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Do you have a Dutch oven that you would like to start cooking with?
I have a Dutch oven as well and I must say that I don't cook with it as often as I should or could. I think it's safe to say that our mothers and grandmothers cooked with their Dutch  ovens far more than the women of today. I think it's because as time has gone by we have simply forgotten to use our Dutch ovens until we forgot how to use them to the point of not cooking with them at all.
Those that cook with their Dutch ovens often will most likely say that there are countless things to be with them, and most of those things will likely save time during the week. Personally speaking, I often use my Dutch oven to cook soups, cabbage, or to make beef stew, but I just know that I am missing out on so much more. Some of you may be wondering what is the difference between a Dutch oven and a Crock pot when it comes to cooking.
For me, I like the flexibility of cooking with a Dutch oven because I  can brown my meats without having to switch pans which means less mess in the kitchen. Since I absolutely  hate washing dishes, the less I have to wash is better. 
If you're like myself you may have received a set of pots as a wedding gift, but of all the pots in that set you should be cooking with is the Dutch oven. As each month goes by I will share with you some recipes that I like, that my family and friends have tried, or that I think you will love and hopefully they will encourage you to cook with you Dutch oven more.
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Baked Whitefish with Tomatoes and Garlic
1/2 Bunch cilantro, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, chopped
3 Tomatoes; sliced
4 Whitefish fillets, 5-6 oz)
1/4 c Olive oil
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Instant chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
1/2 tsp Ground pepper
Water
Spread cilantro evenly over bottom of heavy Dutch oven, Sprinkle with garlic; arrange tomatoes over then add fish. In a bowl whisk oil, paprika, bouillon granules, cumin, turmeric and pepper till blended. Pour over fish. Add enough water to pot to reach bottom of fish. Bring water to boil over high heat. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Serves 4
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