I want to treat myself to a really good new set of saucepans - any recommendations?

[CountessDracula]

I have a motley collection of rather vile saucepans acquired over the years from various odd places, the nice ones we had for our wedding 12 years ago have pretty much had it

I would ideally like something with a stainless steel outside and non-stick inside. I don't want metal handles on the lids or metal handles as they both get hot! Must be dishwasherable

Anyone?

I have a set of three John Lewis own brand stainless steel saucepans which I have used every day for 15 years (well apart from holidays obviously )
They are not non stick because I have had these in the past and always need replaced within months. I don't have a problem with things sticking at all. They do have metal handles, including the lids, but they don't get hot. They are oven proof and dishwasher proof. So sorry, I can't recommend any to your spec but I can recommend these.

took the words right out of my mouth chopchop

They are indeed the Dog's Bollocks

I love them

completely dishwashable, don't be such a pussy about hot handles, you should be cooking with a teatowel tucked in to your apron string anyway for just such a situation.

And I'm a pro

nahh
i hate hot handles
and lids

what is the point?

OK run by me the non stickiness of non non stick saucepans. Every time I have cooked for eg a sauce or gravy in one it stick and I spend ages scraping the scunge off the bottom

ooh just rememberd i have £100 of JL vouchers to use...

the wongster means business in thekitchen

I have a giant Jamie Oliver pot from JL that has done very well (has plastic handles I think).

JL do saucepans with plastic handles from memory

the "jonelle" own barnd classic ones
but non sstikc frypan from tesco finest

Echoing the John Lewis ones here too! Bought them in 2001 and are still perfect.

I use non-stick frying pans and need to replace them pretty often - esp as DH insists on putting them in the dishwasher.

And I don't find the handles get too hot really.

le creuset - although they weigh a ton

this tesco copper bottomed one is fab
i got a lid fom another saute pan fom JL i sue if i need ot lid it
so cheap you cna replace whneveer

voila

oh no voiLA

I have a set of Brabantia stainless steel pans I got frmo Heals (wedding list)

they are fabby

then buy a deep non-stick chefs pan for wok-ery and big sauces

oh, they can't go in the dishwasher

grrr

have some le creuset (darkish blue), a nonstick omlette pan, a few old le creusets from a friend. can i also recommend one of those metal heat dispersing wotsits for on the hob? mine helps create a lovely low simmer

ooh no i can't bear le creuset
SIL has them, when I cook there I need a supportive wrist bandage for a week afterwards!

i have le crueset too - dont like the pans though

casseroles and frying pan - yes

I have le creuset dishes and casserole

no way pans, can you imagine straining pasta???!!!

I have two great frying pans (one huge and deep, a saute pan, with removable handle that can also go in oven, one bog standard tefal one that I oil religiously and is great), an excellent wok and a good massive pasta/stock pan

it is only saucepans I need really

have 2 le creuset casserole dishes
never use em as I use my saute pan or slow cooker

these are good

My mum bought the John Lewis black ones, said they were the best ever.

enid I have a sauce pan from them, it is superb I agree btu as soon as you put in dishwasher the anondised finish goes

Had to buy a special over the sink hands-free strainer for pasta so I could hold le creuset pan without breaking my wrist

anolon oh how i love them. nothing ever sticks and i have used mine every day for about 5 years no problems. frying pan a bit heavy though.