Book excerpt: With over 300 of the quintessential recipes for your cast-iron cookware, this cookbook covers it all! The cast-iron is back, and chefs of all skill levels are learning just how easy it is to incorporate it into their kitchens - no non-stick coatings to worry about scratching or overheating. You’ll notice the difference in the taste and texture of your food immediately. From stovetop to oven to table, no cookware is quite as versatile (or as quintessential) as tried-and-true cast-iron - and The Complete Cast-Iron Cookbook is sure to be your new favorite kitchen staple! This guide to cooking with cast-iron includes: - More than 300 recipes created with your cast-iron included, including gluten-free and vegetarian options - Tips on how to to care for and store your cast-iron so it last for years to come - Focused chapters dedicated to breakfast treats & pastries, crusts & breads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts Once you try any one of these amazing recipes with your favorite cast-iron pan, you’ll find there’s no need to ever put it away…because you’re sure to be using it every day!