My Ayesha Curry cast iron skillet has a vibrant twilight teal color with a slight and subtle sparkle on the bottom, but it's also available in brown sugar.

For centuries, cast-iron was the only nonstick there was. But then the 20th century saw the introduction of commercially manufactured nonstick skillets, which rely on a chemical-based coating.

Cai says you may be better-served with regular cast iron since it can be heated to a higher temperature, giving you a quickly crisped exterior and less well-done interior.

I spent over a month testing the best Dutch ovens on the market, and the Staub 7-Quart Cast Iron Round Cocotte most impressed me. Ahead, learn more about why I designated it as my “Best Overall ...