“Book Descriptions: The cast-iron skillet is experiencing a comeback in kitchen all over the country and the test kitchen is no different. This consummate kitchen workhorse and multitasker is sturdy and versatile, an essential tool for recipes of all kinds. Let the cooks at America’s Test Kitchen show you how to make over 120 dishes in this magical pan, from classic cast iron dishes everyone knows and loves to innovative and surprising recipes that will inspire you to reach for cast iron more often in your home kitchen.
If you could only own one pan, you should make it a cast-iron skillet. This inexpensive, timeless pan is an excellent conductor of heat and will not only cook your food evenly, it will produce an enviable crust on steaks, roast chicken, pizza, cornbread, and more. In this new cookbook, the editors of Cook’s Country magazine will show you everything you need to know about cast-iron cookware and the endless (and often surprising) dishes you can cook and bake in this versatile pan. Learn about the history of cast-iron and what makes this pan uniquely American; let us show you how to shop for, season, care for, and clean cast-iron; stop underestimating this unassuming tool and see what cast iron can do in your kitchen. Discover solutions to common cast-iron cooking challenges like skillets that become stinky or sticky; stir-fries, eggs, and fish that won’t release from the pan; and delicate foods that burn before they cook through. Surprising recipes include pizza, cakes, skillet pies, pasta, artisan breads, and more. Full-color photos of every recipe show you exactly how your dish will turn out and reference photos guide you every step of the way.” DRIVE