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The holidays arrive, and your family and friends naturally separate into two camps: The people who can’t stay away from the kitchen, and the people who are very content taste testing from the couch. Whether you identify as the first or second, you can’t deny the fact that the best way to celebrate the season is with home cooking—and a lot of it. So consider this announcement applicable to literally everyone: Carote’s gorgeous eight-piece nonstick cookware set is currently a whopping 75 percent off at Walmart, and it’s guaranteed to elevate *all* your holiday eats.

Carote Nonstick Pots and Pans Set, 8-Piece Induction Kitchen Cookware — $60.00

Originally $240, currently 75 percent off for $60

Pros:

• Eight essential pieces make tackling any recipe simple
• Nonstick material makes cleaning a breeze
• Stainless steel base is suitable for any kind of cooktop
• Minimalist design looks gorgeous on display

Cons:

• Pricey when not on sale
• May stain with high heat (low and medium heat is best)

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The Carote nonstick cookware set includes a large sauté pan with a tight-fitting lid, two frying pans, and a small and large sauce pot—both with accompanying lids—to make cooking any kind of recipe for any kind of crowd effortless and accessible. Each piece is made from nonstick granite material, which ensures an even heat and a seriously quick cleanup process (case in point: when you’re finished cooking, you can rinse the rivetless interiors with water or simply wipe them down with a paper towel if you want flavors to linger). Pro tip: To get the most out of these nonstick superpowers, avoid cooking on high heat and opt for low or medium settings instead.

A moment for the design: The minimalist beige granite instantly elevates the cooking experience with an aesthetic that whispers everything’s under control. No need to cram pots and lids into your overfilled kitchen cabinets (hello, nightmare)—this set is basically begging to be hung on kitchen hooks, stacked on open shelving, or granted a permanent spot on your stovetop. If you’re the cooking type, you’ll be inviting guests into the kitchen to witness how effortlessly chic you look while you work your magic. And for the taste testers? Well, it’s just another thing to admire.

The cookware’s aesthetic is magazine-worthy, but the design doesn’t detract from the function. Each piece is crafted with a stainless steel bottom conducive to all kinds of cooking surfaces. Carote’s pots and pans are oven-safe (up to 480 degrees), dishwasher-safe, and can totally double as serving vessels. The set is designed for boiling, frying, steaming, stewing, sautéing, and more—in other words, there’s no holiday recipe it can’t handle.

If you’re the type who waits all year to start your casserole-roasted veggie-apple cobbler marathon, don’t sleep on this high-quality set. And if you’re the type who’s never read a recipe—but excels in the sampling department—gift this Carote nonstick cookware to all the aspiring Carmys in your life.

And one more thing: Carote’s sets often sell out, and for good reason—so whichever camp you fall in, you don’t want to miss this major (like, 75-percent-off major) sale at Walmart. A budget-friendly upgrade for every type of kitchen—and every type of holiday gourmand