For me, it’s my fire-engine red 12-inch Le Creuset cast-iron skillet. Since I acquired this powerhouse pan, it’s helped me whip up veggie-packed frittatas, pan-seared scallops, homemade rolls and ...

Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) Cast iron pans are a chef's not-so-secret weapon. They're a go-to for cooking ...

Remove burnt-on food with ease and extend the life of your nonstick cookware with these pro-tips from. Kira-Yan/Getty Images We all know that there’s nothing worse than searing a chicken breast or ...

So let’s chat about how you should clean a seasoned pan. You do want to remove all the actual cooking residue – any crumbs, cooked-on gunk, pools of fat or oil. Some people swear by coarse salt, ...

You should be cleaning after every single use. Many pans have specific needs based on material and manufacturing process. There are three easy methods for getting the job done. Stainless steel pans ...

The best way to clean a burnt pan depends on a few factors, including what it's made from and what's burned on. But these tips will help you clean burnt food off of most all your pots and pans.

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