We don’t like to play favorites, but our cast iron pan is our number one go-to in the kitchen. Why? It conducts heat like nobody’s business, cooks all of your favorite recipes and basically lasts ...

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

If there are stubborn areas, try a baking soda paste to help lift the rust from the cast iron. Mix two parts baking soda to ...

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

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 ...

Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) Cast iron pans are a chef's not-so-secret weapon. They're a go-to for cooking ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.