Reddit reviews Tramontina 80101/021DS Gourmet Prima Stainless Steel, Induction-Ready, Impact Bonded, Tri-Ply Base Fry Pan, 12 inch, Made in Brazil
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Tri-Ply encapsulated impact-bonded base distributes heat evenly; Precision cast riveted handles ensures a comfortable and firm gripSleek modern lines feature a flared edge for easy and drip-less pouring; Elegantly styled vessels and lids feature mirror-polished exterior finishCompatible with all cooktops, including inductionCookware vessels and stainless-steel lids are oven-safe up to up to 500°F/ 260°CMade in Brazil, proudly assembled and packaged in USA; Lifetime Warranty
There are lots of other things I use daily:
etc.
But the point I guess I'm making is that you can get lots of good, cheap stuff to start with.
A 15" cast iron skillet on a normal size burner will have a hot spot in the middle and relatively cool sides. It just doesn't spread heat out fast enough.
This is $5 over but I really like it. Pretty close to my all clad.
http://www.amazon.com/Tramontina-Gourmet-Stainless-Tri-Ply-12-Inch/dp/B009HBKXPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451418315&sr=8-1&keywords=tramontina+skillet
or this:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Standard-NC-00239-12-Inch-Stainless/dp/B0055Q2CX2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451418399&sr=8-4&keywords=cooks+standard+saute+pan
I have a 10" Calphalon Cast Iron skillet that I got for like $20 at Target. I have another cast iron skillet 12" that I got from World Market. It's enameled on the outside and bare on the inside and unless I'm cooking eggs just about anything skillet/pan related happens in one of those pans.
I have some calphalon non stick skillets that I use for eggs/fish/etc. But they might get used once for every 20 uses of the cast iron. Aside from that I have some le Crueset enameled cast iron stuff. I have their Wok, and a Dutch Oven, and a big cast iron fish pan like 14" oval shaped thing. It's great for whole fish, but I don't use it for much else.
But if I were starting from scratch it'd probably be something like the following:
Dutch Oven
Stainless 12"
Cast Iron 12"
Cast Iron 10"
Saucier
Multi Pot
Pot 2 qt
I'd possibly get two of the Multi Pots. I know the additional steamer/pasta baskets are redundant but it's nice to have another pot for things like chili or pasta sauce (Although you could use the dutch oven) But with two stainless pots like that you can do sauce in one and pasta in the other. Also looking up another 6-8 qt stock pot it looks like the same Calphalon pot is $75 while the multipot set is $80, and you could always use the additional baskets as colanders.
You'll probably want some decent glassware, casserole dishes, and a few cookie sheets, loaf, and/or lasagna pans to really round out the kitchen. But the pots/pans listed above would be a great place to start. I should get back to work. :)
Or something that's built like Allclad, but at more affordable price. Many people have been recommending the Tramontina 12" ply pan .
Another one in the same price range but with a glass lid is available from BJ's Club. I believe non members can shop their website just the same. Living Home Kitchen 12" Stainless Steel Frying Pan