Simply Essential 2-Piece Cast Iron Fry Pan Set | $12 | 40% Off | Bed Bath & Beyond

Be not afraid of the cast iron pan. This duo is a spicy $12 at Bed Bath & Beyond, and you’re not a home chef until you master one. The good news is they’re much easier to maintain than you think—especially since this 8" and 10" duo are preseasoned , so you can get right to cooking. Cast iron pans are multi-use—roast a chicken in the 10" pan, grill-then-sear atop a barbecue, or take a shakshuka from stovetop to oven to finish up. Again, maintenance on a preseasoned pan is ridiculously easy—just swipe oil over it to “re-season” it after use, and for $12, these are the perfect way to level up in the kitchen.

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