One of the most sought-after choices for cookware today is enamel hard cookware. But deciding what cookware to purchase is a huge decision with countless factors to think about. Your cooking style and your investment in cookware sets will make them a long-lasting purchase. The type and style of foods you like to eat and how you cook them will have a huge impact on the kind of cookware that you choose. Additionally, certain cooking appliances require particular cookware. You will first need to verify that the cookware is compatible with your appliances. There may be a wide variety of ovens and stoves available in your kitchen. You will need flat-bottomed cookerware if your stove top is flat. This ensures that heat gets evenly distributed. Cookware must be magnetic to work with induction stove tops. You will need a gas stop if your wok is used often. This ensures equal heat distribution to the pans. You will need an adapter piece called a vented ring to accommodate a Wok on a flat-top stove. This information will help you determine which hard enamel cookware is right for you. You need to be aware of the difference between a coated cookware set and one that is cladded. Hard-coat anodizing simply indicates that the set’s aluminum material undergoes a hardening. Clad cookware is made up of several layers of various metals, which are fused together. They are both very effective in excellent cooking. There are many options available for cookware surfaces. The surface your food touches will determine the type of material. There are options such as stainless steel, cast iron, nonstick and enameled. Most consumers enjoy the convenience of Teflon nonstick interior cookware such as the Paula Deen Signature Set. A porcelain exterior is included in this set for durability, stain resistance, and stain protection. Each surface will produce different results, depending on what you’re trying to cook. Julie Chernoff is a member of International Association of Culinary Professionals and past president of Chicago Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier Legacy Awards Committee. She loves porcelain-enamel cookingware. Her favorite porcelain enamel cookware (also known as hard-enamel) is the “greener” option to traditional Teflon coated pans. They are made from metal with hard coatings and can sometimes be covered on the outside. This opens up new color options. We all know different types of cookware work well for various foods. You may be curious about what the hard enamel cookware can do in your own kitchen. You can use the enamel cookware for any kind of cooking.