Lids, Diffusers & the Accessories That Make Cookware Work Better
A good lid is one of the most underrated pieces in the kitchen — it traps steam, accelerates cooking, and allows the same pan to move from stovetop to oven without modification. At Tarzian West for Housewares, Brooklyn's neighborhood kitchen store for over 50 years, we carry universal lids that fit the pans you already own, heat management tools that prevent scorching and uneven cooking, and protective accessories that keep your stovetop clean and your cookware performing at its best.
Universal Lids — Lids that fit what you already own: the Thomas Keller Commercial Clad Stainless Steel Universal Lids 12.5" for professional-grade coverage — designed by Thomas Keller for precision stainless fit on a wide range of pans. The RSVP Universal Lid and Stainless Steel Lid for flexible everyday coverage across different pot and pan diameters. The Made In Frying Pan Silicone Universal Lid for a heat-safe silicone edge that creates a tight seal even on slightly irregular rim shapes.
Modular Cookware Systems — The Cristel Strate Removable Long Handle is the core component of Cristel's modular cookware system. The handle attaches and detaches with a simple click, allowing pans to stack flat in a drawer, slide into a crowded oven without protruding, and convert from stovetop to table presentation seamlessly. If you own Cristel cookware, this is the accessory that unlocks the whole system.
Heat Diffusers & Gas Adapters — The Heat Diffuser is an essential stovetop tool for any cook who simmers sauces, melts chocolate, or cooks grains on a gas or electric burner — it sits between the flame and the pan to distribute heat evenly and eliminate hot spots that cause scorching. The Ilsa Cast Iron Gas Ring Reducer adapts small pans and moka pots to large gas burners, keeping them centered and stable for better heat distribution. The Flame Master for precise heat management at the burner level.
Stovetop & Oven Protection — The Mediterranean Pan Protectors Set of 3 for stacking pans safely in a cabinet or drawer without scratching the coating. The NOSTIK SILICONE Oven Protector for lining the oven floor and catching drips before they bake on — reusable and easy to wipe clean. The Stainless Steel Round Burner Cover and Kleen Seam Range Cover from Range Kleen for protecting unused burners and keeping gap-free range surfaces easy to clean.
