Stainless

  • This Cuisinart 12-piece set has been worth it for the steamer pot alone! The steamer pot handle is stainless steel so the heat from boiling won't melt any plastic. It is extremely easy to clean and wide enough to reheat leftovers in bowls.

 
  • A pot like this All-Clad Sauce Pan comes in handy for boiling pasta or making enchilada sauce. I definitely have my eye on the entire All-Clad 10-piece set, but it is pretty expensive and I'll wait until I have more kitchen space to upgrade my current set.