These stainless steel mixing bowls are incredibly versatile for use in the kitchen and my first All-Clad item.  They still look and perform consistently for almost a decade.  This set includes a 1.5, 3, and 5-quart bowl, each with a handle gives you that added grip when mixing doughs, salads, marinade, and more.   I regularly use them to marinate meat by incorporating the brine in the bowl and using it as a double boiler to marry all in seasonings.  Even put your protein into the mixing bowl and let them marinate overnight.  

I have several slow cookers and recently upgraded to this one because of the easy cleanup, and the buffet feature works nicely for me when entertaining.  I use this slow cooker for soups during the winter and chilis during the summer months.  The 4qt insert is cast aluminum and features a non-stick ceramic coating, which is helpful when cleaning up after having friends over for chili.   The slow cooker has the standard three slow-cook modes of low, hi/low, and high, and you can choose the temperature for your perfect meal temp.  Also, you can cook rice and brown with this slow cooker.

I received my set as a Holiday gift from a friend who enjoys my treats and knew how much I love the All-Clad line. I have other silicone tools that work well but loses their rigidity when used with heat up to 450 degrees F. These have excellent firmness to them when using a skillet or folding cookie batter, and they are dishwasher safe. This set comes with five pieces, with two of them being a mini scraper and spoonula, great for getting everything out of a jar.

Typically people become intimidated by The All-Clad brand because their stainless steel cookware isn't forgiving to an inexperienced cook; however, the non-stick set ideal for that type of home cook. I gave this wedding gift to a friend I know isn't the best cook, but because it's a PFOA-free non-stick surface, they have more wiggle room to become an improved home cook. They love best about this because it still has the quality and weight of standard All-Clad without the fear of foods sticking to the pan. The set contains three skillets, an 8.5, 10.5, a 4-quart sauce, and a quick-to-clean lid. Another perk to using these is if you're looking to cut back on oil in your cooking, this surface needs very little fat.