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

Product Details
  • Set includes 1-, 2- and 3-quart saucepans (each with lids); 8-quart stockpot with lid; 3-1/2-quart saute pan with lid and helper handle; 8- and 10-inch skillets
  • Hard-anodized aluminum construction with an aluminum core for fast and even heating
  • Quantanium nonstick cooking surface reinforced with titanium for lasting food release and easy cleanup
  • Riveted stainless-steel handles; break-resistant glass lids
  • Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; wash by hand; limited lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews
Not top of the line - But best value for the money
 
Review Date: September 20, 2005
Reviewer: P. Tonsager, Minnesota
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.
Great set for the price.
 
Review Date: October 4, 2005
Reviewer: N. Chan,
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.
Cuisinart Chefs Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12 piece cookware ser
 
Review Date: March 15, 2006
Reviewer: Mary Lyn Bergeron, Mandeville, LA
After 40 years of marriage, I have finally found cookware that lives up to its description. I enjoy cooking with these pots. They cook evenly and are a breeze to clean. The handles do not heat and feel balanced and safe while handling them.I even like the glass lids that allow me to see what's happening without lifting the lid.
I just recommended them to my daughter-in-law.
So perfect
 
Review Date: May 21, 2005
Reviewer: s.s., Los Angeles, CA
I bought these pans for myself a few months ago, and wanted to write a review but needed to wait and put them through the ringer first, which I did gladly.

They are GREAT. Really truly just workhorses that look nice too. They live up to the Cuisinart name. They hold heat VERY well, cook quite evenly, and are so practical and versatile. When I cook for large groups, I can cook what I need in them to 80%, then put the lid on and stash it in the oven to finish it off and free up a burner.

I have not cooked meat in these pans, as I am vegetarian, so cannot comment on that. But all manner of interesting multi-cultaral food has been concocted in them, and they are marvelous. Oh, and that free stockpot that comes with the set? Its ENOURMOUS.