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D3 12-inch Frying Pan COOKWARE

All-Clad

D3 12-inch Frying Pan

swaps out Teflon fry pans

The D3 12-inch — the pan that ends the nonstick replacement cycle.

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10.25-inch Cast Iron Skillet COOKWARE

Lodge

10.25-inch Cast Iron Skillet

swaps out Teflon fry pans

The $25 cast iron skillet — pre-seasoned, indestructible, better every year.

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5.5-qt Enameled Dutch Oven COOKWARE

Le Creuset

5.5-qt Enameled Dutch Oven

The 5.5qt Dutch oven in Cerise — enameled cast iron that carries the kitchen.

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13-inch Carbon Steel Wok COOKWARE

Made In

13-inch Carbon Steel Wok

Carbon steel wok crafted in Sweden — naturally nonstick once seasoned.

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Tri-Ply 10-inch Frying Pan COOKWARE

Tramontina

Tri-Ply 10-inch Frying Pan

swaps out Teflon fry pans

The $32 tri-ply pan — proof non-toxic doesn't mean expensive.

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Cast Iron 4-qt Dutch Oven COOKWARE

Staub

Cast Iron 4-qt Dutch Oven

The 4qt in Citron — a matte black enamel interior that needs no babying.

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Lima Ceramic 10-inch Skillet COOKWARE

GreenPan

Lima Ceramic 10-inch Skillet

swaps out PFAS nonstick

Thermolon ceramic nonstick — eggs slide, zero PFAS, under $40.

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Always Pan 2.0 COOKWARE

Our Place

Always Pan 2.0

swaps out 8 single-use pans

The Always Pan 2.0 — ten tools in one, ceramic coated, actually non-toxic.

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