New to cast iron? Learn how to season, clean and restore your cookware with simple steps from a cooking editor who fixed her own cast‑iron mistakes.

Keep your enameled cast iron looking new with these cleaning tips. Handwashing is recommended to preserve the enamel finish. Avoid abrasive scrubbers or metal tools. Address stubborn stains and odors ...

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and ...

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

Handwashing is recommended to preserve the enamel finish. Avoid abrasive scrubbers or metal tools. Address stubborn stains and odors naturally. “Cleaning the enameled cast iron can help prevent it ...