In some cooking circles, cast iron gets a bad rep - people think it's
old-fashioned, heavy, and hard to take care of. And really, how often do
folks nowadays need to hitch up a mule and wagon and leave civilization
and Teflon-coated sauté pans behind?
True, cast iron is old; it's been around since the Middle Ages. And it
is heavy. No one can dispute that even a small, cast-iron pot has a heft
to it that no other cookware has. Nevertheless, cast-iron cookware has a
place in today's kitchens, and that doesn't mean simply hanging on the
wall for decoration. Cast iron has much to offer modern-day cooks; it's
easy to use, easy to care for, economical, versatile, and durable, and
let's face it, it has a nostalgic appeal that no other cookware has. But
more compelling than all those reasons is that it's a great cookware
that makes great food. In fact, most cast-iron cooks will tell you that
food cooked in cast iron tastes better than food cooked in anything
else!
Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies is for those cooks who may want to
inject a little adventure and variety into their cooking. If you've
never even thought of using cast-iron cookware, or you have a few
cast-iron pots lying around, you'll discover all you need to know about
making great food using cast iron. Here just a sampling of what you'll
find in Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies:
- Selecting the right cast-iron cookware for you
- Seasoning a new cast-iron pan
- Caring for your cast-iron cookware
- Discovering techniques to enhance your cast-iron cooking
- Enjoying cast-iron cooking in the Great Outdoors
- Tons of delicious recipes, from main and side dishes to desserts and
international dishes
- Top Ten lists on ways to make your cast-iron cookware last longer, the
best dishes suited for cast iron, and tips for achieving success in
cast-iron cooking
So, whether you're a cooking novice or an experienced chef, you can find
plenty of enjoyment from cooking with cast iron - and Cast-Iron Cooking
For Dummies can show you the way.
