Dear Heloise: I read your column every day in The Decatur (Ala.) Daily. If you have cast-iron cookware that has a “buildup” on the outside, you can clean it in your self-cleaning oven. Afterward, be ...

Cast iron has a reputation for being the best way to cook a number of foods in a variety of ways. The material is extremely versatile, meaning cast-iron skillets function equally well whether they are ...

As one of the most popular types of cookware, cast iron is a staple in professional and home and kitchens alike. The heavy-duty pans conduct heat thoroughly and retain it even better, making them ...

Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even decades. These versatile ...

Dot, don't you love this tried-and-true Heloise hint on how to "easy clean" a cast-iron skillet? Since you need to put it on an oven rack, just leave one rack in the oven when doing this. Many readers ...

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