Buying Guides

Buying cookware as a gift is harder than it looks. The recipient probably has opinions about what they want. The options are expensive enough that getting it wrong is genuinely …

Most people end up with a collection of cookware that happened to them rather than one they chose deliberately. A nonstick pan from a gift, a stainless skillet bought on …

Induction cooking has a steeper learning curve than the appliance manufacturers suggest — not in terms of cooking technique, but in terms of what cookware actually works with it. Buying …

Gas stove cooking and electric or induction cooking are different enough that the cookware choice deserves specific consideration. The open flame of a gas burner creates a different heat pattern …

Stainless steel cookware is the category where the marketing language is most disconnected from what actually matters. Tri-ply, five-ply, impact-bonded base, fully clad — these terms get used freely and …

The under $200 cookware set category is where most people shop and where the most misinformation lives. There are genuinely good sets at this price point. There are also a …

Cast iron is the one cookware category where the cheapest option and the most expensive option are both genuinely worth buying — for completely different reasons. A $30 Lodge skillet …

Here’s the problem with buying nonstick cookware. Every single brand uses the same words. Scratch-resistant. Long-lasting. Professional grade. PFAS-free. You read ten product pages and come away knowing nothing more …

When it comes to enhancing your backyard grilling experience, few brands offer the selection, reliability, and rugged charm of Grilla Grills. Whether you’re making burgers for the family on the …

If you’re looking for a pellet grill that suits your cooking style and guest count, Z Grills probably has the right one for you. From compact models for weekend grilling …