Give a new pan a glossy black nonstick coating—or bring the luster back to a family heirloom—with this 3-step process for seasoning cast iron.

First things first: Never use soap, harsh cleansers or metal scrubbers to clean your wok. Doing so will remove the patina. Instead, gently scrub the interior of the wok with hot water using a regular ...

A chef using a wok to cook a stir-fry tosses the contents in the air - Simonkr/Getty Images Getting a new wok is an exciting moment in a home cook's life, because it either means you're expanding your ...

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