Saturday, April 7, 2012

Finding the right cookware set

By Abraham Joseph


Shopping for a good home cookware set can become confusing, considering how many choices are now in the stores. If you're looking for a new set of pots or pans for your kitchen, here are a few features to look for.

Your cookware should promote even cooking by evenly distributing the heat. A good set of cookware should be made of substances that distribute the heat evenly for better cooking. Stainless steel and aluminum are two of the most popular materials for pots and pans, and some cookware sets even use both materials. For example, the All-Clad Cookware Set uses stainless steel and aluminum in a three-ply layer. This construction technique maximizes both heat conductivity and durability.

Durable and comfortable lids. Lids need to fit perfectly into your pots and pans to store in heat for better cooking. Secure lids also help lock in the flavor and the nutrients of your food for more flavourful and healthy dishes. One of the best cookware products that possess this feature is the Cuisinart Cookware Set, with its state-of-the-art Flavor Lock Lid and wide and easy-grip handles.

Non-stick coating. Aside from the convenience, non-stick cookwares allow you to cook dishes without the use of oil or butter. Look for pots and pans with durable non-stick coating that will not easily come off, such as the Circulon Cookware Set which uses a type of non-stick material that has been proven to last even after heavy use.

Dishwasher safe. Convenience should also be an important factor to consider when choosing a good cookware set for your kitchens. Look for pots and pans that are one hundred percent dishwasher-safe for added ease in cleaning.

Complete components. A good cookware set should feature all the components needed for cooking various dishes in the kitchen. There should be a saucepan to help you heat or reheat sauces and soups; a saut pan for cooking meats and stews; a frying pan for cooking egg or fish and sauting onions; and finally, a Dutch oven which is a huge pot with two handles on either side for roasting pork.

Lifetime warranty. You should be looking for cookware sets that come with a lifetime warranty. This will save a ton of money if you should ever need yours repaired or replaced.

The next time you're out shopping for a good cookware set, keep these features in mind. In fact, put them at the top of your list.




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