A: Too hot of a pan. Medium-high works best unless you are blackening. Q: Are there any dishes that work surprisingly well in cast iron? A: Corn bread, blackened fish. It is great for browning ...

A cast iron skillet and a Dutch oven are two indispensable ... And, you'll find out below how I've even used my Dutch oven to bake bread! As a keen bread maker, I was surprised at the texture ...