I assume you are looking for something for a induction cook-top. You can always use cast-iron or enameled cast iron. Most stainless steel will work, but bring a magnet with you to the store, if the magnet sticks, it will work on your cook-top. In general a thicker steel pan will be better than a thinner steel pan.
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When considering which cookware I would buy I would use what many pro's use. One of the most popular brands of cookware used by professional chefs is All-Clad. All-Clad cookware is available in most online and offline stores.
In June 2008, Staub Cookware became one of the prestige cookware brands in the ZWILLING J.A. HENKEL Group and is known for their enameled cast iron cookware. You may purchase Staube cookware at Amazon.
Some chef-endorsed sets were among the highest-priced we tested, and they didn't do as well as brands that were far less expensive. To find the best cookware I would look at real customer reviews of cookware on sites like Amazon.
Some reliable brands of cookware sets include Cuisinart, Calphalon and Rachel Ray. You can purchase these cookware sets online from retailers such as Amazon.
The brand of cookware set you should buy depends on your taste in cookware sets as well as the budget you have to work with. There are many good brands such as Lagostina and Cuisinart.
You can find cheap cookware sets at Kmart, Dollar General, Family Dollar, or Walmart. They all have cheap brands of cookware sets, you may have to replace them often as they do not hold up well.
Good stainless steel cookware can be hard to find. I suggest Kohl's for some good quality stainless steel cookware. The carry brands such as Circulon which I have always found to be a good quality.
Reviews for non-stick cookware can be found on Foodnetwork.com. Some better brands for non-stick cookware include Orgreenic and Stone. Nonstick Cooking Spray is also effective and cheap for a different alternative.
Before purchasing an induction cookware set, go to Amazon and look at the customer reviews for those who bought and used the cookware. You can also find them at Kmart in brands like Paula Deen and Chef Buddy.
There are many places online you can go to read reviews and compare pricing for different brands of commercial cookware. www.amazon.com is the best website to compare reviews and pricing and popularity, but some very common brands include kitchen aid and meyer.
There's a tremendous amount of information available online regarding non stick cookwear. For reliable reviews of various brands go to http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/reviews-tests/kitchen-cooking/best-picks-nonstick-cookware.