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 ...

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

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.

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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.

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

My father told us to look out for cast-iron pans, and it became a game. I was fascinated as he explained that a good skillet would last forever. Years later, and well into my culinary career ...

The hybrid cookware boasts a durable nonstick surface resistant to scratches and wear, enabling high-heat searing comparable to that of stainless steel or cast iron ... a 10-inch skillet ($ ...

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).