Topic: food

If you own a seasoned cast iron skillet or pan, rest assured it is possible to scrub it - but you need to be careful about how that's done. Never use detergent or harsh scrubbing pads on a seasoned skillet because it will destroy the seasoning. Seasoning refers to the oil that was added onto the skillet by the manufacturer after making it. The seasoning is all about making it easier to clean. It would be even more difficult to clean cast iron after cooking if it was not seasoned or if the seasoning was destroyed.

Rest assured, it is possible to clean a cast iron skillet with burnt on. It looks like a daunting task but it can be done when you follow these steps.

Here is how to make caramel slice without coconut. This delicious New Zealand treat can be made with no coconut to make it safe for those with nut allergies and to appeal to the tastes of those who don't like coconut. However, it's not as obvious as omitting the coconut from a regular caramel slice recipe - it would fall apart. Instead the base layer needs to be made differently, as described in this easy recipe. The result is even more delicious than the regular version!

Chocolate beet cake is a delicious way to sneak vegetables into a cake without ever being able to taste the beets. It just tastes of chocolate cake. The problem is that the beet part of the recipe is time-consuming. Most chocolate beet cake recipes recommend using fresh beets, cooking them, and then grating or shredding them before including them in the cake. If you're thinking this seems like a lot of work before you've even started making the cake batter, you're correct.

So why not try a shortcut with canned beets? Most recipes say that canned beets can in theory be substituted, but that fresh is better. What happens if you try it with canned beets? I put this to the test by making a chocolate beet cake with canned beets instead of fresh. Read on to find out what happened.

Sticky toffee pudding is delicious - it's an amazing blend of tastes that appeals to pretty much everyone. This is one of the most impressive desserts for a crowd because it's easy to make, you can make it ahead, and it looks and tastes delicious.

It's definitely possible to make ahead sticky toffee pudding with excellent results, but you need to know the make-ahead tips explained here.

Having background music at your dinner party or gathering is a wonderful way to add to the ambiance. If you are having a particular theme, the music is also the perfect way to carry the theme through. Here are the best dinner party playlists for different themes and styles of dinner party.

Perhaps you've been given some collard greens and you're not sure how to cook them. If you're wondering how to make collard greens taste good, here is an easy way to use them in pasta recipes that even picky eaters will enjoy.