I remember when I learned about botulism in middle school. My science teacher warned us to "throw out any dented and rusted cans." This lesson was happening during a recession in the early '90s when I ...

It can sometimes feel like cast iron is too fussy to be worth the hassle. In my years of cooking with a cast iron skillet, I've had a number of brushes with common blights such as staining and ...

Your rusty skillet can shine again. If your cast-iron pan has rust spots and has seen better days, don’t get rid of it. It may look beyond repair, but there are a few easy ways to remove the rust and ...

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...