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Need new pots and pans

ilovelucy18 — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:34:08 GMT

Hi..Just finished an apartment kitchen renovation and I’d like to replace my pots and pans. Any advice on a reasonably priced, quality, non stick set (or individual pieces) that would fit into a drawer (now have drawers instead of doors). Need some sauce pans( 2 and 3 quarts) , frying pans and chicken fryer size pans.
Thanks…

Re: Need new pots and pans

Kitlynn — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:39:46 GMT

I really love Calphalon pots and pans. They are made very well, even heat and non stick. They also clean up like a dream. Yes they are a little pricey but well worth it and you can buy sets or individual pieces. I have been using them for twenty years.

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On It — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:42:14 GMT

@ilovelucy18 I enjoy using the Farberware Classic Series cookware. It cooks evenly, can be bought in complete sets, and does great in the dishwasher. I do buy nonstick skillets separately. Just be certain your sauce pans, large pots, etc. are from the Classic Series.

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Fressa — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:43:27 GMT

I've had good luck with Rachael Ray and Analon pans & pots. I like being able to get the specific sizes that I need and not all those extra ones that just take up space. I don't have a lot of space for my pots & pans. I do love RR oval skillets. I use those most times.

Kitchenaid makes a nice set of 2 skillets. Those are nice.

Hope one of these work in your kitchen.

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patbz — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:44:44 GMT

@ilovelucy18 : Last year we bought a Breville chicken fryer from eBay for $149 ( its still sold there); can't recommend this pan enough!

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:57:31 GMT

I have a set of Cooks Essentials (QVC brand) in stainless steel (nonstick) that I've had for at least 15+ years and I've never had or needed to place a single one and I use them every day.

I also have several of their CE hard anodized pieces, equally as 'old', that are still like new.

Sure, I could pay a lot more and I have on more expensive brands, but why pay more if I don't have/need to?

JMO.

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skatting44 — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:01:44 GMT

Have seen alot of ads for Made-in cookware that features famous Chefs demonstaring the use of these pans. Chef Tom Colicchio , Nancy Silverton, Sean Brock among others .

I haven't bought these pans as yet but am seriously thinking of buying one or two to try out . They have a website Made in cookware

Re: Need new pots and pans

Toot1920 — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:02:49 GMT

Curtis Stone's Durapan, best non stick that I've ever had!

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Flyer98 — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:08:46 GMT

@ilovelucy18 I recently replaced my pots and pans with non-stick All-Clad. I made a list of the sizes I thought I would really use and purchased individually from Marshalls and Home Goods. It took me several visits but I ended up with all the sizes I was looking for.

I was concerned because the handles are metal, but they never seem to get hot. I have been very impressed with cooking and clean up.

Also, they seem to come in various shapes. You might be able to get the size you want in a couple different styles. This may help you fit in your drawers.

Good luck!

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PINKdogWOOD — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 17:23:15 GMT

@ilovelucy18 I am SO over cookware with coatings inside. Eventually all they do is scrape out and then into your food after wear & tear.

i'm suggesting amazon brand Avacraft (18/10 stainless steel just like your flatware). As you can imagine, wears like your flatware, strong, nice shine, extremely durable, cleans up beautifully. What I really love if a pour spout on BOTH sides for a lefty & a righty, great clear tempered lid, nice handle, steam hole. These are two pots w/lids that I have - oh did I mention measurements noted in both pots? YES!

Another great brand I have is Ozeri, a ceramic lined large fry pan and a small saute pan, each with lids, clear tempered, nice handle, no food staining in these either.

I swear by both brands. I also have a couple of green pans, ceramic inside, really nice too. Those Avacraft are the bomb, I'm telling you. Selling yourself short if you don't try these. No more coated pans. They don't work anyway, I've had tons, eventually they all ended up in the trash. None of these are expensive either and you can pick & choose which ones you'd like to purchase.

Re: Need new pots and pans

Mz iMac — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:01:25 GMT

T-Fal

For frying......

Cast iron pans

Re: Need new pots and pans

Nightowlz — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:26:19 GMT

@ilovelucy18

We just finished our new kitchen too. Enjoy yours.

I have 8 large drawers for pots, pans, dishes, etc. They are really nice. We also installed pantry cabinets in the dining room.

I bought some new cookware before we got finished from Made-In. So far we like it. I bought the SS saute pan with lid & a sauce pan with lid. Need a SS frying pan but they were sold out. I also bought one of the 3 piece nonstick sets. Now DH wants a carbon steel pan to use on the grill.

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tends2dogs — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:17:01 GMT

Curtis Stone!

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Nightowlz — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:19:34 GMT

@Flyer98

I bought some All Cald but had to return them. I cannot hold the pans due to the groove down the handles. They are suppose to be ergonomically correct but not for me?

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Flyer98 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:31:52 GMT

@Nightowlz I did read that people did not like the handles in a lot of the reviews. I have arthritis, but, for some reason, they don't bother me. I bought one small one and used it a few times before I invested in the rest of the pans.

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Mistreatedbycs — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:39:48 GMT

@ilovelucy18

To me, pots and pans are a real personal choice. You actually need to lift them up, check the thickness and see if they meet your needs.

Sets are the least expensive than open stock but if you are just looking for a certain size, then open stock might work for you.

Kohls and Macy's are good choices to look since they do offer set and open stock.

If you are a member of Sam's or Costco, they really do have some good deals when they offer rebates.

Good Luck.

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Mellyg — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:41:13 GMT

Congratulations on your new kitchen!

I replaced a Cuisinart set with All-Clad; the Cuisinart was fine (especially for the price point). I much prefer the All Clad, the food cooks much more evenly. When I bought them, I didn't purchase a "set", as there were some pieces that I didn't want or wouldn't use. As I started to plan the ones I wanted, I started to realize buying individual pieces could be overwhelming because the prices vary (depending on sales). DH called Crate and Barrel and they price matched all the individual pieces with an additional discount off the total. So that may be something to consider!

I also have a LeCrueset, and while it was pricey, it has paid for itself (I use it 4-5 times a week at minimum).

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ECBG — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:38:22 GMT

I only buy stainless steel because nonstick need to be replaced periodically. I do have a large nonstick skillet.

I would buy a set that is light weight.

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Pooky1 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:44:43 GMT

We have a Rachel ray oval pan set for 6 years and we still love it. Its none stick.it goes in the dishwasher with no problem and hand washes very easy allso. Spaghetti lasagna noodles fit great in oval pan very well because of the oval design. I highly recommend them. Good luck.

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wagirl — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:02:48 GMT

Am another fan of Curtis Stones cookware---also got some really great saucepans from AMZ too. they are stainless steel. got rid of everything that had that black nonstick junk a few years ago--now I have only ceramic coated type cookware---