Included: 8.5" skillet, deep 12" skillet with lid, 1.5- and 3-quart saucepans with lids, 4-quart saute pan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid

With this set, you’ll get the very best nonstick performance. Even the stickiest foods, like fried eggs and pancakes, fall out of the pan, leaving the surfaces virtually spotless, even when you don’t use butter. While you may think of nonstick as best for frying, you’ll also appreciate how rice doesn’t stick to the pots. You can also count on these pots and pans to brown burgers evenly and simmer a tomato sauce steadily. The body of the pan is anodized aluminum and the exterior finish, which comes in your choice of gray, indigo, bronze or black, is also nonstick for the ultimate in easy cleanup.

As Anolon is oven-safe up to 400 degrees F, you can use the skillets for a frittata or Dutch baby pancake that starts off on the stovetop and finishes in the oven. In addition to an 8-quart stockpot you get a wide and deep 12-inch skillet that’s perfect for dishes like pork chops and peppers or chicken and dumplings. All of the lids are glass so you can see if your paella has absorbed all the broth without uncovering the pan and losing heat. One little quibble: You may need to do a little detail work to keep the stainless-steel rivets inside the cookware clean.