Should I Preheat My Cast Iron Skillet to Make Bacon?

Who else is asking, “Should I preheat my cast iron skillet to make bacon?” Bacon is, without a doubt, a favorite food for many. Plus, it’s easy to make. And yet, getting your bacon the right amount of crispy can be tricky. Is the way you begin, with a preheated or “cold” pan, an essential … Read more

How Do You Reverse Sear a Steak Without a Thermometer?

Who is asking, “How do you reverse sear a steak without a thermometer?” Your steak is in the oven or on the grill cooking at a low temperature. But, if you don’t have a thermometer, how will you know when to move the steak to your cast iron pan to sear it? You would know … Read more

Why Did My Cast Iron Pan Crack? – 5 Possible Reasons

Are you asking, “Why did my cast iron pan crack?” What causes cast iron to crack anyway? Can you fix it? Or do you have to throw it away? What about using it with the crack or will the crack only get worse and break? How do you even know if your pan has a … Read more

Johnny’s Seasoned Pepper Review – Enhances or Overwhelms?

Welcome to my Johnny’s Seasoned Pepper Review. I was first introduced to this product after I started cooking with cast iron. That’s when I began looking for some recipes and came across TosTinMan EasyCooking. He often cooks in his toaster oven using a 10-inch cast iron skillet. His recipes were generally easy, and I was hooked. … Read more

Easy Steak and Veggie Skillet Recipe

Are you looking for an easy skillet meal that is both healthy and delicious? Well, you’ve come to the right place. My husband gave it two thumbs up, so this is a meal I will make again and again. I also like that it’s easy.  Ingredients 1-2 lbs. steak, cut-up1-1 1/2 cups sweet potato, sliced … Read more

Why Does My Steak Turn Brown?

Have you ever asked, “Why does my steak turn brown?” Do you want to know if the brown color means your meat is unsafe to cook and eat? What would you do if you opened up your package of steak and found where the steaks were touching, there was a brown color to them? Would … Read more

Lodge 6.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet Review

Welcome to my Lodge 6.5-inch Cast Iron Skillet Review. Are you looking for a smaller cast iron skillet? Have you thought about all the reasons a smaller skillet would be beneficial, or do you have some questions? Such as, is this skillet really worth having? Or what would I use it for? Cast iron, in … Read more