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4/26/2010

Cooking Tips - TV's Top Chef Reveals Best Cookware Set

Millions of us each day tune in to see our favorite top chef on television whip up anything from a lavish holiday spread to everyday family meals. And if you have learned one thing from them; you know having a quality cookware set is essential in your preparation. Normally, cookware collections are far more preferable to buy than purchasing each item separately because they are a lot less expensive. On the plus side, if you get a high quality set of pots and pans they will in the long run save you money and last for a very long time.

Top chefs have a common philosophy for purchasing cookware... stick to the basics. Your set should include all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect pancakes or a tasty tuna melt.

To help you find the best cookware set for you; here are a few simple tips you need to consider before you get your cookware set

What Size and Type of Cookware Should You Consider?

You want various kinds of pans which can be very beneficial and functional. When searching for a very good collection, stay away from cookware sets with many measurements of pots and pans that are not in relation to each other. Generally, you want to purchase a collection that has a least one kind of every pan or pot for daily use. But always keep in mind, the cookware set you choose should be of the highest quality.

Why Should You Consider Design and Safety Features For Your Set?

Besides their functionality, your collection design is also very important. Essentially, you want to purchase matching pots and pans because they are appealing. Why? Simply, because they are often much less distracting then non matching cookware. For security and ease, the handles of your cookware set must be comfortable to handle, durable and are securely connected. Quality collections will last longer and save you money in the long run.

What is the Best Material Your Cookware Set Should Be Made From and Which Type Has A Long Lifespan?

Your set is generally intended for all purpose use. Currently, the most versatile cookware is made of hard-anodized aluminum material. Cookware made from hard-anodized aluminum has a significantly longer lifespan than traditional non-stick cookware and is virtually non-porous. It is this nearly complete lack of pores that enables hard-anodized cookware to resist food from sticking, even if the food is overcooked or burned.

Remember, your cookware set should be of exceptional value. So when you are preparing your 30 minute meals you really want to get good use out of each and every pan!

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