I've added to the recipe making it my own. I now put in an abundance of vegetables making it more nutritious and hearty. This easy recipe is also the perfect way to hide veggies in your children's foods. You can substitute any kind of pasta if you are not a spaghetti fan. You can also use this sauce as a base for Spaghetti, Lasagna, Stuffed Jumbo Shells, or Chicken Parmesan by eliminating the meat.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes are delicious enough to serve as a holiday side, but easy enough to make on any quick weeknight dinner. You will not love the carbs, but you will adore the flavor. So the next Thanksgiving when you're stuck bringing the drinks, because you family isn't quite sure if you can cook, make these potatoes and shut them up. I bet you they will ask for more.

Chronicles of the CAST IRON CHEF 🍳: Copycat Olive Garden Spicy Zuppa Toscana Soup with Italian sausage, red potatoes, onions, and kale .