Review of Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

I started out with Magnalite aluminum pans as a bride too many years ago.20 years later those pitted relics went to the Goodwill and were replaced with Calphalon anodized aluminum with non-stick interiors.They lasted perhaps 10 years before the non-stick started to flake off.I wanted stainless steel:dishwasher safe, virtually non-destructable, etc. So, the search began.

Revereware, like my mother still uses after almost 60 years, is much more flimsy than it used to be.Farberware?Non-stick or not?One could practically buy a house for the price of the high end stainless, though it is certainly built to last as long.

I would occasionally check the houseware stores, Amazon and other websites looking for good, reasonably priced stainless cookware.Imagine my extreme good luck when this cookware came on sale, there was a no shipping deal and $25 off the purchase to boot!I should have bought a lottery ticket that day!

The Cuisinart Chef's Classic set showed up in less than a week.Iunpacked all the pans and lids, washed them up and put them in the cupboard.All the other pans went the way of the Magnalite.Although the manufacturer says handwashing is best, they go into the dishwasher and come out bright and shiny.Being a creature of habit, I still use SOS scouring pads to remove stains and to polish the metal a bit.The manufacturer does not recommend this, nor do they recommend the use of metal utensils.The saucepans are starting to show wisk marks, but that shows these pans are used and loved.The lids fit well on the saucepans and I don't have boil-overs like I used to have.Do plan on following the instructions relating low heat start-ups; these pans get hot quickly and hold the heat very well.I still use my old, reliable cast iron frying pans for frying foods, but the frying pans and the saute pan are good items to have in the pantry.All the lids are interchangeable according to size.

I am very pleased.The cookware set is superior to what I have had before and the deal through Amazon was incredible.

Product Description
Cuisinart's 12-piece Chef's Classic stainless cookware set includes 1-1/2-, 2-, and 3- quart saucepans with covers, 8-inch and 10-inch skillets, a 3.5-quart saute pan with helper and cover, and an 8-quart stockpot with cover. Each piece features 18/10 mirror finish stainless steel which does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors, and maintains its original brilliant finish with every dishwasher cleanup. Aluminum encapsulated bases heat up quickly, spread heat evenly, and eliminate hot spots. Rims are smoothly tapered to eliminate drips and spills while pouring, and tight-fitting stainless covers seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results. Oven safe to 550 degrees F, this cookware set is safe for use on the stovetop, in the oven, or under the broiler, and freezer safe for easy storage of leftovers.

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