The cast-iron skillet cookbook : classical dishes and inspirational ideas for simple home cooking / editor, Kate Eddison.

Includes index.

COOKING WITH SPECIFIC GADGETS. Often passed down through the generations, the cast-iron skillet, treated with some love and care, will cook you a lifetime of meals. This book opens with some essential advice on caring for your pan, dispelling myths and providing useful tips that will turn your cast-iron skillet into your most useful pan. From how to season your skillet to how to clean it, there are simple instructions, quick tips and easy-to-follow techniques that demystify this timeless piece of kitchen equipment. The recipes include a wide variety of skillet classics and more unusual ideas for everyday meals and special occasions. Try traditional Cornbread, a quick-and-easy Chicken Stir-Fry, classic Fried Green Tomatoes, perfect Caramelized Root Vegetables, pan-fried Pork Chops, crispy and delicious Fried Chicken, a hearty Cobbler, sticky Cinnamon Rolls or a crowd-pleasing Apple Upside-down Cake. With such a plethora of diverse dishes, you really will never need to use another pan again.