Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Cast iron for the modern age!

Despite being popular for thousands of years, cast-iron has much to offer modern-day cooks; it's easy to use, easy to care for, economical, versatile, and durable. Most cast-iron cooks will tell you that food cooked in cast-iron tastes better than food cooked using other methods! Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies, Second Edition will teach you all you need to know about making great food using cast-iron, and provides you with dozens of recipes for the best dishes suited for cast-iron. You will learn how to select the right cast-iron cookware for you; how to season and care for your cast-iron cookware; and how to make your cast-iron cookware last longer.

Updates to this edition include:

• New color insert - with photos of cast-iron cookware and meals
• A guide to all of the new cast-iron cookware companies - what to look for/be aware of
• New section covering food styling and catering using cast-iron cookware, and current trends in the food service industry, and how this can elevate your next party or event.
• New recipes for cooking with meat - will no longer just focus on American classics, but will include meat dishes that represent different cultures and more modern/popular recipes.
• Stronger focus on explaining cast iron's versatility and how it allows cooks to maximize different cooking techniques.
• Updated fish recipes that reflect popular fish used in restaurants and focusing on different cooking techniques that can be used to produce the dish.
• The veggie chapter focuses on seasonal vegetables and the benefits of using in-season products. Recipes are simple and teach the reader how to enhance the flavors
• Totally updated chapter with global recipes that reflect a multitude of cultures.