Learn more› By Lesley Stockton, Sharon Franke and Michael Sullivan A cast-iron skillet is great for everything from searing a T-bone to roasting a chicken ... It seared steak, fried eggs ...

This chicken-fried steak and gravy combination is absolute ... Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour. In a large cast-iron ...

Serve this chicken with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Heat butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium until melted. Stir in onions, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.