Food / drink 🍗 Need to replace cookware - what brand(s) do you suggest?

[Salmissra]

I need to replace the nice cookware I got back when I got married. There are a lot of brands out there, and I just want to get your suggestions on what works the best, lasts a while, and recommendations based on your use.

I don't need a large stock pot or similar. However, I use sauce pans a lot, and need two skillets at least. No "hand wash only'!

What brand(s) do you use?
Any particular size of saucepan you favor?
Recommendations appreciated.

 

[SlaveToTheGrind]

I need to replace the nice cookware I got back when I got married. There are a lot of brands out there, and I just want to get your suggestions on what works the best, lasts a while, and recommendations based on your use.

I don't need a large stock pot or similar. However, I use sauce pans a lot, and need two skillets at least. No "hand wash only'!

What brand(s) do you use?
Any particular size of saucepan you favor?
Recommendations appreciated.

Mrs. STTG has been eyeing a set of All-Clad.

 

[zman]

I have All-Clad and, after relearning cooking on Stainless Steel, have been good.

 

[Suburb Repairman]

One thing I've found is that I used the ever-loving shit out of my 1 and 1.5 quart saucepans. I've been really into creating sauces that are smaller in terms of volume, but very punchy with flavor. I'm big on stainless for those, the heavier the better.

For my skillets, etc., I like ceramic nonstick. Most of mine are Caraway but I do have a GreenPan Valencia Pro that I like an awful lot. I also have a cast iron because of course I do.

 

[kms]

I wish I used All Clad, but it's too late in the game.to buy some. It's too bad; the factory is about an hour from home and I hear they have pretty good deals.

I use a set of stainless steel Cuisinart and an satisfied. I've had them for 30 years.