Kitchen

[Icegoddess]

I bought a set of Kirkland Signature Hard Anodized cookware at Costco about 20 years ago.  Still cooking with it and only wore out one pan, probably due to using high heat.  Granted, I don't cook on a daily basis, but I've been very happy with it.  I've replaced that one pan with a Curtis Stone pan and have bought a couple of smaller Curtis Stone pans to add to it.  My husband has worn one of the CS pans out cooking his eggs and sausage on a daily basis, so even his good nonstick pans don't last forever.  

As another poster mentioned, I will only be replacing individual items as they wear out instead of buying another multi-pan set.  How many stock pots does one need?  I'm still a fan of hard anodized though.

I'm not a good cook, so I've only got one good stainless steel skillet.  However, the few things I do cook are good. 

[Q-Checker]

Another vote for All Clad. Expensive but worth it as they are "forever" pieces of cookware. I own four stainless steel pieces and they still look new after several years of use. Did I mention even cooking and easy clean up? To cut down the cost, ask to get on the All Clad mailing list for seconds. The "imperfections" are hardly noticeable  and do not affect the cooking. The discounts for these seconds are very attractive in comparison to the full retail price. 

[AuntG]

Like the OP I need.a new set of cookware so this thread is helpful.

[Eileen in Virginia]

I've got some Rachel Ray non-stick pieces and really like them. I use the pot-bellied steamer and a 14" skillet several times a week. DH puts the steamer in the dishwasher and it's held up very well. The nonstick surface is just like new. The outside has faded a little, but I'm not worried about that. DH uses the bottom part of the steamer to heat up soup or other foods/sauces and it's sturdy enough that the food cooks evenly. The skillet's my go-to piece when I need to cook a fairly large quantity of food. I also like Scanpan, which I buy from SurlaTable and Amazon. It's kind of pricey and pretty heavy, but they're also on my go-to list. I usually get them on sale. I prefer to pick up pieces as opposed to a complete set so I'm not saddled with pieces I won't use. 

[Nightowlz]

The past several years I have replaced my cookware & bakeware. I bought Made-In cookware & USA bakeware.

I tried All-Clad first but I can't hold their pans due to the groove in the handle. Very uncomfortable for me.

[Snowpuppy]

My largest stock pots are All Clad 4qt and 6qt.

I like the stability of the slotted handles. Highly recommed homeandcooksales dot com. All Clad's seconds and damaged box site. Shipped directly from PA. 

Sign up for their emails, no junk emails just notification of sales.

Wait for their 2nd sale day and google for a free ship code. You'll save the $9.95 ship fee. 😉

[Northerngal]

On a budget & small spaces, the hard anodized 8qt Rachel Ray oval stockpot. Yes, the outside gets a little worn but the pot is a workhorse. The non-stick has held up over the years. I use it on the stovetop and in the oven. The other bargain item I love is an HSN Kitchen HQ nonstick cast iron pan. The nonstick has held up as well (maybe I am one of the lucky ones).

[goldensrbest]

Has any one bought Delarlo cookware?

[Fressa]

Chantal ceramic cookware. I received a set when I purchased my induction range. Love the ceramic more than the stainless steel but all the cookware from this brand is superior to any thing else that I used over the years. 

You can find this cookware at Kohls, BBB and QVC. 

[beach-mom]

All Clad. They are made in the USA. And they stand behind their products.

DD got me a set of Le Creuset as a wedding present. I love them and still use them. Then about 20 years ago he got me a hanging rack for cookware because I'd always wanted one. I couldn't hang my Le Creuset on it, so he surprised me for Christmas with an All Clad set. I didn't know anything about them. I love and use those too. 

Ironically they are slightly different sizes, so they both get frequent use! The All Clad set came with 3 frying pans. I rely on those more. I use my Le Creuset Dutch ovens more. I tend to alternate the saucepans.