They look gorgeous, last a lifetime, and can be used for everything from steaming rice to braising chicken to simmering soup. While not cheap, enthusiastic reviews say this All-Clad 13-piece set is the best cookware they’ve ever used. It’s a safe bet to invest in this cookware set, thanks to its 4.8-star rating from 266 online reviews.
It’s also available in multiple colors to fit the aesthetic of modern kitchens. You don’t have to be a MasterChef to cook like one—just pick up the Scanpan CTX 10-Piece Deluxe Set, which is by Scanpan, one Cookware Sets of Gordon Ramsay’s preferred kitchen gear brands. It’s induction-safe, oven-safe up to 500° , and compatible with metal utensils. We’re all about brightly colored sets these days—even in our kitchens.
Bringing a new meaning to “the bold and the beautiful,” the Caraway Cookware Set has a sleek design that’s available in a wide range of earthy colors. We also loved the thick ergonomic handles, which are made of silicone, so they’re easy to grip and stay cool to the touch while you’re cooking on your stovetop. Ecolution’s non-stick Cookware Sets include induction cooktop compatible pans as well as pans that are perfect for gas or electric cooktops.
If the handles are loose or broken, or the bottom of a pan is warped , it’s time to shop. And of course, when the coating of a nonstick pan is flaking, it’s got to go. We also like that each pan has a helper handle, which allows for easy movability. The 13-inch square pan is a unique size, ideal for browning and then braising or baking; it can be stored under the large skillet, while the pots can be stored on top of the in a compact fashion.
And of course Rach makes cookware designed to clean up just as easily. Best of all, the colorful porcelain enamel exterior coordinates with the sturdy handles for a splash of modern style. Get high performance and durability with this essential cookware set. Crafted from durable aluminum that promotes fast, even heating, these versatile pots and pans are finished with long-lasting nonstick for effortless food release and easy cleanup. The best nonstick cookware lives up to its name with a Teflon, ceramic, or hard-anodized aluminum coating that ensures that cooked foods release easily and seamlessly from the pan.
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To evaluate various pieces, we cook pancakes, fry eggs, boil water, and simmer tomato sauce. Sharon Franke has been testing and writing about kitchen equipment for over 30 years. Before becoming a cooking tools expert, she spent seven years working as a professional chef in New York City restaurants.
T-fal’s Performa cookware solves the problems of cooking with stainless steel. Cooking is a breeze using T-fal’s Simply Cook ceramic cookware. I spent a number of months reviewing different stainless steel cookware and finally settled upon the Mason complete set. It has been such a pleasure to have a great set of professional cookware to use at home.
A 10-piece nonstick cookware set will make you prepared for just about anything. This dishwasher-safe set includes everything you need for a well-stocked kitchen, including trivets. They’re stackable, include interchangeable lids, and can be used in the oven at temperatures of up to 500 degrees. That’s a pretty good one-and-done kitchen deal if you ask us.
Durable and colorful for lasting performance that pops, this frying pan is made from hard anodized aluminum and finished with extra strong nonstick for effortless food release. Colorful grippy handle makes it easy to move the pan from stovetop to oven. For more information, see our free cookware buying guide, which includes a primer on different types of cookware and the materials they’re made of. Below are the 10 best cookware sets from CR’s latest tests, both nonstick and stainless steel, listed alphabetically by type.