Cookware Sets Are Ideal for the Starter Chef
Cookware comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. While specialist cookware is necessary for some of the more exotic cuisines and recipes, every kitchen should stock the cookware staples; a frypan, stock pot and sauce pan. These basic items will allow even the most inexperienced chef to create a number of culinary delights including soups, stews, casseroles and more.
The humble frypan is probably the most versatile piece of cookware found in the kitchen. From grilling steaks, to whipping up a fresh batch of bacon and eggs, the frying pan can do just about anything. With numerous options available including non stick, anodised, cast iron and stainless steel, choosing a frying pan can be overwhelming. The multitude of choice is simply due to the frypans popularity. Every kitchen simply must have at least one.
A stock pot, or stew pot as they are also known, is really just an oversize sauce pan. Stockpots are similar to saucepans in that they are used to boil or heat recipes rich in sauce or liquid, however they are generally over 6L and feature 2 handles for ease-of-use. Pasta pots are essentially a slightly smaller version of a stockpot. They are perfect for cooking large quantities of pasta due to their higher sides than a standard saucepan.
The aforementioned staples of any cookware set will pave the way for a bounty of delightful recipes in the kitchen. Theses three pieces of cookware are the most versatile and standard types of cookware, and the plethora of options available on the market further illustrates this. Once you have mastered these fundamental items, you can expand your culinary horizon with more specialised cookware.
