Pots and pans — Such a selection with so many brands! What’s my all-time favorite? All-Clad has a great collection of stainless-steel cookware sets. Chefs recommend tried-and-true All-Clad products because they last the hardships of the kitchen night after night.
All-Clad delivers 3-ply and 5-ply strengths. In my opinion, I recommend the 5-ply strength since it carries aluminum, stainless steel, and a copper core. What does this mean? Well, the pan has layers of metals that help heat it entirely and cook meals at the same temperature quickly. Now, 3-ply carries its weight but does not keep a consistent heat throughout the pan. The 5-ply can withstand 600 degrees without warping or striking harmful gases. All-Clad Brushed D5 Stainless Cookware Set, Pots and Pans, 5-Ply, All-Clad D3 Stainless Cookware Set, 10-Piece - & D3 Stainless Cookware
What’s my favorite feature about All-Clad? They have a lifetime warranty and can fix or replace any piece of cookware. If the pot or pan needed is no longer in production, they will find you a similar piece at an equal or lesser value. Check them out! I promise they are fantastic to have in a professional or home kitchen.
Chefs vouch for the all-alluring Mauviel Copper Cookware set if you prefer copper. The copper heats food faster, and the small percentage of stainless steel in the cookware maintains heat. The downside? Food in the pan doesn't stay hot for long. Mauviel M200B 12 Piece Copper Cookware Set - 2mm Copper with Bronze Handles
The takeaway? Buy what you can. Switch out your pots and pans with tried-and-true brands as you go. After all, what’s in the pan is made with love.