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KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red
 
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Product Description
Why not choose cookware that brightens up your kitchen décor? KitchenAid's Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base cookware features not only a heavy-gauge aluminum core for fast, even heating, but porcelain enamel exteriors in a choice of bright red and other colors. The three-layer nonstick finish inside each piece is primed with the company's patented hard base ceramic primer for toughness, resulting in long-lasting durability and quick food release. KitchenAid further embellishes these colorful pots with dual-riveted, stainless-steel handles that are wrapped with comfortable, stay-cool silicone grips. The lids, made of 18/10 stainless steel, also feature silicone-wrapped handles, highly arched to enable easy grasping with a potholder or oven mitt. Both the pans and lids are oven-safe up to 350 degrees F. Take note: the cookware is not dishwasher-safe, and should not be used on ceramic or glass cooktops.

An excellent value, this 12-piece set consists of the most frequently used kitchen pots and pans and makes a great gift set. The two skillets, measuring 8 and 10 inches in diameter, handle everyday frying and sautéing needs, from eggs-over-easy to grilled cheese sandwiches to fish filets, then crepes for dessert. Three saucepans holding 1, 2, and 3 quarts let you boil a couple eggs, heat soup, and slow-cook rice. The large 8-quart stockpot with two loop handles works admirably for family-sized batches of pasta, chili, soup, and corn-on-the-cob. Finally, the 12-inch/5-quart covered sauté is so versatile you'll use it often to fry chicken, braise meats, and whip up vegetable stir-fries. The nonstick finish releases food quickly and makes clean up by hand a snap. KitchenAid covers the set with a limited lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
12-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 1-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart covered saucepan; 3-quart covered saucepan; 8-quart covered stockpot; 8-inch skillet; 10-inch skillet; 12-inch/5-quart covered sauté pan. 12 pieces total.

Product Details
  • Set includes 1-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepans; 8- and 10-inch open French skillets; 8-quart covered stockpot; 12-inch covered saute pan
  • Heavy-gauge aluminum with nonstick interior and porcelain enamel exterior
  • Dual-riveted stainless-steel handles feature stay-cool silicone grips
  • Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lids keep in heat and moisture
  • Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews
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Review Date: January 28, 2006
Reviewer: Lizzy, New Orleans, LA United States
These are excellent pots- the nonstick surface is an improvement over regular old Teflon and they're heavy and spread the heat well. Gotta love the splendid red color, too!
I find these cook a bit slow, but that's a good thing; I haven't managed to overcook and mangle a single thing in these pots. The heat spreads well and stays consistent, I haven't had any "cold spot" problems. They're also a snap to clean, I like an OXO Nylon bristle dish scrubber. Nothing sticks and pots almost wash themselves.
I wish they made a 12 inch skillet; but this is a perfect starter set and easier to use than a lot of fancy pots are.
Very Highly Recomended!
FABULOUS set even more fabulous PRICE!
 
Review Date: July 21, 2006
Reviewer: bridezilla, WI
I say... go for it! I was so very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this set. While it is NOT dishwasher safe, they wash up like a dream... no effort required, so I don't mind doing these dishes! They are heavy and well-made. The silicone handles are fabulous too! They are so soft and give you such a nice grip on the pan. How can you complain with the bonus au-grautin pans? That makes a 14 pc set for $104.99 SHIPPED! (free shipping and code CLEAROUT at checkout takes an extra $25 off your order). My recommendation is 5* and I would give them a higher number if I could!
ABSOLUTELY CHEF QUALITY
 
Review Date: August 3, 2006
Reviewer: ROBERT RAY MOLESSE, ORLANDO FL
AS A CERTIFEID EXECUTIVE CHEF,I AM CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR QUALITY COOKWARE. THIS SET IS A++. GREAT HEAT DISTRIBUTION. EASY CLEAN UP. A GREAT COLOR. PLUS, I GOT THE TWELVE PIECE SET ($259.00)FOR $99.00 DELIVERED. I HAVE BOUGHT OTHER PROFESSIONAL (AND MORE EXPENSIVE)COOKWARE THAT DOES NOT WORK AS WELL AS THIS SET. I RECOMEND THIS SET FOR ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR GOOD QUALITY, GREAT PRICE, AND NOT LOOKING TO SPEND A SMALL FORTUNE ON COOKWARE.
Excellent buy, great quality true to KitchenAid Name!
 
Review Date: July 9, 2006
Reviewer: L C B, Santa Cruz, California
For the price of this set you cannot go wrong. The set lives up to everything else wonderful that KitchenAid makes. The handles are strong and have a great feel, and do not get hot even under the most extreme heat. Washes up great in the dishwasher too! Even cooking heat ensures every portion is cooked evenly. I highly recommend this set from KitchenAid, and no one else can even touch the price that Amazon has it at!