the highest-quality stainless steel is denoted by two numbers: the first refers to the
percentage of chromium, which is added for durability & greater resistance to corrosion, &
the second refers to the percentage of nickel, which provides a more polished, silver sheen.

heating up & cooling down slowly, cast iron retains heat better than any
other cooking material.

the copper is sandwiched between layers of aluminum or stainless steel to provide
incredible heat conduction.

referring to aluminum treated with a special electrolytic process that forms a dark coating
of aluminum oxide on the surface of the metal, hard-anodized cookware has great
resilience & conductivity.

treated with a silicone, ceramic or PTFE base, this cooking surface allows food to be easily
removed without the aid of oils or fats, while also making cleanup quick & effortless.

also known as a skillet, this flat pan, with sloped sides & a long handle, takes on frying, searing & browning everything from pork chops to veggies to breakfast favorites.

a round base, flat bottom & straight sides tackle everything from complex sauces to frozen food to rice.

skip the backyard & enjoy year-round grilling with these smart pans, which often feature raised edges
to drain fats & oils away from food.

dish out flavorful & tender meat, poultry & veggie dishes with this stir-frying, deep-frying & steaming do-it-all.

usually equipped with a removable steamer & strainer insert, this large-capacity pot makes prepping fresh pasta & veggies no big deal.

sear & brown fish & meat over high heat with this wide pan, which offers a large cooking surface & sides that are slightly higher than that of a fry pan.

larger servings, like stew, lobsters & more, fit perfectly into this tall & narrowly designed vessel, which cuts down on evaporation during simmering.

trust creamy risottos, savory reductions & other gourmet concoctions to this versatile pan.

leaving the slow cooking up to this oven-to-table fave, which is perfect for hearty stews & tender braised meats.

take meat to the next level of juicy tenderness with this holiday essential pan, which effortlessly handles whole birds & roasts, while catching savory drippings & juices below.