Plenty of people use cooking oil to season their cast iron pots and pans, but is it really the best choice? Our expert has ...

It’s a great tool for any kitchen—with the right know-how.

Love Cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet? Me Too! This post includes some of my favorite recipes all cooked in a cast iron skillet ...

Cooking in a cast-iron skillet has a number of benefits, including lasting heat retention, non-stick properties when it's properly seasoned, and being able to withstand high temperatures and the oven.

Ashley Day is Food & Wine's associate editorial director. She's edited and directed food and travel content at USA TODAY, the Institute of Culinary Education, and Chef & Restaurant magazine, and ...

“Drying is the most important step—moisture is cast iron’s only real enemy,” according to the Shafers. After washing, they ...

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

You can use a little soap that doesn’t contain lye. However, these sturdy skillets require a bit more care than ...

The short answer is yes! Preparing meals in cast iron pots, pans, Dutch ovens, and cornbread molds can boost the iron content in what you’re eating. This is a simple strategy to up the iron in your ...