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The Best Pots and Pans for Every Cooking Need

A complete guide to building your cookware collection piece by piece.

Building a cookware collection takes time. Here's what to prioritize and in what order.

Start with a 12-inch cast iron skillet (Lodge at $45), a Dutch oven (Lodge at $80), and a 10-inch stainless pan (All-Clad at $150).

These three handle most cooking. Add a smaller skillet, a saucepan, and a sheet pan as your collection grows.

Quality matters—good pans last decades. The All-Clad D3 is worth the investment.


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