Another reason chefs reach for our Non Stick is for quickly cooking pasta. They’re able to add the sauce into the pan, followed by the noodles, then emulsify it together for a glossy finish. The superior non stick surface of our pans means nothing sticks and all the sauce ends up on your plate, rather than in the pan.

Invest in a high-quality frying pan if you want the most versatility when cooking. Get a skillet if you need a specialized strategy for a certain reason. If you want versatility and a pan that you can use on some special dishes you can get both.

Cooking Surface Applications: The spacious cooking surface of big black cast iron skillets allows for the preparation of large quantities of food, making them suitable for family meals, entertaining, and batch cooking. They can handle everything from searing steaks to cooking pancakes and deep-dish pizzas.

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If you fill the French skillet with food, it will cook rather than fry it. However, the extra depth of these skillets can make them a bit more burdensome to store.

The weight difference between frypans and skillets can vary depending on the size and material used to construct the cookware. As a general rule, frypans are the lighter option between the two.