The best cast iron skillets can sear steaks, bake pizzas, and crisp chicken skin to perfection. But it’s not the only type of ...

Carbon steel cookware (like this skillet from Misen) is made from an alloy, aka a mixture of two or more metals or a metal combined with another element. In this case, it’s carbon and iron. To be ...

Should you scrub a cast iron pan with soap? Fans of the popular cookware might threaten to hit you over the head with their pan if you do that, but Sean O’Keefe, professor in the Department of Food ...

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade or replace cookware, you might be wondering what surface is best. While pots and pans often come in sets, Fiona Mair, a kitchen expert with ...

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

Cast iron cooking has resurged in popularity, and rightfully so. Whether you’re cooking filet mignon or baking a frittata in the oven, you’re in store for a delicious, evenly-cooked meal. Once your ...

The difference between wrought and cast iron is straightforward: Cast iron has been melted, poured into a mold and allowed to cool. Wrought iron has been heated and worked with tools. (FYI, the term ...