I want to buy a new cookset but I don't know what kind to buy. All of the chefs on the Food Network use Stainless steel, but those are such a pain to clean. My best friend swears by the non-stick. What is the best kind of cookset to buy??
2007-03-06 11:55:04 · 7 answers · asked by newlywed07 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I cook for my family (5 of us) a lot, and I have some of each. I also LOVE my cast iron skillet. If you can afford to, buy open stock and just get a few high-quality individual pieces that you KNOW you will use. You can add a piece here and there as your needs change over time, but a good quality pot or pan will last many, many years, and cast iron can be handed down over generations!
Since your avatar says newlywed...here is what I recommend:
a 1 qt. stainless saucepan (lid optional)
a 2 qt. stainless saucepan with lid
a 10 inch nonstick skillet with lid
a 6-7 inch cast iron skillet
If your budget permits, also get a Dutch oven - either stainless or enamel. You can use this to make soups and stews on the stove or to roast meats in the oven. Very versatile!
2007-03-06 12:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by not yet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy non-stick - teflon has been proven to be toxic and will be off the market shortly. Tests on the new non-stick are not complete. If you want to cook well, choose the best, not the easiest, product.
Buy Paderno or Lagostina cookware- aluminum with a copper inner layer on the bottom for better heat distribution. Also, you should have 2 cast-iron fryers (small and large), a clay cooker (oven only), a wok (steel - not aluminum), and a large dutch oven with lid. You will be set for life.
For knives, choose Henkel Twins (made in Germany) or Sabatier- at a minimum 1 paring knife, 10" chopping knife, 12" carving knife, and one multi-purpose chef's knife. These knives will last over 20 years if they are treated properly.
Good Luck!
2007-03-06 22:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use non-stick for most everyday cooking, especially eggs, pancakes things like that. But for more gourmet things it's nice to have a pan that you can take from the stove and put in the oven to finish the cooking. A nice heavy bottomed, large pan with a cover. I like Cuisinart but there are other good heavy pans available. Also an essential is a good, heavy bottomed pot. With aluminum and thin bottoms it is easy to scorch your soups, stews etc. and ruin the flavor. Hope this helps!
2007-03-06 20:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Rich 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agreed with you about stainless steel until I purchased a Wolfgang Puck set. I can't believe how easy it is to clean. You can literally wipe it out with a paper towel. I bought my set 12 months ago and it still looks new - after dishwashing, handwashing, steel wool, paper towels, cutting, and cooking regularly.
2007-03-06 20:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by LadyDeathStryke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a new set today and i really prefer the non stick myself....i got the wearever potset at wal-mart for $70.00
it also comes with a lifetime warranty
2007-03-06 19:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by shorty82 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
non teflon is the best not good for you stainless steel is very good and is not so hard to clean if you have a better brand
2007-03-06 20:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by raindovewmn41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have used tfal for 20 years love it would not use any other
2007-03-06 20:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋