Category "pan"

Is there ever an advantage to using a light-bottomed pan?

I have seen many recipes where cooking with a heavy-bottomed pan is advised, as the heat is distributed more evenly and avoids "hot spots". With that in mind, i

How should I clean this pan? [duplicate]

I've been using this pan for a while, and have somehow scorched the bottom of the pan. Can someone tell me how I should clean it? Thanks!

How to get spices off pan - even after washing

I cooked using spices a lot, and I notice this problem most after cooking with turmeric. I wash the pan after I'm done using it, with dish soap, and allow it to

cooling a hot pan while cooking

My question is about cooling a pan while cooking. I come to the issue when I'm making a dish and it tells me to have a pan at medium-high to sear meat. Then it

Is this cast iron pan safe to cook in?

My wife just bought this pan and I noticed this weird dark/black spot in the center with a bit of a swirl around it (never mind the brownish tint, this is due t

Tips for stainless steel

I’m a novice cook and mostly use nonstick pans for ease of clean up. Would I get better browning with stainless steel? I’m imagining scrubbing stuck

Why would I want to pre-heat a pan before cooking? [closed]

New to cooking here. What are some examples where I should wait for the pan to pre-heat, for how long, and why? Thank you in advance!

Where can I find information on a given pan's bottom diameter?

I am currently looking for a small pan. I measured the plate (ceramic) where it would be used (15 cm) and started looking for 15 cm pans online with little succ

Comparison between cast iron and forged pans

I am on the search for a good general purpose frying pan. However, I can't seem to find a comparison between cast iron and forged pans. I know that cast iron pa

Pan fried chicken taste like pan?

I just got some canned chicken and fried it with a little water I.e. pan fried without oil and just adding little bits of water as I go. The chicken tasted like

What is a stem pan?

I have a vintage cookbook, from Charlotte, North Carolina and about 1958, that has a recipe for “Different Applesauce Cake”. It says to “Cook

Using muffin/cupcake pan for basque burnt cheesecake

I've seen images of regular cheesecake (crust + filling) baked in muffin tins, Will basque burnt cheesecake be as creamy as the original in muffin/cupcake pan?

Why did my Zwilling Aluminium pan cookware surface corrode just after 1 month?

On March 3 2021, I bought this Zwilling 33 cm / 13 inch Aluminium deep saute pan with lid. Please review pictures below, inside my red circle. The coating on th

How to select a good non-stick pan, price point wise?

I already have cast iron skillet but I can't find a decent "normal" pan, for eggs and stuff, sometimes steaks, more or less general purpose. Here are some mor

Yellow color from brand new Pre-Seasoned Lodge Cast Iron griddle (before seasoning or even heating). Is this normal?

I received my Lodge 10.5 inch pre-seasoned cast iron griddle today (and I'm very new to the world of Cast Iron). I washed it with water and soap and used the so

Does preheating a pan before sautéing aromatics make a difference?

Many recipes call for things like garlic and spices to be sautéed first before combining other ingredients into a pan. I have always preheated the oil in

In which cases is it best to cook in either a regular non-stick pan or a wok?

In my home, we use 2 types of pans most of the time when cooking, apart from our rice pot and some other equipment, I don't know what to call it. These pans are

Can I use a rectangular ceramic pan instead of enameled cast iron to bake bread without losing the nice crust?

My wife has been baking sourdough bread in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven and has been getting a very nice crust. She preheats the pan and oven to 500 &d

(How) Have I ruined my titanium pan?

I have a Zwilling Forte titanium pan with a five-layer T-Ix non-stick coating (which I understand is just the name of the titanium Layers). According to descrip

How to use a ridged cast iron griddle?

While shopping the other day, I purchased a cast iron pan that has ridged griddle lines in it. I thought "oh, this might be nice for cooking meat!" but I'm not