Pot & Pan Essentials

<h1>Pot & Pan Essentials</h1>

<p align=right>by Christine Steendahl</p>

<div align=justify>Just as any good carpenter requires the perfect tools to get the job done, so does a chef require the right tools - in this case pots and pans. We don’t realize it, but pots and pans have a lot to do with the type of foods we cook and the quality and ease of preparing such meals. If you are seeking to maximize your meals and cooking experience, here are some tips on the perfect pots and pans to utilize. All Families Can Benefit from a High Quality Pot and Pan Set Today’s pots and pans can generally last many years even with constant use, so it is always worth the extra dough to purchase a high quality pot and pan set that won’t give you problems for many years, instead of a set that can save a couple of hundred dollars at this moment in time but will be worthless in half the time. While you don’t need a signature pot and pan set, look around and comparison shop. You will be pleasantly at how wallet friendly a high quality pot and pan set can be. Essential Pots and Pans You don’t have to be a master chef to use a wide variety of pots and pans in your home. Whether you are an occasional cooker or create meals every day, a wide array of pots and pans is a great idea. A good set should have a minium of two types of sauce pans, usually 1 quart or 1.5/2 quart with lids, two varieties of skillets and baking casserole dishes. While each pot and pan set can vary, select the one that most closely matches your cooking style. Non-Stick is a Life Saver Yes, one of the best inventions in cooking has been the non stick pan and while there are a few varieties of non stick surface types, they all are generally wonderful at saving you time and energy cleaning up the mess. One of the ways to maximize your cooking surface, especially if it is a non stick pot or pan is to use plastic or soft edged wooden utensils. Never scratch the non stick surface and never use any kind of metal to scrape at the pot or pan. This will significantly decrease the life and effectiveness of the non stick pot or pan. Add Some Style to Your kitchen One of the great reasons to buy a new set of pots and pans is if you are redesigning your kitchen. There are so many styles for pots and pans and with numerous types of colors, finishes, materials and designs available, you can easily accent your kitchen with a lovely set of pots and pans. While often neglected, pots and pans are one of the most important accessories in your home. Whether you cook a little or a lot, the better the tools of the trade, the higher quality and easy your meals will be to create. </div>

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