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Cooking in a cast-iron skillet has a number of benefits, including lasting heat retention, non-stick properties when it's properly seasoned, and being able to withstand high temperatures and the oven.

Quick and easy, skillet pork chops make a tasty, comforting weeknight dinner. Be sure to use boneless chops; they’re a breeze to cook when quickly seared over high heat in a heavy cast-iron skillet.

Why dirty all those dishes when you can simply make your whole dinner in just one skillet? I love making one-pot meals because the cleanup is easy. Plus, since there are barely any dirty dishes, I can ...