Top Cookware Sets
With a great cookware set, your kitchen is equipped to tackle everything from fried eggs in a skillet to savory soups in a stockpot. Cookware sets can come with different combinations of pots and pans in various sizes and materials, so finding the right set largely comes down to what pieces you need most, what material you like to cook with, and what style you prefer. To help you narrow it down, we’ve pulled together four popular sets.
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Easiest to Use
T-fal E765SC Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick 12 Piece Cookware Set
No-Guesswork Heating
The pans in this cookware set feature a ring in the middle that turns solid red when the pan is preheated, so knowing when your pan is ready is a no-brainer.
What We Liked
This cookware set comes with 12 pieces total, including a 5-quart Dutch oven down to a 1-quart saucepan. These pots and pans are made from hard anodized aluminum and are oven-safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, while the lids can withstand up to 350 degrees. Get them here.
Best Colorful Style
Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set
Spruce It Up
This cookware set is available in seven different colors in a modern or a rustic look, so you can add a charming touch of style to your kitchen.
What We Liked
The pots and pans in this set are made with durable aluminum and hard enamel porcelain exteriors to bring reliable performance. This set also uses PFOA-free nonstick that’s meant to let food release easily, minimizing the headache of serving and cleanup. Buy them now.
Best Stainless Steel
Cuisinart MCP-12N Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
From Stove to Oven to Broiler
These pots and pans are made with 18/10 stainless steel and are oven-safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, with the pans even safe for broiler-use, making them highly versatile.
What We Liked
This 12-piece cookware set includes saucepans, skillets, and even a steamer insert with a lid, so you can take on a wide range of recipes. This set also makes cleaning a cinch, as the pieces are dishwasher-safe. Buy them here.
Best Ceramic
GreenLife Soft Grip 16pc Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set
Comprehensive Bundle
This cookware set features an aluminum reinforced body and a ceramic non-stick coating that promises to be toxin-free, so you can feel more at ease.
What We Liked
These pots and pans feature soft-touch handles that are oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This set also features four black nylon cooking utensils, so you have all the tools you need to get cooking. Get them now.