Cookware Sets: Ignite Your Cooking

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She said a 4-quart saucepan is ideal for a family of four or larger; anything smaller won’t provide enough capacity. Made In, a relatively new cookware brand, only offers 2- and 4-quart saucepans. Cast iron retains heat well, making it ideal for searing, frying, baking, and braising, and it will keep food warm after cooking is done. It’s also very heavy, so it’s not as easy to move on the stove or to get in and out of storage. Cast iron cookware can be either coated or uncoated, but both are induction-cooktop friendly.

Triple-layer bases with extra thick, heat-conducting aluminum evenly distribute heat from edge to edge. Stainless steel bases feature a layer of heat-conductive aluminum cuisinart knife that spreads heat quickly and evenly to grill, boil, and simmer with ease. Thick, forged induction bases spread heat evenly for consistent results on any stovetop.

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The Caraway Home set is shipped in recycled cardboard with no plastic bags. Plus, the ceramic coating releases less CO2 when manufactured than traditional nonstick coatings. Unlike other pans on this list, which feature traditional PTFE coatings, Caraway’s pans have a ceramic coating. These pans were truly nonstick in our tests, but you’ll need to cook with lower temperatures to preserve their coating.

Enjoy grilling your favorite veggies, fish, or meat with this nonstick grill pan from Blue Diamond. The 11-inch pan is lightweight, making it super comfortable to handle. It’s even oven and Cookware Sets broiler safe up to a whopping 850 degrees Fahrenheit. Reviewers love getting grill lines on their food from the convenience of their indoor kitchen, but some wish the pan came with a lid.