Around the holidays patience and pie plates run short. While solutions for politically controversial uncles are scarce, you can always cling to cast iron skillets as your rock in a chaotic kitchen.

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme and cook until vegetables are soft, 5 minutes. Add in chicken and mix together. Sprinkle ...

Cast-iron cookware has been a beloved kitchen staple for generations, and for good reason—a well-seasoned cast-iron pan can last a lifetime, and actually improve with age as the seasoning develops.