Ceramic nonstick cookware is a favorite in home kitchens for a reason. It helps you cook a wide range of foods, from your morning egg over-medium to stir fries to Sunday braises, without the hassle of food sticking or labor-intensive cleanup. Simply put, it’s a versatile material that helps everyday cooking feel smoother and more enjoyable.

At Our Place, we’ve innovated with that idea front and center, pulling together health and safety with great design and unique versatility. Our exclusive nonstick coating (called Thermakind®) is made without chemicals like PFAS, microplastics or lead, so you can cook with total confidence every time you turn on the stove. Whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or inviting the whole neighborhood over, our Always Pans, Perfect Pots, and Essentials sets are designed to inspire more memories at the table — without worrying over toxic chemicals making their way into your dishes.

This guide will show you how to cook, clean, and care for your ceramic nonstick cookware so it continues to perform beautifully for years to come.

Our cookware features Thermakind®, an exclusive non-toxic coating mainly composed of three natural ingredients: silica, water, and alcohol. It’s made without PFAS, PTFE, microplastics, and other Forever Chemicals — so it’s safe for you, your family, your home, and the planet.

Health and safety is a non-negotiable place to start, but there are some other features that make Thermakind® the best nonstick coating in the industry. It delivers an ultra-slippery, effortless release, heats your food evenly, and can be cleaned up in seconds. Which means more time at the table.

A little care goes a long way toward keeping your ceramic nonstick cookware in great shape. Plus, these simple tips will help you get better results every time you cook.

Preheat gently. Start by preheating over low-to-medium heat for 90 seconds to bring your cookware to the appropriate temperature before adding oil, butter or fat.

Add a little oil.  Even though our Thermakind® coating is ultra-slippery, a touch of oil helps food brown evenly and adds flavor. Choose high smoke point oils like avocado, olive, or grapeseed. Skip aerosol sprays, which can leave residue and affect performance. Never heat an empty pan or pot for a prolonged period of time and always cook with oil, liquid, or fat.

Cook at medium heat. Since our ceramic nonstick cookware bodies are made from aluminum, they conduct heat quickly and efficiently, so no need to blast the heat. Plus, with moderate temperatures, your food will cook more evenly.

Skip the metal utensils. Wood or food-grade silicone tools are your best bet. Our Utensil Essentials, Beechwood Spatulas, and Beechwood Spoons help you cook and serve without risking damage to the nonstick coating.

Don’t forget the oven. Our ceramic nonstick cookware is oven-safe up to 232°C. Just remember: The Essentials Pan Set’s glass lids are only safe up to 218°C, and always remove any nested Beechwood utensils before placing them in the oven.