Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of the kitchen. It quietly and competently does its job, without the need for pampering (like cast iron) or any public drama (like Teflon-coated nonstick).

Cast-iron, carbon steel, nonstick, aluminum — if you’re baffled about which pot or pan is right for which application, you’re not alone. Whether you’re preparing a grand holiday feast or gift shopping ...

If you’ve heard of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as “forever chemicals,” then you know nothing good can come of allowing them to make their way into your food and body.