The Perfect Recipe: CookwareCreate your ideal collectionIf you're somewhat new to cooking, a collection of stainless steel cookware is a perfect choice for your registry. A very forgiving material that performs beautifully, it's also easy to clean and compatible with tools of any material-all great when you're learning to cook. Another big plus: stainless steel is usually dishwasher safe, so you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning up. For ultimate ease of use, every cook needs at least one nonstick pan in their collection. It's the perfect mix of performance, durability and easy maintenance. You'll want a few enameled cast iron pieces in your kitchen, too. Wonderfully versatile on the stove or in the oven and capable of lasting a lifetime, cast iron has an oven-to-table ease that makes great presentation easy-another thing to keep in mind as you register. When you're cooking for a crowd, especially around the holidays, you'll need great pieces for entertaining. Include larger cooking vessels and a good-sized roasting pan in your registry, and don't forget about unique extras-like a fondue pot-that are great for dinner parties.Experienced cooks, this is a wonderful time to improve or expand your collection. Start with a new set of essentials you love and add additional pans for your more ambitious endeavors and specialty cooking projects. Register for items that will help you have more fun in the kitchen as you challenge yourself. There's a whole world of specialty cookware out there-explore new ideas and take your skills to the next level. for your registryThe Basic KitchenTwo Saucepans (2 qt., 4 qt.)Two Skillets (10", 12"; One Nonstick)Sauté Pan (3 qt.)Large Pot (6-8 qt.)Ceramic Baker (2-3 qt.)Casserole (2-4 qt.)Small Roasting Pan with RackGriddle . Steamer InsertThe Well-Stocked KitchenStart with the Basic list, then add:Additional Skillets (8", 10" and 12")Braiser . Egg PoacherAdditional BakersDouble Boiler . Pressure CookerStockpot or Multicooker (12-20 qt.)Large Roasting Pan and RackDutch Oven or Casserole (5-8 qt.)Wok . Fondue Pot Grill Pan . Double Boiler InsertThe Gourmet KitchenStart with Basic and Well-Stocked lists, then add:14" Skillet . Fish PoacherSauté Pan (6 qt.) . SaucierCopper Pommes Anna PanZabaglione Pan . TagineStovetop SmokerCrêpe Pan . Paella PanMattone . Cataplana10" Cast Iron Skillet

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