I'm thinking of getting a new pan set. I'm researching different brands and different types of cookware. This will be a big investment as I plan on keeping these pans for the rest of my life (hopefully).
So I'm trying to decide between cast iron, copper, or stainless steel.
The brands I've narrowed it down to are: Copper: http://www.mauviel.com/ Stainless Steel: http://www.all-clad.com/ Cast Iron: http://www.lecreuset.com/usa/home.php
Any opinions? What pans do you like to cook on?
2007-12-20T12:43:35Z
Right now we have an electric stove with a ceramic glass top. I prefer a gas stove, though and if I ever redo my kitchen, I'm going to have a gas cooktop.
2007-12-20T12:44:51Z
Oh - and I do all types of cooking, from soups and stews to stir fry, searing steaks and deglazing for a sauce, and just about everything.
The Home Chef2007-12-20T12:25:12Z
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You should have a good collection of both stainless steel with a heavy base and cast iron. Have an 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum incert in the heavy base this will allow the pan to heat evenly and it will keep its heat. Cast iron for certain dishes are great but not for everything. I have a set of pans from the HSN of Chef Wolfgang Puck's for about 6 years and they look the same as the day I bought them. I've used them for just about any kind of dish with great results. They have great deals this time of year with his products. You can spend 6 or 7 hundred or even more on some that are great too but if you're on a budget you can't go wrong with these too. Cast Iron you should have a large 12" or larger pan and a smaller one for individual stuff too. Like corn bread etc.
Cast iron is my favorite as well. A well-seasoned cast iron pan is better than teflon anyday. And when soups or stews are cooked in an iron pot, they will add more iron to the food and it will not harm you. Stainless steel, like Revere Ware, is my second favorite. Read all about cast iron pans below.
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Cast iron for some frying and baking cornbread. Everything else is Circulon. Pricey to start but wonderful to cook with. I wouldn't want anything that wasn't non-stick. The Circulon Chef's Pan is the most versatile cooking utensil I've ever had. I love it.