Cookware

The GreenGourmet line from Cuisinart is a really great idea conceptually. Both product and packaging are made from materials that are recycled, better for the environment, and healthier for your body. This wok is just one of many GreenGourmet options to choose from, and it holds up like the ...

This Cuisinart Multi-Purpose Pot follows the streamlined stainless steel look of the Chef's Classic product line. It has a modern, minimalist design and is just as functional as the rest of the set -- maybe even replacing a few pots & pans altogether.

The large bowl-shaped pan can be used ...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" isn't a phrase that frequently enters my mind during the summertime. Roasted chestnuts come with memories of winter holidays, hot cider by the fireplace, and Nat King Cole.

But in many other cultures, roasted chestnuts are a street food staple. In Portugal, for example, ...

To me, this Swiss Diamond Wok is a stand-out product for two reasons: the cooking surface and the added features. Both are things that don't normally come with every wok purchase. Time to take a closer look.

First, the cooking surface is unlike any other on the market. It's made from ...

I'm still fascinated by the induction cooking method, even though induction ovens and cooktops have been around for a while. It reminds me of using a gas burner on an electric stovetop because it has that level of temperature control. I also like that induction appliances are much more energy-efficient, ...

In the 1980s, one of the many technological advancements in kitchen cookware was the invention of a titanium ceramic non-stick cooking surface. Companies used titanium to make the surface more durable, allowing cooks to use metal utensils without fear of chipping or cracking the surface.

Swiss Diamond decided to take ...

If you have a Cuisinart Chef's Classic cookware set and find yourself in need of a double boiler, great news -- you don't have to shell out big bucks for a bulky double boiler set just so you can make that perfect sauce. Instead, take a look at the Cuisinart Double ...

This cast iron Dutch oven by Tramontina has been getting a lot of attention over the past year or so. After getting praised by "America's Test Kitchen" as the top-rated Dutch oven casserole dish by their test cooks, its popularity has soared. The Tramontina Dutch Oven's performance surpassed popular cookware ...

The Futura Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker by Hawkins converts one of the beasts of the kitchen into a helpful ally. No more messing around with gaskets that won't stay put -- this is space-age technology put to good use.

Pressure cooking is a simple idea that's been around for ...

Mauviel's Cuprinox frying pan has such a fast reaction time to heat adjustments that you'll be able to perform tricky feats like making French omelets correctly, instead of American style. This makes a cast iron pan look like a frontier relic.

Most of the material in this frying pan is actually copper. The bilaminated construction ...

For grilling without an actual grill, most chefs resort to stovetop griddles of heavy cast iron. The Scanpan Classic 11-inch Square Griddle gives nonstick results without the weight of cast iron. Hand-cast aluminum poured under 200 tons of pressure distributes heat evenly over the entire surface of the griddle. ...

The great thing about buying a full set of cookware is that you get to start all over, fresh. All of your pan sins of the past can be erased, if not forgiven. You open the big box and unwrap a whole set of matching pans and lids that ...

Let's pretend: It's crunch time. You have to choose. Your kitchen is on fire and you can only save one pan... No, I'm sorry. Say you're paring down. You're allowing yourself to only keep one pan out of all your cookware. Which will you choose?

This chef's pan is ...

Every kitchen needs a good stockpot. It may as well dress up the place while it is doing its duties. A pan like this is a once-in-a-generation purchase which will last through every batch of corn on the cob, simmer tomato sauce like a champ, and allow you to prepare ...

Fagor's Splendid six-quart pressure cooker adds energy efficient construction and extra safety features to this traditional time saving concept. Fagor's cooker uses a sealed layer of heat conductive aluminum between two layers of stainless steel to increase thermal efficiency and reduce cooking times by up to 75 percent.

Old fashioned pressure ...

Farberware's eight-quart stockpot features a heat conductive stainless steel and aluminum disc base which makes this soup and stew pot as energy efficient as any of Farberware's well-known saute pans. With the special layered base and heavy 18/10 stainless steel walls, the stockpot cooks evenly without need for higher burner settings.

The ...

Although this set of Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Cookware does have an adequate range of saucepans, stockpots, saute pans, and mixing bowls, modernization of the Classic series did result in a drop in overall quality. Some pieces in the set may last a lifetime, but others will need replacement in a ...

This stainless steel Chef's Classic 7 Piece Cookware Set from Cuisinart includes three pots and a saute pan. Oven safe to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, the base of each piece holds a layer of encapsulated aluminum for even and efficient heat distribution.

One-and-a-half-quart and three-quart saucepans plus an eight-quart stockpot give ...

This is the Dutch oven I remember from my scouting days. Heavy duty, it can stand up to the roughest use and create dishes from simply fantastic slow roasted meals to thick, hearty stews. Dutch ovens offer versatile cooking options from frying to baking, making it possible to take along one ...

Mom used to make very tender meat dishes in her electric skillet; a favorite, since she could boil the potatoes and carrots, brown the meat, and then simmer the whole meal in gravy -- all in one pan, all in one appliance. Having an electric skillet is like having the ...

Some of the best tasting food I have ever eaten has been the most simply prepared. Steamed, lightly salted, nothing but the essential natural flavor of the food to stand out on the plate. This works best with some of the least popular foods of childhood: lima beans, brussels sprouts. Using ...

I have to have a pan of my own. I need something I can grab when I'd like a quick snack or meal, those times when I want to cook one veggie burger, one sandwich. My partner uses his for two or three eggs. It is the kind of pan ...

This heavy anodized aluminum 12-quart stockpot from Calphalon has the volume you need for home canning and even deep frying. The nonstick coating is easily cleaned and won't react with acid food.

If you prepare large recipes of soups or stews, serving some and putting some away canned or frozen, this strong ...

This two-skillet set from Circulon includes an eight-inch and ten-inch diameter skillet in their Elite pattern. Hard anodized for non-stick cooking, these pans are heavy enough for even heat distribution without distortion. The stainless steel handles are a bit heavy for perfect balance, and you may have ...

For preparing family-sized portions and having the quality and durability to last for many years, you just may want to have this skillet on hand.

As a longtime user of large iron skillets, I appreciate the versatility of the oversized pan, even when cooking only for myself. An entire breakfast of ...

Trying to cook on cheaper gas cooktops can be annoying. The trivets over the burners constantly slip, don't fit some pieces of cookware well, and seem to attract stubborn food spills. Not with this cooktop. The Fisher and Paykel trivets are recessed and streamlined. They stay put when you slide a ...

The heavy cast aluminum Calphalon One Non-Stick Casserole is equally suited to oven and range top cooking, with a tempered glass cover and a four layer non-stick interior coating that's guaranteed for life if used properly.

Few restrictions apply to the casserole's use -- plastic or wooden utensils that won't damage the ...

KitchenAid's Gourmet Essentials ten piece Cookware Set is constructed from hard anodized cast aluminum that's both light and strong. Three saucepans in one, two, and three quart sizes, plus two saute pans and a stock pot, are enough to start out a small kitchen.

Aluminum cookware like this looks tougher than it ...

All-Clad's 13" Stainless Steel French Skillet features three-ply construction and a stay-cool handle of cast stainless steel. Safe at temperatures as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit, this pan can even be used in the oven -- all parts are metal.

This is a hefty pan with enough mass to cook ...

Stainless steel fans can rejoice at the news that Cuisinart has this complete set of cookware on sale for less than the price of one or two pans from some competitors.

For a popular blend of looks and durability, it is hard to go wrong with stainless steel cookware. This set from Cuisinart ...

My first experience with Dutch oven cooking was as a Girl Scout, cooking in the ground, in the dirt. At the time, I had no idea about the properties of cast iron. All I knew was that I was starving after a busy day of activities, and our dinner was waiting in ...

If there's one thing I've learned in a lifetime of cooking, it is the importance of using the best quality tools and equipment for whatever you are doing. Anything less causes frustration in the process and dissatisfaction with the result. The pressure cookers/canners made by All-American are the best tools you ...

You can pair the benefits of fast food with home cooking if you know how to use a wok effectively. The actual cooking time is very brief, and wonderful meals with balanced nutrition and exceptional flavor are possible. This is an excellent way to spice up day to day cooking ...

No kitchen should be without at least one well-proportioned stockpot at the ready. A hearty soup is one of the most welcoming greetings you can receive when coming in from a day spent negotiating the cold and snow. A filling, luscious stew is a nice change of pace from fast food ...

It's a wonderful thing that modern cooks are enjoying the benefits of pressure cooking and canning foods. This is due in large part to the pressure cookers offered today, which are vastly superior to the products of old, and reduce considerably the time needed to prepare meals.

That being said, you ...

It helps when considering a griddle of this type to have some experience cooking with a commercial griddle. That way you come to
understand that variations in heating are common and are actually a benefit. The left side of the griddle is made to be slightly hotter than the right (partly due to ...

Having a good griddle pan on hand is as helpful as having a dependable skillet. You'll want to consider the size foremost when choosing a pan, checking that it has the capacity to handle your ingredients. This one is sized for serving one or two people a main dish or ...

The flat surfaces used for piastra cooking have come from many sources, especially as the centuries of use passed and people from varied walks of life adapted their cooking using what they could lay their hands on. Mario Batali is trying to bring back this very basic form of griddle ...

All Clad's Cast Aluminum Dutch Oven, made of heavy gauge cast aluminum, offers excellent heat distribution, an important factor whether using the Dutch Oven to braise meat or simmer soups. The set includes the 5.5-quart capacity Dutch Oven, a stainless steel lid, and two red All Clad oven ...

The Farberware Double Boiler is represented by a polished stainless steel pan with an aluminum encapsulated base. The aluminum disc holds heat as you cook. The set comes with metal hanging loops and a stay cool finial style lid handle. Thick rolled rims make the pan more durable and provide ease ...

This set is designed for all of the boiling tasks you can throw at it. Use the cooker alone for large batches of chili or hot soup. Use the large pasta basket and small steamer basket to produce healthy versions of seafood and vegetables or to prep and drain ...

There's no need to buy a cheap, one-use roasting pan and create more waste. The Calphalon roaster can give you better results than you'd get from an aluminum throwaway and ensure your dinner safe transport to and from the oven. It will earn a place among your favorite cookware. The tall handles are ...

The reasons to buy this set extend beyond the quality pan and into the extras included along with it: a stainless rack, two roasting lifters, and a thermometer. The rack is nicely shaped to support meat, allowing fat to drip into the bottom of the pan and air to circulate as ...

If you're looking for value, this set will give you a great selection without breaking the bank. It also includes several extras you won't find in most cookware collections. The matching mixing bowls come in handy during many stages of prep in the kitchen and the snap-on lids allow you to ...

Stainless steel pots in a versatile range of sizes, a stockpot, two skillets and a saute pan--all with nonstick linings and perks you won't notice until you use them--make this Cuisinart Classic Chef's cookware assortment invaluable.

What you can't see adds to energy efficiency and overall value. Pot and pan ...

This four quart pan is perfect for a number of kitchen duties. It acts like a combination stock pot and casserole dish. The three ply bonded construction of stainless steel layers over an aluminum core conducts heat in a masterful way. As it is highly polished stainless steel, the surface ...

This Calphalon roaster is created from hard anodized, almost pure aluminum construction. Approaching ninety nine percent aluminum content, the pan provides superior conductivity for a fast sear, browning, or exceptional results when deglazing. The included nonstick roasting rack is described as V shaped, but is really more of a U shape. ...

The All-Clad Stainless Roti Combo, complete with rack and turkey forks, is a Thanksgiving must. Or Christmas must. Or even a Sunday night family dinner must.

If birds are being served up on your table, let's hope you have an All-Clad Roti Combo.

What's so special about this sizable piece of ...

The look of the set is what truly makes the Paula Deen Porcelain set stand out. Highlights include the unique copper plated knobs and hanging rings. The Paula Deen signature is emblazoned across the bottom of each pan and the PD logo is on the lid knobs as well. For ...

The Multiclad Pro cookware line brings all of the benefits of cooking with stainless steel to bear in this twelve piece set. Stainless steel can be as easy to handle as nonstick cookware when it comes to cleaning and upkeep. The mirror polish interiors are non-reactive and release foods well. These ...