With the right tools, cooking becomes a breeze instead of a chore and can add so much more to the experience and perhaps more importantly, the taste. Two of the most essential tools in any kitchen are ...

We love a good cooking hack, whether foolproof ways to check steak for doneness or using your air fryer for everything from ...

Which is best: a cast iron skillet or a nonstick skillet? When buying new cookware, you may face the choice between a cast iron skillet and a nonstick skillet. Both have their pros and cons, and ...

In general, foods high in acid cause the most significant problems for cast iron. A quick sauté or sizzle is generally OK, but simmering or roasting high-acid ingredients for an extended period -- or ...

Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even decades. These versatile pans can be used in the oven, on the ...

The cast-iron pot is the workhorse of the kitchen. Unfortunately, it is a horse that I've never tamed. That's why I was pleased to come across "Cook It in Cast Iron," a new cookbook from the savvy ...

The short answer is yes! Preparing meals in cast iron pots, pans, Dutch ovens, and cornbread molds can boost the iron content in what you’re eating. This is a simple strategy to up the iron in your ...

We reach for our cast-iron skillet on the daily, probably more often than most other tools in our kitchen. Whether we’re getting a golden brown sear on a piece of meat, baking cornbread, or ...

From bibimbap and brownies to pancakes and pizza, few kitchen tools are as versatile and sustainable as cast iron cookware. Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. Her writing ...