Don't underestimate the power of an old, inherited rough-and-tumble cast-iron skillet. Trust us, it has lots of life in it yet! When my grandma passed her treasured cast-iron skillet to me, I resolved ...

Learn which foods to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet, along with cleaning tips and the importance of seasoning.

I'm a lifestyle writer and freelance editor based in the NYC area. A good cast-iron skillet is a bona fide kitchen workhorse. Fans of the hefty black pan will rave about how versatile it can be—it ...

"Food sticks more to uneven surfaces," says Katie Muscarella, co-founder and managing partner of Field Company, makers of cast-iron skillets. "To get the best nonstick performance, the secret is ...