Investing in cookware

[SkinnyP]

Scouring the John Lewis website trying to invest in some good cookware but there is too much choice and I am struggling.

Aluminium, copper, non stick, cast iron, oven safe...blah blah.

I’m tired of the cheap ASDA pans warping and not being very non-stick like, but at the same time I really can’t justify the cost of Le Creuset (as nice as they are).

Does anyone have any suggestions? I typically fry steaks, make casseroles/oven bakes, cook sauces, soups and vegetables.

Typically just enough for 1 or 2 people, and I also wash up by hand (I'm a peasant I know).

Enlightenment welcome, cheers.

[SkinnyP]

Is non stick worth entertaining?

I've never found it to be anything other than a pain, granted I've only bought the cheap ones though!

[SkinnyP]

Shoot me down, but for caseroles is there anything a le creuset can do that a glass pyrex can't?

£10 vs £100!

[SkinnyP]

Thanks gents, Le Creuset it is!

I'll start with a frying pan, skillet, casserole dish and go from there.

[SkinnyPete]

Hello again all.

FYI I settled for le creuset in the end, I'm sure the john lewis stuff is good but I'm absolutely over the moon with the enamel finish cast iron and stainless steel!! I also bought a Lodge cast iron skillet which is very nice too.

Not only does the stuff look great but the food tastes better, its easier to cook and it will last a life time.

Why after so many years have I been using cheap pots and pans from ASDA!!