America's Test Kitchen Cook It In Cast Iron Special Issue

Better Ways to Make Your Favorites in Cast-Iron

A Cast-iron skillet is an incredibly versatile, durable, and completely chemical-free way to cook. This consummate multitasking powerhouse is essential to have on hand when the best recipe comes along—and you might not realize just how many recipes are perfect in cast iron. In this special issue, you'll find 72 kitchen-tested recipes for the one pan that does it all. We're convinced that with the recipes and techniques included here, this supertool will become the star of your kitchen.

"Worth its weight in gold for the practical cook who wants to feel confident about putting good food on the table."

— Detroit News

This Set Includes:

Cook Along with Bridget and Julia

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

New and Improved Shopping Guide

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.

Each Set Includes:

(2) Baking Sheets
(2) Sheet Cover Lids

Review Key:Good Fair Poor

Winner

Nordic Ware Baker’s Half Sheet

Baking

Warping

Handling

Roasting

Rack Compatibility

Everything prepared in this sturdy, warp-resistant sheet cooked appropriately and evenly. Best of all, our new favorite is a few bucks cheaper than our old winner.

Material: Aluminum

Cooking Surface: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in

Weight: 1.6 lbs

Recommended

Nordic Ware Half Sheet Cover

Durability

Ease of Use

Performance

The plastic lid snapped on and off our winning rimmed baking sheet quickly, and we liked that it cut back on our use of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. In all our tests, it kept both frozen and refrigerated foods as fresh as disposable wraps did. The lid bowed slightly when we stacked heavy items on it but not enough to touch food on the sheet, and it didn't crack or warp. Our one criticism: The lid latches onto the sheet in two places, along the short edges. This was sufficient, but the lid would have felt much more secure if it attached on all four sides.

Material: BPA-free and Melamine free Plastic

Weight: 0.7 lbs

Oven-safe: No

Freezer-safe: Yes

Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Winner

Nordic Ware Baker’s Quarter Sheet

Baking

Warping

Handling

Broiling and Roasting

This extremely sturdy, warp-resistant baking sheet turned out evenly cooked and browned chicken, cauliflower, and focaccia. Its lightweight, compact size made it easy to maneuver into and out of the oven. Its size is ideal for preparing recipes that serve two and for kitchen tasks that require only a small amount of space, such as toasting a handful of nuts or a few tablespoons of sesame seeds.

Material: Natural aluminum with encapsulated galvanized steel rim

Cooking Surface: 8⅛ x 11½ in.

Dishwasher Safe: Not recommended

Weight: 1 lb

Winner

Nordic Ware Storage Lid for Quarter Sheet

Durability

Ease of Use

Performance

Like its larger counterpart which fits our favorite rimmed baking sheet, this small rimmed baking sheet lid snapped on and off quickly and was easier to use than plastic wrap or aluminum foil. The lid kept sliced eggplant looking fresh in the refrigerator and sliced strawberries and bananas free of freezer damage. However, we wished the lid latched onto the baking sheet on all four sides, instead of two, as this felt less secure. The lid was also fairly durable. It bowed a bit when we stacked 10 pounds of food items on top of it, but not nearly enough to damage the lid. It snapped back into shape a couple hours later.

Dimensions: 12.63 x 9 x 0.88 in

Oven-safe: No

Freezer-safe: Yes

Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Weight: 1.4 lbs

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.