I've got a few pieces of Le Creuset, and the enamel wears in time, and my mom scorched her's which ruined the piece. Can't be beat for stews and soup though. I second the dutch oven concept. I've got 3,5,and 6qt sizes. Use with care.

I've also got a fair amount of Calphalon, and like it. Nonstick 15" omlet is a great pan for omlets and much more. Anodized aluminum is nice for frying chicken and many other things, then deglazing. I pick mine up very reasonably on sale and at Chef's Outlet.

All Clad seems to be the winner of many comparisons by Cooks Illustrated, etc.

I use cast iron a fair amount too. Got some old pieces, and Lodge too. I think it is greatly underrated as long as you are willing to do some work on keeping the seasoning going. If so, easy and quick to wash.

I've also picked up a few pieces of heavy comercial grade pans in non stick and SS. You may have a good restaurant supply shop in your area that offers true commercial quality.

Ari brought up knives. I love a few Wusthoff pieces, esp the parer and chef's I've got. Froshner (sp?), the Swiss Army guys make great knives in stamped stainless that are avail from restaurant supply places too. Ask your local butcher where he buys. The handles are plastic, and mine are yellow, which everyone who doesn't use knives think look cheap. They cut great and hold a great edge for 1/10 the cost of Wusthoff forged.

I'd be careful with steel pans. Try one to see if you like it.

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• Looking for a good saute pan, BrianG, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 03:54:26
  • Thanks everyone!, BrianG, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:14:55
  • Paderno or Chaudier, CrNiFe , Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:44:40
    • Paderno and Lodge, kaslop, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:07:21
  • if $ is no object, go All-Clad all the way, NickR, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:16:42
    • BTW, NickR, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:17:51
  • Re: Looking for a good saute pan, George K, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:07:02
    • I read that just the other day!, BrianG, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:32:57
      • Agree with concern about enamel on Le Creuset, EricG, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:43:28 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Saladmaster cookware, BostonDave, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:07:01
  • Re: Looking for a good saute pan, Ari , Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:42:05
  • Calphalon is pretty good, NateinAA, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:07:39
  • You may want to check out Swiss Diamond. stuff., Wil W , Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:05:41
  • Re: Looking for a good saute pan, AlexP, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:21:57
    • Re: Looking for a good saute pan, David in Michigan, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:30:59
    • Check HSN ..., SeeVTSaab, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:01:34

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