Cuisinart 17-Piece Chefs Classic Cookware Set
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Not only would I buy it again, I did
I purchased this same cookware set about 5 years ago. I have used it heavily ever since and, as a former chef, they have not had an easy life. To this day they still have a mirror finish, are easy to clean and are very durable. Not only is it a long term cookware set, you cuold leave them in your will. I don't ever see them going out of style. I like mine so much that I bought a set as a graduation present for my oldest daughter, who I have been teching how to cook for many years now. I know she will be thrilled to have such a nice set of cookware. She frequently comments on other cookware she has used and how wonderful the set I have is. I know she'll be thrilled to receieve her own set.
March 15, 2012
Beautiful Set.
I really don't know how this product works because we bought it for our granddaughter as a wedding gift.
I will say that I was well pleased with the Cookware when it arrived. The pots and pans were well balanced when holding them, well built and they appear that they will certainly last for a lifetime. I was thrilled with the lifetime guarantee.
Certainly this was good price for the product.
February 23, 2012
WHAT A GREAT BUY!!
This is the first set of quality, stainless steel cookware I have owned. I have some Circulon anodized non-stick pans that I really like but these are way better. I have had the set for a couple of weeks now and I love these pans. Clean up is simple if you follow the instructions. Be sure to cook with low to medium heat. Honestly, I am frying potatoes on medium heat and sauteing on med- low. They stand up quite well in the oven or broiler. I am very happy with them. These pans are not heavy and the cool handles are very nice. They are very easy to pour out of too because of the design of the lip of the pans. My favorite thing is that all of the skillets and sauce pans have their own lids so there is no "sharing" of the lids except for the Stock Pot and Saute pan.
September 30, 2011
Best I have ever owned
I am a student at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, and these pans hold up to some of my worst dishes. I have made one of the sautee' pans almost all black I thought that I would have throw the pan away, but I just deglazed it with some chicken stock out of the fridge and it was like brand new again. I do wash the outside with a really nice soft wash clothe and the inside with a sponge so they stay really pretty. These pans are really nice when you have a dinner party and your guests see how nice they are and they inspire you to cook some really great dishes in them. I am considering ordering another set as I really don't have the time to wash a pot or pan again that I will need to make a meal
January 23, 2011
beautiful set
This is the second set of cuisinart cookware that I have purchased from Chefs Catalog. The first set was purchased for my daughter last year as a gift. That set turned out to be so beautiful that I purchased this set for my son for the holiday. Both my children are very pleased with the function, the look, and the construction of their sets. I am sure that both sets will last them forever. It is just beautiful...
December 28, 2010
Great value
I purchased this set with the goal of replacing all the odds and ends that I had collected (and ruined) over my adult life.
This was one of the few sets that came with a 12" saucepan AND a 10" saucepan - so the value for money was high for me. The added incentive of the steamers sold me on this set. Everyone I know recoils in horror when I mention that these are dishwasher safe, and so far I haven't taken the lazy route and actually stuck them in there. If you're going to spend the money on a decent set of cookware, you might as well take the extra effort to hand wash the items. So, with all that said, I don't have any comment on the ability to put these in the dishwasher. They also claim stove to oven use, but I haven't tried that yet - but that's something I'm planning on doing.
So far my daily use has shown that these provide balanced heat across the pan, and recipes have come out far better than my ragtag chipped non-stick cookware. It's yet to be seen if this actually elevates my culinary skill, but it's definitely a nice set for the price.
April 15, 2012
GREAT
These pans are so very easy too clean, so far my food do not stick to them. I just purchased a Dual Oven by Sam Sung and that is why I bought the new Set. I would buy a set again any day. You can touch the handle while cooking on the stove top. Just love that feature.Even cooking. I would never dish wash my pans. They will discolor slightly.
March 27, 2012
OK, but I prefer non-stick
I guess I'm just too impatient to cook with stainless cookware. I have been cooking with this cookware for about two weeks and do not really like it. I have burnt potatoes and eggs and in spite of using lots of oil and low heat, it doesn't seem to matter. I'm returning it and getting some non-stick.
March 19, 2012