You don’t understand seasoning You know all that talk about “seasoning” a cast-iron skillet? It’s not just talk. Seasoning refers to a layer of polymerized oil that has been baked onto the surface.

Unfortunately, this dated myth has an iron grip on the kitchen community. It came from a time when soap contained lye, a highly alkaline chemical found in soap known for stripping away oil, grime, and ...

Cast-iron skillets have a certain reputation. They are the heavy, dark, and mysterious pans that get passed down through ...

For me, it’s my fire-engine red 12-inch Le Creuset cast-iron skillet. Since I acquired this powerhouse pan, it’s helped me whip up veggie-packed frittatas, pan-seared scallops, homemade rolls and ...

Chilling cast-iron pans can help keep foods like fruits and veggies cool at outdoor events. Always avoid thermal shock—never move cast iron directly between hot and cold temps. Follow expert tips to ...

The aroma of grilling food often fills neighborhoods at this time of year, bringing a wave of nostalgia with the scent of outdoor cooking. When I was growing up, we did not have a grill until I was ...

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