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If you've ever thrown out a pan out of frustration from scraping food off of it, you know that a good-quality cookware set can make a world of difference in the kitchen. These 10 top-rated picks make easy, enjoyable work of your dinner prep every time.
Farberware Millennium 12-Piece Non-Stick Red Porcelain Cookware Set
$80, overstock.com
A versatile set in a vibrant crimson color, this non-stick cookware serves up dinner in style, plus the soft silicone handles make them safe to pick up and move around to different stovetop burners.
Circulon Innovatum 10-Piece Hard Anodized Cookset
$150, target.com
This heavy-duty set heats quickly, resists scratches and chips, and is dishwasher-safe, plus the glass lids let you keep an eye on how things are simmering along.
Cuisinart GreenGourmet 10-Piece Cookware Set
$200, crateandbarrel.com
The standard aluminum cookware gets an energy-efficient update. Everything in Cuisinart's GreenGourmet set is formulated for the safest, fastest cooking possible, from the riveted handles to the non-stick design.
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set
$400, macys.com
With proper care, this stainless-steel set will help you cook five-star meals for years to come. The variety of pot and skillet sizes will work no matter what's on the menu for dinner.
Le Creuset Signature Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set
$475, williams-sonoma.com
One for the registry, this heavyweight pick is crafted for optimum heat distribution and retention. Each stunning piece cooks an impressive meal on its own and is built to last.
T-Fal Ultimate Hard-Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set
$105, amazon.com
Take the guesswork out of preheating with this T-Fal cookware set. The red dot indicator shows when the pan is warmed up, and the non-stick surface makes serving and clean-up a breeze.
Anolon Advanced Bronze Collection Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set
$300, overstock.com
If you need your cookware to be able to take a beating, this set is for you. Durable aluminum construction ensures that this will be a mainstay in your kitchen year after year.
All-Clad B1 Nonstick Hard Anodized 13-Piece Cookware Set and Open Stock
$600, bedbathandbeyond.com
Cooking enthusiasts know the All-Clad brand is on the upscale end of the cookware spectrum, but for a good reason. Each piece in this set is durable and hefty, as well as adept at conducting heat so you don't have to cook on the highest setting.
Rachael Ray Cucina 12-Piece Cookware Set
$150, wayfair.com
Always one to keep things fun in the kitchen, Rachael Ray's Cucina cookset keeps meal prep easy and the clean-up stress-free. The pots and utensils are designed to help you lift, pour, heat, and stir as simply as possible.
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