Cooking in Cast Iron : Yesterday's Flavors for Today's Kitchen

by Rogers, Mara Reid

• ISBN13: 9781557883674
• ISBN10: 155788367X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: HP Trade

Summary

No other cookware quite captures the spirit of American homestyle cooking. Durable and timeless, cast iron has been handed down from generation to generation. Today, there are cast iron skillets, Dutch ovens, casseroles, woks, and grill pans. The original non-stick cookware, it's perfect for cooking with less fat or oils-and readily adapts to a wide range of ethnic cuisine.

Cooking in Cast Iron will acquaint home cooks with the benefits, history, care, and use of this rugged and romantic cookware. Plus, more than 150 recipes-from main dishes and side dishes to breads and desserts-demonstrate the versatility of cast iron in today's kitchens. This culinary celebration of cast iron includes:

* Pan-Fried Catfish
* Best-Ever Boneless Fried Chicken with Bourbon Gravy
* Shrimp Gumbo with Filé
* Thai-style "Paella"
* Mexican Rice with Annatto and Avocado
* Indian Basmati Pilau
* Red Pepper Gorgonzola Bread Pudding
* Bananas Foster

Author Biography

Mara Reid Rogers was a co-host of the national cooking series "Cook-Off America" on public television. A certified culinary professional, Mara is a radio host, food writer, frequent spokesperson, and an author of seven cookbooks. She has also been a food and entertaining editor and private chef.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction
The Benefits of Cast-Iron Cookware in the Modern Kitchen	ix
The Rugged and Romantic History of Cast-Iron Cookware	xiii
How to Care for Your Cast Iron: Seasoning and Cleaning	xiv
Beef, Pork, and Lamb	1	(50)
Chicken and Turkey	51	(26)
Fish, Shellfish, and Cheese	77	(30)
Side Dishes	107	(52)
Breads	159	(26)
Desserts	185	(43)
Metric Conversion Charts	228	(1)
Index	229	(8)
About the Author	237