If you think Fajitas taste best when served sizzling hot, you will love this cast-iron grilling platter. Heavy cast iron absorbs and retains heat at the high temperatures required for searing strips of steak or chicken, as well as green peppers and onions. Ribs in the platter raise the meat above grease, which can be poured off by means of 2 lips, 1 on either side. The 7-1/2 in. x 9-1/2-in. cooking surface produces enough fajita filling for 1 hungry person or 2 who like to share. In addition, the set contains a padded mitt for safety, as well as a 12-1/2- in. x 7-1/2-in. oval, lacquered wooden base to keep the cast-iron platter from slipping during serving. The fajita platter must be seasoned before first use to create a nonstick patina that also helps prevent rusting. After washing, a thin layer of vegetable oil is applied and the platter is heated for 1-hour. While the platter can be seasoned on a grill, an oven works best. Instructions for the seasoning process are included.