If you're hosting for the holidays, there is undoubtedly a lot to do and a lot to buy. You probably have a budget you're looking to stick to, but then you make the mistake of wandering in to Williams Sonoma…and there goes your bottom line! There are places to save a few bucks so you can make a few worthy splurges. Here's a guide that will help.
Splurge: Good cookware
The quality of your cookware can have a big impact on the quality of your food. If your pots and pans have seen better days, it's a good time to splurge on a few high-end items, like this Swiss Diamond 10-piece set, made of cast aluminum with a PFOA-free nonstick coating. Consumer Reports rated the set the "best pots and pans for your holiday feasts."
Their lab kitchen evaluated "cooking evenness and how well nonstick surfaces release fried eggs when the pan is new and then again when scratched," along with nonstick durability and "how quickly a pot takes to bring 4 quarts of water to a near-boil. Testers measure how hot the handle gets during heating and use an instrument to access its sturdiness. A big part of nonstick's appeal is easy cleanup, so we note how difficult it is to wash away a sticky bechamel sauce."
The Swiss Diamond set includes 8-inch and 9-inch frypans, 1.4-quart and 2.2- quart saucepans, 3.2-quart saute pan, 8.5-quart stockpot, and glass lids.
Save: Good cookware
The Consumer Reports article shows how, with a little research, you can find high-quality products without spending high dollars. Their top choice for nonstick frying pans? This $100 Zwilling J.A. Henckels version in stainless steel with an aluminum core. But in second place: A $20 Red Copper nonstick pan from Amazon.
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