Cookware & Bakeware

We took eight bakeware products off the shelf and read every word on the packaging. One named the material touching your food. Most described a coating without saying what it was. And the pan sold hardest on being green turned out to have the lowest oven temperature of the lot.

An open recall, an active settlement over the words "non-toxic," and a coating the company describes only by category. What we found, and what it means if you own one.

The clay pots we would buy for roasts, stews, beans and tagines, what each seller says about lead, why the FDA says a "lead-free" label is not proof, and how to season, heat and clean clay without cracking it.

Carote, T-fal, SENSARTE and Granitestone all say their pans are oven safe. Here is what each one actually publishes for temperature, lids and handles, what none of them publish, and which pieces need no paperwork at all.

Titanium cookware can mean pure titanium, titanium-coated cookware, titanium-reinforced nonstick, or titanium-strengthened stainless steel. Learn how each type compares for safety, health risks, nonstick performance, pros, cons, and buying decisions before choosing the right pan or cookware set.

Learn the pros and cons of enameled cast iron cookware, how it compares with regular cast iron, whether it is safe, how to clean and care for it, and when it is the right choice for Dutch ovens, skillets, pans, pots, and cookware sets.

Choosing the right grill pan depends on more than grill marks. This guide explains how to compare cast iron, nonstick, stainless steel, and enameled grill pans, how to match a grill pan to gas, electric, glass, or induction stoves, and what mistakes to avoid before buying.

Choosing the best frying pan material depends on how you cook. Compare nonstick, stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic-coated, and carbon steel pans by food type, stove compatibility, safety, cleaning, and durability.

Pressure cookers can be safe when used correctly, but steam release, lid locks, gaskets, vents, overfilling, and recalls all matter. Learn what to check before cooking or buying.

Ceramic vs stainless steel cookware: learn the real differences in durability, cleanup, safety, and daily cooking performance so you can choose the right option for your kitchen. 

Is your silicone bakeware safe? Following the 2025–2026 studies on chemical migration, we've updated the complete guide. Learn what the research actually found about leaching, platinum catalysts, and siloxanes—plus a simple checklist to identify high-quality, food-grade silicone for your kitchen.