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What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

BiggsE — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:43:50 GMT

I am in the market for some new sauce pans and pots with lids. I want non stick options. Hard to figure out which chemicals for non stick leech and which ones don't. I have been getting by without a various pieces from older sets that are on their last leg. I've been doing some research about the best cookware to buy and ummm, sorry but some of it is so expensive. Can you recommend a brand/type for me to look into?

Thank you in advance!

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

luvmybeetle — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:00:01 GMT

I use Curtis Stone from HSN. I have had his cookware for a few years. I find it to be excellent quality and doesn't scratch. You can cook on a lower setting also. I don't recommend his bakeware in the smaller sheets. They stain and deform in the oven. The big cookie sheets do well though.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

ID2 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:59:34 GMT

I recommend AllClad stainless. I went through all different brands of cookware for many years. I finally invested in 2 sets of AllClad cookware and couldn't be happier. I don't do non-stick, too dangerous. But I've had my AllClad for about 12 years now and they look brand new. Don't go cheap. You get what you pay for!

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

Meowingkitty — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:03:56 GMT

I know they are pricy but I would check Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table. I've also gotten good pans from Costco.

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CherryHugs — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:22:22 GMT

I use Green Pans and Green Life Pans. Bought some at Walmart and two from Amazon.

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Eileen in Virginia — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:48:45 GMT

I like Scan Pan from Sur la Table. They're a nice weight and perform well. Ironically, I have a few pieces of Rachel Ray's cookware and I really like them,too. I use the 3 quart steamer 3 or 4 times a week. The base is heavy enough that you can use it as a saucepan without scorching the food. DH just throws it into the dishwasher, but it cleans up very easily by hand, too. I've also got one of her large frying pans that's become my go-to pan for most sautéed dishes. I usually buy new Scan Pan pieces when they're on sale and have seen Rachel Ray's cookware on Zulily.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

Krimpette — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:52:26 GMT

I'm another Curtis Stone fan. (HSN)

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

GenXmuse — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:40:25 GMT

Definitely Green Pans or the less expensive Green Life Pans. Good safety profile, nice non stick that is seriously easy to clean. I've never seen anything quite like it. 👍

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

wagirl — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:50:29 GMT

Another vote for Curtis Stone---

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

Fressa — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:19:14 GMT

I know they're pricey but I love Chantal cookwear. I purchased an induction range and received a set with the purchase. I never would have thought there was sucha difference in cookwear until I had these pots and pans. There are all types for all types of ranges. They also have sales and sets or individual items.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:46:43 GMT

When it comes to non-stick, I buy whatever skillets are available at Costco. Inevitably the non-stick coating becomes ineffective with high heat and use. My regular cookware is All-Clad, and I have never had to replace it.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

Flyer98 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:51:48 GMT

I'm an All Clad fan. I bought mine individually at Marshall's and Home Goods. I liked doing that rather than a set so I could get the exact sizes that would work best for me.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

LindaSal — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:59:22 GMT

I am also a huge Curtis Stone fan! I have several of his pans and love them all, half the time I don't even put them away after washing because I use them almost daily.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

novamc1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:18:04 GMT

I bought a set of this Circulon Premier Pro at Costco about two years ago and use one or more pieces every day. They are dishwasher safe, which more nonstick varieties are now claiming to be.

The saucepan lids have drain holes and the pots have pour spouts, which I can't live without.

Easy to wash by hand in under a minute, but I almost always use the dishwasher "because I can". Every piece still looks good as new.

This is not ordinary Circulon, so be sure if you buy to get this model. The set is sold on many different websites at varying prices. I got mine at Costco when it was on sale.

Circulon Premier Professional 13-piece Hard Anodized Cookware Set(Gold)

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

novamc1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:19:14 GMT

I, too, really like my two pieces of Curtis Stone's DuraPans.

I notice he is scheduled to air on HSN on Feb. 17, according to the HSN website.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

Icegoddess — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:28:09 GMT

I don't do full cookware sets anymore and just replace what I need. I do have a couple of Curtis Stone pieces, but even those have failed after constant use. My DH cooks eggs in the one small pan on an almost daily basis and doesn't use high heat, but after a couple of years it started sticking.

Besides that, I have Kirkland Signature Hard Anodized cookware from Costco and have used it for years, more like a decade or two, and most of it looks as good as new as far as the nonstick coating goes. I did need to replace one of the large pans, but it's probably due more to me abusing it with the high heat "blackening" catfish than anything wrong with the pan. I replaced it with one of the Curtis Stone pans, and it's doing well, but also has darkened probably due to the same reason.

So, if I were planning to replace a whole set of cookware again I would probably go with a hard anodized set over Curtis Stone.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

RedTop — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:42:41 GMT

@BiggsE

I would look at Calphalon.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

luvmybeetle — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:42:51 GMT

I just wanted to say that I have had my Curtis Stone for at least over 7-8 years and nothing has happened to them. All I can remember is I bought them when he first came on HSN. I don't ever cook on high heat. I just didn't understand the previous posts that say after a few years they break down and stick. I have never had that problem.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

novamc1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:28:01 GMT

@luvmybeetle

I agree with the premise that properly used and cared for cookware lasts a long time. I"ve never had one fail myself, and I am a cookware freak who has tried many different brands and types.

Earlier today, I read a bunch of negative reviews of Curtis Stone cookware on the HSN website.

Like most other cookware reviews, it's easy to spot the user error that causes pans and pots to "fail",

Use-and-care instructions for nonstick cookware, as well as TV presentations, make it clear that metal utensils "can be used" but silicone, nylon or wood utensils are preferred to prevent cosmetic scratches. Cook only on medium heat, unless trying to bring a pot to boil, then lower the heat.

And many instructions say the cookware is dishwasher safe but handwashing is recommended to prevent damage to the nonstick surface.

I"m sure user error has wrecked many a pot and pan.

Re: What are Your Recommendations for Cookware?

BiggsE — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:32:46 GMT

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I'm going to check out some stuff on HSN and the Q. I dare not go to William Sonoma. I love their stoves and beef you can buy from them. I wish I could afford that stuff.