Pots, Pans & Stovetop Cookware: Guides, Care & Recipes

Having the right kinds of pots and pans is essential for a home cook. Learn about all the types of stove top cookware and how to take care of them.

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    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...


    White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....


    Authentic Pasta Carbonara

    I learned on my culinary internship in Tuscany that real Italian cuisine is simpler than you think! This carbonara is...


    Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake

    A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...


    Frogmore Stew

    This picnic-style medley of shrimp, smoked kielbasa, corn and spuds is a specialty of South Carolina cuisine. It's commonly dubbed...


    Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes

    Turkey and bacon give the classic sloppy joe a tasty new spin in this cheeseburger sloppy joe recipe. —Janine Smith,...


    Sausage & Chicken Gumbo

    This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...


    Warm Green Bean & Potato Salad

    The combination of green beans and red potatoes, sometimes known as green beans Pierre, is one of my go-to side...

    Mashed Cauliflower

    This is our choice for a side dish that's lower in carbs than mashed potatoes but just as flavorful and...


    Asparagus Nicoise Salad

    I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it...


    Herb & Cheese Scrambled Eggs

    As a child I grew up on a farm where eggs and herbs were plentiful in summer. My mother made...


    Tangy Bacon Green Beans

    My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads....


    Weeknight Taco Soup

    This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...


    Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Mushroom Sauce

    I served this entree one year for Christmas Eve dinner, and it's now a family favorite. My husband is always...


    Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth

    I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker,...


    Latkes with Lox

    Lox, a salty smoked salmon, is a year-round delicacy. This recipe, inspired by one from the Jewish Journal, uses lox...


    Hearty Sausage Minestrone

    As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...

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    White Wine Garlic Chicken

    This garlic chicken is fantastic over cooked brown rice or your favorite pasta. Don't forget a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese...


    Rustic Fish Chowder

    President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...


    Cranberry White Sangria

    I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...


    Thai Chicken Pasta Skillet

    This gorgeous Bangkok-style pasta has been a faithful standby for many years and always gets loads of praise. For a...


    Ham & Feta Omelet

    Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Mediterranean-inspired omelet with tomatoes...


    Breakfast Tacos

    This is a really simple, tasty breakfast. It has been a mainstay for our mornings together as a family. —Jo...

    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...


    Ground Beef Taco Salad

    In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this...


    Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup

    This outstanding soup will be popular with the whole family. Though it feels special, it's actually quick to make. I...


    Chunky Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill,...


    Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad

    On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...


    Mushroom & Spinach Eggs Benedict

    There are so many ways to experiment with eggs Benedict, and this is my favorite version. The earthy flavors of...