Although I grew up eating out of aluminum pots almost exclusively, I do try to avoid cooking with it as much as possible now (a better safe than sorry technique). It’s unclear whetheraluminumhas any truly valid health risks, but there’s definitely a complication with aluminum cookware: ...
Each of these serves a different purpose, so you can decide what kind of cookware best suits your needs. Additionally, you’ll need to choose pieces that’ll work with your woodstove. Does your burner have a large, wide, flat top? Then you can use just about any skillet or cooking pot...
How to Store Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Paella, anyone? Anyone? We’d be lying if we didn’t say we showboat, keeping ourLe Creuset Agave,embossed Staubgratinand the like right on the stovetop or in our open shelves, all the better for guests to know we’re great cooks! Perhaps you ...
I have a 3 saucepan set with a matching pasta cooker sized pot and a larger stockpot. Now, I like to make stock and often cook for a huge crowd so can justify the stock pot. I love my pasta pot and it is easily the most used saucepan in the kitchen. But the 3 saucepan set...
How To Clean Cast Iron Cookware As you probably know, placing cast iron cookware in the dishwasher or washing with soap/detergent of any kind is a big no-no because it strips the surface. To clean your pan, simply scrub it with a stiff brush and some hot water – easy peasy! Removing...
Sure, we take time to choose healthy good and avoid unnecessary additives when we can, but these aren’t the only toxins that can be present in our food. Our cookware may also be contributing to our toxic state. Think about it: you want to cook with your pots and pans, but you don...
Smooth out the potatoes on top of the hash to create an even layer Make the Cottage Pie Preheat the ovento 350°F. Spray a ceramic baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (I used my Le Creuset 3.5 qt. braiser, but you can use a 9×13″ casserole dish.) ...
There are a wide variety of cast-iron skillets on the market, from the relatively cheap T-Fal pans at retailers like Target to full-on professional cookware for chefs. Given that this is a vital part of your kitchen arsenal, it’s better to spend a little more money and get a cast-...
Put refrigerated eggs in a heavy bottomed pot and cover with cold tap water so they're covered by about 1" (2.5cm) of water. Bring the water to a full boil (100 degrees C) over high heat, and then remove the pot from the heat. Let the eggs cook the rest of the way using the...
What a Dutch oven is used for, what to cook in it, substitutes for Dutch ovens, and tips for using it to cook with brands like Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge, and more.