Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Cast-Iron Cooking 7 CHAPTER 1: Welcome to the World of Cast-Iron Cooking 9 CHAPTER 2: Selecting Cast-Iron Cookware 19 Part 2: Treating Your Cast Iron with TLC 37 CHAPTER 3: Seasoning Your Cast Iron 39 CHAPTER 4: Maintaining Your Cast Iron 47 CHAPTER 5: Identifying the Best Cast-Iron Cooking Techniques 55 Part 3: Food Basics and Cast-Iron Cooking 63 CHAPTER 6: It's All about Red Meat 65 CHAPTER 7: Tastes Fowl -- Like Chicken (and Turkey) 77 CHAPTER 8: Hitting the Water -- Fish and Seafood 85 CHAPTER 9: Including Veggies in Your Meal 107 CHAPTER 10: Tackling Everything Bread 115 CHAPTER 11: Making Delectable Desserts 123 CHAPTER 12: Cooking around the Campfire 127 Part 4: Time to Cook -- Delicious Recipes Galore 139 CHAPTER 13: Cook Smarter, Not Harder -- Easy Recipes 141 CHAPTER 14: For Red Meat Lovers 155 CHAPTER 15: Poultry Entree Recipes 169 CHAPTER 16: Fish, Shellfish, and One Amphibian 183 CHAPTER 17: Veggies Highlighted in Main and Side Dishes 201 CHAPTER 18: Seasonal Veggie Dishes 215 CHAPTER 19: Cornbreads, Biscuits, and Breads 233 CHAPTER 20: Pancakes, Muffins, and More 257 CHAPTER 21: Satisfying Desserts 275 CHAPTER 22: Campfire Recipes 295 CHAPTER 23: Ready for the Game -- Great Tailgating Recipes 309 CHAPTER 24: One-Pot World Favorites 323 Part 5: The Part of Tens 357 CHAPTER 25: Ten Do's and Don'ts to Make Your Cast Iron Last Longer 359 CHAPTER 26: Ten Tips for Surefire Success 365 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 371 Index 375

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