Considerations for Buying a Skillet or Pan

Whereas handles on skillets are often already part of it, making it an overall single piece of metal. That said, the common exception would be the French skillet which closely resembles a frypan with typically riveted handles.

    If you love steak sizzle plate cast iron, then you know the blissful feeling of hearing your food being brought to your table on a sizzling hot plate.  The combination of the steak sizzle plate cast iron and the aroma of the steak is enough to make anyone salivate.  But where can you find these sizzling dishes to recreate the experience at home?

There's no difference between Frying Pans and skillets.

Coated cast iron pans are glazed with an enamel coating. This eliminates the need for seasoning and makes it easier to clean them. It also prevents iron from leaching into food. Enameled cast iron, however, doesn't resist sticking as well as seasoned bare cast iron. It also doesn't withstand searing heat and can chip easily if dropped.

While saute pans are designed to retain moisture and help steam vegetables, French skillets are better suited for frying and cooking dishes that require larger surface areas.