Cookware, especially stainless steel pans, is a combination of elegant appearance and durable construction. This makes such cookware capable of handling a wide range of culinary tasks. However, stainless steel has its characteristics and limitations. Here are some foods that are better not to cook in stainless steel cookware, according to Real Simple. Tomato sauce Highly acidic foods and dishes, such as tomato sauce, can react with stainless steel (or, as it is sometimes called, inox) over time, leading to discoloration of the material. Nickel and chromium can also leach out of stainless steel…