We asked Southerners what foods they do not cook in a cast-iron skillet. Aside from "nothing," the other answers might ...

Ever wondered how steakhouses achieve that mouthwatering crust on a filet mignon? The secret is often a blazing-hot cast iron ...

While I cook cheaper steaks like chuck steak, thin milanesa steak or sirloin on a cast iron or regular skillet, I was a little intimidated by filet mignon initially. I didn’t want such an expensive ...

Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

Wash the Skillet with Warm Soapy Water and Dry Well: While using soap on cast iron was frowned upon for years, it is, in fact ...

I preheated my cast-iron skillet over high heat for about five minutes. While the skillet was heating up, I patted the tied filet mignon dry and coated it in a thin layer of vegetable oil.

Robert Irvine strays off the beaten path for his steak of choice. He chooses an inexpensive cut that often has to be procured ...

Whether you prize it or think it's completely overhyped, filet mignon makes you picture an expensive, candlelit dinner at a high-end restaurant (cliché points if it's Valentine's Day).