| I don't know about you but I am tired of spending | | | | Get one large enough to hold a small turkey and |
| loads of money on useless cookware that create an | | | | heavy duty enough to be used for stovetop cooking. |
| avalanche every time I open my cabinet doors. With | | | | It will also double as a lasagna pan. |
| all there is to choose from (sautérs, frying pans, | | | | · Fish poacher-- Not really useful enough to have |
| specialty pans, etc.) and all the new technology | | | | around, besides you can poach fish in a roasting pan. |
| (waterless, stainless steel, non-stick, etc.), it is hard to | | | | · Griddle-- Handy if you really are into breakfast. |
| discern what is the best fit for my kitchen. So, I am | | | | · Crepe pan-- I own one, I'm not sure why though. |
| writing this article for my fellow Home Chef who are | | | | It truly is a specialty item. |
| of average strength, budget, and who have an | | | | · Really big stockpots-- You know, the twenty |
| interest in improving their cooking skills with better | | | | quart and up models. Handy if you brew beer or if |
| Kitchen Tools. | | | | you make three or four gallons of chili at once, or |
| The materials that you pick for your cookware are | | | | maybe for boiling rib racks. |
| critical. I like anodized aluminum because it is the most | | | | · Risotto pan-- No way, this is just too specific. Little |
| durable I have found on the market today. I am | | | | effort is required to make great risotto in a saucepot |
| super tough on my tools so, the strength of the | | | | or a sauté pan. |
| pans is really important to me. Also, I need a | | | | Buying Cookware |
| non-stick surface. As a stay-at-home mom, I don't | | | | For those of you who have been pricing high quality |
| have time to scrub pans all day so for me, non-stick | | | | cookware, well you have probably been sticker |
| is nonnegotiable. So, all of the pieces that I touch on | | | | shocked to death thinking about the cost of all this. |
| here are aluminum and non-stick. | | | | Here are some things that you will want to consider |
| Essential Tools | | | | when making this investment in your kitchen: |
| The first piece of cookware I recommend is a skillet | | | | 1. Sit down and see how often you really do cook in |
| in about a 10-inch size. I suggest this because this pan | | | | your home. I know some families eat out a lot and |
| offers unbelievable versatility for the well-versed | | | | don't bother cooking cause they are too busy with |
| cook and a good learning curve for those who are | | | | work and other things. Then we have those who |
| not. Browning meat, frying eggs, toasting sandwiches | | | | make sure a home cooked meal is prepared and |
| and even baking cakes is what you can accomplish | | | | ready for dinner each night. No matter what "type" |
| with this type of pan. To do all this, make sure yours | | | | of family you are we always need some sort of |
| is oven safe. | | | | cookware in our home. |
| The second essential piece of cookware I suggest is | | | | 2. First thing to look for is Quality and Warrantee. |
| a good heavy saucepan in about a 2-quart capacity. | | | | Those are the two most important things you should |
| The reason for suggesting this one is versatility again. | | | | look for in your next purchase of a cookware set. |
| This pan can be used for boiling/steaming vegetables, | | | | Reason being you don't want to keep wasting your |
| preparing rice dishes, all sauces and making all manner | | | | money on those cheap imitation pots and pans and |
| of " in the box wonders " found at your local | | | | those that claim they are non-sticking, but really do |
| supermarket. | | | | stick after the first time you use them. You want a |
| Third, and last of the basics is a good quality | | | | pair of cookware that has a lifetime guarantee, and |
| stockpot in about an eight to twelve quart size. | | | | stands up to High heat temperatures. |
| Flexibility is the call here. For all your boiling work your | | | | 3. Non-Stick is the best because it's a breeze to clean |
| saucepan cannot handle, switch to your stockpot. But | | | | up and nothing will stick after you cook it; just put |
| be an informed shopper when you buy your pot. | | | | your pot or pan in hot soapy water and clean up will |
| Look for quality. You need a good heavy flat bottom | | | | be a breeze for you. |
| to distribute heat evenly and nice strong riveted | | | | Price should be a factor in buying your cookware; the |
| handles to carry it (when full of liquid a quality 8 quart | | | | higher the price the better quality and warranty you |
| stockpot will weigh nearly twenty pounds.) One other | | | | shall receive. There are ways that I have found to |
| thing, the stockpot can be used for is deep-frying -- | | | | get one of the best all time ever cookware sets for |
| however, do not do this unless you know what you | | | | half price or even for free... |
| are doing. You can hurt yourself severely; even start | | | | READ this: |
| a fire by frying carelessly. | | | | The Pampered Chef offers a line of cookware that |
| So that is the basics. If you live in a small apartment | | | | has all of the features listed in this article and more. |
| or do not cook very much, that may be all you need. | | | | But, why buy Pampered Chef cookware over the |
| Ah but you, my fine chef, want to start cooking | | | | other brands? I am so glad that you asked because |
| more ambitiously or find that these three just don't | | | | the other guys won't: |
| do the job for you. | | | | · Show you how to use their products. |
| Well my friend, get ready for wave number two and | | | | · Provide you with on-going customer service long |
| size matters!! | | | | after your initial purchase. |
| To start, you may want to add two more saucepans | | | | · Give it to you for free!!! |
| to your repertoire: one in about a one-quart size and | | | | · Give it to you for free and give you a paycheck. |
| one in about a three-four quart size. The varying | | | | When you book a Pampered Chef party, you can |
| sizes will aid you as you venture deeper into the | | | | get all of this and more. When your sales reach |
| culinary world. | | | | $300.00 in merchandise, you can get the 5- and |
| As you branch out into bigger dishes, a 12-inch skillet | | | | 7-piece Executive cookware sets (normally $570) for |
| to compliment your original is essential. This pan will | | | | ½ price! This is much cheaper then going to a store |
| help you make those wonderful "one-pot" meals to | | | | and buying the "best" that they have to offer. And, |
| feed your whole family. | | | | you don't even need to have people in your home if |
| Next, you will want to start "moving" or sauté. In | | | | you don't want to. You can also qualify for this great |
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| cooking technique that requires a small amount of oil | | | | Not only will you get the cookware for half price (or |
| or butter in a shallow pan over high heat. Sauté | | | | even free if your sales are high enough), you will also |
| pans have wide flat bottoms and straight shallow | | | | have a life - time warranty. That's right...lifetime! |
| sides, which accommodate this process; hence the | | | | Anything goes wrong...1 year, 2 years, 5 years down |
| name sauté pan. This design helps to move foods | | | | the road...you get a new one for free. Most places |
| back and forth over the burner during the cooking | | | | won't touch that offer with a stick. |
| process. The flat bottom adds stability to the pan | | | | So, let me get this straight... |
| during the movement and allows enough room to | | | | ...you can get the 5- AND 7- piece Executive |
| maintain even browning over every piece of food. A | | | | cookware set for ½ price or even free AND you |
| nonstick surface cuts down the amount of fat | | | | get a lifetime warranty? That is an incredible deal!!! |
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| respective lids you can conquer most culinary tasks | | | | at |
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| If you are the cook who truly must have it all... | | | | company policy, I can't link you directly to the site. |
| ...the list is almost endless. Here is my take on some | | | | Sorry for the inconvenience.) |
| of this: | | | | It's that easy. |
| · Wok-- A nice thing to have and if you must have | | | | In order to make saying "yes" even easier here's one |
| only one pan this is what I suggest. Get a 12-inch | | | | more advantage I think you will find irresistible: |
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| everything, but nothing perfectly. | | | | receive a 10% discount on anything else that you |
| · Roasting pan-- A necessity for the well-appointed | | | | want to purchase. Department stores and specialty |
| kitchen. | | | | stores do not want your repeat business that badly! |