Cast Iron Tips

Chef Mark shares a few quick tips on choosing and seasoning a cast iron skillet. This is the first of a series of quick kitchen and shopping tips from ReMARKable Palate.

Music: "Go Fish" by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com

The ReMARKable Palate is a production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com

Cookware : Simple Sautéed Salmon Recipe

Salmon is a great fish to work in to your diet and it's good for you too. Full of Omega 3, a "good fat" that may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and more. Salmon is also a good source of B12, Niacin and vitamin D.

In this simple salmon recipe, Rita shows you how to sauté salmon filets in a cast iron skillet and finish them in the oven. Great for a crowd, an easy recipe like this salmon recipe make quick work of your time in the kitchen.

Simple ingredients that you can adapt are a great part of this salmon recipe. A bit of seasoning, lemon and the option of lemon grass round out this dish.

We'll be adding more Salmon recipes soon, so make sure you subscribe to Rita's YouTube channel for salmon recipes, simple kitchen tips and other great recipes that are easy, healthy and delicious.

Cookware : Filet Mignon Recipe

Filet mignon is always a treat. This delicious cut of beef is so tender, you can often cut filet with a fork. Syndicated columnist Rita Heikenfeld shows you how to cook a pan roasted filet mignon with her filet recipe.

Start the filet mignon in a skillet to sear in the flavor and then move it to the oven for about 5 minutes. This is one of our favorite ways to cook a filet that comes out perfectly every time.

Pair this filet mignon with an appetizer of shrimp cocktail and you've got a wonderful romantic meal.

How to Season and Protect Your Cast Iron

Cast Iron Skillets are the original non-stick "Teflon" coating. An iron skillet seasoned properly will keep food from sticking, is great for browning and easy to care for. And good cast iron cookware will last a life time. Cast iron skillets have been handed down from generation to generation. Rita's favorite cast iron skillet was handed down from her mother and is at least 100 years old.

This video shows you how to season cast iron skillet using a bit of vegetable oil and a few hours in a warm oven. Rita also shows you how to care for your cookware, clean your skillet and re-season it.

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