If your cast-iron skillet has seen better days, bring it back to life with some basic kitchen ingredients. Here's how to remove rust from a cast-iron pan.

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 ...

Investing in cast iron cookware is one of the best decisions you can make for your kitchen. Not only are they naturally non-stick, but as some of the best conductors, they also retain heat really well ...

There are a lot of opinions and "rules" when it comes to cleaning cast iron skillets. Don't ever use soap! Just a little bit of hot water is all you'll ever need! Use a potato! Of course, everyone has ...

Your cookware is the backbone of every great meal, but each type, from stainless steel to cast iron, has its own rules and needs when it comes to cleaning and care. Knowing the right way to wash, dry, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron cookware has developed what you might call a patina of mythology about how easy or complicated ...

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and ...

Cast-iron skillets are heavy-duty kitchen heroes, but they only perform at their best if properly cared for. Once you know how to season a cast-iron skillet (or Dutch oven, or griddle pan)—and how to ...