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Do you love to cook and bake, but are unsure which cookware to use? Or perhaps you are already producing pies at a Snow White rate, but your kitchen needs an upgrade.
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Meet ceramic cookware – it's non-stick, PTFE- and PFOA-free, environmentally friendly, heat-resistant, and arguably the best all-around cookware option out there.
Ceramic cookware comes in two forms – 100% ceramic, and ceramic-coated cookware. Ceramic-coated cookware is made with metal pots/pans that have been coated in as little as one coating of ceramic, vs. three coatings for Teflon cookware. That's less energy and less carbon dioxide used in production, plus it is versatile for cooking!
If you're using 100% ceramic cookware, it is completely oven-safe. Ceramic-coated cookware varies for oven use, with coated stainless steel having higher heat resistance than other metals. If you treat your ceramic cookware right, it will hold up over the years. Only use wooden or silicone utensils so not to scratch it, don't let your pan go from cold to hot too quickly, and read up on these other tips on ceramic cookware from The Cookware Advisor.
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Ceramic also retains heat exceptionally well, which is why you've seen so many ceramic pot slow cookers and ceramic casserole dishes.
Hotter food keeps everyone happy.
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Aluminum ceramic-coated cookware sets are also a good choice for anyone in need of easy-to-clean, stain-resistant, non-stick cookware.
Set includes: 1 qt. cvd saucepan, 2 qt. cvd saucepan, 5 qt. cvd stockpot, 9.5"/2.6 qt. cvd skillet, 7" open fry pan, 9.5" open fry pan, nylon ladle, nylon slotted spatula, nylon skimmer, nylon fish spatula
Features: PFOA-free, easy-cleaning surface, oven-safe up to 350 degrees, dishwasher-safe
Promising review: "I absolutely love these pots and pans! I would recommend them to any careful cook. I do NOT put these in the dishwasher. I only hand-wash them with non-scratch sponges and dry them immediately. I do NOT use extra virgin olive oil or gooking sprays because it says not to in the included manual. I only use the included utensils and wooden utensils. I also do not stack the pots and pans to prevent scratching. I hung them all on the wall." –Chelle1809
Get them from Walmart for $76.99+ (available in three colors).
Upgrade your cooking game with an 11-piece ceramic coated cookware set that'll give you everything you need for your kitchen without breaking the bank.
Set includes: 9.5" fry pan, 11" griddle pan, 1.5 qt. saucepan with glass lid, 2.5 qt. saucepan with lid, 4 qt. deep cooker with glass lid and helper handle, 6 qt. Dutch oven with glass lid, recipe booklet
Features: PFOA-free and PTFE-free non-stick titanium reinforced ceramic coating, tempered glass lids with steam vent and silicone grip knob, limited lifetime warranty, stainless steel induction base suitable for all cooking surfaces
Get it from the Tasty collection at Walmart for $99.
And trust a 2.5 qt. ceramic casserole dish (100% ceramic) for all your family meal needs. These are also great for baking!
It'll keep your food nice and hot as it sits on the table.
Promising review: "Love the practicality of going from refrigerator, to oven, to serve, and dishwasher, all using one dish. To top it off, the slick, modern, stylish look of this casserole dish will go with any other items on your table." –Inggy
Features: dishwasher-, refrigerator-, freezer-, oven-, and microwave-safe, comes with glass lid
Get it from Walmart for $18.79.
Now go out there and cook everything there is to cook with your new ceramic power!
Reviews here have been edited for length and clarity.
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