It ended up being something like, 'just because your brain is a cast iron skillet, doesn't mean your body is.

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The recipe seemed like a cinch, calling for just a handful of ingredients and a cast-iron skillet.

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And my old cast-iron skillet crisps the chicken skins beautifully.

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Choose a 9- or 10-inch ovenproof skillet I like cast iron or, if you've got one, a tarte Tatin pan.

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