From Sea to Skillet: Bob Kawka’s “Iron Pot Bob’s Catch & Eat Cookbook” Set to Launch Soon

October 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

Be it grilling and smoking or poaching and baking, Bob Kawka is bent on helping you discover fish cuisine beyond frying.

For those who love fish, enjoy seafood, or simply want to learn new ways of cooking fish beyond frying, Bob Kawka, known affectionately as Iron Pot Bob, is serving up his newest creation: Iron Pot Bob’s Catch & Eat Cookbook. With simple, delectable recipes that highlight the delights of fish cuisine, this entertaining, approachable, and flavorful guide transports readers from the vessel to the dish.

Synopsis

Whether you’re an experienced chef, a weekend home cook, or someone who simply loves fish, Bob’s new cookbook is your essential guide. Alongside his wife, Elaine, known as “Iron Skillet Elaine,” Bob offers a collection of seafood recipes that make preparing your fresh haul simple and rewarding. From shrimp bisques and snapper tacos to mussels, crab dishes, and even desserts, this book turns your catch into meals worth sharing. With recipes that keep spices and herbs simple and instructions easy to follow, it focuses on helping you enjoy more time eating and less time stressing in the kitchen.

About the Author

Bob Kawka retired in 2002 after a fulfilling career teaching students with special needs. He now lives in Port Orange, Florida, with his wife Elaine. An enthusiastic fisherman, woodcraft pen maker, and storyteller, Bob merges his passions for water and cooking into his first cookbook. Renowned for his humor and authenticity, Bob has become a trusted figure in his fishing club and community, inspiring fellow anglers and seafood enthusiasts to enjoy the delights of freshly cooked meals.

How Can This Cookbook Add Taste to Your Dinner Table?

Many cookbooks address seafood, but few are written in the friendly, practical tone of someone who's been catching and cooking it for decades. Bob’s book is aimed at everyday readers who might recognize their catch but are unsure of the next steps. Instead of bombarding them with complex, chef-level methods, he offers simple guidance, a touch of humor, and recipes suited for busy lifestyles. Each recipe also provides space for notes, allowing you to customize flavors, spices, and herbs to your liking.

Key Features

Simple, tasty recipes for cooking fish, shrimp, crab, clams, lobster, and more.
Tips on selecting fresh seafood and knowing what type of fish is in season.
Alternative cooking methods: grilling, smoking, poaching, and baking.
An appendix of helpful kitchen basics, including stocks and spice blends.
Suggestions for wine pairings and further fish cuisine inspirations.
Room to personalize recipes with your own notes.

Author’s Quote

“Once I started showing that there is life beyond frying, people started eating more of what they caught.” – Bob Kawka, aka Iron Pot Bob

Call to Action

Iron Pot Bob’s Catch & Eat Cookbook is set to release soon through New York Publishers and will be available for purchase on all credible platforms. Anyone who enjoys eating fresh, delectable food, whether they are a seafood fan, a fisherman, or someone else, is encouraged to watch for pre-order notices. Don’t miss the chance to add this one-of-a-kind guide to your collection, because if you love fish, you’ll love cooking it Bob’s way.

About the Book

The Iron Pot Bob's Catch & Eat Cookbook is a voyage from dock to dinner table. It is a guide for home cooks who want to consume fish without the hassle, families who want to increase their seafood repertoire, and even fishermen who are ready to cook their catch into mouth-watering dishes. Combining simple techniques, advice on using common spices and herbs for flavor, and a healthy dose of lighthearted comedy, Bob's debut is sure to become a national kitchen mainstay.

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