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Cast Iron Learning : Part 1
Published March 25, 2013What is Cast Iron Cookware?
- This is part 1 or 3 Part series on Cast Iron Cookware.
Kitchen Cookware has so many brands and type of materials, that sometimes it can be difficult to know which cookware to choose for your kitchen. We all want cookware that is long lasting and helps us with quick cooking.
Cast iron is one type of cookware material that is popular in cooking outdoor and indoor. Cast iron cookware are made of cast iron hence the name. It can retain high heat during the cooking process which is great for even cooking and retains the heat longer.
Most of the cast iron can used on stove top as well oven too as they are oven safe. They are not great for searing and sauteing food too. What I like best about using cast iron… Continue reading
Cast Iron: Cleaning and Maintaining Part 3
Published July 15, 2012What Is Cast Iron Cookware?
- This is part 3 or 3 Part series on Cast Iron Cookware.
Kitchen Cookware has so many brands and type of materials, that sometimes it can be difficult to know which cookware to choose for your kitchen. We all want cookware that is long lasting and helps us with quick cooking.
Cast iron is one type of cookware material that is popular in cooking outdoor and indoor. Cast iron cookware are made of cast iron hence the name. It can retain high heat during the cooking process which is great for even cooking and retains the heat longer.
Most of the cast iron can used on stove top as well oven too as they are oven safe. They are not great for searing and sauteing food too. What I like best about using cast iron… Continue reading
How To Season Your Cast Iron Part 2
Published June 12, 2012Introduction to Cast Iron Cookware
- This is part 2 of 3 Part series on Cast Iron Cookware.
Kitchen Cookware has so many brands and type of materials, that sometimes it can be difficult to know which cookware to choose for your kitchen. We all want cookware that is long lasting and helps us with quick cooking.
Cast iron is one type of cookware material that is popular in cooking outdoor and indoor. Cast iron cookware are made of cast iron hence the name. It can retain high heat during the cooking process which is great for even cooking and retains the heat longer.
Most of the cast iron can used on stove top as well oven too as they are oven safe. They are not great for searing and sauteing food too. What I like best about using cast iron… Continue reading
Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set
Published January 25, 2012Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set
I did not know about Le Creuset Cookware brand, nor I used it, until I bought Le Creuset Dutch oven a 6 years ago. It is one of the best thing I own and with 100% life time warranty, it made me look in to more Le Creuset Cookware set and this is one of the best cast iron cookware set, with 6 pieces. One of the reason most people hesitate to buy Le Creuset cookware, as it is certainly not on cheap side. I was one of them, until I realized, this one set will last me a life time and if I maintain properly, eventually next generation too with just one time purchase. If you think about all cheap cookware I have replaced, this seems like a better deal to… Continue reading
Cast Iron Cookware
Published December 23, 2011Cast Iron can withheld high heating that makes it not only great for stove top cooking but also oven baking too. Cast Iron cookware are slow to heat up but once it hot, it holds its heat for longer period and great for even cooking. Cast Iron pans are great for searing and outdoor cooking as it holds heat better even if outside temperature fluctuates. If you season your cast iron pan, it can work almost like non-stick pan without chemical coating. It is not easy to maintain cookware though, as it can rust or create acidic food reaction if food is kept in cast iron pan for long time.
Enamel Coated Cast Iron cooking pans are made of cast iron covered or coated with a porcelain surface. This creates a win-win situation for heat conducting of cast iron without… Continue reading
Nonstick Cookware
Published December 23, 2011Many people love using non-stick for making omelet, crape etc as they are easy to flip, cook and clean. Regardless of what other may say, you will not need every cookware to be non-stick. Non-stick cookware are great for Sauteing, shallow frying, Omelet, crepe, stir frying etc, so buy at least saute pan, shallow frying pan and skillet for your kitchen.
Until 1940′s there was not a non-stick cookware, around that time the new substance was found to be polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, or other fluoropolymers found to be exceptionally slippery substance that is used to make non-stick cookware. When steel or aluminum cookware are coated with these PTFE, in order to make non-stick cookware where food just comes off easily and without the need for using excessive oil or butter in a pot or pan making it more healthier ways… Continue reading
Best Bakeware Set For Your Home
Published November 12, 2011Cooking and backing is part of many family’s life, be for for your kids or friend’s potluck we can make delicious recipes. Here are the top rated Bakeware that our team has tried, tested and love them. Things we did not like or love, did not make it in this list.
Also check out our article on bakingware:How Many Type Of Bake Ware Are There?
Bakeware
Silicone Solutions 10-Piece Essential Baking Set
Note: This set also comes in blue and sometimes red.
This 10-piece essentials set includes all the pans you need to bake cakes, brownies, muffins, cupcakes, meat loafs and more! Silicone Solutions bakeware is the ultimate non-stick product. Made from premium quality food grade silicone, this product provides ample flexibility and a non-stick easy to clean finish so your baked goods are easily and quickly released.… Continue reading
Cookware HQ Articles, Reviews and Recipes
Published July 30, 2011
We at TheCookwareHQ.com Strive to get everything cookware and cooking related resources to make this a one stop site, cookware headquarters that has everything from cookware buying guides, frequently asked questions, cookware and small appliance reviews, recipes and health related posts;
Here are our some of the highlights from the site: Cookware Headquarters.
Cookware Reviews
- Cuisinart DLC 10 Cup Pro Class Food Processor
- Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart Round French Oven
- Zojirushi Micom 5.5-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel
- Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless-Steel 10 Piece cookware set
- Best Kitchenaid Mixer
- Rice Cooker
- Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2
- Vitamix: Ultimate Healthy Blender
- Thermal Cooker
- Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set
- Emerilware Pro Clad Stainless Steel Tri-Ply 12-Piece Cookware Set
- Rachel Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
- Calphalon Commercial… Continue reading
Cookware Material Guide
Published July 27, 2011Here we will look at the various type of cookware materials, its advantages and disadvantages with our recommendations. We will look at the following cookware material
- Cast iron
- Copper
- Non-Stick
- Stainless Steel
- Hard anodized
- Multi-ply or Clad
- Carbon Steel
- Enamel coated cast iron
- Enamel over steel
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Cast Iron
Cast Iron can withheld high heating that makes it not only great for stove top cooking but also oven baking too. Cast Iron cookware are slow to heat up but once it hot, it holds its heat for longer period and great for even cooking. Cast Iron pans are great for searing and outdoor cooking as it holds heat better even if outside temperature fluctuates. If you season your cast iron pan, it can work almost like non-stick pan without chemical coating. It is not easy to maintain cookware though,… Continue reading
5 Must Kitchen Cookware Pieces for Your Home Party
Published July 8, 2011Thanksgiving is upon us once again and we at Best Cookware team are thrilled to share a few must have kitchen cookware for your thanksgiving party meal. If you are hosting or you are going to share a potluck meal at family, these cookware pieces will be bring in more conversation, praise and best part about it is that it will be useful throughout the year!
1. Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
This 12 pieces Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel set is one of the best selling cookware for three years in row. You will get all-clad and 18/10 stainless steel without the price tag of All-Clad brand.
Check out our review of Best Stainless Steel Cookware for detailed reviews and pros and cons of this stainless steel cookware set.
This Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel set… Continue reading
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