Jan 9, 2026 · Our experts narrowed down the best nonstick cookware sets, best stainless-steel cookware sets, best cast iron cookware sets, and more, all tested in our Lab.

We've tested hundreds of pieces of cookware in our test kitchens and used our experience with various brands and materials to determine the eight best cookware sets you can buy right now.

Nov 26, 2025 · To evaluate how well various pieces perform in the kitchen, we fry eggs, boil water, and simmer tomato sauce. We have nearly 100 cookware sets in our ratings, including nonstick and …

Dec 2, 2025 · Never underestimate having a great set of pots and pans. Our Allrecipes expert testers cooked, sautéed, and simmered in the best cookware sets to determine which should take up space …

Apr 3, 2025 · We’ve tested countless cookware sets over the years, from stainless steel to ceramic to copper. These are our top-tested picks in every category, fit for any type of chef.

Nov 26, 2025 · To come up with this list, we analyzed the most common cookware sets on the market, and determined which collections offered the most utility. Then, we cross-referenced those sets with …

Nov 25, 2025 · We’ve been testing various pieces of cookware from our top-pick and upgrade-pick sets for over two years (and in some cases for more than a decade). We sautéed chicken, made caramel, …

Jun 26, 2025 · To help us determine the best, we've seared, cooked, sautéd, and more on the top-rated cookware sets, some of them multiple times, to see how well they really perform.

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Jul 25, 2025 · I'm a personal chef who's tested everything from nonstick, stainless steel, cast iron, and more. Here's what to look for when searching for the best cookware sets.