Abstract: A handle attached to cookware piece configured to position the cookware piece within a larger cookware piece in a nested arrangement. The handle may include a body having a slot disposed within a bottom surface of the handle body. The slot may be configured such that when a smaller cookware piece is positioned within a larger cookware piece, an upper edge the smaller cookware piece is equal to or less than the same height of an upper edge of the larger cookware piece. The smaller cookware piece may be held by the slot within the larger cookware piece in a substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An articulating handle for an item of cookware is provided. The articulating handle is configured for connection with the cookware through a hinge assembly. The handle may be locked into substantially horizontal position such as for use of the cookware, or a substantially vertical position for storage. As such, cookware including such a handle can be stacked in a space-saving manner. A method for stacking cookware and a stack of cookware incorporating such a handle are also provided.

Abstract: A baking tray includes a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet has a first top side, a first bottom side, and a first outer perimeter. The first top side includes a first horizontal surface configured for supporting food for cooking in an oven. The bottom sheet has a second top side, a second bottom side, and a second outer perimeter. The second bottom side includes a second horizontal surface configured for supporting the baking tray upon an oven rack. The bottom sheet is attached to the top sheet at an interface adjacent to the first outer perimeter and the second outer perimeter. The second horizontal surface comprises dimple portions and flat portions. The flat portions separate the dimple portions and are spaced from the top sheet. Each of the dimple portions is indented toward the top sheet.

Abstract: Cookware containers providing a support to rest a utensil during cooking. Particularly, containers and cookware apparatuses configured to support a utensil when a portion of the utensil is cantilevered over the opening of the container.

Abstract: An articulating handle for an item of cookware is provided. The articulating handle is configured for connection with the cookware through a hinge assembly. The handle may be locked into substantially horizontal position such as for use of the cookware, or a substantially vertical position for storage. As such, cookware including such a handle can be stacked in a space-saving manner. A method for stacking cookware and a stack of cookware incorporating such a handle are also provided.