Was just browsing Lodge cast iron, wondering if there are some pieces I should splurge on. Are there non-standard pieces people actually use? Normally it’s just me for dinner but my two teens are back summers
I have the three standard skillets that I use frequently, with lids I use occasionally. I got the small Dutch oven thinking it would be good for beans, veggies, maybe a small bread loaf, but have to admit I’ve never used it.
What about
- the minis, like 5” or 6.5” - do you actually do like individual apple crisp or anything? Which size is actually useful? How many?
- tall frying pan - I’ve been afraid to try frying, but is this significantly safer than the regular skillet, for fish or something? Or should I just stick to the air fryer? Do people use this?
- does anyone like the baking pan or cookie sheet? Do you use it enough to be worthwhile?
You don’t need more. Learn to cook with more thought and then get things that might be helpful.
Why not get a stainless steel (non coated in anything) wok and learn how to properly stirfry before buying a slightly less useful cast iron.
I’ve been considering that on and off. I do have a Teflon wok - i dont see how that’s really fit for purpose but it should be enough to learn how to stir fry. Realistically I end using using a skillet