Whether I'm on the clock in a kitchen or cooking at home, I love working with a cast iron griddle. There aren't too many other pieces of cookware with cast iron's unique mix of durability and ...

For a paltry sum, you can buy Lodge’s indestructible cast-iron skillet, which will turn out perfectly seared steaks, crispy potatoes and browned pancakes for decades.

Nonstick pans are a godsend for frying eggs and flipping pancakes, and an enameled Dutch oven will never disappoint while cooking soups, stews and sauces. But when it comes to the workhorse of kitchen ...