Dustybug Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So, it's been YEARS since I've purchased new cookware and what I've been using was given to us when we got married, but is pretty poor quality. DH finally told me that I could get some new pots and pans with part of our tax refund, but I didn't have a large budget as we have many more important things to take care of financially. I shopped around and finally decided on a Paula Deen porcelain set. I got a pretty good deal on Amazon, and it arrived today. Upon opening it, I discovered that I'm not supposed to use the porcelain enamel covered pots on my glass top stove because if they overheat they can fuse to the stove surface. :glare: Now, I'm boxing everything back up to return it, but I need suggestions for some good, but not super expensive cookware. I've got around $100, maybe a little more to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 no one?:confused: :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have a tools of the trade set that has 80/10 stainless steel. They're great, weren't expensive, and can take a beating. Here is a similar set. It looks like you could pop it in the oven, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My copper-clad Revere stainless stockpot is still going strong after 13 years and does fine on my flat-top stove. My Farberware stainless is also in good shape, but some of the handles have come off. I almost always cook with cast iron, the plain kind, not the enamled kind. I use it for everything and would highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have a tools of the trade set that has 80/10 stainless steel. They're great, weren't expensive, and can take a beating. Here is a similar set. It looks like you could pop it in the oven, too. I have had the same stuff for 20 years, and it is still going strong. Love it. Great value. I have slowly added Le Creuset piece by piece, but the Tools of the Trade set is my foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily of the Valley Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I bought a set of stainless steel Cuisinart pans a few years ago. I love them! The pans are heavy without being unwieldy, durable, and scrub up nicely. They work well on my glass top stove, and they would fit into your price range. I bought this set and this pan from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have a tools of the trade set that has 80/10 stainless steel. They're great, weren't expensive, and can take a beating. Here is a similar set. It looks like you could pop it in the oven, too. Same here too. We got ours 12 years ago as wedding gifts and they still look practically new. They were the Belgique of the time. The Belgique set now looks slightly different, but WOW! What a great price at Macy's! And there are more components now too. I almost wish I needed a new set :lol: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/tools-of-the-trade-cookware-belgique-stainless-steel-14-piece-set?ID=452549&CategoryID=29088#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D28%26ruleId%3D54%26slotId%3D6 I do have an extra, high-quality heavy bottomed pot (also bought at Macy's) and one medium-sized cast-iron skillet. I have never felt the need for any Le Creuset or dutch ovens or any of the other extra stuff. Everything I've ever cooked, I've made in my Tools of the Trade, and I've never had a problem with any of it or needed something it couldn't provide. (You would have to pry my Pampered Chef stoneware out of my cold, dead hands though :angry: :lol:) HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I had never heard of Tools of the Trade before posting this. Off to look at the links! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) I have two rachael ray sets--stainless and nonstick really like the stainless better than the non stick.... my stainless set is like the link below except I don't have the huge stock pot http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Rachael-Ray-Stainless-Steel-10-piece-Cookware-Set/5093517/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&kw={keyword}&adtype=pla http://www.ginnys.com/Rachael-Ray-Hard-Anodized-Nonstick-Cookware-10-Pc-Set.pro?omSource=SLI for my cake pans I have a few nordicware and love them! Edited February 9, 2012 by SweetMissMagnolia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 If you don't mind non-stick, and don't mind buying pieces rather than one big set, I recently found NordicWare and LOVE it. It is made in the USA, which is hard to find these days, and is very good quality. So far I've only got 2 pieces but will slowly be replacing all my cookware with this brand. It's also made in eco-friendly methods, which is yet another bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I bought a set of stainless steel Cuisinart pans a few years ago. I love them! The pans are heavy without being unwieldy, durable, and scrub up nicely. They work well on my glass top stove, and they would fit into your price range. I bought this set and this pan from Amazon. We just bought a new glass top stove around Thanksgiving. My DH bought me this same set for Christmas. I like them "OK"...but I really miss my gas stove and my cast iron cookware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily of the Valley Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We just bought a new glass top stove around Thanksgiving. My DH bought me this same set for Christmas. I like them "OK"...but I really miss my gas stove and my cast iron cookware. I wish I had a gas stove. We moved about 6 years ago, and I had to leave my gas stove behind. :glare: I really, really dislike glass top stoves, but it's what I'm stuck with for now. But, I do really like my cookware! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 We got this set from Walmart several years ago. It may be a bit over your price range, but you could probably get some individual pieces instead of the set. It has been absolutely fabulous. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tramontina-8-Piece-Cookware-Set/5716478 I also recommend getting some barkeeper's friend to wash stainless steel with. Mine still looks shiny and new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't have a set. I like to pick up pieces here and there instead of getting a set of pots and pans than I don't like and being stuck with them. I have a bunch of pots from IKEA and I really like them. I bought a non stick pan with lid similar to this one right before Christmas and it's now my favorite. I recommend reading reviews on Amazon. Here's a nice set with good reviews for about $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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