re: Pots and Pans recommendations

I agree with another poster
You should mix it up.
Mostly I buy the AllClad line of stainless steel --- indestructible.
If there where ever a nuclear war three things would always survive: Roaches
Plastic
and AllClad

But lately I have been buying a new line because it is made in America:

It is called - Made In

LINK

Their stainless line is fantastic and they are not as expensive as AllClad. The pots are easy to handle and distribute the heat evenly over the cooking surface.
Simply amazing
I also have a large assortment of DeBuyer pans because I like their carbon steel
Then you have Lodge - I have a lot, even a cast iron garlic roaster. If you ever have a chance, go to the Lodge Factory Store --- what a treat. LINK
Then you have LeCruset --- which I USE A LOT

But over the years my collection has been each pot or pan has a very specific use.
Like for instance I have one frying pan that I will ALWAYS use for frying chicken made by Hackman, a Finnish company. The reasons are: very large pan 12" with 3 inch deep side walls. The pan is a monster and you can't find it anywhere that I know of.

But one thing I do not cook with( or try to ) is cooking in a nonstick pot.

I like to see what I am cooking and I'm not doing it in a black pot
But that's just me.