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?
I do have an abelskiver pan, but since my wife and I eat breakfast at different times I have only used it one time. https://sopuli.xyz/post/20329728
I also have a 10" tortilla press, I have not used it yet, but I keep meaning to. I love good corn tortillas, and homemade ones are the best.
At work I have a round griddle (basically a 9" pan with no sides) because I only have an electric burner and my flour tortillas stick to the element. But I end up using it to make a plate of nachos in my toaster oven more than I use it to heat tortillas.
And then there is my camping wok/fire pit. https://sopuli.xyz/post/23121016