The 5 Best Cookware Sets (2022 Review)

Feel confident handling hot dishes using the soft-grip handles on the pots, pans, and utensils in this cookware set.

-Can wash all of the items in the dishwasher
-Has wobble-free pots and pans for extra strength and even heating
-Comes with four kitchen utensils

-Has a ceramic surface that’s prone to chips and stains
-Has a low oven-safe temperature rating of 350 degrees Fahrenheit

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Ideal for first-time renters or homeowners, this eight-piece cookware set includes three pots, three lids, and two pans.

-Has an affordable price tag
-Has a lightweight aluminum body with a nonstick coating
-Can check on your food without removing the lids because they’re made from transparent glass

-Doesn’t have a dishwasher-safe design
-Can damage the handle and coating from high heat

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With two pans, a griddle, a pot, and a lid, this set of cookware is perfect for cooks who prefer to prepare their meals in cast iron.

-Provides superior heat retention
-Comes pre-seasoned
-Can use them in the oven, on the stove, over the campfire, or on the grill

-Requires more maintenance than normal cookware
-May be difficult to handle because it’s bulky and heavy

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This 12-piece cookware set is made from shiny, durable stainless steel.

-Can hang the pots and pans from the wall with the built-in hole in the handles
-Comes with a steamer the fits over one of the pots
-Uses handles that stay cool to the touch

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-Can’t see into the pots without removing the lids
-Costs more than most cookware sets

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For those who like to cook and bake, consider this robust 20-piece set.

-Can use them in an oven that’s up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
-Can make muffins, cupcakes, cakes, and breads with the included bakeware
-Backed by a 10-year limited warranty