Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) Cast iron pans are a chef's not-so-secret weapon. They're a go-to for cooking ...

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Mix equal parts baking soda and water to form a paste. Apply it to the soleplate, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe away with a damp cloth. Fill the water reservoir with equal parts white ...

Certainly, there are some food items and recipes you want to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Enameled cast iron, however, is unique, and cooks are fond of it for its versatility, which is all ...

An expert shares her best tips for cleaning and maintaining your iron. Whether you use your iron every day or once a year (raises hand), it's important to clean it out properly. There's nothing worse ...

Before you toss that steam iron because it refuses to steam and the soleplate is sporting a brown, burned-on, gross mess -- you might want to give it a little love with a good cleanup. It’s not ...