"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The cast-iron skillet is the powerhouse of all kitchen equipment. Its non-stick surface is free of ...

Cast-iron skillets are hot. No, really. They get insanely hot. They’re also virtually indestructible, almost naturally nonstick, and relatively easy to take care of. Chefs and home cooks alike ...

Cast-iron skillets suffer from an image problem. Because they are so adept at one thing — like, say, cooking steak — the creativity and vision to do other things are clouded. Admittedly, this guide, ...

If you’re looking for a sturdy, reliable, and versatile kitchen tool, look no further than the cast-iron skillet. Once you start cooking with cast iron, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it.

Which is best: nonstick or stainless steel skillets? Skillets, or frying pans, are versatile pans that can be used for shallow frying, stir frying, sauteing, braising, searing and more. If you’re ...