Three years ago, when I purchased my cast iron skillet, Lodge Logic L10SK3 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet, I added this cookbook to my collection after reading the reviews here. The directions for seasoning, caring for, and cooking with cast iron were just what I needed to learn the basics of owning cast iron. With the help of the directions and recipes in this book, the skillet is now my favorite piece of cookware; caring for it has become an uncomplicated, automatic process.Several of the recipes in the book have become "go to" recipes for special meals. One of my favorites is the beef brisket with apple cider-ginger barbecue sauce which I've served to both family and guests many times, doubling it for larger groups. Since I first tried Monday Night Meatloaf we no longer serve ketchup with our meatloaf--it just tastes too good by itself. The flavoring of the Chicken with Herbed Dumplings is delicious, and we've very much enjoyed the sloppy joes and the fried chicken. The extra little recipes for side dishes are nice to have. Every now and then, when I'm itching to try a new recipe, I come back to the reviews to see which recipes are favorites of others. I've made a list and keep it in the front of the book.At first it was a bit frustrating when I found a recipe I wanted to try and then realized it wouldn't work with my skillet. Now, as I've collected some additional pieces of cast iron cookware, I appreciate having those recipes.The bottom line is I love this book--it is one of my favorites.