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Let's be real with each other. Does anyone really want to spend $100 on pots and pans? No. But for well-cooked food, it might be worth it. Might. Cookware, while a higher-ticket item, is, of course, a necessity. Whether you have just moved out and are setting up your own kitchen or are upgrading your stovetop starter set, there's a cookware set out there for everyone.
From lightweight neon-colored sets that are great for camping or dorm rooms to heavy-duty sets ideal for induction cooking as well as aluminum sets perfect for electric and gas stovetops, we've rounded up the best cookware sets, big and small, all available at a range of prices on Amazon. It's one small step toward that Rachel Ray kitchen of your dreams. See them all ahead.
— Additional reporting by Amber Katz
Take cooking to a new level with the Aller Greenstone Cookware Set ($120). The set includes two nonstick pans and one casserole dish that are ideal for induction cooking.
Aller Greenstone Cookware Set
Buy NowYou won't miss a thing with the NutriChef Nonstick Cookware Set ($150). The 20-piece set has everything you need from bakeware to cookware and even kitchen tools like spatulas and more. Its nonstick surface is perfect for cooking without oil.
NutriChef Nonstick Cookware Set
Buy NowNot only is the Blue Diamond Cookware set ($300) made of an incredible coating that prevents scratches, it's also dishwasher and oven safe.
The Cook N Home Nonstick Cookware Set ($72) is available in red and turquoise colors and is made of thick aluminum that provides easy and quick heat distribution. The lids cover both the set's pots and pans, so you don't need to buy more to adjust.
Cook N Home Nonstick Cookware Set
Buy NowMade of eco-friendly granite coating, this 11-piece Carote Nonstick Cookware Set ($130) is non-stick, easy to clean, and a great choice for your cookware needs. The heat distributes easily, it's not too heavy to hold, and is aesthetically pleasing.
Carote Nonstick Cookware Set
Buy NowWe love the out-of-circulation '50s household turquoise hue of this sleek Rachael Ray 16344 Cucina Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set ($169). If turquoise isn't for you, the set also comes in six other color options. Its 23 thousand Amazon reviews speak for themselves — this set is worth purchasing.
Rachael Ray 16344 Cucina Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set
Buy NowFor those concerned with off-gassing, the GreenLife Soft Grip Set ($134) is an affordable, non-toxic set that ensures no fumes will be released even when accidentally overheated. It's dishwasher safe and great for electric and gas stoves.
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Buy NowA solid set at an amazing price point, the AmazonBasics Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set ($53) contains all you need to get that kitchen party started. This set is great for gas, electric, and even glass stovetops (it is not induction compatible).
AmazonBasics Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set
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Buy NowThe Vremi Nonstick Cookware Set ($87) not only provides a veritable Crayola-eight-pack-esque style of hues to makeover your kitchen, but it also includes all the utensils you need along with your pots and pans. Its lightweight, making it perfect for a dorm or campsite.
Vremi Nonstick Cookware Set
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