On the other hand, heavy enamel cookware remains the first choice for many professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts alike.  Heavy Enamel Cookwares sturdy construction and weight give a sense of durability and reliability, making it ideal for long, slow cooking sessions.  The heavy enamel cookware's thick enamel also helps prevent hot spots and ensures heat is evenly distributed throughout the cookware for perfectly cooked dishes.

Because of its wide base, a sauté pan is significantly heavier than the equivalent skillet, often necessitating the addition of a helper handle on the opposite side of the main handle to facilitate lifting and moving. While this weight is no problem when the pan is sitting still on the stovetop or in the oven, the lighter weight of a skillet makes it superior for shaking and stirring to promote even cooking of vegetables or pieces of chopped meat.

So, Why Is There So Much Confusion in the Kitchen?

Skillets on the other hand, have semi-vertical sides that flare outwards from the base. This is unlike the frying pan because it does not have curved edges. Again, do not confuse skillets with saute pans as the skillet widen outwards while saute pan does not.

The name “French Skillet” applies to any heavy and round-bottomed cookware with a pair of handles and an enamel finish but without a lid.

Dutch ovens are versatile and durable cooking vessels that have been used for centuries. They are known for their ability to retain and distribute heat evenly, making them suitable for a wide range of cooking methods. Here, we will explore the types, materials, and uses of Dutch ovens.