Aluminium or non stick pans?Which are the good ones for cooking?

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2. I like different types of pans
   Pots for sauces and soups … stainless steel/aluminum clad gives uniform, steady heat, and easy cleanup… and they work on my induction cooktop as well as conventional stove
   Small Saute pan is stainless steel w/nonstick ceramic also works on induction cooktop
   Large fry pan for omelette or pancakes – is ceramic non stick stainless steel base/aluminum clad
   Cast iron skillet for pan frying steak o r other meat – also OK for induction cooktop
   I have tossed all my old aluminum ./ nonstick fry pans – they warp after a lot of use – they were inexpensive and worked OK for the purpose – just wont use any teflon anymore
   I have too many pans

   Non-Stick Cookware Set, Pots and Pans – 8-Piece Set

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3. Good question. We have too many pots and pans. My favorite for pasta is a large aluminum pan with a heavy bottom, so heat is evenly conducted to the water. We have a 2 quart cheap aluminum pan with a handle we use all the time for sauces and sautéing things. A 1 quart copper bottom pan for soups, copper bottom skillet for browning meats or cooking burgers. A heavy 2 quart with a tight lid for rice. I’ve read that certain non stick can contribute to poor health. That has taught us to use aluminum pans and either a non stick spray or a fat. Keep cooking. Enjoy dinner.

   Calphalon 10-Piece Pots and Pans Set, Nonstick Kitchen Cookware

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4. As a chemist, I can tell you that both are good. I usually use the aluminum for cooking things that won’t stick in aluminum pots because the non-stick surface can be damaged with metal utensils. I use the non-stick pans for frying since it is, well, non-stick.

   10 Pcs Non Stick Cooking Set w/ Frying Pans & Saucepans

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