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Professional chefs don’t guess about food safety. Every surface in a commercial kitchen has to meet strict standards, and cutting boards are no exception. That’s exactly why the material in Made In’s Wood Fiber Cutting Boards has been trusted in professional kitchens for decades. Our boards are built from Richlite, a paper composite made from FSC-certified wood fibers and food-safe resin, permanently fused under extreme heat and pressure.

The rivalry between cast iron and carbon steel cookware has always existed. While professional chefs know the different nuances, many home cooks are not taking advantage of the benefits these cookwares offer. They are both virtually indestructible, build naturally non-stick surfaces, and require some maintenance, but that's where their similarities end.

Cast iron cookware has a reputation for being high-maintenance. People treat Cast Iron Skillets like they are fragile, mysterious, or one wrong move away from disaster. Meanwhile, professional and home kitchens have been using cast iron for generations because it’s one of the toughest, most durable materials you can cook with. The truth is, cleaning and maintaining cast iron cookware is much simpler than the internet makes it seem. Yes, there are a few rules.

Before buying any piece of cookware, it’s important to do your homework. How this tool differs from the cookware you already own, how to care for it, what you can cook with it, and how long it’ll last are all important factors to consider when adding a new item to your kitchen. This is definitely the case for carbon steel cookware, which has been a fixture in European kitchens for centuries and is becoming more prevalent in home and professional kitchens in the USA.

Grant Achatz Uses Made In Cookware — Here's How to Buy the Same Pans Grant Achatz, chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred Alinea in Chicago, is a Made In fan who uses Made In Stainless Clad cookware in his kitchens across the country, but most notably in the Alinea kitchen. You can buy the same pans Grant Achatz uses. They are available directly in the Stainless Clad collection. Does Grant Achatz Actually Use Made In Cookware? Grant Achatz uses Made In Stainless Clad cookware.

What pan should I be using? If you could only own one pan — one pan to cook nearly everything in your kitchen — the answer isn’t non-stick. It’s Stainless Clad. More specifically: a Made In® 5-ply Stainless Clad Pan. Over 3,000 Professional Chefs rely on Made In’s Stainless Clad for a reason. It’s tough. It’s non-reactive. It’s built to last decades. There are no coatings to scratch, no chemicals to worry about, and no performance decline over time.

Carbon steel pans are all the rage lately – and for good reason! They have the performance power of cast iron with the lightness and maneuverability of stainless steel. You may already know that carbon steel does a fantastic job on top of the stove, but can it go in the oven? The answer is absolutely yes! Made In Carbon Steel Cookware in particular is oven-safe up to a scorching 1200F, making it perfect for chefs who want seamless movement from stovetop to oven.

Walk into any serious cook’s kitchen, and you’ll likely spot two types of pans living side-by-side: the sleek, often colorful ceramic nonstick and the gleaming, sturdy stainless steel. Are they rivals? Not at all, they’re a team. But understanding which player to put in for which culinary task is the secret to a kitchen that works as hard as you do.

The Short Answer: Yes, you can use ceramic cookware on gas stoves. The key is choosing a pan with a professional-grade, clad metal base (like stainless steel) underneath its ceramic coating. Avoid sudden temperature shocks, stick to medium heat, and your pan will be a gas-stove ally for years. This is exactly how Made In CeramiClad™Non Stick Cookware is engineered. Your ceramic pan is calling your name from the cupboard. It promises easy eggs, no-stick pancakes, and quick cleanup.

You just bought your first ceramic pan and are wondering if it can help you pull off that perfectly seared meat dish you love to make. So, can ceramic pans really sear? The short answer is yes, but with limitations. Made In makes it its goal to understand the ins and outs of cooking and cookware, with its CeramiClad™ line receiving, not just a lot of hype, but multiple awards. As such, Made In can tell you that searing is all about heat retention, conductivity, and surface response.