Pots and pans recommendations?

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I'm looking to buy some new cookware. Nonstick lidded pot, kettle, and saucepan, 3 to 6 Qt size. No ironware. Problem is I require the lids to be all-metal, and Google is not being cooperative....seems the days of a custom search to exclude glass lids are gone. I don't buy cookware with glass lids, and not inclined to search for separate metal lids to fit. I don't know if what I want is still being made. Seems like since I last bought pots and pans (about ten years ago), all manufacturers collectively decided glass lids are de rigueur, but if anyone can recommend anything that fits the requirements above, please let me know. No sets, as I only need a pot, kettle and saucepan. Thanks for any help!
 
I have 2 sets, one with glass top and a hole for releasing steam, and a set with metal lids. I don't have a preference. I think one set is endorsed by a chef?? Jamie?? Definitely cutlery set is Jamie.

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Do you have an IKEA anywhere near to you? I ask because they have a range that is stainless steel that had an all metal lid. It comes in a variety of sizes and has a saucepan and a pot

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/50286415/ (saucepan)
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70286419/ (3L pot)
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10286422/ (5L pot)
This is the Aussie version but there is an American site for online ordering as well.

I will say that personally we have the 365 set which comes with glass lids and are happy with it. But I use my Scanpan saute casserole pan with glass lid much more (to the point that I have 2 of them but the Scanpan range (Danish) may be beyond your budget.

Edit: found it in the American store
Saucepan $14.99 https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-saucepan-with-lid-90286418/
3.2 quart pot $19.99 https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-pot-with-lid-50286420/
5.3 quart pot $29.99 https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-pot-with-lid-90286423/
There's a 10.8 quart pot as well.
However even though you've said you don't want a set, there is one that is the saucepan, 3 qt pot and 5 quart pot plus lids for all 3 and a frying pan for $59.99
https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-7-piece-cookware-set-30286416/
 
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SatNavSaysStraightOn said:
Do you have an IKEA anywhere near to you? I ask because they have a range that is stainless steel that had an all metal lid. It comes in a variety of sizes and has a saucepan and a pot

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/50286415/ (saucepan)
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70286419/ (3L pot)
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10286422/ (5L pot)
This is the Aussie version but there is an American site for online ordering as well.

I will say that personally we have the 365 set which comes with glass lids and are happy with it. But I use my Scanpan saute casserole pan with glass lid much more (to the point that I have 2 of them but the Scanpan range (Danish) may be beyond your budget.

Edit: found it in the American store
Saucepan $14.99 https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-saucepan-with-lid-90286418/
3.2 quart pot $19.99 https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-pot-with-lid-50286420/
5.3 quart pot $29.99 https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-pot-with-lid-90286423/
There's a 10.8 quart pot as well.
However even though you've said you don't want a set, there is one that is the saucepan, 3 qt pot and 5 quart pot plus lids for all 3 and a frying pan for $59.99
https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/oumbaerlig-7-piece-cookware-set-30286416/
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None of these are nonstick, so not what I need. Glass lids are too easy for me to break, and finding metal lids to replace them is too irritating. As for sets, my kitchen is tiny, and I have no space for excess stuff. I already have all the cookware I need or can store. That said, the nonstick coating on my pot, saucepan and kettle is failing, so these three need to go to the dumpster. It is possible that what I want is no longer sold, but it is also possible Google is burying the search results, so thought I would check at some forums to see if anyone knows of something. Anyway, thanks for trying.
 
I bought a "Universal" lid years ago. It fit multiple sizes of pots and pans and made of metal. I would try a search on amazon under cookware and/or lids.
 
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