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" Need a new set of cookware? Don&amp;#039;t worry \u2014 you don&amp;#039;t need to spend a fortune to get top-notch performance. The Food Appliances team at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested 25 brands to find the best pots and pans. The cookware was evaluated for ease of use, cleanability, browning, simmering, and heat distribution, among other things. The big surprise? Fourteen sets didn&amp;#039;t make the cut because they failed heat-distribution and simmering tests. Our Favorite Cookware   BRAND PRICE HOTTEST FEATURES THE DIRT ON CLEANING   1. T-Fal Soho (top) $99 for eight pieces A thermal spot in the skillets turns red when the pan is hot; saucepans have measuring marks. The outside finish stayed shiny even after dozens of dishwasher cycles in our labs.   2. QVC Technique Ti (top right) $186 for ten pieces A layer of copper in the bases ensures perfect browning every time you cook. The set is dishwasher safe, but the copper bands will need occasional polishing.   3. WearEver Excellence Stainless Steel (bottom right) $119 for nine pieces Contoured silicone handles with a unique thumb grip make these pots and pans very comfortable to hold; great for everyday cooking. To keep the stainless exteriors gleaming, hand-wash and use Bar Keepers Friend, a cleanser available at supermarkets.   4. Revere Convenience (bottom left) $170 for eight pieces Upgrades to these old favorites: handles that stay cool, pots with spouts, lids that strain. Nonstick coating and no-polish stainless make cleanup a snap; dishwasher friendly.   5. KitchenAid Hard-Base Nonstick (center) $170 for 10 pieces The set is available in two cheerful colors: red and blue. The collection includes three skillets and a large pasta pot \u2014 a great value. Hand-wash only to prevent damage to the brightly colored finishes.   6. Anolon Advanced (top left) $299.99 for 10 pieces The heavy anodized aluminum heats evenly and will last a lifetime. The set is hand-wash only, but a nonstick finish inside and out makes the job easy.   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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