Cast Iron & Carbon Steel
Can a Le Creuset Go in the Oven? Temperature Limits by Part
Can a Le Creuset go in the oven? Yes. Enameled cast iron is oven safe, but the knob sets the limit: 390°F for black phenolic Classic knobs, 500°F for stainless.
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Baking & Canning
Can a Pyrex Bowl Go in the Oven? Rules That Prevent Breaks
Can a Pyrex bowl go in the oven? A glass one can, in a preheated oven, but never under a broiler, on a stovetop or with its plastic lid. Here are the rules.
Pots & Pans
Can You Put HexClad Pans in the Oven? Pan and Lid Limits
Can you put HexClad pans in the oven? Yes. HexClad rates its hybrid pans oven-safe to 900°F, but its tempered glass lids only to 400°F. Here's how to stay safe.
Knives & Prep
Ceramic vs Steel Honing Rod: Which One Fits Your Knives?
Ceramic vs steel honing rod: a steel rod realigns the edge without removing metal, while a ceramic rod also shaves a little steel off to revive a duller blade.
Pots & Pans
Does HexClad Have a Coating? What Sits Under the Hexagons
Does HexClad have a coating? Yes. Its nonstick valleys hold a coating: TerraBond ceramic on current pans, while HexClad's 2023 FAQ said it contained PTFE.
Cast Iron & Carbon Steel
Dutch Oven vs Roasting Pan: Which One to Use and When
Dutch oven vs roasting pan: a Dutch oven is a deep lidded pot for braising and bread, while a roasting pan is open and shallow so big roasts and birds brown.
Cast Iron & Carbon Steel
Griddle vs Skillet: Key Differences and Which to Buy First
Griddle vs skillet: a griddle is a wide, flat pan with low edges for big batches like pancakes, while a skillet has sloped sides for searing, sauces and frying.
Baking & Canning
What Size Casserole Dish Is 2 Quarts? Sizes and Capacities
What size casserole dish is 2 quarts? Usually an 11 x 7 inch rectangle or an 8 x 8 inch square about 2.5 inches deep. A 2 quart dish holds 8 cups of food.
Cast Iron & Carbon Steel
What Size Wok for 4 People? Sizes by Household and Stove
What size wok for 4 people? A 14 inch wok, which Lodge says feeds 4 to 6. A 12 to 12.5 inch wok suits 2 to 4 people. Your burner and stove type matter too.
Pots & Pans
Why Is My HexClad Pan Sticking? Causes and How to Fix It
Why is my HexClad pan sticking? Usually the heat is too high, the pan needs seasoning, or residue has built up. Here is how to fix each cause, step by step.
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