Given what you know about the specific heats of various substances, why are pots and pans made of metal

Cooking utensils need to be able to conduct heat well. Metal pots and pans are made out of the types of metals that make them such. This same type of metal though does not react chemically when placed in contact with heat. This characteristic is important when preparing food so as not to alter the taste. This is the reason why pots and pans are made out of metal.