4kiddies Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I am in the market for new pots and pans. What do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I love my cast iron Dutch Ovens (3 different sizes) and skillets. I've accumulated them through the years from garage sales and thrift stores. They're perfectly seasoned so I don't have sticking issues. I have stainless steel sauce pans made by All-Clad. They're great too. I really, really could use some new bakeware, though. I may add it to my Christmas list for dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 All Clad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have the stainless steel Emeril pots and pans. They are actually made by All Clad but are cheaper (and, admittedly, not as heavy-duty). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 If you are in the market for a complete set, Costco (and Costco.com) has a good set of heavy stainless steel pans that I bought years ago. They are still going strong, heat evenly, season nicely so things don't stick and are cheaper than All-Clad. The largest frying pan is VERY heavy, if that matters or is a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I love, love, love my Le Creuset cookware. Expensive, but very very durable. Edited November 25, 2009 by momto2Cs spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good quality Stainless is the way too go. I don't know what's available today because mine are over 25-years old and still in perfect shape! They were from Sears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 All Clad. I second the All-Clad. And cast iron for nonstick needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I am a fan the Original Calphalon (now called Calphalon One). No non-stick, no "special" kind. It is horrifically expensive, and worth every penny. We bought two sets in 1992 - one for us and one for hubby's parents - slightly different pieces. We have never had a single issue with ours. MIL/FIL (for some odd reason) washed theirs in the dishwasher. You can't do that to anodized aluminum. Eventually, MIL/FIL told us they didn't like it and wanted non-stick (durr... they had ruined the anodized finish...), so they sent it all to us. We called Calphalon, who had us send it in to them, and they replaced the damaged pieces. We now have so much Calphalon, we can send kid out into the world with commercial quality cookware, and it will be over 20 years old by then! Completely worth it on a cost per use basis. I also really love cast iron (only Lodge, as it is made in the US, so I know what is in it). I have a great iron wok from them. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 IMHO, Le Creuset (enameled cast iron) is the tops for dutch ovens (pot roasts, stews, etc.), their fry pans the tops for frying. . . and All Clad Stainless Steel sets the standards for SS. However, I wouldn't pay full (or even half) price for All Clad, as I have found that imitators perform just as well. I'd just find some nice 18/10 HEAVY SS for stock pots, saucepans, etc. The Le Creuset I am willing to pay for. . . but I have just four pieces -- a chicken size roasting pan, a huge (8 qt?) oval dutch oven, and an even huger (12 qt?) dutch oven, and one big skillet. I love, love, love them, and have bought a new piece every few years and the 10 year old one is as lovely as the 10 week old one. . . I have my eyes on some more. FWIW, I haven't tried any of the other le creuset stuff, but I doubt the LC prices would be worth it to me for anything other than the enameled cast iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I love, love, love my Le Creuset cookware. Expensive, but very very durable. I am so glad I invested in these. They also have a lifetime warranty. They are heavy, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 All Clad.Yes. And it will be the last set you'll ever need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yes. And it will be the last set you'll ever need. ...and you will pass them down to your children. Try Williams Sonoma online for a good deal on a good set. Much less expensive that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yes. And it will be the last set you'll ever need. Yep. I got my All Clad when I was 18 (worked in a kitchen shop) and it still looks and works great. Oh, I am 42 now. My mother who is a kitchen snob has been completely sold over to All Clad. However, I do use Le Crueset for my dutch ovens. I have had a couple of those since I was 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Try Williams Sonoma online for a good deal on a good set. Much less expensive that way. Even better, unless you find a set that includes exactly the pieces you need (unlikely), don't bother with a set at all. Just buy the individual pieces that you actually need at the outset. Sets generally include pieces you won't actually use and exclude pieces that you do need but will have to buy separately anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 All Clad is what I have, you can buy a small set then add to it at birthdays and Christmas; I use my Bed Bath and Beyond 20% off coupon and buy one here and there.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Even better, unless you find a set that includes exactly the pieces you need (unlikely), don't bother with a set at all. Just buy the individual pieces that you actually need at the outset. Sets generally include pieces you won't actually use and exclude pieces that you do need but will have to buy separately anyway. One of the reasons we bought our first All Clad at Williams Sonoma, though, is that their sets actually contained a good variety of various sizes that we would actually use, not the usual "1 qt, 2qt, 3 qt, 1 small frying pan" collection that leaves you always wishing for a few more big pieces and never using all the small ones. It was a MUCH better set than Macy's had--I checked elsewhere as well, over a 2 year period, including Bloomingdales, several local 'kitchen' stores, and a place that they don't have anymore called Whole Earth Access. I do think that the WS sets are worth a look--obviously I have not checked them lately, though. I miss Whole Earth Access. For several years after we got our starter set I would occasionally see something in my design there for a really good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Locally Sam's Club usually has a good deal on stainless pots and pans:) I have been happy with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 All the above... I have one pot of each of the types mentioned above (except stainless steel - more than one of those!), and I like different ones for different things. Can't imagine having just one kind, so I never buy sets. A grill pan is on my wishlist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Tramontina stainless steel from walmart. We did some research recently when we bought a new set. Very cheap and had excellent reviews. I have had my set about six months now and been very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have a mixture of All-Clad and Le Crueset. I find myself choosing a Le Crueset whenever possible. Like a previous poster said, they are VERY heavy. I really like both brands. But now that I've been forced to think about it, :) maybe I do prefer my Le Crueset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I have the stainless set from Costco and they are very good for the price. It is mainly pots and not skillets. One thing that I laugh at is the set has several small pans....like you would buy to cook for two....who shops at Costco if you are going to be cooking for two...lol I have a large skillet from All Clad I have a medium sized, heavy duty skillet from Tramontina that I bought at TJMaxx. It has been around for years and is still wonderful. We weekend at a friends vacation house a lot. I bought Revere Ware for there since there weren't any pans. It has been a great set for under $100. It really depends on your budget and cooking style. For under $200 you can get the set from Costco, but it doesn't have much in the way of large pieces. This is where we started when we switched from our anodized Circulon set. Over time I have added what I wanted to it. For under $700 you can get a similar smaller set of All Clad. If you like big pots and pans and are on a budget, you will probably need to get a piece here and there if you want a top brand. They can run over $1-200 per pan. Edited November 25, 2009 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Calphalon. I've had mine for 20 years and LOVE them. I have lots of different pieces and use them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 This place: http://www.cookwarenmore.com/ sells minor cosmetic flaw All Clads. Someone on this board even sent me a PM thanking me for the link, as she had gotten just what she wanted on the cheap. I got mine from there 18 years ago and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Waterless cookware. Mine is Amway Queen cookware and is over 25 years old. I expect my grandchildren to inherit it, lol. There are other brands of waterless cookware. A friend received a set as a wedding present; her apartment building burned to the ground a few months after she was married, poor thing, and she lost everything, except for her china and her waterless cookware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 http://www.townecraft.net I've had it 16 years; it has a lifetime warrantee. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 We have Calphalon. Whatever you do, get a good kind. We bought one set 15 years ago and those are still going strong. Matter of fact, they're just getting good. :001_smile: I add Le Creuset's when I can afford them and then of course I have my cast iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I love Farberware and will never use anything else - and I've tried lots. These are the only pots and pans where the handles do not loosen at all. I love the stainless steel and the non-stick pan is the only one I've used that doesn't seem to wear away the coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I love my cast iron pans! So that would be my vote! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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