| This trusted name in kitchen appliances carries its renowned design and construction expertise into this Chef's Classic 12-piece cookware set. Classically styled for any kitchen décor, each piece is crafted of 18/10 stainless steel, with an encapsulated aluminum base for quick, even heating without hotspots. The mirror finish never reacts with food or discolors, and maintains its shine even after repeated dishwasher-cleaning. Even the handles and lids are solid stainless steel for the utmost in durability. Included in this set are three lidded saucepans, holding 1-1/2, 2, and 3 quarts, all sizes you'll reach for everyday for such tasks as cooking soup, rice, or macaroni-and-cheese. The 8-inch and 10-inch skillets are ideal for frying and sautéing, whether onions and mushrooms, omelets, pancakes, hamburgers, or fish. Braise meat dishes in the sauté pan, which lifts with the aid of a helper handle; and fill the 8-quart stockpot with chili, corn-on-the-cob, artichokes, or pasta. Each piece is oven-safe up to 550 degrees F, so you can start a dish on the stovetop and finish it in the oven or under the broiler. You can freeze foods in these durable pans, too. Dishwasher-safe, the set makes a superb gift and is covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects. --Ann Bieri What's in the Box
12-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 1-1/2-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart covered saucepan; 3-quart covered saucepan; 8-quart covered stockpot; 8-inch skillet; 10-inch skillet; 3-1/2-quart covered sauté pan. 12 pieces total. |
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 Best Pans for the Money! |
| Review Date: February 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Susan M. Wilcoxen, Jewell, OR |
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. I unpacked 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. |
Cuisinart's Chef's Classic Series is a Best Value
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| Review Date: April 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Dirk R. Love, Eastern Michigan |
| We have owned varies types of cookware in the past 20+ years. Some we have had to throw away, some were passed down to the kids. However this is by far the best cookware we have every owned. I never buy anything with first researching the product. I spent hours comparing the various brands of stainless steel cookware based on the various styles of cooking we do. You name the brand and I more then likely looked at it. The Chef's Classic Series is every bit as good as the some of the more expensive brands on the market today. It transfers and holds the heat very well. It cooks at a fraction of the temperature of lesser quality cookwares. The handles are comfortable in your hand. Even filled, they do not feel over whelming heavy but at the same time they have a solid, sturdy feel. They feel balanced! Clean up was always a problem with the other stainless steel cookware we owned but not with these. I'm actually surprised how easily food releases with only minimal oil. I do not think you would be disappointed if you choose this cookware. |
Cuisinart does it again!
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| Review Date: February 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Snow White, UT |
| I have owned a Cuisinart roaster since 1961 and still use it! I wanted to purchase a new set of pans, and after looking at other brands I chose Cuisinart and I'm happy I did. I have found that if you cook only on Med. to low heat the food doesn't stick and cooks evenly. I do use a little oil or pam spray in the frying pans. I wait until the pans are cold before I wash them with hot soapy water in the sink. I don't put my Cuisinart pans in the dishwasher as it puts blue spots on them. If it doesn't bother you to see the blue spots it doesn't hurt them at all to go through the dishwasher, it's just that I want to keep my pans shiny. I have some Cuisinart small appliances which have never given me problems. Cuisinart is a brand I trust! |
Excellent-
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| Review Date: March 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: B. L. Remick, Carmel, CA USA |
| I have owned a cuisinart stock pot for several years and use it all the time. One can not beat the sear that a stainless pot provides. The new set is just as good. I have been using the stainless more and more and the hard anodized that it replaces less and less. (There is a reason that the cooking show chefs all use stainless). Just remember to use a lower heat than you normally do since these pans seem to heat up faster and hotter. |
work great for our needs
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| Review Date: January 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: H. Scheibmeir, Ashland, KY |
This is our first stainless cookware purchase after using anodized nonstick aluminum for the last 6 years. We're not professional chefs cooking commercially for tons of people all the time, but the cookware serves us very well for all our family cooking at home. We're not overly concerned about them never having the occasional discoloration, we're more concerned about how they do what they were made for--how they cook. If you're concerned about aesthetics, follow the care instructions enclosed with the packaging, use strictly plastic utensils, and invest in a water softener for your plumbing.
Very pleased with the way they cook the food, definitely reduce the heat though as they recommend. At first we had worries that the handles and lids would get really hot since they didn't have silicone or plastic grips. Proved to be a non-issue; the handles don't really heat up at all due to the Y-shaped attachment to the pan, and the lids get warm but not overly so. Even covering boiling water, you can still remove the lids bare handed.
For the price (about $100 when we got the set), we feel we couldn't have done better. Overall, very pleased thus far with the purchase and looking forward to years of good use. |
chef wannabe
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| Review Date: March 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Andy, Miami Beach, Florida |
| We've been wanting to replace our non-stick pots and pans for a few months now ever since the EPA's new stance on the non-stick chemical. set I spotted this set on Amazon and thought I'd give it a shot. My friend had just bought another brand set and it cost him $175. This set was about $105 (on sale)so it was a great deal. My wife worried that the handles might become hot.....they don't. They do warm up but you can still hold the handles just fine and not burn your hands. The set is very nice, heavy duty..not light gauge. They also look beautiful! We're very pleased with our purchase! |
Cuisinart set, a huge step up
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| Review Date: March 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Lisa Rivera, |
From my non stick TFAL. I've never had stainless steel before and decided why not, with the great price and online reviews. I am so happy with these!! I provide daycare in my home and cook at least 3 meals a day 5-6 days a week. So I needed something durable, sturdy and cook friendly.
They conduct heat evenly in the pan so there are no "cold spots". My stovetop is ceramic and they work well on 3-4 heat setting (low-med low). This was new for me as I had to crank the heat up prior to cook the food well with other pans.
When cleaning I follow the recommendations : Soak in soapy water, and presto, they clean themselves. I have had a mild cloudy residue from potatoes, but a little rubbing with Mr Clean Magic eraser and it went away. Plus, it gives me great pleasure to dry these and see the magnificent shine the outside of the pans have.
The selection is awesome with this set. A pan for everything. And they transfer from stovetop to oven. I purchased the everyday pan to go along with this set. I am "set" for years !! No more cheap pans, and stinky non stick cookware for me !
Thanks Cuisinart and Amazon for this culinary treat! |
Fits my Cooking to a T !
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| Review Date: January 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Cook, East Coast U.S.A. Ct.. |
This is not my first set of pans. I have had soooo many. I choose these because I want to go from the stove top to the oven...as I call it " without flinching".and these pans fit the bill !
I love them !
Easy to clean...very light to use.....Thats a good thing--because I already own many cast Iron pots and pans.They are my favorite actually--but they are TOO heavy sometimes. So now I have a set of lighter pans.
Many people complained about the handles getting too hot--I haven't found this to be true in my case.....but then...I am not leaving them on the stove all day either.
I basically use wooden implements...or the high temp rubber--I do not use any metal utinsels..in these pots......and I told my husband to stay away !!!!!
I hand wash them soon after use--I made a pot rack for them to hang from...for both the ability to reach them easily--and to keep them from being scratched.
They need lower temps on the stove....so do not burn them.
The price...was to low to not buy....and I am overjoyed that I did....as these pots and pans are exactly what I wanted to add to my collection. |
Great product
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| Review Date: November 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Parab, Bloomington MN USA |
| We absolutely love the set. Initially we were very sceptical of spending cash over brand names. We had Fabreware before and wanted to get a new kitchen set. Now that we are using Cuisinart, I don't think Faberware will enter our home again. Real good quality that cleans up really nice considering most of our cooking involves oil, spices, high temperatures |
GREAT BUY/GREAT PRICE
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| Review Date: February 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Catherine J. Basford, Jacksonville, Fl |
| The picture in the Ad doesn't do these Pots and Pans justice. They are very very shining and heat evenly and fast. |
Cuisinart Cookware
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| Review Date: March 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: PR, Texas |
I had been looking for stainless steel and pricing all the name brands. Amazon had this with free shipping and I decided it was worth a try. My daughter in law has Capholon stainless and it looks just like my Cuisinart set.
I really like my cookware and would recommend it, I use it everyday. It's pretty and functional. It evenly heats and browns the food.
I also like the fact I have 12 pieces. I intend to add other pieces. PR |
Lucky me!
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| Review Date: April 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sean M. Peake, |
I have been looking around for some time now for a good set of stainless steel pots and pans. I finally found this set it the 10 piece version. I had checked it out at the store and loved the way it felt.
I was a little unhappy when I went to buy it today and the price had risen $20 since yesterday. I felt it was still a good deal as I was saving over $200. Once it was in my cart, I noticed the 12 piece set was actually cheaper!
I have a friend who has the same set and have borrowed them many times as none of my current pans are oven friendly. I have never had any problems with them |
Great Value
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| Review Date: November 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Frank Sumpter, Middletown, CT |
| A joy to use these pots and pans. Aluminum base has superior heat distribution and consistency. Stainless steel finish is easy to clean. |
WONDERFUL PANS
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| Review Date: December 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Terry Marsh, dallas, tx, usa |
| I already have a smaller set of these pans and the second I saw them for $89.99 I ordered them. They are literally the best pans I have ever used. |
My Christmas gift
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| Review Date: January 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Winters, TEXAS |
| I purchased this wonderful set of cookware for Christmas to my self. It was delivered in time for Christmas, it was everything & more than I expected. The price was excellent, also!! They are beautiful to look at, heat evenly & clean up amazingly easy. |
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