Demeyere’s Multi-Pot may look like your average stainless steel stock pot, but it does so much more. It’s equipped with a tight-fitting tempered glass lid and two colander baskets that fit in the pot side by side, allowing you to boil, blanch, steam or deep-fry two foods at once—which cuts down on both prep time and dishes. (It’s also handy when separate ingredients call for different cook times.) The possibilities here are endless: You can boil pasta and blanch veggies in the same pot, fry two different types of tempura or chicken parts at once, quickly par-boil bones (and safely remove them) for clear broths, or skip the bouquet garni and toss herbs in a basket to infuse while your stock simmers. Whether you need a hard boil, a gentle simmer or something in between, the sandwiched aluminum-and-stainless-steel base delivers consistent heat on any stovetop (even induction). And if you want to use the Multi-Pot as a regular stock pot for soups, stews and braises, it can do that, too. The thick, multi-layer base lets you sear meat and aromatics, while the extra-tall sides accommodate big batches and contain splashes and splatters.