Bakeware is a broad category of pans are made of ceramic, metal, or silicone. It includes classic cake, muffins, and loaf pans as well as specialty pieces. Below are some of my favorites.
Le Creuset Heritage Covered Rectangular Baker 12″ x 9″: This piece of Le Creuset stoneware is my absolute favorite baker. It is a workhorse in my kitchen. I love the classic Le Crueset Flame color that matches many of my enameled cast iron dutch ovens. This piece is solid and resists stains. I love the fact that it comes with a lid. This means that if you want to bake a casserole covered, you no longer have to fuss with aluminum foil. If I had to pick only one casserole baker for my kitchen, the Heritage rectangular baker from Le Crueset would be my choice.
Le Creuset Heritage 2 1/2 Quart Square Baker: Right along side my rectangular baker sits my Le Creuset square baker. This square baker is much loved in my kitchen. Like the rectangle version, this has a lid and is great for cakes and small casseroles. This is a must have piece for the kitchen.
Le Creuset Heritage Covered Round Casserole 2 1/2 Quart: As your collection grows, the Le Creuset Heritage Round Casserole is a nice piece to add to your own Pan Room. I love making beans in this round casserole. Like the other pieces in the Heritage line, it includes a lid which is great for baking, storage, and traveling.
USA Pan Half Sheet Pan: Every kitchen needs several standard sheet pans. USA Pan makes the best metal bakeware on the market. This sheet pan will last for years. I will be a workhorse in your kitchen.
USA Pan Quarter Sheet Pan: Quarter sheet pans are great to have for smaller bakes. You can also use it in many toaster ovens. This is one of my most used pieces of bakeware.
USA Pan Round Cake Pan 9 Inch: This is a standard round cake pan that is 9 inches. I recommend that you get at least 2. These pans will last you for years. You will get fabulous results. Also grab two 8 inch pans as well!
USA Pan Round Cake Pan – 8 Inch: It is great to have both 8 and 9 inch cake pans. This will give you the greatest flexibility in your baking. Grab two so you can make a double layer cake.
Boxiki 13 Piece Silicone Baking Set – This silicone bakeware is unique because it has a metal frame. It stays more stable than regular silicone bakeware. It is nonstick and is oven, freezer and dishwasher safe. I’ve really enjoyed using many pieces from the Boxiki line: the Silicone Bundt pan and the Springform pan. It is also useful to grab a few extra cake pans and loaf pans.
Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Pan: I have a strange obsession with Bundt Pans. In addition to the original Anniversary Bundt below, these are my favorite Bundt Pans from Nordic Ware: ProCast Bavaria Pan, Bundtlette, Bundt Duet, Heritage, and Squared.
Wilton Recipe Right Standard Muffin Pan: This muffin pan is the standard size muffin pan that is a great addition along side the Jumbo pan. This is a great bargain and the results that you get from this pan are amazing!
Wilton 6 Cup Jumbo Muffin Pan: This Texas muffin pan is a great bargain! I used this all the time to make Turkey Meatloaf Muffins. These muffin pans take a beating in my kitchen! I have two and I am thinking about getting a few more!
USA Pans Pullman Loaf: This classic Pullman loaf pan makes a perfectly square loaf. This is great for the Texas toast bread that I use for making French Toast. This is a set of two the 13″ version of the loaf pan and includes a cover.
USA Pans Hearth Bread Pan: I love the shape of this pan. You get a classic french bread loaf that is the perfect size. With the silicone coating, there is no need to grease this pan. Clean up is a breeze!
USA Pan New England Style Hot Dog Pan: This is a really fun pan for making hot dog buns in the New England style. These hot dog buns are split down the top and have straight sides.
USA Pan Perforated Baguette Pan: This muffin pan is the standard size muffin pan that is a great addition along side the Jumbo pan. This is a great bargain and the results that you get from this pan are amazing!
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Amy is the host of the cooking show "Amy Learns to Cook." She is a self confessed "cookware junkie" who has an entire room in her house filled with cookware and kitchen gadgets. She is on a mission to become a better cook. 
