when choose cookware set, Pre-packaged Sets or Hand-picked Pieces ?

Many manufacturers sell matching starter sets with 5, 8, or even 10 commonly used pieces for a budget price. However, you may not have space or need a large set, and the same material doesn't always work well for every cooking task.

You may be better off buying fewer individual pieces in different materials - for example, a large aluminum sauté pan with high sides may work better for you than an omelet pan if you make more stir-fries than egg dishes.

If you like to make stews, casseroles, and pot roasts, a cast iron Dutch oven that can go from stove-top to oven is essential, but is rarely included in a starter set.

You will most likely need a few more items, such as a vegetable steamer in either stainless steel or bamboo, or a roasting pan with a rack.Choose good-quality individual pieces or sets that match the kind of cooking you do is important.