Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies. - Softcover

Barr, Tracy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764537148 ISBN 13: 9780764537141

Verlag: For Dummies, 2003

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In some cooking circles, cast iron gets a bad rep - people think it's old-fashioned, heavy, and hard to take care of. And really, how often do folks nowadays need to hitch up a mule and wagon and leave civilization and Teflon-coated sauté pans behind?True, cast iron is old; it's been around since the Middle Ages. And it is heavy. No one can dispute that even a small, cast-iron pot has a heft to it that no other cookware has. Nevertheless, cast-iron cookware has a place in today's kitchens, and that doesn't mean simply hanging on the wall for decoration. Cast iron has much to offer modern-day cooks; it's easy to use, easy to care for, economical, versatile, and durable, and let's face it, it has a nostalgic appeal that no other cookware has. But more compelling than all those reasons is that it's a great cookware that makes great food. In fact, most cast-iron cooks will tell you that food cooked in cast iron tastes better than food cooked in anything else!Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies is for those cooks who may want to inject a little adventure and variety into their cooking. If you've never even thought of using cast-iron cookware, or you have a few cast-iron pots lying around, you'll discover all you need to know about making great food using cast iron. Here just a sampling of what you'll find in Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies:* Selecting the right cast-iron cookware for you* Seasoning a new cast-iron pan* Caring for your cast-iron cookware* Discovering techniques to enhance your cast-iron cooking* Enjoying cast-iron cooking in the Great Outdoors* Tons of delicious recipes, from main and side dishes to desserts and international dishes* Top Ten lists on ways to make your cast-iron cookware last longer, the best dishes suited for cast iron, and tips for achieving success in cast-iron cookingSo, whether you're a cooking novice or an experienced chef, you can find plenty of enjoyment from cooking with cast iron - and Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies can show you the way.

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Tracy Barr is the coauthor of Adoption For Dummies and Latin For Dummies. Lodge Manufacturing is America's oldest family-owned cookware manufacturer and the sole domestic cast-iron cookware foundry.

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Packed with cast-iron cooking tips, tricks, and recipes

Become a cast-iron chef in no time — the fun and easy way!

Unlock the secrets of cast-iron cooking at home or in the great outdoors with this easy-to-use cookbook and guide! You'll find everything you need to buy and use cast-iron pots and pans, plus more than 100 tempting recipes — from classics like Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Biscuits to modern dishes like Apricot-Ginger Glazed Pork Rib Roast and more.

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• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Online cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Choose the right cast-iron cookware for you
• Season, clean, and care for cast-iron pots and pans
• Whip up tasty cast-iron main dishes, sides, and sweets
• Cook with cast iron indoors and outdoors
• Rescue and restore old or worn cast iron

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Packed with cast-iron cooking tips, tricks, and recipes

Become a cast-iron chef in no time — the fun and easy way!

Unlock the secrets of cast-iron cooking at home or in the great outdoors with this easy-to-use cookbook and guide! You'll find everything you need to buy and use cast-iron pots and pans, plus more than 100 tempting recipes — from classics like Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Biscuits to modern dishes like Apricot-Ginger Glazed Pork Rib Roast and more.

THE DUMMIES WAY^®

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Online cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Choose the right cast-iron cookware for you
• Season, clean, and care for cast-iron pots and pans
• Whip up tasty cast-iron main dishes, sides, and sweets
• Cook with cast iron indoors and outdoors
• Rescue and restore old or worn cast iron

Get smart!
@www.dummies.com

• Find listings of all our books
• Choose from many different subject categories
• Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0764537148
• ISBN 13: 9780764537141
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 360
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: FOR DUMMIES; danilo.gaviraghi@hoepli.it; ; Via Hoepli 5; Milano; 20121; Italien