This is where a good old-fashioned cast iron pan comes in play. Not only are cast iron pots and pans cheap and versatile, but they will last for generations.
Cast-iron skillets conduct heat beautifully, go from stovetop to oven with no problem and last for decades.
Cast-iron skillets are classic food-photography props they're fashionably rustic and have nice, simple lines that go well with all different kinds of foods.