 So far, So good! |
| Review Date: December 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: E. Bourgeois, |
| Nice set for the price. I'm switching over from "non-stick" so I was a little hesitant about sticking & clean-up. But, it hasn't been bad at all. I did have to look up how to get the white spots out of the skillet (water & vinegar). I just wish there were larger pieces that matched this set! |
"Steal This Cookware"
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| Review Date: March 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: SkyFey, USA |
I'm an experienced cook, and I'm also something of a foodie (try my green peppercorn duck - it holds up nicely against any high-end restaurant's version). And I know a good deal when I see one. But let's be frank: Not everything is always as it seems, right? Well, in this case, WRONG! The Rachael Ray 10-piece stainless steel cookware deal is *exactly* what it seems - and then some.
In my 45-plus years of cooking and entertaining, I've deliberately stayed away from cookware "sets." Every pot and pan I've purchased has had a purpose, and I've bought each piece in only the size and materials that work for me.
However, I've now moved into a smallish apartment and I'm downsizing. With comparatively limited kitchen storage space, I wanted a set of cookware that would perform across all - or at least most - of my cooking needs: Not too many pans, not too few. I also knew it had to be stainless steel, it had to have aluminum cores (or at least bases), and I was hoping for at least a few glass lids. And I did NOT want to pay a fortune.
Enter the Rachael Ray 10-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set: Ten gorgeous, multifunctional, eminently practical pieces of well-constructed, heavy-duty stainless steel cookware. The thick, flat aluminum bases ensure even heating; the slight rounding of the interiors from base to side makes them work much like sauciers or chef's pans (*very* desirable!); the slightly flared but crisp edges allow pouring without dripping; the high-angled, silicone-padded handles are easy on the wrist and cool to the hand; the well-fitted lids close snugly for steaming or rest securely at a tilt for releasing steam; the lids for the saute pan and the Dutch oven also fit the 10-inch skillet, and the lid for the Rachael Ray Stainless Steel 3-qt. *Shallow* Saucepan (bought separately) also fits the 8-inch skillet...what more can I say?
Well, I can say this, for those who find too many foods sticking to their stainless steel cookware: STOP SCORCHING YOUR FOOD! If you want to sear everything, buy a carbon steel wok; you'll never be happy with stainless steel. And for those who don't like hand-washing their cookware, go ahead and put it in the dishwasher: That won't actually damage the cookware (though you'll probably void its warrantee) - but *any* stainless steel cookware will eventually become dull and discolored from caustic dishwasher detergent.
Is this set a deal, at $179.95? No, it's a STEAL. (Go ahead and price a few so-called "higher-end" sets: Comparable groupings cost as much as $1,000 - and pieces bought individually cost even more.) Rachael Ray knows her way around cookware, and she also knows her audience: people whose interest is in cookware that works, accessibly priced. Way to go, Rach!!! |
Great pan set and good price
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| Review Date: February 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Winemiller, Spring City, PA USA |
| I love this pan set! I wasn't sure if I would like cooking on stainless since I've only ever owned non-stick. The stainless pans are a little harder to clean, but they cook so much better than my old pans which didn't have the metal plate on the bottom. These pans are great to use on my ceramic cooktop which cycles on and off to maintain temperature. They really keep the pan temperature steady. |
Great cookware, affordable price!
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| Review Date: August 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Register, Houston, TX |
I am SO very glad I decided on these. We shopped for almost a year looking for a replacement for our cheaper stainless set. Given the price for quality cookware, I thought I would never be able to afford a new set. Boy, was I wrong!
I have had these for about 10 months now and have had ABSOLUTELY loved them. They cook evenly and are easy to clean. Every now and then, I have to give them a little scrub with an SOS pad/ steel wool to remove cooked-on grease. They wash quite well in the dishwasher. The silicone handles are still in new condition with no signs of wear. |
Exactly What I Wanted
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| Review Date: February 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: ECV, DC Metro Area, USA |
I purchased this set a year ago and haven't regretted it for a day. I love these pots and pans. Actually, I'm writing this review today because as I was cooking dinner, I found myself again thinking about how glad I was that I purchased these.
My main advice to those thinking about purchasing them would be to carefully consider what you are looking for in a cookware set. Think about what is most important to you, and purchase cookware that meets your priorities.
My priorities in purchasing this set were as follows (in this order): 1) Stainless Steel. 2) Glass Lids. 3) At least two pans and three pots. 4) In the mid or low price range as compared to similar sets. If your priorities are similar, I'd highly recommend these!
And one final note: Take careful notice that ease of cleanup was NOT a priority for me - though I will say that transitioning from non-stick to stainless steel was not as painful as I expected with regards to cleanup. A good soak in hot, soapy water and a gentle dish scrubber do wonders with minimal elbow grease.
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Pots and Pans Excellence
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| Review Date: July 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Katz, Wilmington, DE |
A cook only cooks when the instruments to cook with are up to the task. Usually, style and cookware do not go together but in the case of this set, the orange stay cool handles work great and the stainless steel construction cooks food easily and evenly. The price is great too!
Since I got this set, I have been cooking a lot and saving a ton of money. Thanks Rachael Ray and Amazon for getting me back in my kitchen! |
Vallentines day present
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| Review Date: February 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: John Weitzel, NY USA |
| My wife loves them, she says the work well and cleen up well as long as you spam them well first. Saved big bucks over buying them at retale store. |
5 Stars For Rachael Ray
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| Review Date: December 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Melody E. Haydel, Galena Park,Tx |
I bought one piece last year just to try it out. Was I ever surprised. Great weight, cool handles and see through lids. Thicker bottoms allow for lower heat when cooking. The lids fit snug and keep the moisture in.
Only one neg., the handle on the small skillet is just a bit too heavy. It seems to tip when empty, if you're not careful.
Clean-up is a breeze. I use a bit of Bar Keepers Friend to keep the the finish looking shiny and new.
Teflon may have it's place, but not in my kitchen. |
Rachel Ray SS Cookware
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| Review Date: September 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: melissa campbell, |
| Excellent set of cookware. I was amazed at how differently the SS cooks the food. I have always had nonstick cookware but ventured out with this set. Would definitely buy this set again as well as her other items!! |
Exceptional Cookware
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| Review Date: December 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Craig Nimmo, |
| These pots are very nice to use and a breeze to clean. I got this cookware set for my wife for Christmas 08, they came in perfect shape and are very well consturcted for heavy use. The handles are big enough so that they comfortable in your hands. The rivits used to attach the handles to the pans themselves are very strong. It is also nice to be able to clean these pots in the dish washer, you may want to soak them if something is cooked to the inside of the pans since they don't recommend using any kind of scrubbing pads on the pots. Overall these are excellent pots. |
Great Set!
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| Review Date: January 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Karen Sumner, South San Francisco, CA USA |
| I was super happy when I received this set. I was toying with the idea of switching from non-stick to stainless steel with the fear of sticking, etc. When I mustered up enough nerve, I decided to go for it. I LOVE THIS SET. I've already burned something in one of the pots (I forgot it was cooking...total error on my part). I thought I lost the pot. The food was burned completely into the pot. Then, I researched how to clean it and now it's as good as new (fyi: I used oven cleaner and some elbow grease to get it as good as new). I highly, highly recommend this set to everyone! |
LOVE THEM!
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| Review Date: January 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cookie, California |
| Must use nonstick spray! If you use these pans correctly you will never want another pan. Cooks great. I got this set as a gift for my mom, and can't wait to get some for myself. |
WONDERFUL SET!
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| Review Date: May 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Wickiup, Eugene, OR USA |
I ordered this same set from JCPenney in January 2009 for $200 including shipping. Fortunately, I had about $180 worth of gift cards that needed to be used. I love everything about this set, especially the grippy handles. They are wonderful! I wasn't too sure, at first, whether I really wanted a nice set of pots and pans that had orange handles but it hasn't bothered me one bit. (I would have preferred blue or black or most any other color.) When I bought these at Penney's, I had five prerequisites: silicone handles, a thick double bottom, stainless steel, no non-stick, and clear lids. This was the only set I could find that met my needs. These pans have a nice, thick bottom that I have noticed takes a longer time to heat up than most. However, the plus side to that is the heat is very even, once it gets hot. Things do have a tendency to stick, especially in the skillets, but if you use a little Pam spray or olive oil and then soak the pan, you will have NO trouble at all getting the pan sparkling clean again without scrubbing. The two skillets are nice sizes but I do keep one large 13" skillet around from a different set that is non-stick. The big one is perfect for one-skillet dinners or breakfasts and the two frying pans that came with this set just aren't large enough for that. This set is very well made and I expect to have it for a long time. If I had any complaints about it, the only two things I can think of are the color of the handles and the fact that one of my smaller pots leaks around where the handle is attached to the pot (only when it's cold). I left it on my counter with water in it one day and it left a puddle. The huge pot is terrific! I love the size and can make enough soup to freeze half of it if I want.
I love this set and would recommend it VERY highly. |
Excellent Cookware
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| Review Date: October 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. D. Price, Dothan, AL USA |
| I purchased this set of cookware for my wife, but to be honest, I use it more. The thick bottoms heat up quickly and the insulated handles on the pans and lids prevent burns. I've purchased more stainless cookware in the past for more money and the Rachael Ray set far out performs the others. |
Love Rachel Ray Stainless Steel Cookware
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| Review Date: December 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Barbara Isborn, |
| I purchased this set from Amazon after looking them over at a local department store. They are top quality. The price was $10 cheaper on Amazon than they were at the store. I was apprehensive about using stainless steel instead of teflon but I really love it and know that it is much healthier for my family. I recently bought a canary and found out that teflon fumes will kill canaries almost immediately. My husband wondered if it would do that to a bird, what is it doing to us? My canary is safe and so is my family. The food doesn't stick like I thought it would. I usually use Pam to spray the pan first and use a lower temperature. I clean with "Bartenders Friend" Stainless Steel Cookware cleaning powder. It takes any discoloration off immediately. They shine like new. I love the pans. Thanks Rachel Ray! |
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