There’s a reason the frying pan is the go-to piece of equipment for so many cooks: its versatility. You can use it to make everything from a grilled cheese sandwich to a gourmet sauce. “We test all ...

You can’t go wrong with these top nonstick, cast-iron, carbon steel, copper, and stainless steel skillets from CR's tests A coated cast-iron frying pan is tested in CR's cookware lab. By Mary H.J.

Even if you have the backyard space for an outdoor grill, cooking outside when the weather gets cold and snowy is usually out of the question. Luckily, grill pans can mimic the function of a gas grill ...