The right cookware will make all the difference, whether you are looking for your first set of cookware or if you want to expand your collection. You need to choose the right set for you, so that you don't waste money on pieces that won't be used for long.
These pots and skillets are made from durable, long-lasting materials that can be used for multiple types and styles of cooking. They also look great and are easy to maintain. These reviews are based on our tests of the most popular cookware items and help you narrow your selections.
Made In Review
When Malt and Kalick founded Made In in 2013, they were motivated by a simple idea: high-quality cookware should be affordable enough for everyday home cooks to own and use, not expensive and inaccessible only to the world's top chefs. This is why they sell their products directly and not through retailers.
You can choose from a range of cookware options including nonstick enamel, ceramic, and stainless steel. They are also environmentally friendly, as they do not contain Teflon or PFOA.
Their cookware is also easy to clean and won't rust or absorb odors like traditional stainless steel. They're also safe to use on induction and gas cooktops, a major plus for any serious cook.
The company's best-selling product, a 14-piece cookware set, received a five-star rating from testers for performance, ease of use, durability and price. The stockpot, saucepans, and frying pans have an aluminum core sandwiched between stainless-steel and a nonstick coating called "Stratanium technology". This combination of materials gives more even heat distribution that most cookware. This reduces hot spots, and allows food to brown evenly.
Scanpans Review
Scanpans' multilayered construction is what our testers loved. It combines aluminum and clay with Stratanium technology. This coating makes it more resistant to scratching and dents. The pans' handles were also appreciated by our testers. They are lightweight, easy to use, and dishwasher-safe.
Hexclad Review
The HexClad XT is one of the latest hybrid cookware options, promising to combine the benefits of stainless steel and nonstick. According to its makers the XT is capable of sear and impart heat to the surface just like cast-iron, but it has more consistent temperature control that nonstick. It's also a great choice for induction cooktops because it's heat-conducting.
Its nonstick coating resists stains and is easy to wipe clean, but it can scratch easily. It's important to wash and dry the surface before it is stored so that it can last longer.
A high-quality set can make all the difference in cooking delicious meals. But it's not always easy to choose the right set. You should choose a set with several sizes.
A lightweight ceramic or stainless steel cookware set will work well with a glass top stove. They are also easy to clean and don't smear. Be aware that it can be difficult for heavy pans or pots to be lifted from the glasstop stove.