Cook Up Something Delicious With Help From Handy Frying Pans

For cookware essentials, frying pans are near the top of the list. Frying pans or skillets are used for a variety of purposes, like frying, browning and searing foods. So whether you're frying up some veggies or cooking a delicious steak, skillets are ready for whatever you need them to do. Skillets are offered in plenty of sizes, so you can find a fit that's perfect for the elements on your stove.

Frying pans are also crafted out of an assortment of materials. If you're looking for a frying pan that will stand up to pretty much anything, opt for one that's crafted out of cast iron. Cast iron cookware has been a staple of kitchens for generations and with good reason. Not only is cast iron cookware durable but it can be seasoned repeatedly, so you should get many years of use out of a properly maintained cast iron skillet. For cookware that will make a difference in your kitchen, Williams Sonoma has you covered.

Cookware Essentials From Williams Sonoma

Along with frying pans, there are some essential cookware items that you'll want to have in your kitchen arsenal. The next time you're stocking up on quality cookware for your home, include a few of these great options:

• Cook up delicious soups, sauces and other dishes in a new saucepan. Crafted from great materials, like stainless steel, enameled cast iron and aluminum, these stout pans are available in plenty of sizes. Bring home a variety, and you'll always have the perfect fit for your next cooking job.
• Whether you're cooking a roast, baking up delicious sourdough or braising meat, Dutch ovens are great multipurpose pots for your kitchen. Dutch ovens come in a variety of sizes and styles, and for a look that stands out in your kitchen, opt for a colorful, enameled Dutch oven. Not only will you enjoy the even heating of this heavy-bottomed cookware, but an enameled Dutch oven will also look great on your stovetop or dinner table where it can double as a serving dish.

Pick Out Specialty Cookware for Your Kitchen

Sometimes, you want to serve dishes that are out of the ordinary, and that's where specialty cookware like paella pans come in. Paella pans are generally used for cooking paella, a Spanish dish that features delicously cooked rice and other foods, like vegetables or seafood. Williams Sonoma has plenty of paella pans to pick from, with both indoor and outdoor options available.

Paella pans are circular, large and flat, which makes them good for more than just cooking up paella. You can use a paella pan for grilling meat or cooking pancakes, and it even works well for stir-fried dishes, making it a multipurpose addition to your kitchen arsenal. For specialty dishes that will get you cooking out of your comfort zone and be a versatile tool for your kitchen, Williams Sonoma has you covered.

Cooking Well in Your Kitchen

When you have quality cookware in your cupboard, you can be assured that you'll always have the tools you need to craft delicious dishes for your family and friends. From skillets and saucepans to Dutch ovens and paella pans, you'll soon have everything you need to craft everyday dishes as well as dishes that will help you appreciate cuisine from all over the world. So pick out the best cookware for your kitchen, all from Williams Sonoma.