Best cookware?
Anyone have an opinion about the best pots and pans? Lots of people tell me to buy All-Clad, but there are several different types. Emerilware is supposed to be made by All-Clad and much cheaper.
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5 Comments:
All-Clad, of course.
Calichef at 6:27AM on 02/14/07
I bought the Emerilware because I couldn't afford the All-Clad. I think it's great but then again I have never had All-Clad.
ThatGirl153 at 8:40AM on 02/14/07
don't buy a set of anything. buy for what you need. ie le creuset cocotte for the oven; all clad for large sautes etc. copper for a gratin. restaurant supply stainless for a stock pot. cast-iron for fried chicken. batali has a great lasagne pan. sets give you usually at least 2-3 useless pieces. also, i think cuisinart is a great under-appreciated brand.
Dish at 9:38AM on 02/14/07
Swiss Diamond conducts heat very well and is virtually stain/stickproof unless you overheat it. It won't do what cast iron will do for very high heat, but it is otherwise very useful. Some pan shapes could be improved.
gustoct at 10:34AM on 02/14/07
I love my Swiss Diamond. They have a terrific square grill pan, and you can make burgers on your stovetop all year round that come out great.
Once I tried the grill pan, I ordered all sorts of other pans from them. If you are willing to give up some browning to the heat conductivity and ease of clean up, then it's a winner. I also like their plastic handles which don't heat up like crazy when pan-roasting.
Mr. K at 12:56PM on 02/14/07