Normally, I want kitchen instruments which have one function or perform. You understand, one thing that has a single focus that it nails each time: a terrific Dutch oven, a decades-old cast-iron skillet—you get the concept. So, once I was tasked with testing Staub’s Forged-Iron 2-in-1 Grill Pan & Cocotte, I used to be skeptical. It’s a gorgeous pan that’s clearly sturdy and designed to final, however I wasn’t satisfied that it might do something a skillet (or two) couldn’t.

First, I examined out the grill pan. I figured utilizing it to char halved fairy story eggplants can be a superb trial. After a couple of minutes, the pan had imparted the veg with spectacular, outlined grill marks and a smoky taste. Subsequent, I used the cocotte to make a fast, spicy tomato sauce flavored with garlic and Calabrian chiles. I threw the charred eggplant halves into the sauce, introduced the entire thing as much as a simmer, and let it cook dinner till the eggplant was fall-apart tender. Served with crispy-skinned seared salmon (additionally cooked within the Staub pan!) and rice, I used to be stunned by how easy—but elegant—the meal was.

After my preliminary success, I began to consider different methods I might incorporate this pan into my day by day cooking routines, particularly in circumstances the place each components of the pan—the grill and the cast-iron cocotte—might be of use. Sure, you may make most of those recipes utilizing some mixture of a cast-iron skillet, grill pan, and braiser—but it surely doesn’t damage that this one pan does all of it (and is compact and straightforward to retailer, too). Preserve studying for the 5 recipes I can’t wait to make in my 2-in-1 Grill Pan & Cocotte.

Oh, and earlier than I overlook: It’s at present over 50 p.c off, so now’s the time to replenish.

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1. Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup

It’s an ideal mixture for fast lunches and weeknight dinners alike. Use the grill pan to make your sandwich, and make (or, let’s be actual, reheat) your soup within the cocotte.

2. Grilled Protein + Taco Shells

Grilled shrimp and pineapple are the perfect taco filling, particularly when paired with a just-fried, crispy taco shell.

3. Burgers + Caramelized Onions

Burger patties and grill pans are a pure pairing, and if I’m making burgers, chances are high I’m additionally making caramelized onions—ideally within the enameled cast-iron cocotte.

4. Toast + One thing Saucy

Whether or not you’re making shakshuka, brothy beans, or a French fish stew, you’ll need to have toasted baguette or sourdough readily available for dipping and dunking.

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How would you utilize this 2-in-1 pan? Share within the feedback!