Our top picks come from Made In, All-Clad, and Misen. When building out your cookware collection, it’s important to snag a skillet for searing and a Dutch oven for stewing, boiling, and deep frying.

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).

A cookware collection doesn’t have to be extensive in order to be truly great. A handful of well-built pans are all you need to get most cooking tasks accomplished, and a beautiful sauté pan just may ...