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Cookware sets can be tricky kitchen tools to shop for, since they come in a variety of materials and surfaces. Your cooking habits can be a good indicator of the pots and pans you might need. Perhaps you cook a lot of eggs, so nonstick surfaces are a nonnegotiable. Or maybe you love cooking a good steak, so a cast-iron skillet might be a better fit. When it comes to shopping high-performing cookware sets, the ease of use, the required cooking temperature, and the durability of the material are just a few factors to consider.
Since we've been cooking a lot more with the spread of the new COVID variant, we've learned a thing or two about selecting cookware sets that will last a while and deliver the perfect dishes whether you're a beginner or established home chef. Because most sets tend to command a premium, being critical when shopping is paramount as you likely won't be looking to replace yours every year. We've rounded up a few bestselling options available at different price points.
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This Food 52 Five Two Essential Cookware Set ($69-$429) has you covered for all your cooking meals. From the beautiful design to the perfected functionality, it's the ultimate result of Food52's kitchen know-how.
Food 52 Five Two Essential Cookware Set
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This Scanpan Classic 8-Piece Set ($350, originally $994) makes a stylish addition to your kitchen; we love the matte black finish. Each pieces allows for browning, searing, and even deglazing.
Scanpan Classic 8-Piece Set
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GreenPan Reserve Nonstick 10 Piece Cookware Set
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GreenPan Valencia Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set (+ Bonus Pan Protectors)
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This Caraway Cookware Set ($395, originally $495) is not only pretty to look at, but it will also be at the center of dinner-party conversations.
This Great Jones Family Style ($395, originally $495) set includes a mix of cast-iron and stainless-steel products that look modern with an industrial sensibility. In other words, it's all you'll ever need.
Williams Sonoma Open Kitchen Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
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This Made In Starter Set ($389, originally $442) will set you up to experiment in the kitchen with its practicality and timeless look. It features two frying pans, a saucepan, and a stock pot.
