A Guide to 3-Quart Pots

Impart versatility to your kitchen with one of the 3-quart pots at Williams Sonoma. There are multiple brands and styles in this size from which to choose -- including lidded pots from All-Clad and the Williams Sonoma Professional Collection.

Choosing a 3-Quart Pot

One reason to choose 3-quart pots is that they're ideal for daily use. They work well for soups and other sides, including small servings of vegetables and pasta. If you want a chef-quality nonstick saucepan in a 3-quart size, check out the Williams Sonoma Professional Ceramic Nonstick Plus Saucepan. It's made from hard-anodized aluminum construction with a ceramic nonstick interior for easy food release and cleaning, and it comes with a tempered glass lid so you can see what's cooking.

Another lidded 3-quart cookware piece is the GreenPan™ Premiere Stainless-Steel Ceramic Nonstick Covered Saucepan. It's equipped with Diamond Advanced, which is an exclusive ceramic coating that prevents food from sticking. It's durable enough to use with metal utensils, and it heats quickly and easily thanks to its stainless-steel construction.

There's also the 3-quart All-Clad d5 Brushed Stainless-Steel Covered Saute Pan. It's comprised of five layers of aluminum and stainless steel for fast, consistent heating and browning. The stainless-steel interior is easy to clean, and the lid keeps moisture from escaping for simmering and braising. There's a stay-cool handle and helper handle for safe, easy carrying and the pan size is etched on the base for easy identification.

Special occasions call for a 3-quart pot with artisan craftsmanship, such as the Ruffoni Historia Hammered Copper Covered Saute Pan with Olive Knob. It's made in Italy from hand-hammered copper for durable elegance, and it has a nonreactive tin interior and tin-lined copper lid. The decorative olives on the lid are hand-cast from bronze, and there's a bronze brass-plated handle that's riveted for strength and stability.

For entertaining, consider the 3-quart Cuisinart Electric Fondue Set. It can be used for keeping cheese or chocolate at the ideal temperature for dipping, thanks to its electric heating element. The thermostat has eight settings for precise results, and there are eight fondue forks included for spearing fruit, marshmallows, bread or anything else you want to dip. A stainless-steel fork ring comes in this set to keep fondue night mess-free.

Cookware Sets

In addition to the selection of 3-quart pots, Williams Sonoma has cookware sets from these brands and others. These sets range from basic to comprehensive and come in many configurations. There are copper and stainless-steel cookware sets, in addition to enameled cast iron cookware from Staub and Le Creuset. Gift one of these sets for a special occasion or update your own kitchen.