Cookware
A curated list of Cookware we actually like using in a real home kitchen— no collector pieces, just workhorse gear and ingredients that earn their spot in your pantry.
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All-Clad 16-Quart Stainless Steel Stockpot with Pasta/Strainer Insert
Cookware
$199.95
4.8 ★ (860 reviews)
This 16-quart stainless steel stockpot from All-Clad is a powerhouse for serious home cooks. Designed with a large-capacity body and a full stainless steel pasta/strainer insert, it's built for everything from homemade stocks and broths to massive pasta boils, seafood, blanching, and high-volume batch cooking. The tri-ply bonded construction offers exceptional heat distribution even in a pot this large, and the polished stainless finish makes it durable enough to last a lifetime. If you cook big, host often, or want a professional-grade stockpot with a proper insert system, this is one of the best options available anywhere.
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
Cookware
$599.99
4.8 ★ (14200 reviews)
The All-Clad D3 10-piece set is the gold-standard starter kit for serious home cooks. With fast, responsive tri-ply construction and a performance profile trusted in both home and professional kitchens, this set delivers consistency across every pot and pan. Lightweight enough for everyday cooking but powerful enough for high-heat searing, the D3 line is All-Clad’s most iconic series for a reason. It heats evenly, cleans easily, and stands up to decades of daily use.
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan
Cookware
$139.99
4.8 ★ (9870 reviews)
If you could own only one pan for the rest of your life, this would be it. The All-Clad D3 12-inch fry pan is a true workhorse—laser-even heating, exceptional searing power, and the kind of bulletproof durability that turns cookware into an heirloom. The tri-ply stainless construction gives it fast, responsive heat without hotspots, while the flared edges make pouring and tossing feel effortless. Whether you're searing steaks, finishing pasta, browning butter, or doing delicate egg work, this pan performs far above its price point and stands up to daily use. It’s the closest thing to professional-grade cookware most home kitchens ever see.
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 3-Quart Saucepan with Lid
Cookware
$149.95
4.8 ★ (6780 reviews)
A trustworthy saucepan is one of the most important tools in any kitchen, and All-Clad’s D3 3-quart saucepan hits the perfect balance of power, precision, and durability. The tri-ply build gives it fast, even heating without hot spots, making it ideal for everything from day-to-day meal prep to meticulous sauces and reductions. The 3-quart size is the sweet spot: big enough for soups, pasta sauce, and rice—but small enough to stay responsive, efficient, and easy to maneuver. If you’re upgrading your basic cookware, this is the saucepan you buy once and depend on forever.
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 4-Quart Sauté Pan with Lid
Cookware
$689.00
4.8 ★ (5120 reviews)
If a skillet had a smarter, more hard-working sibling, this would be it. The All-Clad D3 4-quart sauté pan is one of the most versatile pieces in any serious kitchen. It offers the surface area of a large fry pan but adds tall, straight sides that control splatter, retain moisture, and make it perfect for sauces, braises, reductions, shallow frying, pan pastas, and large family meals. All-Clad’s D3 tri-ply construction gives you incredibly even heat with zero hotspots, lightning-fast responsiveness, and the durability to take anything you throw at it — from daily meal prep to holiday cooking marathons. This pan does the work of three: a skillet, a saucepan, and a small Dutch oven. If you cook often, this is a foundation piece.
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 8-Quart Stockpot with Lid
Cookware
$159.95
4.8 ★ (4210 reviews)
A great stockpot is the backbone of real home cooking — soups, stews, pastas, broths, crawfish boils, big batches, meal prep, you name it. All-Clad’s D3 8-quart stockpot is built for exactly that. The tall, straight-sided design maintains a controlled, even simmer without hot spots, and the tri-ply construction ensures your liquid base heats steadily from bottom to rim. This is one of those pieces you buy once and rely on for decades. Whether you're making homemade chicken stock, cooking a large pot of chili, simmering marinara, steaming shellfish, or prepping multi-day meal batches, this pot delivers professional performance in a home kitchen.
All-Clad D5 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
Cookware
$799.95
4.8 ★ (6200 reviews)
The All-Clad D5 10-piece stainless steel set is the definition of heirloom-quality cookware. Built with a patented 5-ply bonded construction—alternating layers of stainless steel and aluminum—it offers unmatched heat control, rock-solid stability, and dead-even cooking from edge to edge. If you want a single purchase that resets your entire kitchen with professional-level gear that lasts decades, this is the set. From perfect sears to controlled low-and-slow heat, the D5 line makes everyday cooking feel noticeably easier and more consistent.
CAROTE 9.5-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan with Glass Lid
Cookware
$22.99
4.6 ★ (28400 reviews)
This CAROTE 9.5-inch nonstick skillet is one of the best everyday pans you can buy without breaking the bank. The granite-style coating releases food effortlessly, requires almost no oil, and cleans in seconds — making it ideal for quick breakfasts, weeknight dinners, and anyone who wants a reliable nonstick pan that stays lightweight and hassle-free. The included lid adds even more versatility for steaming, simmering, and finishing dishes.
Craft Wok 14-Inch Traditional Hand-Hammered Carbon Steel Wok
Cookware
$65.75
4.7 ★ (15500 reviews)
The Craft Wok 14-inch hand-hammered wok is a true classic — the kind of wok that gives you restaurant-level stir-fries at home. Made from traditional 15-gauge carbon steel and hand-hammered for strength and durability, this wok heats fast, responds instantly, and develops a naturally nonstick patina the more you cook. The round-bottom design is built for real wok cooking: high heat, fast movement, intense searing, and proper “breath of the wok” flavor. If you love Asian cooking or want a pan that will last decades and only improve with time, this wok is a must-have.
Cuisinart 16-Inch Classic Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack
Cookware
$59.95
4.7 ★ (15200 reviews)
This Cuisinart 16-inch stainless steel roasting pan is one of the best values in all of cookware. It's large enough for holiday turkeys, weekend roasts, whole chickens, lasagnas, vegetables, and sheet-pan dinners, yet durable and affordable enough to use year-round. The stainless steel construction provides excellent heat distribution and browning, while the included U-shaped rack lifts meats for even cooking and the perfect fond for pan sauces. Whether you're hosting holidays or just want a reliable daily-use roaster, this pan performs far above its price point.
Le Creuset Heritage 9x13 Stoneware Rectangular Baker
Cookware
$134.95
4.9 ★ (3300 reviews)
This Le Creuset Heritage 9x13 rectangular stoneware baker is one of the most versatile pieces you can own. It excels at casseroles, roasted vegetables, lasagna, baked pastas, desserts, and meal-prep staples. The dense stoneware body ensures even heating from edge to edge, preventing over-browning on the outside while maintaining tender, perfectly cooked centers. The enameled surface wipes clean far easier than metal bakeware and resists stains, odors, and scratches.
Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Cookware
$24.90
4.8 ★ (125000 reviews)
If you own only one piece of cast iron, this should be it. The Lodge 12-inch skillet is a true American classic — heavy, durable, evenly heated, nearly indestructible, and capable of cooking almost anything. It arrives pre-seasoned and ready to use, developing an even slicker nonstick surface the more you cook. From searing steaks at blistering heat to baking cornbread, frying chicken, roasting vegetables, or making rustic desserts, this skillet does it all. Lodge cast iron is built to last generations, and at this price point its performance is unmatched.
Made In 3-Quart Stainless Steel Saucier
Cookware
$159.00
4.7 ★ (1520 reviews)
A saucier is one of the most underrated and transformative pans a cook can own — and Made In’s 3-quart stainless steel saucier is a chef-tier version of the shape. The rounded bottom eliminates corners, making whisking, reducing, simmering, and emulsifying silky-smooth. It’s the perfect vessel for sauces, risottos, custards, gravies, soups, and anything requiring continuous movement or precise control. Made In’s 5-ply construction provides ultra-even heat, fast responsiveness, and the kind of stability that prevents scorching even on delicate tasks. If you cook often and want a pan that makes you instantly more fluid and confident, this is it.
ROSSALLINI Signature Enameled Cast Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven
Cookware
$164.88
4.7 ★ (1680 reviews)
The ROSSALLINI Signature 6-quart Dutch oven offers the kind of rich, high-end cooking experience you’d expect from designer brands but at a more approachable price. Its enameled cast iron body delivers exceptional heat retention and steady, even cooking — perfect for braising, simmering, roasting, bread baking, and one-pot meals. The porcelain enamel interior is smooth, non-reactive, and easy to clean, while the elegant exterior looks gorgeous on the stovetop or table. If you want the function of a Le Creuset or Staub without the luxury-tier price tag, this Dutch oven is a standout performer and a beautiful upgrade to any home kitchen.
Umite Chef Commercial Stainless Steel Sheet Pans (18x13 Inch)
Cookware
$21.99
4.7 ★ (11200 reviews)
These Umite Chef commercial-grade stainless steel sheet pans are a massive upgrade from the flimsy aluminum trays most kitchens rely on. Built from heavy-gauge stainless steel, they resist warping, heat evenly, and clean beautifully. Whether you're roasting vegetables, baking chicken, crisping potatoes, or meal-prepping for the week, these pans deliver consistent results without hot spots or bending in high heat.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re upgrading your Cookware for the first time, begin with one or two core pieces— then browse recipes to get them seasoned, broken in, and part of your everyday cooking rhythm.