No doubt many grandmothers will want to scold us, but the truth is, soap isn't going to destroy your cast iron pans.

Learn which foods to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet, along with cleaning tips and the importance of seasoning.

"To keep the cast iron enamel surface pristine, it’s best to use wooden, silicone, or heat-resistant silicone utensils," says ...

"To keep the cast iron enamel surface pristine, it’s best to use wooden, silicone, or heat-resistant silicone utensils," says ...

It's our go-to pan for cooking everything from eggs to steak to baking cornbread. A well-seasoned cast-iron skillet is a kitchen treasure. With regular use, it can perform just like a nonstick pan, ...

Cleaning your cast-iron skillet the right way will ensure it lasts for years. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...

Marla Mock of Molly Maid says sprinkling salt on your cast iron pan is the magic (and incredibly cheap!) trick you never knew about. The amount of salt you use is only a few cents worth. “You should ...

Cast-iron pans are great for high-heat cooking like searing, roasting, and baking—but not for every type of dish. Acidic foods, delicate fish, and dairy-based sauces can damage a pan’s seasoning or ...

Recently off the press is “Dorie’s Anytime Cakes” by Dorie Greenspan (2025, HarperCollins Harvest, $35). This collection of ...

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That’s exactly what happens at Blueberry’s Restaurant in Naples, Florida, where the meat skillet has achieved legendary status among locals while somehow remaining a secret to the rest of the sunshine ...