If you only keep a few pots and pans in your kitchen, make sure at least one of them is cast iron. The versatility of cast iron cookware is unparalleled. From a weeknight one-pan meal to a deluxe show ...

Cast-iron cookware can withstand a great deal of clanking and scraping, but some ingredients will damage the surface. I asked a chef about which foods to avoid when cooking with cast iron. David lives ...