Quick answer: for everyday cooking, a non-stick set is the easiest to use and clean, from $40. For stews, rice and anything you brown and simmer, stainless steel lasts for many years and goes from hob to oven, with sets from $115. If storage is tight, Tefal Ingenio sets have a removable handle so the pans stack inside each other. Most Lebanese kitchens cook on gas, which suits all of these; if you have an induction hob, check the base before you buy.

Non-stick or stainless steel?

	Non-stick	Stainless steel
Best for	Eggs, pancakes, fish, everyday frying	Browning meat, stews, rice, sauces
Oil needed	Very little	A little more, food can stick
Cleaning	Very easy	Easy, usually dishwasher safe
Lifespan	A few years with care	Many years
Price at Hajjar Shop	Pans from $13, sets from $40	Pans from $30, sets from $115

October 2026 prices. Many families keep both: a stainless pot set for stews and rice, and one or two non-stick pans for eggs and frying. Browse all pots and pans.

Non-stick cookware

Non-stick pans need very little oil and wash clean in seconds. Tefal’s Thermo-Signal spot changes colour when the pan has reached the right temperature to start cooking.

• Tefal G6 Super Cook frying pan: from $13, with Thermo-Signal.
• Tefal Natura 4-piece and 7-piece sets: frying pans, a pancake pan and utensils, from $40.
• Tefal Super Cook 9-piece and 12-piece sets: a full kitchen of non-stick pots and pans with Thermo-Signal.
• Tefal Healthy Chef: 24 and 28 cm pans with a Mineralia non-stick coating, oven safe.

Stainless steel cookware

Stainless steel is the long-term choice for family cooking. It browns meat well, handles the long, slow simmering of a yakhneh or a pot of rice, and suits big batches.

• Tefal Duetto+ 7-piece: induction compatible and oven safe.
• Tefal Jamie Oliver 7-piece: induction compatible and dishwasher safe.
• Tefal Emotion+ 11-piece: a complete stainless set for induction and all hobs.
• Tefal OptiSpace 9-piece: designed for induction.
• Tefal Virtuoso uncoated frying pans: stainless with no coating, oven and dishwasher safe.

Removable handles: Tefal Ingenio

Ingenio pans have a click-on handle that comes off, so the pans stack inside each other and take a fraction of the cupboard space. The oven-safe Ingenio sets go from hob to oven to table without changing dishes.

• Ingenio Preference 4-piece: stainless steel, induction compatible and oven safe.
• Ingenio Unlimited 13-piece: non-stick, induction compatible and oven safe.
• Ingenio Serenity 11-piece: a full Ingenio kitchen in soft colours.

Cast iron and cast aluminium

For slow-cooked dishes, a heavy casserole keeps an even heat. The Tefal Elegance cast iron casserole works on induction and goes in the oven, and the Tefal Air cast aluminium cocotte is lighter to lift.

Gas, electric or induction?

All of these pots and pans work on gas and electric hobs. Induction hobs only work with a magnetic base, so check that the product says “induction” before you buy if you cook on induction or plan to switch. On gas, keep the flame within the base of the pan: a flame that climbs the sides wastes gas and can damage non-stick coatings and handles.

How many pieces do you need?

• Couple or first home: a frying pan, a saucepan and one pot with a lid. A 4 to 7-piece set covers it.
• Family of 4 to 6: two frying pans, two or three pots of different sizes, a saucepan and a sauté pan. A 9 to 11-piece set is the best value.
• Big Sunday lunches: add a large stewpot or a wok, and a pressure cooker for legumes and meat.

See every set in our cookware sets category.

Looking after your cookware

• Use wooden or silicone utensils on non-stick to protect the coating.
• Let pans cool before washing; plunging a hot pan into cold water can warp it.
• For stainless steel, heat the pan before adding oil, then add the food once the oil is hot to reduce sticking.

Frequently asked questions

Which cookware is best for Lebanese cooking?

Stainless steel pots for stews, rice and soups, and one or two non-stick pans for eggs, pancakes and frying. A set such as the Tefal Duetto+ or Jamie Oliver covers the pots, and a Tefal non-stick frying pan covers the rest.

Is stainless steel better than non-stick?

It lasts longer and is better for browning and slow cooking. Non-stick is easier for delicate food and needs less oil. Most kitchens benefit from both.

Does Tefal cookware work on induction?

Many Tefal ranges do, including Duetto+, Jamie Oliver, Emotion+, OptiSpace and the Ingenio Preference and Unlimited sets. Check the product page for the word “induction”.

What is the advantage of a removable handle?

Pans stack inside each other to save cupboard space, and the oven-safe sets go from hob to oven to table without changing dishes.

Does your cookware come with a warranty?

Yes. All products from Hajjar Shop come with a 1-year warranty, and our team in Zahle helps with after-sales service.

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