Extend beyond grill-top burger basics with Mr. Bar-B-Q ‘s four-piece cookware set. Start by using the 11-inch square griddle to cook smaller savory morsels--such as chopped vegetables or prawns--while avoiding unfortunate slip-through accidents. A 1-1/2-quart bean pot adds accompanying sauces and soupier mixtures to the menu. And finally, keep your finished meal warmer longer by serving on the set’s two heat-retaining platters. Each platter measures 11-1/2 by 7-3/4 inches and features a removable metal insert that can be pre-heated and placed in its accompanying plastic base prior to serving.

The griddle and pot feature carbon-steel construction for even heating and offer a nonstick coating to facilitate clean-up. Additionally, the pieces carry two steel handles each securely attached with two rivets. Not confined to outdoor use, cookware pieces are equally at home on the stovetop or in the oven. Set is dishwasher-safe and comes with a five-year limited warranty. -- Amy Arnold

What’s in the Box 11-inch square griddle; 1-1/2-quart bean pot; pair of serving platters with removable metal inserts.
11-inch square griddle measures 11 by 1-1/2 inches.
1-1/2-quart bean pot measures 6 by 6 by 3-1/2 inches.
11-1/2-inch serving platters each measure 11-1/2 by 7-3/4 by 7/8 inches.

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Hop on the hot-wings bandwagon with this easy-to-use aluminum pot and fry basket. The 10-1/2-quart frying pot features stout riveted handles for sturdy lifting, even if you use it for a batch of your densest chili. The aluminum frying basket has a comfortable 7-inch handle that angles away from the pot. Though not ideal for steaming vegetables (the basket rests against the pot bottom and there's no lid), the pot also comes in handy for making fish and chips, frying chicken, and steaming shellfish. Included are operating instructions, safety tips, and a chart for turning up your hot wings to just the right heat. --Emily Bedard

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For folks who do a lot of stovetop cooking, this two-pack containing popular 8-inch and 10-inch skillet sizes is a useful buy. KitchenAid bills its Gourmet Essentials line as cookware for people who need to cook everyday (rather than those who love to cook) and want pots and pans of good quality. True to KitchenAid’s description, these skillets are put together with quality construction and also offer a fun flair with their colored enamel exteriors. The cookware is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and has an aluminum disk impact-bonded into the base to provide even heating and eliminate hot spots that can burn foods. The polished stainless-steel interior offers a reflective cooking surface for beauty and for ease in gauging food’s doneness. Both the interior and the porcelain enamel exterior clean easily. The phenolic plastic handles stay cool on the stovetop and are also oven-safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The handles are sturdily riveted to the pans and rivets are additionally covered with stainless-steel caps for a more attractive appearance and better durability. KitchenAid backs their Gourmet Essentials cookware with a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty and a lifetime limited warranty on defects in materials and workmanship. --Cristina Vaamonde

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8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet

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Elegantly clad in black porcelain-enamel, this classic, slope-sided, 10-inch skillet is perfect for browning potatoes, sautéing chanterelle mushrooms, or frying catfish fillets. The interior is nonreactive, 18/10 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish that resists scratching, corrosion, and discoloring and retains its luster through repeated use. A thick aluminum disk is fully encapsulated within the stainless steel in the skillet's bottom to conduct heat quickly and evenly. The handle is double-riveted for strength, synthetic to stay cool on the stovetop, and oven-safe to 350 degrees F. Though it's dishwasher-safe, hand washing KitchenAid cookware will prevent surface dulling. The first year of this item's lifetime warranty against defects is "hassle-free," with a replacement shipped at no cost and without question if a defect is detected. --Fred Brack