Cookware with Benefits for Everyday and Gourmet Cooking: Castiron Cookware

February 22nd, 2010  Tagged , , ,

Posted by Doyle Bailey for Cast Iron Cookware Shop

Castiron Cookware combines the versatility of cooking for everyday and for gourmet.

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

You can cook just about anything in cast iron. Of course castiron cookware is best known for its good old fashioned cooking but do not let this reputation fool you. Due to its even heating qualities (heat retention and distribution),and the fact it can be used in the oven and on the stove top, you can cook just about any food, including gourmet in it.

Cast iron cookware offers:

  1. a large selection of pots, pans, and cookware shapes. You can choose from cast-iron griddles, grill pans, serving pots, Dutch ovens, pizza pans, roasters, casseroles, waffle makers, muffin pans, corn bread pans, camping cookware, bread bakers, dog’n brat, panini sandwich toasters, pie irons roasters and more.
    Cast Iron Cookware

    Cast Iron Cookware

  2. multi-use pans A single pan covers a multitude of dishes. A single cast iron skillet can be used to bake a cake, make cornbread, sear a fillet, roast a chicken, fry potatoes, or stir-fry vegetables. You can get a cast iron casserole with a grill pan lid and have two pieces for the price of one.

    Kinetic Casserole Enamel Grill Pan

    Kinetic Casserole Enamel Grill Pan

  3. cast iron cookware does not particularly care where you use it. You can prepare a dish in enameled cast iron cookware and take it to the table and serve from it there. It is so attractive that it will enhance your table with a presentation appeal and it will keep your food warm throughout your dinner due to its heat retention. Cast iron camping cookware is at its best at your backyard fire pit cookout or at your camp site in the great outdoors.
  4. cast iron cookware can cook almost anything (including gourmet dishes). “Cast-Iron Cooking for Dummies“  by Tracy Barr has great techniques for cooking and recipes as well.

     Cook In Cast Iron Tonight or When You Camp

    Cook In Cast Iron Tonight or When You Camp

Waffles Waft Wonderful Aromas with Cast Iron Cookware

January 13th, 2010  Tagged , , ,

waffles_captioned_rsCast Iron Waffle Irons do waffles in a way no electric waffle iron can possibly match.

Rome Cast Iron Waffle Maker

Rome Cast Iron Waffle Maker

With a cast iron waffle iron you can:

  • waffle_thumbnail_rsbake the grid like batter cakes over your campfire
  • waffle_thumbnail_rsprepare them in your fireplace on a cold winter’s evening
  • waffle_thumbnail_rsserve them up in your back yard from your fire pit
  • waffle_thumbnail_rsuse them on your range in your kitchen
    Rome 1405 Waffle Iron

    Rome 1405 Waffle Iron

Ingredients For Basic Waffles:

  • 4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
  • 4 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1 cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 whole eggs, beaten
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces buttermilk, room temperature
  • Vegetable spray, for waffle iron

Directions

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flours, soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl beat together eggs and melted butter, and then add the buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Ladle the recommended amount of waffle batter onto the cast iron waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Close iron top and cook until the waffle is golden on both sides and is easily removed from iron. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

As a “wafter” (person or things that”wafts“, cast iron waffle irons are without equal in sending delicious aromas to all who are in the area of their use.

Outdoor Fun with Cast Iron Cookware & Accessories

Outdoor Fun with Cast Iron Cookware & Accessories

CAST IRON COOKWARE; TASTE THE FOOD NOT THE COOKWARE