There are many types of cookware sets to choose from. There are all kinds of gourmet cookware sets hard anodized, stainless steel, enamel, non stick and cast iron just to name a few. The selection is so large that it could be overwhelming.
I consider myself somewhat of an amateur chef. I learned alot by watching many of the gourmet cooking shows that are on television. I also subscribe to several gourmet-cooking magazines. Plus it also helps when your bother in-law is professional chef.
Cookware Sets
I purchased my first gourmet cookware set many years ago. I bought this set because it was one of the most highly rated sets and very popular at that time. I also could use the cooking utensils that I already had. I didn't have to worry about scratching it like you do with a non stick set. I figured this would be the only cookware I would ever need and I would just add to it as needed. However, over time, I found this not to be the case and this would not be the only set I would ever have.
I found that the best cookware to choose really depends on the dish or meal that you are going to prepare.
As an example, if you're preparing a low fat meal you would most likely use a non stick skillet to cut down on the amount of fat in the dishes you prepare. If you were making meals that started off with sautéing or browning first and then finished the cooking in the oven, I would use cookware that was oven safe and could go from the cooktop burner right into the oven. This also saves time on clean up because you're using less pots and pans when you cook this way.
When grilling or preparing meals outdoors I prefer something very durable like cast iron. It is also my skillet of choice when making fried chicken. A lot of people would shy away from cast iron because it had to be pre-seasoned before you could being cooking with it. However nowadays many manufacturers of cast iron cookware sell it already pre-seasoned and ready to use. Cast iron is probably one of the oldest cookware sets around. Many grandmothers and great grandmothers had this type of cookware for a lifetime.
In Summary: After many years, it has been my experience that there really is no one "do all" set of cookware. In my opinion it really depends on the type of meal you are preparing and the type of cooking you are doing.
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Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set Feature
- Includes 3 covered saucepans; 2 covered saucepots, 2 nonstick aluminum skillets, 3 nesting bowls, 1 nonstick cooking sheet, and 1 nonstick cake pan
- 18/10 stainless steel with phenolic handles oven-proof to 350 degrees F
- Pots and pans feature fully-capped aluminum core for superior cooking
- Close-fitting stainless steel lids; plastic lids on nesting mixing bowls
- Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty
Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set Overview
If you have a large family or lots of dinner parties this is for you! The "full cap" base has an aluminum core for even heating and the stainless steel body offers lasting beauty. The handles are a traditional style that works in the most modern kitchens. Plus; two pieces of quality bakeware ! This huge set is the most economical way to equip your kitchen.Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set Specifications
Functional and handsome, the 17 pieces in this economical Farberware set provide all the basic necessities for home cooking and baking. Each pot or pan is constructed of gleaming 18/10 stainless steel that encapsulates a thick aluminum core in the base, the "full cap" advantage that allows Farberware Classic to cook evenly without hotspots. Stainless-steel lids and black phenolic handles in traditional styling withstand oven heat up to 350 degrees F. While not as heavy-gauge as the Farberware Millennium line, Classic has long been a popular company standard.Suitable for stovetop as well as oven use, the cookware in the set consists of: 1-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepans, 4- and 8-quart covered saucepots, and 8- and 10-inch nonstick aluminum skillets. For mixing and storing, three nesting stainless steel bowls with ring handles and tight-fitting plastic lids are included; for baking, a 9-by-13-inch nonstick cooking sheet, and 9-by-13-inch nonstick cake pan. All the items are dishwasher-safe, and are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box
1-, 2-, and 3-quart saucepans with lids; 4- and 8-quart saucepots with lids; 8- and 10-inch nonstick skillets; 3 nesting bowls with plastic lids; 9-by-13-inch nonstick cooking sheet; 9-by-13-inch nonstick cake pan.
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