Getting your first set of nice cookware is truly life-changing. Going from the big box store brand and hand-me-downs that are nearly 20 years old can completely alter the way you feel about cooking. It's not just the aesthetic. Quality cookware is made with more premium metals, so it creates a perfect sear, distributes heat evenly, and should last for years to come if taken care of well. A nice set of cookware can change someone who is completely reliant on Uber eats to Ina Garten's sous chef.

Maybe you're looking to finally upgrade from the pans your parents got as newlyweds that were passed down to you. Or you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift for a first-time homebuyer or a wedding present to get the newlyweds marriage off to a stellar start. Cookware sets make great college graduation gifts as well. Whatever brought you here, we're here to help. We surveyed our editors on their all-time favorite cookware options—think "what cookware would you use the rest of your life"—and rounded up this list of 10 just for you. So, dig in and get ready to get cooking.