Best for: searing a nice crust on meats, such as chops and steak (not good for acidic foods, like tomato sauce, as the iron reacts, imparting a metallic flavor)

Now that you can see non stick belongs in restaurants as well as at home, it's time to make the switch to our professional grade Non Stick Cookware. Whether you're using it for late-night huevos rancheros or reheating leftovers, you're sure to see the difference it can make in even the simplest dishes.

That said, the sloped sides of a frypan does make it easier to move food around with a spatula or a pair of tongs. Not forgetting the frypan's curved edges that makes it much easier to saute food. Yes, just like when you see a professional chef flipping food.

Stainless steel pans are a classic in both home and restaurant kitchens—not just because they look professional. Quick to heat up, incredibly responsive to temperature change, and lightweight enough for easy flipping and tossing, high-quality stainless steel does an excellent job cooking everything from delicate vegetables to thick, bone-in steaks and chops.

    Square cast iron griddles are great for cooking multiple foods at once.  Square cast iron griddles large surface area allows for efficient cooking of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more, making it perfect for preparing breakfast or brunch for a group.  The Square cast iron griddle shape also fits easily on top of both burners, allowing heat to be evenly distributed across the griddle.

13-piece Cookware Set And 20-piece Cast Iron Cookware Set

    Cast iron Dutch ovens have been a staple in the kitchen for centuries, and for good reason.  The material a Dutch oven is made of plays a vital role in its use and functionality.  When it comes to Dutch ovens, cast iron is the material of choice for many home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Outdoor Cooking: Dutch ovens are commonly used for outdoor cooking, such as camping and barbecues. Their ability to maintain consistent heat makes them ideal for preparing meals in outdoor settings.

    If you need smaller enamel cookware, consider adding an enamelware saucepan to your collection.  Perfect for heating sauces, poaching eggs, or cooking grains, this enamelware saucepan versatile pan is a must-have in the kitchen.  

With their sizeable bottom and weight, however, sauté pans actually aren’t best for shaking and flipping food around. Instead, sauté pans are built for larger, longer cooking. If the dish requires a good amount of liquid and not much stirring, such as shallow-fried falafels or braised lamb shanks, a sauté pan is perfect for the job.

Enameled Cast Iron Frying Pans

Non-stick frying pans have a special coating that prevents food from sticking to the pan's surface. This makes them a popular choice for cooking delicate foods such as eggs and fish and for those who want to reduce the amount of oil needed for cooking.

Can You Use Metal Utensils on Non-Stick Pans?

Another thing to keep in mind when shopping for a pan is the amount of space you have available. If you have a farmhouse kitchen with ample drawer space and a pot rack, for example, you can justify picking up one (or more) of each. For more compact kitchens, however, a smaller multi-material set will allow you to do a lot with a little.