“I’ve had my Le Creuset pieces for ten years and use the skillets daily,” Gleeson says. Hands down, this is the set you want if price is no object. Time and time again, testing shows that All-Clad browns perfectly evenly and keeps stews and sauces at a perfect simmer. What that means to you is that you won’t have to vigilantly rearrange, stir and adjust the heat during cooking.
For parties and special occasions, try baking a skillet brownie or cookie in the oven for dessert. When it’s ready to serve, add a scoop of ice cuisinart knife cream on top for extra mouth-watering deliciousness. Make sure to turn handles of pans and skillets out of the way to keep everyone safe.
All-Clad cookware is synonymous with quality, which makes it a go-to brand for professional chefs and seasoned home cooks alike. These pots and pans boast a heavy-gauge anodized finish that promotes rapid heating with even temperature control, as well as a sturdy PFOA-free nonstick interior that’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Tuxton, one of the OG kitchenware brands, knows how to make cookware that’s made to last, and its 10-piece set is no exception. Made with stainless steel, Tuxton’s saucer and pot is easy to use and clean up, and it’s relatively more affordable than other premium on the market.
Whether you hand-wash or use the dishwasher, these pieces clean up beautifully thanks to their dark nonstick finish inside and out. This new direct-to-consumer ceramic line is a triple threat in design, durability and efficacy. Even heat distribution, quick boil and breezy clean-up make Cookware Sets Caraway your dinner-in-a-pinch partner-in-crime. We recommend their star-studded collection for newlyweds, first-time homeowners and anyone looking to reset their stovetop needs. For anyone looking for additional colors, Crate & Barrel carries four exclusive colors with gold hardware.
The right cookware set for you should have enough pieces to cook and serve an entire meal without having to wash anything during the process. We’re careful to consider each type of cookware on its own merits because materials such as stainless steel and nonstick surfaces have very different properties. Aluminum also reacts with acidic foods, potentially leaching into your food. To prevent these problems, aluminum cookware is usually anodized. This creates a scratch-resistant surface that resists leaching.