Cookware - if you could get anything?

[mabillon]

A friend of mine is getting married later this year.  She's never really been interested in the kitchen but her FI is retiring from an overseas contracting gig and likes "making stuff", apparently including food stuff.  Because they met and are still in a war zone, they have zero pots and pans.  They do, however, have plenty of money and moving to a first world country this summer so they'll have a proper kitchen.

So, what's your dream cookware?  What should she buy?  I have a TON of other random kitchen stuff written up for her but cook on my mom's old Revereware (which is incredible but they don't make them the same way anymore) so I don't really have any personal recommendations.  

ETA:  To clarify that I'm talking about pots and pans.  

[unclejesse]

All-Clad

[rjamz]

Another vote for all clad. That stuff is amazing. I'm slowly replacing my stuff with it and there's such a noticeable difference in cooking.

I'm also a huge fan of my Le Creuset Dutch oven

[thedahliharpa]

Every cook needs a cast iron skillet in addition to their regular set.

[mabillon]

The All-Clad stainless or the copper core (which is double the price, btw)?

Yes, totally already had Le Creuset on my list, I also love mine!

[rjamz]

Apr 18, 2014 13:33:33 GMT -5 mabillon said:

The All-Clad stainless or the copper core (which is double the price, btw)?

Yes, totally already had Le Creuset on my list, I also love mine!

Stainless

[pinchofspice]

Another vote for all clad stainless!

[shevacc]

All-Clad Stainless (http://www.crateandbarrel.com/all-clad-stainless-10-piece-cookware-set-with-bonus/f51467), a Le Creuset dutch oven, and a Lodge cast iron skillet.

ETA - and a cheap non-stick skillet (I like the IKEA one...replace it when the non-stick coating becomes worn), plus some bakeware

[bebeetmoi]

Apr 18, 2014 13:31:15 GMT -5 rjamz said:

Another vote for all clad. That stuff is amazing. I'm slowly replacing my stuff with it and there's such a noticeable difference in cooking.

I'm also a huge fan of my Le Creuset Dutch oven

This. All clad and Le Creuset all the way.

[claralou]

Apr 18, 2014 13:31:15 GMT -5 rjamz said:

Another vote for all clad. That stuff is amazing. I'm slowly replacing my stuff with it and there's such a noticeable difference in cooking.

I'm also a huge fan of my Le Creuset Dutch oven

ALL of this. Except my Dutch oven is Staub. You can't go wrong with either

[fusion]

I really like my cast iron pieces, but they have a little learning curve. Another vote for All-Clad too.

[irishsara]

All clad. Definitely.

[mabillon]

That was easy! I added on a set of All-Clad for her, a wok, and remembered that I always seem to need a gigantic stockpot whenever it's least convenient to borrow so I put that on there as well.

[claralou]

If money is no object, throw on the all clad slow cooker. That thing is amazing. And worth every dime.

[Deleted]

I have All Clad stainless and I love it. Another vote for that!

[katfco]

For the wok, make sure you get a flat-bottom one if it's an electric stove. A good set of bamboo steamers is good for the wok.

A large programmable crock pot. I love my 7.5 quart programmable one. I can cook a whole ham in there.

[TrudyCampbell]

I love my le creuset stuff. I wish I had more.

[Deleted]

Concurring with everyone - All Clad Stainless and Le Creuset are where it's at.
"I got two saute pans and a dutch oven...where it's at!"

(Oh my god I need to go home)

[sno&2peas]

I love copper!! This is my favorite!!
www.williams-sonoma.com/products/ruffoni-copper-artichoke-handled-stock-pots/?cm_src=AutoRel

Also, a dutch oven (le creuset). I have a yellow one and actually got it at home goods for $100 less than it sells in other stores. Love it !!

A small fry pan for eggs and the such that is non-stick too!!

[rjamz]

Apr 18, 2014 15:53:49 GMT -5 sno&2peas said:

I love copper!! This is my favorite!!
www.williams-sonoma.com/products/ruffoni-copper-artichoke-handled-stock-pots/?cm_src=AutoRel

Also, a dutch oven (le creuset). I have a yellow one and actually got it at home goods for $100 less than it sells in other stores. Love it !!

A small fry pan for eggs and the such that is non-stick too!!

I agree about a small non stick for eggs! I'm about to buy an all clad nonstick one. They have a lifetime warranty and will replace it if the nonstick wears off

[rjamz]

Oh and I love my Le Creuset grill pan www.williams-sonoma.com/m/products/le-creuset-signature-square-grill-pan/?pkey=e%7Cle%2Bcreuset%2Bgrill%7C6%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C15%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH

[teamhayes]

Apr 18, 2014 15:36:22 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

I love my le creuset stuff. I wish I had more.

We have n outlet here if you ever want something