How to season and care for cast iron Let's get one thing out of the way. Not all cast iron pans require seasoning. Some cast iron pans, for example, Le Creuset and Chasseur are coated with enamel, which essentially doesn't require seasoning. The enamel coating acts as a protective layer to the cast iron and already has non-stick properties. Unlike raw cast iron, however, these types of cast iron are not meant to be used on all heat sources including an open flame or high heats. Raw cast iron is one of the toughest cooking materials around. Some people consider it as THE toughest. It can be us ..read more

By far one of the meanest, the badest and the most hard-working piece of cookware you’ll ever find on this entire planet— original gangsta! You can cook your hash potatoes to the crispest, it’ll give your steak the craziest sear, use it for baking cornbread or garlic knots or simply, bake the tastiest pizza (just kidding, this is probably the easiest way to make tasty pizza). The point is, Cast-Iron pan is an all-around workhorse and truthfully no other pan comes close to its league. Then there’s the mysterious myth-packed lore that a lot of us tend to get sucked into. Cast-iron loving cooks ..read more

image source: Staub UK Get through the busy week with this easy, meat-free one-pot wonder! Got some extra sweet potatoes and have absolutely no idea what to do with it? Not to worry, just whip up this easy sweet potato bake that's perfect for sharing. To make this recipe, we used Staub's Chistera Cast Iron Saute Pan.  Staub's Chistera Cast Iron Saute Pan was simply the perfect cookware piece for this recipe. Its unique Chistera drop structure distributes collected condensation over the food evenly during the cooking process. This process enhanced the sweet potato bake's flavour ..read more

Sweet and fluffy with a mild crunch, these Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect breakfast or tea time treat Ah...cinnamon rolls. I'm sure we can all agree that we've probably grabbed one on the go at some point. But how many of us have actually attempted to make these delicious morsels at home? Crusty outside yet fluffy inside with layers upon layers of cinnamon sugary goodness, these rolls look like a work of art, but they're actually simple to bake! Standard cinnamon rolls call for a traditional mix of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. However, this recipe adds clove a ..read more

There's nothing better than having a hot meal on a chilly day. Thinking about the next meal to cook for the entire family? If you have a Staub cocotte on hand, this is the time to put it to great use! Otherwise, any type of cast-iron casserole is perfect to try out the following recipes. From a tender boeuf bourguignon to a Moroccan-style chicken dish, here are a few delicious recipes you can whip up in the kitchen with your Staub cocotte. Recipes to Make with your Staub Cocotte 1. Osso Bucco Prep time: 10mins | Cook time: 60mins | Serves: 4 Ingredients:  1 small knuckle of v ..read more

Why We Love Cast Iron Casseroles Cast iron casseroles are no stranger in the kitchen. It can be used in many ways, last forever with proper care, are almost indestructible, and unlike most things you have in the kitchen, cast iron cookware gets better with age. Cast iron pots are also known for its superb quality, functionality and durability. This versatile cookware is perfect for stewing, roasting, searing, and braising. It absorbs and retains heat very well to keep food hot and works well on all cooktops including induction. What's more, modern cast-iron cookware comes coated in beaut ..read more

Solidteknics pans became incredibly popular over the past few years for a number reasons: They're made of a single piece of wrought iron. They don't have any riveted handles that wear or gather grime with us over time They are lighter in weight compared to cast iron pans   Until recently, they were made in Australia. These days production is split between Australia and the USA. Their natural non-stick made by a seasoning process is a healthier way to cook Lodge cookware - the raw cast-iron  alternative to Solidteknics Lodge has been making cast iron cookware for over one hund ..read more