Staub Cast-Iron Wok With Glass Lid, 6QT

Show us a pad Thai-making marvel as talented as this French-made Staub number (we'll wait). This wok has every bell and whistle you could dream up: the pan’s wide, angled shape makes it ideal for large-batch deep frying, and vigorous stir-frying without spilling. Plus, with all that extra real estate, more uniform cooking is ensured. Between batches, rest your foods on the included stainless steel rack—the oil drips right back into the pan, saving you from the plate-paper towel draining combo. The snug-fitting glass lid keeps moisture locked in and lets you easily check on your food without disturbing the cooking process, and the enameled cast iron construction means the pan works with any heating surface (including induction).

Before you brandish your spatula, allow us to point out that 3-quart capacity and toss a few recommendations your way, like this flavor-packed spicy pineapple chicken or a simple game-changing broccoli beef. Next stop? The most not-boring Wednesday night dinners you've ever tasted.