The adage "everything old is new again" is proven to be true once more as evidence of the resurgence in popularity of cooking with cast iron. Celebrity chefs like Emeril, Paula Deen, Rachel Ray, and Alton Brown are touting the virtues and versatility of cast-iron cookware. Now cooking enthusiasts can learn the age-old techniques that have made cast iron cooking a perennial favorite.
Cast Iron Cooking describes attributes of cast-iron pans and how best to use them; provides a review of all shapes, kinds, and brands of iron utensils; and explains what each is best suited for. It includes recipes for easy, healthy, gourmet-quality dishes from entrees to desserts made in cast-iron pans. A special chapter covers live-fire and charcoal cooking and grilling with cast iron. (Psst! Cast-iron cookware is perfect for outdoor cooking and entertaining.)
Sidebars cover interesting facts about cast iron, such as its history as a chuck-wagon favorite, how to use a Dutch oven with live coals, how to prepare and maintain a natural no-stick surface (a process called "seasoning") on these pans, and more.
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Author:
Dwayne Ridgaway
Paperback:
128 pages
Publisher:
Quarry Books
Publication Date:
June 01, 2006
Language:
English
ISBN:
1592532373
Product Length:
7.86 inches
Product Width:
8.3 inches
Product Height:
0.43 inches
Product Weight:
0.83 pounds
Package Length:
8.0 inches
Package Width:
7.9 inches
Package Height:
0.7 inches
Package Weight:
0.55 pounds
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great recipes. May 03, 2010
By Geraldine C. Walker
"Cal Gal"
I found Cast Iron Cooking very informative and filled with recipes I had never associated with cast iron. The recipes are clearly written and not complicated. I love the idea that I can do more with cast iron then just fry food. I would recommend it to everyone who has any cast iron cookware and is looking for new ways to use it.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Yummie! Sep 27, 2010
By Diva_Stylin'_Stylist Bought the cookbook and the skillet. I have yet to make anything out of this cookbook in my skillet that wasn't to die for. Very yummie stuff.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great recipes Aug 11, 2011
By vojo The recipes are great although I wish they were all complete dishes in the skillet. It seems some of the recipes involve cooking something or preparing something that doesn't invlove the skillet to go with the skillet dish. Again the recipes are very good and now I cook pizza in it once a week.
4 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Gourmet meals in cast iron! Apr 09, 2011
By Dee E. Warenycia
"warbler5"
I have purchased several books for cooking in cast iron, and though the instructions were excellent, I was often disappointed in the results. This book really includes wonderful recipes cooked in several different cast iron pieces....everything from skillets to Dutch ovens to woks to tagines! I have been impressed with every recipe I have made using this book, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys cooking with cast iron.
20 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Entertaining Jan 03, 2007
By Crystal J. Taylor So many times we drag through the same recipies for the cast iron products. Knowing that I had alternatives and how to do them has enlarged my cooking base. I now give extra treats to my family. These dishes really are great.
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Great recipes. May 03, 2010
By Geraldine C. Walker
"Cal Gal"
Yummie! Sep 27, 2010
By Diva_Stylin'_Stylist
