Don't toss out a cast iron skillet because you spot a few rust spots; they can be removed with several household products, ...

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 ...

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

Harsh soap can strip you cast-iron of its slick surface. This kitchen staple lifts even the stickiest stains without doing any damage. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in ...

There are a lot of opinions and “rules” when it comes to cleaning cast iron skillets. Don’t ever use soap! Just a little bit of hot water is all you’ll ever need! Use a potato! Of course, everyone has ...

This kit from Lodge provides you with everything you need to clean your cast-iron goodies the right way. Buy it here and learn how to use it. Complete with a polycarbonate pan scraper, a silicone ...

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and ...

Cooking can be full of surprises, and some are more welcome than others. You set something to simmer, get distracted for a moment—or maybe several moments—and suddenly, your Dutch oven is holding onto ...