lvpiggy - for which brand is better in pots, its personal choice.just make sure its good quality and has a warranty. Cuisinart, all clad, kitchenaid etc are all good. Just opt for the professional line or chefs line for a high quality piece. Also, while a non stick fry pan is a must for eggs, and a few other things, for everything else I can't stress enough... STAINLESS STEEL!! It is harder to cook with when you are learning (you have to make sure to season them, keep them hot enough so nothing burns etc.) but trust me!! In the end they are better in all regards! Evenly distribute heat, cook more evenly, don't flake or have a coating to scratch off and so on.
For cookie sheets and such, if you splurge on a pampered chef stone you will not regret it. Uunlike other materials, these regulate heat and make for even baking, less burning and they absorb moisture which means you don't have to flip things over halfway through and still get food that's non soggy. Homade sweet potatoe fries have never been easier! lol!! It will even PREVENT some burning as if you leave them in the oven a little too long it will absorb more heat along with the food and therfor not end up with burnt cookie bottoms!!
For accesseries, silicone with a high thresh hold for heat is preferred. Both cuisnart and kitchenaid have great starter sets in an assortment of colours that would be great. A slotted turner, unslotted turner, spoon, slotted spoon, whisk as well as a few spatulas in different sizes.
Never forget wooden spoons but be careful. You want a wood that is not going to absorb food and stains. Bamboo is a great option. If you have issues finding them, pampered chef makes great ones!
Hope this helps a bit! Embrace cooking! Its not ony fun, its empowering to be able to control what is actually going into your food, and everyone loves when you share or cook for others!!
For cookie sheets and such, if you splurge on a pampered chef stone you will not regret it. Uunlike other materials, these regulate heat and make for even baking, less burning and they absorb moisture which means you don't have to flip things over halfway through and still get food that's non soggy. Homade sweet potatoe fries have never been easier! lol!! It will even PREVENT some burning as if you leave them in the oven a little too long it will absorb more heat along with the food and therfor not end up with burnt cookie bottoms!!
For accesseries, silicone with a high thresh hold for heat is preferred. Both cuisnart and kitchenaid have great starter sets in an assortment of colours that would be great. A slotted turner, unslotted turner, spoon, slotted spoon, whisk as well as a few spatulas in different sizes.
Never forget wooden spoons but be careful. You want a wood that is not going to absorb food and stains. Bamboo is a great option. If you have issues finding them, pampered chef makes great ones!
Hope this helps a bit! Embrace cooking! Its not ony fun, its empowering to be able to control what is actually going into your food, and everyone loves when you share or cook for others!!
