What kind of pots and pans should I buy?

dan323

We have Circulon. Got them about 6 years ago and they are the Anodized aluminum non stick. The only issue is that with 2 of the most used pots the grey non stick stuff is disappearing. It's not pealing, just the silver is beging to show thought the coating. So I too am beginning to look for replacement cookware. I am leaning to Stainless Steel so I can use better utensils instead of plastic. But the cast iron does impress me.

UponThisRock

We have Circulon. Got them about 6 years ago and they are the Anodized aluminum non stick. The only issue is that with 2 of the most used pots the grey non stick stuff is disappearing. It's not pealing, just the silver is beging to show thought the coating. So I too am beginning to look for replacement cookware. I am leaning to Stainless Steel so I can use better utensils instead of plastic. But the cast iron does impress me.

I think I'm going to go with a ~$200 stainless steel set, and also purchase a cast iron pan separately

CAKEDOC

I like my Calphalon Hard-Anodized Non-stick Pots & Pans. If you're not much of a cook, they absolutely fit the bill without being extremely pricey nor cheap.

IMO, you wouldn't want to do something like copper or cast iron unless you really know what you're doing and how to treat them.

A non-stick set like the Calphalon will be more easy to maintain and get the results you want for every-day cooking.

totally agree...

KimmieBrie

I started with a very small Analon set years ago - still have/use all pcs of it... and added individual pcs from there because the bigger sets had unnecessary pcs and lacked what I really would use - I don't like T-Fal at all, found their pans cheap and quickly needed replacing. I have a Calphalon roaster which is great. I also have a few stainless pcs too. Mix it up! I hate getting stuck with things I don't want need just because it was a big "set"... waste of money and room.

spapsidero

Wolfgang Puck. I have a set I've had for 10 yrs or more. Not as pricey as the celphalon but quality is same. Can get of HSN.

stang_girl88

I have the Rachael Ray 14 piece non stick hard anodized set and I LOVE it! Had it for over 3 years with no problems. I have had other non stick skillets before and they were terribile. This set, I can still fry eggs with no stickage, no strange odours, no warping even after 3 years ( the others warped after maybe a month or two after being used on medium heat and handwash only). I want to buy another set so when this one dies, I can have a backup lol

BaconMD

I don't know the technical jargon and whatever, but I bought two large Lagostina pans that are regular $60+ for $15 each on sale, and love them. About 75% of my cooking is done in them.