Home cooks are going all-in for a new cookware shape: The Essential Pan. The skillet-pot hybrid is defined by its stout sides and wide base that allows you to get a good sear while also adding plenty of capacity. We love that they have stick handles and lids, that they’re oven-safe, and that you can make a meal for the whole family in one vessel.

Have you tried using one yet? If not, here are five top-rated entrées to try out, from a gorgeous lasagna flecked with pancetta, sage and chard to a golden pork loin roast with crisp potatoes.

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