In some cooking circles, cast iron gets a bad rep – people think it's old-fashioned, heavy, and hard to take care of. And really, how often do folks nowadays need to hitch up a mule and wagon and leave civilization and Teflon-coated sauté pans behind?<p>True, cast iron is old; it's been around since the Middle Ages. And it is heavy. No one can dispute that even a small, cast-iron pot has a heft to it that no other cookware has. Nevertheless, cast-iron cookware has a place in today's kitchens, and that doesn’t mean simply hanging on the wall for decoration. Cast iron has much to offer modern-day cooks; it's easy to use, easy to care for, economical, versatile, and durable, and let's face it, it has a nostalgic appeal that no other cookware has. But more compelling than all those reasons is that it's a great cookware that makes great food. In fact, most cast-iron cooks will tell you that food cooked in cast iron tastes better than food cooked in anything else!<p><i>Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies</i> is for those cooks who may want to inject a little adventure and variety into their cooking. If you've never even thought of using cast-iron cookware, or you have a few cast-iron pots lying around, you'll discover all you need to know about making great food using cast iron. Here just a sampling of what you'll find in <i>Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies:</i><ul><li>Selecting the right cast-iron cookware for you<li>Seasoning a new cast-iron pan<li>Caring for your cast-iron cookware<li>Discovering techniques to enhance your cast-iron cooking<li>Enjoying cast-iron cooking in the Great Outdoors<li>Tons of delicious recipes, from main and side dishes to desserts and international dishes<li>Top Ten lists on ways to make your cast-iron cookware last longer, the best dishes suited for cast iron, and tips for achieving success in cast-iron cooking</ul><p>So, whether you're a cooking novice or an experienced chef, you can find plenty of enjoyment from cooking with cast iron – and <i>Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies</i> can show you the way.