Should you scrub a cast iron pan with soap? Fans of the popular cookware might threaten to hit you over the head with their pan if you do that, but Sean O’Keefe, professor in the Department of Food ...

The short answer is yes! Preparing meals in cast iron pots, pans, Dutch ovens, and cornbread molds can boost the iron content in what you’re eating. This is a simple strategy to up the iron in your ...

It's OK to cook acidic foods such as tomatoes and vinegar in your cast-iron pan but letting them sit for long periods can eat away at the coating. A perfectly slick and seasoned nonstick skillet can ...

Cast-iron cookware can withstand a great deal of clanking and scraping, but some ingredients will damage the surface. I asked a chef about which foods to avoid when cooking with cast iron. David lives ...