The cast-iron skillet cookbook, Kate Eddison

The best-loved pan in many a kitchen, a cast-iron skillet is versatile, durable and extremely attractive. This book brings together essential advice on caring for your pan, as well as 30 classic recipes. Often passed down through the generations, the cast-iron skillet, treated with some love and care, will cook you a lifetime of meals. This book opens with some essential advice on caring for your pan, dispelling myths and providing useful tips that will turn your cast-iron skillet into your most useful pan. From how to season your skillet to how to clean it, there are simple instructions, quick tips and easy-to-follow techniques that demystify this timeless piece of kitchen equipment. The recipes include a wide variety of skillet classics and more unusual ideas for everyday meals and special occasions. Try traditional Cornbread, a quick-and-easy Chicken Stir-Fry, classic Fried Green Tomatoes, perfect Caramelized Root Vegetables, pan-fried Pork Chops, crispy and delicious Fried Chicken, a hearty Cobbler, stick