Warm, crumbly cornbread. Chicken sizzling in the pan. Childhood memories filled with delicious, home-cooked dishes and your family there to enjoy it with you. Cast iron's popularity faded in the '70s—replaced by chemically processed cookware—but today's cooks are reigniting a passion for wholesome cast-iron-cooked meals. This ain't your grandma's kitchen—caring for and cooking with cast iron is easy, healthy, and totally Pinterest worthy. In Modern Cast Iron, self-proclaimed cast-iron connoisseur Ashley L. Jones recaptures the ease and joy of cooking with cast-iron cookware. Jones introduces readers to the best brands and types of cast-iron cookware to fulfill any cook's needs. She offers detailed tips and tricks for rescuing old, rusted pans and keeping them properly seasoned, and she shares recommendations for the best cooking oil for every recipe. With Jones's help, both experienced and beginner cooks will be able to rival grandma's cooking. Chock-full of stories from Jones's own childhood growing up with cast-iron meals, as well as recipe after tantalizing recipe—from breakfast quiche to gluten-free meals and beautiful blueberry cobbler—Modern Cast Iron explores the countless ways that cast iron benefits health and happiness. A comprehensive guide to all things cast iron and home-style cookin', Modern Cast Iron offers a new way for cooks to spice up the kitchen using all-natural tools and ingredients.

Partners in crime with magical talents must stick together in order to survive in this “energetic and original” YA historical fantasy (Kirkus, starred review). Boston, 1919. Corinne and Ada are hemopaths whose “afflicted” blood gives them the ability to create illusions through art. They’ve been best friends ever since the infamous gangster Johnny Dervish recruited them into his circle. By night they perform for packed crowds at Johnny’s club, Cast Iron. And by day they con Boston’s elite. When a job goes wrong and Ada is imprisoned, she realizes how precarious their position is. After she escapes, two of the Cast Iron’s hires are shot, and Johnny disappears. With the law closing in, Corinne and Ada are forced to hunt for answers, even as betrayal faces them at every turn.

Cast Iron: The Ultimate Cookbook spotlights the world’s most prized cookware, with more than 300 international recipes. This book is an astounding collection of international recipes that showcases the versatility of everyone’s favorite heirloom cookware, and features: 300+ easy-to-follow recipes, including options for breakfast, snacks, main meals, and desserts that will satisfy all palates 20+ bread and flatbread recipes Mouthwatering photography, archival images, and colorful original illustrations A global overview of cast iron’s history An illustrated guide to different types of cast-iron cookware, from aebleskiver pan to wok Detailed instructions for the care and keeping of cast iron Insights and recipes from celebrated makers, including Lodge, Le Creuset, FINEX, and Borough Furnace Over the course of thousands of years, cast-iron pots and pans have become essential kitchen tools all over the world. Cast Iron is sure to become your second-favorite kitchen tool!

Learn to cook it all in cast iron! The cast-iron skillet is a sturdy, versatile, traditional kitchen workhorse that 85% of us own but far fewer of us reach for daily, mostly because we have one or two recipes we use it for and otherwise it stays in the back of the cabinet. In this new cookbook, the editors of Cook's Country will show you everything you need to know about cast-iron cookware and the many (and often surprising) dishes you can cook and bake in this multitasker of a pan, from the classic dishes everyone knows and loves like steak, perfect fried eggs, and cornbread, to innovative and inspiring recipes like skillet apple pie, pizza, and cinnamon swirl bread. Learn about this cast iron's history and what makes it uniquely American and let us show you how to shop for, season, care for, and clean this perfect pan.

“I could not be more excited about this cookbook. Megan captures what we all love about cast iron cooking but puts her own inventive spin on it. I predict you'll find new favorites in her fresh and creative dinners. Megan's food is truly mouth-watering but also real and straightforward to prepare. She does it all while keeping dirty dishes to a minimum, too. Win, win, win!” —Ree Drummond, New York Times bestselling author and founder of The Pioneer Woman Convenience and Gourmet Flavor All in a Cast Iron Skillet or Dutch Oven Megan Keno, creator of the blog Country Cleaver, brings new possibilities to cast iron cookware and highlights the many ways to use it to make exceptional meals easily. From perfectly seared steak to decadent dessert, Megan will show you the true potential of cast iron. Recipes include Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Focaccia, Caraway Seed Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon and Blueberry, Cardamom and Coconut Crumble. Whether you have hours to slow roast pork in the oven, 30 minutes to put dinner on the table or you want to cook with only five ingredients or less, Megan’s delicious recipes will have you returning for more. With Cast Iron Gourmet, you’ll get incredible gourmet flavor out of one of your favorite traditional kitchen tools.

Two cutting-edge gourmets revamp delicious, old-fashioned cooking using irresistible, modern recipes. The Cast-Iron Skillet Cookbook features simple recipes designed for cast-iron cooking, including savory appetizers, rustic breads, and desserts. Color photos.