Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set

Product Description

Cook with the Best! The Hard Anodized exterior is harder than stainless steel for professional performance. Highest quality Quantanium nonstick interior is Titanium reinforced for lasting food release, healthy cooking, and easiest cleanup. 12 pc. Exclusive includes: 1.5 qt Saucepan w/ cover: 2.0 qt Saucepan w/ cover: 3.0 qt Saucepan w/ cover: 8" Skillet: 10" Skillet: 3.5 qt saute w/cover: 8 qt. Stockpot w/ Cover

Amazon.com Review
From Cuisinart's Chef's Classic series comes this handsome, durable cookware with triple-layer construction. The exterior is hard-anodized aluminum, which is even stronger than stainless steel, with an encapsulated pure aluminum core for quick, even heating. The interiors of the pots and pans feature Cuisinart's Quantanium nonstick finish, a high-quality, long-lasting finish internally reinforced with titanium. Little oil or butter is needed when cooking on this ultra-smooth surface, and low to medium heat is recommended, along with non-metal utensils. All the lids are break-resistant glass, and handles are pure stainless steel, riveted for strength. Every piece is oven-safe to 500 degrees F.

Cuisinart puts together all the most commonly used pots and pans in this gift-worthy 12-piece set. Three covered saucepans hold 1-1/2, 2, and 3 quarts, perfect for those everyday tasks such as warming soup, cooking rice, or steaming vegetables. The 8- and 10-inch skillets slide out perfect French toast and pancakes, not to mention eggs over easy with bacon. Use the wide 3-1/2-quart covered sauté pan for frying chicken or braising beef, and the covered 8-quart stockpot for big batches of pasta, chili, and hearty soups. Cleanup is easy, just a quick wash by hand takes care of any food residue. Hard-anodized cookware is best kept out of the dishwasher. Cuisinart covers the cookware set with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer 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.

Customer Reviews

Not top of the line - But best value for the money
I've had this cook set for 2 months and have cooked extensively with them. They replaced a stainless steel set of cookware with the triple clad bottoms (copper sandwiched between stainless) and that is the only feature that I wished that these had.
My favorite features are the glass lids and the non-stick interior. I have had no problem cleaning these and have been careful to follow the care instructions included in the package (i.e. no abrasive cleaners, etc)
Even though the instructions claim that metal utensils can be used with the cook ware I will be trying to maximize the useful life by avoiding metal of any sort with these. I have noticed that even plastic utensils leave visible telltale marks, no scratching, just marks.
For the money these are a superior set of cookware with a price that is unmatched at my local Sam's or Costco, nor was I able to track down an equal (or identical) product using search engines online.
If you want a high quality set that offers a pot and pan for every use this is a hands-down winner.

Nice cookware set for the money
I bought this cookware set about a month ago when it was on sale and came to a total of $133, including a bonus stockpot and free shipping. It's the best set I have owned, but it definitely has its drawbacks. I have found the pan and pot exteriors to be very prone to scratching, even when trying to handle them with care. You're better off hanging the pots and pans on overhead racks for them to keep their outward good looks, but unfortunately I don't have a fancy kitchen, so I have to be super careful when storing them in the cupboards. The lid handles (they are metal) do get very hot when cooking on higher settings or boiling things. You also have to be mindful about what kind of utensils you use, because even though I've used only what they recommended (plastic or wood), the bottom of my sauteeing pan somehow showed marks after the very first use.
As far as pros are concerned, the interior coating provides superior nonstick cooking even without any oil, butter, marg, Pam, etc... and is a breeze to clean. And for people who tend to put stuff on the stove and forget about it (guilty!), your smoke detector won't go off near as often! I left my grilled cheese on medium heat for goodness knows how long, and the bottom bread slice was brown not burned.
All in all, I'm happy with my purchase. This set contains just about every size pot and pan I need for everyday cooking. I'm hoping it will last a long time, but only time will tell.
I would recommend that you wait and buy this set when it's on sale, not at the full price.

Great set for the price.
Recently purchased this set from Amazon.com, received it within a week and the package was well cushioned! They are okay in retaining heat, but that's because I cook alot of high heat stir fry. Cleaning was a breeze, and I did noticed that you almost don't need any oil when you cook, which is great for low fat cooking. Definitely recommend this set for any typical home cooking.