choose the best size for the job

2-QUART: This pot is perfect for quick-cooking side dishes, such as rice and vegetables, and for sweet and savory sauces. Get this pot out for the 2 Ways with Grains recipes.

3-QUART: This medium-size pot is a great choice for small-batch soups, stews, and chilies. If oven-safe, this pot works well for pot pies and small roasts. Use it to make Pork and Wild Rice Soup and Stovetop Ravioli Lasagna.

4- TO 5-QUART: Prepare soups and stews, simmer large-batch sauces, and braise large roasts in this versatile-size pot. It’s a great fit for Lentil-Chard Soup and Sunday Dinner Stew.

STOCKPOT: Use this large, tall pot for making stock and broth and for boiling pasta. It’s also a great option when you’re doubling recipes for chili and soup, such as Beefy Texas Chili, Lasagna Soup, and Turkey Noodle Soup.