Need to buy new cooking equipment for your kitchen? We know how confusing it can be with so many endless choices out there. We’ll help you figure out the best cookware options for you, considering your needs and wants.

Here’s what you need to know before buying your cookware:

Budget

No shopping should be done without an allocated budget. If you directly opt for a chef-quality cookware set, you’ll be spending a fortune — but there’s no need to do that. The key is to decide on a budget and then figure out what sets suit you. With a low budget, you get a lot of flexibility, and if you’re someone who cooks casually, you don’t need something super fancy and expensive either.

What Kind of Meals Do You Cook?

Another important factor is the type of meals that you usually cook for yourself or your family. Here’s a guide:

Meats and Stews

If you’re more of stews and braised meat person, you need a Dutch oven. This way, you’ll save time and won't need any additional pans (plus, the flavor will be all the more vibrant).

Soups

Soups require large stock pots for the variety of ingredients to cook properly. A proper stockpot would seal in flavors as you cook them slowly for hours on end.

Pancakes and Eggs

For the breakfast duo, you need nonstick pans. They’re usually environment-friendly and help you cook your breakfast smoothly with their silicone-coated handles.

Steaks

Love cooking steaks? You require a cast iron skillet for that perfect brown searing. They can be used on all stovetops and bring an aroma and color to the food.

Stir Fry Recipes

Stir-fry veggies require fry pans. They are flat and provide even heating throughout the pan.

Durability

If you want durability, you’d have to go for stainless steel and anodized cookware. Nonstick pans aren’t durable and don’t last longer than five years; however, they’re cheaper, so they can be replaced easily.

Quantity

‘The bigger, the better’ is not true when it concerns cookware. You don’t need a 20-piece set, most of which you won't even use. To have a fully-equipped kitchen, you need at most ten pieces of cookware. This way, you have some basic pieces and other specific cookware types that you can buy separately.

Special Features to Look Out For

Some extra features your cookware should have:

Dishwasher Safe

You can check whether your cookware is dishwasher safe. Most nonstick sets aren’t as they’re non-resistant to high temperatures and dishwashing detergents. Cast Iron pans are also going to lose their seasoned layer in a dishwasher.

Oven Safe

All pans can resist heat, but not all handles and lids can. Prevent an oven disaster by knowing beforehand whether your set is oven safe.

Buy Quality Cookware from AD Build

Want to furnish your kitchen with the best kitchen accessories? Visit AD Build Store today; we’re UAE’s top e-commerce store that sells s a variety of home, kitchen, and bathroom accessories, including Kenwood microwave with grill, Haier single door refrigerator, ceramic tile flooring, garden lights, outdoor house lights, bathroom cabinets,etc.

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