Cookware sets have evolved with time and today you can find cookware sets of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, or cast iron. Most of the housewives and professional chefs prefer cookware of stainless steel because they are more durable, easy to clean and protect food flavor. Moreover, the stainless steel cookware is long lasting and can be used for years together. No surprise, they are the most popular cookware sets available in the market. It can handle acidic ingredients and its surface is quite tough. However, stainless steel needs aluminum or copper at the bottom to increase the conduction of heat. Today, a new breed of cookware, the waterless cookware sets are also gaining popularity as this is probably the healthiest, most energy efficient means of cooking. The benefit of cookware is the bargain of all pieces being sold together rather than buying them individually. To ensure that you have are saving money on your purchase, make sure the pots and pans each have a separate function. Most cookware sets are designed to be suitable for multipurpose cooking. Whether sautéing, broiling, roasting, or frying, quality cookware pieces are able to handle all cooking methods.