Guides and information about pots, pans, skillets, and cooking vessels for the stovetop and oven.
If there is one pot that home cooks tend to consider a cornerstone of their kitchen, it is often the Dutch oven. This thick-walled, heavy-lidded cooking vessel has been around for centuries, and for good reason. It handles low-and-slow braises, soups, stews, bread baking, and even deep frying with equal capability. For anyone looking to […]
Non-stick pans are among the most commonly used pieces of cookware in home kitchens worldwide. They are prized for their easy release of food, minimal oil requirements, and straightforward cleanup. But non-stick cookware also comes with specific care requirements and limitations that are worth understanding before buying. This guide explains what non-stick pans are, how […]
The wok is one of the oldest and most versatile cooking vessels in culinary history. Originating in China and spreading throughout East and Southeast Asia, the wok’s distinctive shape — a wide, rounded base with tall, sloping sides — makes it uniquely suited to a range of cooking techniques that are difficult or impossible to […]
Few pieces of kitchen equipment carry as much history — or as much practical value — as a cast iron skillet. Used for centuries across different cultures, cast iron cookware has outlasted countless trends and technologies in the kitchen. Today, it remains one of the most recommended pieces of cookware for home cooks and professional […]