Cast-Iron Cooking for Dummies (Paperback, 2)

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