Most of us keep ketchup handy for squirting on our dinner when the mood takes us. But did you know it can also clean rusty pans? Find out how to use it.
Making brown butter is a delicate art, and you should take any advantage you can get to avoid burning or undercooking it. Using a light pan is an easy leg up.
Cast iron and seasoning go hand-in-hand, but there comes a time when that coating flakes off. Luckily, you can turn your pan around with a bit of effort.
Cast iron cookware can elevate your dishes - but cleaning it can be a pain. And what do you do about those lingering pan odors? Luckily, there's an easy fix!
We love cast-iron pans, but if we're being honest, they're the divas of cookware, requiring a lot of upkeep and maintenance. But it's all worth it in the end.
Cast iron skillets are usually a dark color, but this isn't the case with the brand Smithey which has a copper hue. The difference comes down to one reason.
Cast-iron pans are sturdy kitchen workhorses, but they are most commonly used on gas ranges or over open flames. How does an electric stove change things?
Reheating pizza in the microwave can make for soggy, unappetizing leftovers, but with your cast-iron pan, it can taste almost as fresh as it was originally.
Cast iron skillets are good for keeping your dishes warm, too - this clever use for the cookware has you layering pots inside of it to keep food warmer longer.
Pizza stones retain high heat to give home-cooked pizzas burningly brilliant crispy bottoms. But if you don't own one, use this clever suggestion instead.
Maintaining your copper pans and pots requires more effort than with other cookware, but you can shorten the polishing process with this unexpected technique.
Anyone who has heated tomato sauce on the stovetop know the displeasure of splattering and the cleaning required. Avoid the issue with a well-positioned lid.
A wok is really the best tool for stir-frying, but not everyone owns one. Luckily, chef Jon Kung recommends a good substitute pan with similar properties.
Mastering the perfect, juicy texture when cooking salmon can challenge even experienced cooks - but believe it or not, all you need to do it is a cold skillet.
Deglazing is a bit more complicated that it might seem, and the first major hurdle is knowing which types of pans you can deglaze and which can't handle it.