Which pots and pans do you really need in your kitchen?

Whether you live in a mansion or a studio, your kitchen space is precious. Every piece of cookware has to earn its place! But with so many different pots and pans, it can be hard to decide which you really need and which are just collecting dust in your kitchen cabinets.

Don’t panic! In this blog we explain in detail which pots and pans are indispensable and what you use them for. This way you’ll make a well-considered choice and save not only space but also decision stress.

The main pots and pans and their function

Cookware set: a complete base

A good cookware set contains the most used pots and pans in one practical bundle. Often a set consists of a combination of cooking pots, a saucepan and a frying pan, giving you a solid base right away.

Frying pan: indispensable in every kitchen

With a wide cooking surface and sloping edges, the frying pan is a must-have. Ideal for:

• Pancakes, eggs and omelettes
• Frying steak and fish
• Quickly sauté vegetables

Frying Pans come in various materials, such as stainless steel, non-stick, carbon steel, and cast iron. Each with its own advantages!

Cooking pot: the basis for every meal

A cooking pot has straight edges and a lid, ideal for:

• Boiling water for pasta or rice
• Preparing vegetables and potatoes
• Making soups and stews

Wok pan: for quick and healthy dishes

The wok pan has a deep, round shape, ideal for:

• Stir-fry dishes
• Quick one-pot meals
• Keeping vegetables crispy

A wok is perfect for those who want to cook quickly and healthily without using much fat.

Casserole pot: slow cooking at its best

A casserole pot is often made of cast iron and retains heat well. Ideal for:

• Slow cooking meat
• Stews and braised dishes
• Baking bread

Saucepan: small but powerful

Saucepans are small, deep pots with a long handle and sometimes a lid. Perfect for:

• Heating sauces and soups
• Boiling eggs
• Melting chocolate or caramel

Sauté pan: the multitasker

A sauté pan looks like a frying pan but has higher sides and often a lid. Ideal for:

• Dishes with sauce
• One-pot dishes
• Frying fish and meat without splatters

Which pots and pans are really indispensable?

Don’t feel like cramming your kitchen cabinets with dozens of pots and pans? This is the ultimate basic set:

1. A medium cooking pot for daily tasks
2. A large cooking pot for soups and pasta sauces
3. A frying pan, preferably a frying pan set with two sizes (small and large)
4. A saucepan for small quantities
5. A sauté pan or casserole pot for versatility
6. A wok pan for quick, healthy meals

This selection will get you pretty far!

Space-saving tip

Got a small kitchen? Then choose a cookware set where the pots and pans nest inside each other or one with removable handles. That way you save space without sacrificing functionality.

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