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How to clean a cast-iron skillet

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 ...
There are alternatives to chemical-coated nonstick pans. The safest choices are cast iron and carbon steel, which can ...
While a cast-iron skillet is our go-to pick for many foods, there are a few things you might want to avoid cooking in ...
When you have parties to host and attend, and presents to buy this December, getting dinner on the table should be as simple ...
For your glass cooktop, avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive sponges. Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning. After each use, ...
So let’s chat about how you should clean a seasoned pan. You do want to remove all the actual cooking residue – any crumbs, cooked-on gunk, pools of fat or oil. Some people swear by coarse salt, ...
If you want to bring some of that same holiday magic from the holiday special into your own kitchen, here are some items you ...
I've been professionally testing cookware for years now, meaning I know exactly what to look out for when choosing a pan.
Anything made from wood can be ruined if run through the dishwasher. That includes cooking utensils, spoons, chopsticks, ...
Non-toxic cookware isn't hard to find. The bad stuff is a consequence of the non-stick, dishwasher-safe wave. But now, with the new focus on clean living, there are more nonstick options that are PFAS ...
Caked-on, burnt food can really bond to a pan. Sometimes a long soak seems to do almost nothing. We scrape off a few pieces of food, soak the pan again overnight, and the results are no better in the ...
Cast-iron skillets are workhorses that can last a literal lifetime and then some. My favorite one, from Yeti, lives on my stovetop, a go-to piece because of its versatility. The material gets really ...