You can get cast iron or stainless steel skillets. Cast iron has the advantage that you can put it in the oven. Some recipes, such as frittatas, are great, started on the stove and finished in the oven. Pancakes can be made in cast iron or a regular large nonstick skillet. Another option is a griddle that sits over two range burners and has enough room to make bacon, eggs, and pancakes simultaneously. This griddle is great, and you can use the flat side for breakfast pasta pancakes or flip it over and use the ridged side for steaks and chicken.