Our cookware buying guide walks you through everything you must consider when buying cookware so that you can fearlessly make an educated decision when it comes time for your next purchase! Choose a material that is appropriate to the cooking technique. Experience has shown, and science has verified, that certain cooking techniques are more successful when used with certain materials. Sauteed foods like pans that transmit heat quickly, braised foods need pans that hold heat well for long periods of time, and you shouldn’t cook white sauces or tomato sauces in aluminum pans as it reacts with the metal. Finally, always use proper handling, cleaning, and storing techniques. Avoid subjecting cookware to extreme temperature changes, and always follow manufacturer's care and handling instructions.