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Cookware Set Help
I'm in desperate need of a new cookware set, and Macys online is having a great sale.
Do I want a stainless steel set (and purchase a nonstick fry pant) or a nonstick set?
I'm so freakin' confused. Too many options. And not being an expert cook, I have no clue. 
TIA!
Re: Cookware Set Help
We have a stainless steel set and then just a nonstick fry pan. I like the stainless steel because you don't have to worry about using metal utensils and I think the heat is more even in them.
However, if you aren't much of a cook I would probably just go with the non-stick for the convenience.
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Adventures of A. Cook
I have a Calphalon set that I love. It isn't non-stick but it is stick resistant. I do have one non stick pan that I use for eggs and stuff like that but for everything else I love my "stick resistant" stuff. It is anodized or something like that. I don't like the chemicals in the non-stick stuff but you don't have to use as much oil/butter in these as you would stainless. GL, I hope that helps a bit.
I have a Calphalon set that I love. It isn't non-stick but it is stick resistant. I do have one non stick pan that I use for eggs and stuff like that but for everything else I love my "stick resistant" stuff. It is anodized or something like that. I don't like the chemicals in the non-stick stuff but you don't have to use as much oil/butter in these as you would stainless. GL, I hope that helps a bit.
I have Pampered Chef cookware. Every piece was a gift
I have some of the non-stick and I have a small stainless pan. I've been really happy with them, but, they were free, so of course I'm happy!
For meats, I'll use the stainless because I like the sear it gets, but you have to use more oil in the pan. I don't mind that. I use the non-stick for most everything else.
For a big soup pot, I have a Le Creuset that my H got me for Christmas and I lurrrrrve it. It's enameled cast iron.
You'll also want to invest in a good cast iron skillet at some point, or inherit one that's been used for a long time, if possible. The older, the better.