If you're not Cooking with Cast Iron...

... you need to get your @ss down to the store and buy some!!!

There is simply no better pathway to perfectly cooked food in the comfort of your own home.
Enameled cast iron is even better since it's non-reactive, easy to clean and looks cool when not in use.
The density of the cast iron provides pinpoint control over the heat you apply to your foods and ensures that the temperature of your pan doesn't drop rapidly when you add food to it. It is the ONLY way to get a good sear on your home cooktop.
The steak with brandy sauce in the photo above got a sweet sear in some olive oil and garlic in a cast iron pan and then finished in the oven at a comfy 250 degrees.