Hot Pot

Under this lid is a piece of Circulon’s newest line of professional pots and pans. The nonstick surface has ceramic reinforcements. The handles are tubular stainless steel, so they are heat-resistant; the pan is safe in an oven up to 500 degrees.

Circulon Professional Cookware, 12-piece set $399, available exclusively at Macy’s until the first of the year, and at most cooking stores after that, Consumer Information Line: (800) 326-3933.