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Are cast iron skillets non-stick?

Cast iron skillets develop a natural coating over time if properly seasoned, but they are not treated with a nonstick coating as some other cookware. If you’re looking for a non-stick pot or pan, look for pans treated with a non-stick coating. Many of these pans are made of materials like aluminum, ceramic, or stainless steel.

What size saucepan should I buy?

Consider what you plan to cook the most when choosing a saucepan. Do you cook for a family or just yourself? Do you enjoy making soups and stews or do any sort of batch cooking? The standard sizes for saucepans are 1, 2, 3, and 4 quarts. Smaller saucepans are great for oatmeal, rice, and steaming vegetables. Larger saucepans are best for soups and boiling pasta. If you want to choose just one or two to buy, go with a middle of the line size like a 2 or 3 quart.

What’s the difference between a stock pot and a dutch oven?

Stock pots are typically deep, nonstick coated pots made of stainless steel or aluminum with plastic or metal handles and an aluminum or glass lid. Dutch ovens are typically a more shallow pot made of cast iron, cast aluminum, or ceramic, with a tight fitting lid made of the same material. Dutch ovens can go in the oven, but stock pots cannot. Stock pots are usually used for making soups and stews or boiling pasta. Dutch ovens are used more for baking bread, braising meats, or slow cooking meats and stews.