We’ve included cast iron skillets for different budgets below, but as a general rule, it can be sensible to buy once and buy well. Cooking with cast iron can take a bit of patience, as you’ll ...

Technically, you can cook just about anything in a cast-iron skillet. It’s one of our favorite kitchen tools, and we use it for everything from Sunday morning pancakes and Dutch babies to seared ...

You don’t have to be Southern to believe in the power of a cast-iron skillet. Not only can this humble pan cook just about anything, it can make things taste better, too—even brownies. Ina uses ...

Garten loves the Lodge cast iron skillet — she even recommends it on her website, Barefoot Contessa. And today, you can get it on Amazon for 50% off, bringing the everyday 10.25-inch skillet to $17!

Krissy has spent her career creating content and working at brands in the publishing industry. Before Southern Living, Krissy held various editorial positions at brands including Family Circle, Quick ...

Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more. Cast iron is among the most dependable, enduring forms ...

Just make sure to drink plenty of water before donating and, if you’re low in iron, eat plenty of iron-rich foods (like eggs, leafy greens, beans) the week leading up to your appointment.