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For example, they can be used on gas ranges, induction cooktops, and, yes, even electric stoves. Home cooks often question whether you can use a cast iron skillet on an electric stove since heavy ...

We asked a culinary instructor about foods that damage cast iron and how to avoid ruining your favorite pots and pans. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...

For a long time, it was a fact in my mind that you shouldn’t spend too much money on a nonstick skillet because — unlike cast iron and stainless steel — they are not meant to last forever.

Thankfully, everyone seems to agree on what not to do, at least -- you can't treat your skillet like any other kitchen pan. Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it ...