How to Season and Care for Cast Iron Cookware
Proper care keeps cast iron cookware nonstick and rust-free. Learn seasoning basics, daily cleaning, drying, oiling, oven re-seasoning, rust removal, and the difference with enameled cast iron.
Cooking Guides
How-to guides for home cooks: techniques, meal prep, food safety, equipment care and cooking with seasonal produce.
Cooking With Fall Produce: Squash, Apples and Root Vegetables
Master fall cooking with tips for selecting, storing, and preparing winter squash, apples, root vegetables, and Brussels sprouts safely and deliciously.
How to Thaw a Turkey Safely: Refrigerator, Cold Water and Microwave
Safe turkey thawing methods from the USDA: refrigerator, cold water, and microwave. Plan ahead, avoid counter thawing, and know how to cook from frozen.
Cooking Guides: Kitchen Guide
Food safety guides on this site follow the USDA and FDA. The most-read topic before Thanksgiving is how to thaw a turkey safely, with refrigerator thawing times by weight and the cold water and microwave methods.
This section also covers basic techniques, meal prep and caring for cookware so it lasts.