I like my stainless pans from Costco. The exact item is “Tramontina 12-piece Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Set”. I got it because it only has the pans I actually use. If you want a buy it for life set, stainless is pretty much your only option.
I really thought I would miss the glass lids from my old set, but I’ve come to like the solid lids.
Since you have a great vinaigrette, why not turn it into a peanut sauce? Start with a good tasting vinaigrette, add peanut butter, and mix thoroughly. Once it’s mixed, you can add a little water to thin depending on what you’re using it for.
What do you use to grind that amount of peppers and spices? And how about storage? Wouldn’t it be better/fresher if you made smaller batches more frequently? Or is year old homemade still that much better than store bought?
I found the recipe you mentioned and it sounds delicious, especially after reading through the comments.