Cookware refers to any type of utensil or equipment used in cooking and preparing food. This includes pots, pans, baking dishes, skillets, frying pans, griddles, roasters, saute pans, saucepans, casserole dishes, and more. The term can also refer to the materials used in making these items such as stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, non-stick, copper or aluminum. Cookware comes in a wide range of styles, sizes, colors, and prices to suit different cooking needs and preferences.