Cookware items are essential for any kitchen. An OLLA is a traditional clay POT used for cooking and storing food, usually found in Latin American countries. A wok is a round-bottomed PAN used for stir-frying and other cooking techniques. A saucepan is a deep, round PAN with a handle and a LID, used for boiling, simmering, and making sauces. A PAN is a shallow, flat container used for baking and frying. A POT is a deep, round container with a handle and a LID, used for boiling and stewing. A LID is a cover used to seal a POT or PAN.