A culinary instructor explains why certain foods flop when cooked in nonstick pans, while others can ruin the cookware itself.

1. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until sizzling hot, about 2 minutes. Add the gnocchi and sear, ...

Cast iron is durable and versatile, but not indestructible. Here are five foods you should never cook in cast iron — and why.

Today, this column celebrates its 33rd anniversary. Wow! Let’s jump into the way-back machine and head back 33 years to 1992. This column began in October that year, thanks to an amazing piece about ...

Quick and easy, skillet pork chops make a tasty, comforting weeknight dinner. Be sure to use boneless chops; they’re a breeze to cook when quickly seared over high heat in a heavy cast-iron skillet.

In a world of built-in obsolescence and disposable goods, the longevity of cast iron cookware is a welcome departure from the norm. One of the myriad charms of cast iron cookware is its ability to ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

Enjoy delicious, crispy salmon made simple with this cast iron searing technique, giving you a perfectly browned exterior and moist, flavorful interior every time. Ukraine leveled a Russian base using ...

Name a piece of cookware that works harder than your cast iron skillet. There’s a pretty good chance you can’t. In addition to handling a wealth of potential recipes, cast iron skillets are incredibly ...

Just about every year, I sneak a new skillet into my parent’s stash of holiday gifts. That might sound like an interesting repeat gift, but whenever I visit them they insist I cook — and a lot of ...