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Ideal for upgrading your current cookware collection or putting together a brand-new kitchen, this elegant 17-piece set is built to stand up to everyday use. These pans are perfect for dinners with friends, making it easy to create delicious homemade...
Pros: durable, complete set, stainless steel
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A great go-to assortment of cookware must-haves, this essential set makes it easy to prepare multiple dishes at once. Each piece has a mirror finish for classic looks and professional performance. Get superior heat distribution with the aluminum encapsulated...
Pros: easy to clean, durable, quality
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Ideal for upgrading your current cookware collection or putting together a brand-new kitchen, this elegant 14-piece set was inspired by the kitchens of France. Easily prepare bouillabaisse, simmer delicious stocks or sear the best steak au poivre with...
Pros: durability, quality, easy to clean
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A traditional French cooking vessel designed to concentrate flavorful juices, this hand-finished round Dutch oven is ideal for stews, soups, casseroles, roasts and braises. Enameled cast-iron construction distributes and retains heat evenly and effectively...
Pros: perfect size, quality, versatility
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The GreenGourmet line from Cuisinart is designed from recycled products so you can feel better about your environmental footprint while cooking. This versatile set combines high-polished stainless-steel with durable ceramic PTFE- and PFOA-free nonstick...
Pros: easy to clean, non-stick, durable
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Designed for cooking smaller portions, this small-but-mighty duo is the perfect pair for your everyday recipes. Made with an aluminum core and a stainless steel base plate, these pans heat evenly and are suitable for use with all cooktops, including...
Pros: easy cleanup, appearance, perfect size
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Zwilling’s Motion cookware marries the best of Italian design with expert German engineering. The result is high-performance heavy-gauge anodized aluminum cookware with the convenience of nonstick. This 10-piece set includes everything you need...
Pros: durable, non-stick, easy to clean
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Featuring two professional-grade skillets, this versatile set is perfect for browning and searing meats, sautéing, pan-frying and more. Sloped sides make it easy to slide a spatula under cooking foods. Secure, ergonomic handles make it easy to transport...
Pros: durability, quality, non-stick
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Designed to meet the needs of professional and home chefs, the aptly named Essentials collection cooks and cleans up with ease and conveniently nests together for convenient, compact storage while preventing damage to the nonstick surfaces. This 4-piece...
Pros: durable, easy to clean, appearance
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A do-it-all set.
Featuring three professional-grade skillets, this versatile set is perfect for browning and searing meats, sautéing, pan-frying and more. Sloped sides make it easy to slide a spatula under cooking foods. Secure, ergonomic handles...Pros: non-stick, easy to clean, quality
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Cook weeknight meals or expansive menus for guests with this set of cast iron cookware. It includes a cocotte, a braiser pan and a grill pan, providing the perfect vessel for nearly all culinary needs.
The cocotte is the perfect size for casserole dishes...Pros: versatility, durability, quality
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This versatile 11-piece cookware set from Cuisinart includes all the tools you need to perform virtually any cooking task. Serious chefs can sauté veal or salmon steaks, reduce a delicate sauce, and simmer the perfect stock. You can also slow-cook creamy...
Pros: easy to clean, non-stick, easy cleanup
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All-Clad’s versatile skillet set is perfect for everything from sautéing and searing to browning and reheating. Flat bases and flared sides make tossing foods effortless and allow for easy turning with a spatula.
A kitchen essential—All-Clad’s HA1 Expert...Pros: easy to clean, quality, sturdy
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Combining stunning colors with smooth ceramic grey-colored interiors and comfortable stainless handles, this ceramic nonstick cookware set from Cuisinart brings design and function to your kitchen. Each piece is contoured for style and the ergonomic...
Pros: color, easy to clean, appearance
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Perfect as a housewarming gift or as a gift to yourself, this 10-piece cookware set includes everything you need to fry eggs, sauté meats, steam veggies and more. Each piece boasts three layers of durable, scratch-resistant nonstick and riveted handles—making...
Pros: easy to clean, sturdy, non-stick
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For groundbreaking innovations in cookware, equip the kitchen with a Hestan NanoBond Molecular Titanium Stainless Steel Saucepan. Available in 4 sizes, this lightweight saucepan is designed with a wider base for efficient heating and stirring and sealed,...
Pros: great temperature control, functional, perfect size
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All-Clad’s versatile skillet set is perfect for everything from sautéing and searing to browning and reheating. Flat bases and flared sides make tossing foods effortless and allow for easy turning with a spatula.
A kitchen essential—All-Clad’s HA1 Expert...Pros: easy to clean, met expectations, high-quality
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All-Clad’s versatile five-piece set is perfect for everything from sautéing and searing to browning and reheating. Flat bases and flared sides make tossing foods effortless and allow for easy turning with a spatula.
A kitchen essential—All-Clad’s HA1...Pros: fast shipping, great for everyday use, non-stick surface
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A complete set of quality cookware for all your holiday needs or any time of the year, this three-piece set includes a pie pan, rectangular baker and oval baker that produce mouthwatering casseroles, gratins, lasagna, and all your favorite baked desserts,...
Pros: easy to clean, durable, beautiful
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Add a versatile piece to your essential cookware collection with the Cuisinart Preferred Pan. It’s designed to poach, steam, strain, sauté, sear, fry, boil, simmer, sauce, braise, deglaze, brown, bake, roast and more. Made with Cuisinart’s PurelyCeramic™...
Pros: versatility, easy to clean, non-stick
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These versatile skillets are great for searing and browning meats and everyday cooking. This 3-ply, 3mm-thick cookware is made using fully clad, scratch-resistant brushed stainless steel with a thick aluminum core for even and responsive cooking. Flared...
Pros: easy to clean, durable, dishwasher safe
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We took our favorite things about the best French cookware and made them even better. These pans are packed with chef-inspired details like gently curved sides and smooth rounded edges to help you get the results you love and make more of every meal....
Pros: easy to clean, non-stick, good quality
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Fry eggs, sear proteins or caramelize onions with these versatile Viking skillets. A heavy-gauge anodized aluminum exterior provides durability and even heat distribution, while the stainless steel base makes it compatible with all stove types, including...
Pros: quality, service, great quality
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Full of unique, chef-friendly features such as rounded corners and rims and comfy stay-cool handles, Castel’Pro is made in France and designed by chefs for fast, precise, economical cooking. This set includes an 8" and 9.5" skillet, each...
Pros: dishwasher safe, heavy bottom, non-stick surface
Cookware Set Under $400
A good set of cookware can last a lifetime, but it can be difficult to find a quality set that fits within a budget. Luckily, there are many cookware sets available for under $400 that offer great value for money. These cookware sets often come with a variety of pieces, such as saucepans, skillets, and stock pots, and are made from durable materials such as stainless steel or anodized aluminum. Here are some great options.
Cookware Set Under $400
FAQ List
When purchasing a cookware set, it's important to consider the number of pieces included, the material used, and the overall quality of the set. You want a set that will last for years to come and provide you with the necessary tools to cook a variety of dishes.
Cookware sets can be made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, non-stick, and ceramic, each with their own unique benefits.
While there are many great cookware sets available under $100, the best set for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. It's important to consider the number of pieces included, the material used, and the overall quality of the set when making your decision.
Cookware sets under $400 are an excellent choice for those who are just starting out in the kitchen or for those who are looking to upgrade their current cookware set. These sets are also a great option for those who are on a budget but still want high-quality cookware.
A cookware set under $400 typically includes a variety of pots and pans, such as a saucepan, a stockpot, and a frying pan, as well as other useful tools like a slotted spoon or a ladle. This variety of tools allows you to cook a wide range of dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and sautés.
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"I have now used my 4 qt D5 pan several times since purchasing and I have to say that it is the best saucepan I now own. The consistency of heating and cooking is amazing.I have owned a wide variety of cookware over a cooking career that has spanned nearly 50 years"
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"This Dutch Oven is just beautiful! I have made Swedish meatballs, bread, stew and a pork loin in it"
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"It is a gentle, slow, quiet wok"
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"Convenient, easy to use, non-stick, easy to clean, handsome cookware"
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"The Viking copper clad cookware set is beautiful with its copper exterior"
