Of course, while a basic stew is often considered a fairly simple dish to make ... And -- to our point -- do you cook with the lid on or off? In general, you'll want to cook stew with the lid ...
Fans of the cast iron pan lid appreciate that they have a literal window to see how a dish is setting up. "For years I have used a piece of foil for a lid on all my pans and [lost] heat each time ...