Cookware comes in many forms – Anolon cookware is amongst the finest
The staples of any western diet can be made with everyday cookware found in almost any kitchen. Every now and again, though, we want to branch out and try some of the world’s more exotic cuisines and dishes. Sometimes this requires a speciality piece of cookware. Here’s some examples.
Italy is famous for many of today’s most popular recipes. After all, noodles and spaghetti are pretty much a fixture in our diet nowadays, and trying one’s hand at authentic Scanpan, Calphalon and Anolon are just a few brands that offer pasta pots and inserts. The beauty of a these cookware combos is that you essentially have a built in colander, so draining the pasta is very simple. And these pots can do double-duty when you decide to give risotto a go.
Speaking of rice-based dishes, and while we’re on in Europe, Let’s head west across the Mediterranean and get some paella. Spain’s signature dish is all the more festive when made with a good paella pan, which makes a great centrepiece to large gatherings. Scanpan, De Buyer, Paella World and All-Clad all make paella pans that’ll give your cookware collection a great international boost. You need to know that, if you’re interested in mastering paella, a good paella pan is a must. Paellas are renowned for the crust of rice and meat that is found at the bottom of the pan, In fact, this is considered a delicacy in Spain. A good quality paella pan is critical to obtain this rich, flavoursome crust.
The French are famous for their cuisine, so it’ll come as no surprise that they have a few pieces of cookware that are equally well known. Crepe pans, French ovens and terrines will give your repertoire a decidedly Continental edge. The last item is used for producing pté, that delicately rich dish that says elegant hors d’oeuvre like no other. Le Creuset and Le Chasseur make extraordinarily high quality cast iron French ovens and terrines. Scanpan and Jamie Oliver produce crepe pans that’ll do the trick just fine. While we’re in France we might as well mention saute pansa vital piece for any budding chef. Le Creuset, Le Chasseur, Scanpan, GreenPan and Staub are just a few brands that offer excellent sauté pans.
The most prominent fixture found in any Asian kitchen is a wok. Stir frys are such a quick and healthy way to break up a week of humdrum dishes. It needs to be pointed out, though, that a wok can also be used for steaming, deep frying, braising and making soup. A frying pan simply isn’t up to the all of those tasks. While some cheap and nasty woks are fine for your average kitchen, for those who really want to explore new cooking heights Scanpan, All-Clad and Calphalon produce exceptionally good woks.
