Maintenance and Care:

Sizzling plates are popular kitchenware items used for serving and cooking sizzling hot dishes. They are designed to retain heat and keep food sizzling hot as it is served to the table. Here, we will explore the materials used to make sizzling plates, where to buy them, and their various uses.

Cast Iron Vegetable Grill Pan

You cannot use metal utensils on non-stick pans as this will chip and scratch the chemical non-stick coating that can then flake into your food. If they become chipped or scratched, they will need to be discarded immediately and replaced. Instead of metal utensils, opt for wooden or silicone utensils when using a non-stick pan.

Cast iron has been used for cookware from as way back as the 7th Century. It is thick and heavy and very versatile. It can be used for cooking eggs, pan-frying chicken, stir-frying, long-cooking, braising, and baking.

    When it comes to cooking, a Dutch oven is a versatile and essential piece of cookware that can handle a variety of cooking tasks.  Dutch ovens come in various types and sizes, including large cast iron Dutch ovens and small cast iron Dutch ovens, each with its own unique features and benefits.

The ideal cookware size is a personal choice and a lifestyle choice. Smaller skillets and sauté pans are great for one- or two-person meals or quick bites (ex., breakfast scrambles or side dishes), while larger sizes are able to cook family-size portions or complete one-pan meals. 

Considerations:

    A 10-piece cast iron cookware set typically includes a variety of skillets, a Dutch oven, and other essential accessories that are perfect for everyday cooking.  A 10-piece cast iron cookware set is perfect for a small family or someone who is just starting to collect cookware.

On the other hand, the French skillet is excellent for frying large quantities of food or making stews and sauces that require simmering. These dishes are challenging to cook in a frying pan, which cannot hold excess moisture, and the food may easily fall out of the pan. Examples of such meals include risotto and paella.

With their straight sides, sauté pans have similar bottom and top measurements, so a 12-inch pan will offer a cooking area of the same size. Sauté pans are often described according to capacity, and a good choice for home cooking is anywhere from 1 quart to 7 quarts.