8" and 12" or 14" skillets for frying and sautéing
8 quart stockpot for soups, stews and pastas
Roasting pan
Dutch Oven
Lots of times you can get a great deal on pots and pans in a set. But, before you buy, READ THE BOX! Find out how they're made, what they're made of and how to take care of them. Are you willing to do what it takes to keep them in good condition? Make sure they're heavy enough to stay on your burners but not so heavy that you have to go to the gym 6 times a week in order to lift a pot of jar sauce off the stove.
Bake Ware
two 8" or 9" round cake pans
2 cookie/ baking sheets
13" x 9" x 2" baking pan
8", 9" or 10" spring form pan
9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan
12 cup muffin tin
cooling racks
You'll find bake ware made out of aluminum, steel, non-stick and glass. Heavy aluminum is great because it is an efficient heat conductor and it's weight keeps the pans from warping. And it's easy to clean!!