Cast-iron pan devotees are a loyal bunch—and rightfully so. The culinary workhorse cooks everything from eggs to pancakes to chicken, has excellent heat retention (necessary for even cooking and ...

Why bake bread in a cast iron bread dome, anyway? Well, the cast iron holds heat really well, and baking your bread under the dome helps it achieve a tall rise and get a crispy brown crust. You should ...

One writer and avid bread baker reviews the Challenger Breadware Bread Pan, a cast-iron pan with a domed lid, angled handles, and a flat bottom that she says bakes better loaves than her Lodge Combo ...

Cast iron is often called the original nonstick pan. And it makes sense. Well-seasoned cast-iron skillets have a naturally formed coating that is created when fats are heated to a certain point that ...

From the Recipe Creator: I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! —Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 330 ...

Nick DeSimone is a pasta-obsessed vegetarian chef who spent nearly 10 years in restaurants before becoming a food writer. They review kitchen products for Food & Wine and love plant-based and Southern ...

You certainly don’t have to be Irish to appreciate a hearty slice of soda bread on the holiday — or any time of year, really, since it’s such an evergreen goodie! And by that same token, if you’re ...

Nonstick pans are a godsend for frying eggs and flipping pancakes, and an enameled Dutch oven will never disappoint while cooking soups, stews and sauces. But when it comes to the workhorse of kitchen ...