CAST-IRON COOKING FOR DUMMIES

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? 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