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The "Busy Cook" will like an anodized aluminum cookware set. It's a set that can endure daily cooking, be tossed around, and some can even handle the dishwasher.

What Do You Get In An Anodized Cookware Set:
As with most cookware sets, it is important to know what you will be getting. A standard 10 piece set will include cookware pieces like this:
1 1/2 quart saucepan w/ lid
3 quart saucepan w/ lid
8 quart stockpot w/ lid
8 inch skillet/frying pan/omelet pan
10 inch skillet/frying pan/omelet pan
3 quart saute pan w/ lid

Note that each lid counts as one of the pieces.

A 12 piece anodized cookware set usually adds another saucepan w/ lid.

Saucepans are sized 1 quart to 4 quarts. Skillets are usually sized 8", 10", and 12". Stockpots are around 8 quarts.

What Else to Look For in a Set:
There are a lot of flavors of anodized aluminum cookware. Check if it is dishwasher safe. But always read the care and use instructions. Check the max temperature it can handle inside the oven. What kinds of lids come in the set. Also be sure to note the size and durability of the handles.

How Much Can You Expect To Pay:
While list prices will range $300 - $600, you can expect to pay in the range of $200 - $400.

There are many advantages of the anodized cookware set. Being aluminum, it is light. It is stronger than stainless steel. Some have non stick surfaces inside and/or outside. By itself, it is considered "low stick." It can be put in the oven. And some are dishwasher safe.

Anodized cookware sets are becoming harder to find. The majority of anodized cookware is of the type "hard-anodized." For more information of this type of cookware, please check out our article The Hard Anodized Cookware Set.

Happy Cooking!

Your Cookware Helper

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