Pots, Pans & Stovetop Cookware: Guides, Care & Recipes

Having the right kinds of pots and pans is essential for a home cook. Learn about all the types of stove top cookware and how to take care of them.

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    Curried Shrimp Pasta

    his light and spicy shrimp dish comes together easily. My favorite pasta to use is capellini, but angel hair works fine if it isn’t available. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's...


    Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup

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    Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look...


    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...


    White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....

    Sausage & Chicken Gumbo

    This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...


    Weeknight Taco Soup

    This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...


    Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth

    I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker,...


    Hearty Sausage Minestrone

    As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...


    Rustic Fish Chowder

    President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...


    Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup

    This outstanding soup will be popular with the whole family. Though it feels special, it's actually quick to make. I...


    Garlicky Herbed Shrimp

    I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...


    Garden Minestrone

    At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...

    Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...


    Sausage and Kale Soup

    This is my family’s absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes....


    Traditional New England Clam Chowder

    I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...


    Beef Barley Soup for 2

    Who knew you could simmer up such a hearty soup in 30 minutes? This is packed with my favorite homey...


    Elegant Seafood Bisque

    Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee


    Cheddar Broccoli Soup

    Frozen broccoli speeds preparation of this warm and satisfying soup. —Louise Beatty, Amherst, New York


    Quick Golden Squash Soup

    This delectable soup feels like fall! Its golden color and rich, satisfying flavor have made it a favorite of mine—which...


    Creamy Curried Chicken

    This is a big hit in our house. My young son and daughter gobble it up. With its irresistible blend...


    Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...

    Quick Beef Vegetable Soup

    At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for...


    Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup

    This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...


    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Steak-n-Vegetable Soup

    This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...


    Spicy Seafood Bisque

    This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...


    Hearty Beef Barley Soup

    My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also...