One of the prime factors in deciding what cookware best suits your needs will be what material it is made from. Cookware sets are intended for all-purpose use. That’s why it is important to buy one made of materials you can subject to a variety of cooking methods. Stainless steel is the most versatile material - it doesn’t pit or corrode and doesn’t react with acidic or alkaline ingredients. Go for pieces that come with a good heat-conducting feature such as copper disk at the bottom of the pan.