When choosing what type of cookware is right for you, you'll first have to decide between david burke cookware, nonstick, or ceramic cookware. There's lots to love on all sides, but we will say thatstainless is best for high-heat searing and even heating (hello, steak night!).

The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab evaluated 29 stainless steel cookware lines.We checked how well skillets were able to distribute heat on gas and electric ranges, their ability to evenly brown steaks, and how well their exterior surfaces resisted staining. Then we tested the ability of a saucepan to maintain a steady simmer and to cook tomato sauce without scorching. We scored for ease of use, considering the usefulness of the owner’s manual, whether the cookware and its lid are oven-safe and dishwasher safe, and whether the handles and lid become too hot during use. We inspected each piece is inspected for rivets (which attach handles to the pan and create additional crevices that require cleaning).