Cooking Ware

A outstanding starter set, this 10-piece cookware collection features a nice selection of necessary pieces for any busy kitchen. It includes a 1-quart covered saucepan, a 2-1/2-quart covered saucepan, an 8-inch skillet, a 10-inch skillet, a 6-quart covered stockpot, and a 3-quart covered saute pan. The saucepans come in handy for making breakfast oatmeal or homemade marinara sauce, the skillets offer gently curved sides for flipping feed or sliding an omelet or grilled cheese sandwich without apparent effort from the pan to a plate, and the stockpot works well for making vegetable soup, beef stew, or boiling pasta. The included saute pan functions like a skillet, but it is wide base meets tall, straight sides for extra depth and capacity–exceptionally commodious when making one-dish meals. Start by sauteing onions and browning meat in the saute pan, then add liquid and other ingredients to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

The Cuisinart Advantage Non-Stick cookware line features a pure aluminum core that heats quickly and cooks at an even temperature, eliminating hot spots. Even more, it is exclusive Resilience nonstick interior allows for more salubrious cooking without the need for excess butter or oil, ensures effortless feed release, and cleans up in a snap by hand or in the dishwasher. The cookware comes equipped with Easy Grip silicone handles that provide a comfortable, secure grip (riveted stick handles stay cool on the stovetop), and it is tempered-glass covers aid trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients–plus make it easy to check on feed at a glimpse without lifting the lid. The cookware may be used in the oven up to 350 degrees F, but must not be applied under the broiler. Cuisinart covers the set with a fixed lifetime warranty.

What’s in the Box
1-quart saucepan with cover
2-1/2-quart saucepan with cover
8-inch skillet
10-inch skillet
6-quart stockpot with cover
3-quart saute pan with cover

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22 of 23 persons found the following review helpful.
Deteriorates after use- poor client service
By A. Jenkins
-Paint peels off after original exposure to oil
-Ineffective and unprofessional client “care”
-Unusable “warranty”

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
great starter
By aunt B
I found this set to be the best buy for getting the basics. The non-stick pans are great for sautéing and eggs come out unbelievable. There is a good assortment in this set. The handles have a sturdy construction and are always cool to the touch. Having glass lids is also helpful to watch feed without loosing heat while cooking. I cook a lot and buy some dissimilar types of cookware depending on what I’m making, so this set is a good base to get started with and build on.

8 of 8 humans found the following review helpful.
Great Cookware Set
By S. Slack
This is a terrific set of cookware and holds all the pieces necessitated for somebody starting a new kitchen. The cookware is very sturdy and the nonstick surface is so easy to clean. I like this set better than my $600+ set of Calphalon. I highly commend this set.

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Best Cookware Sets

Cook right along with best-selling cookbook author and Food Network star Paula Deen! It’s posing no difficulty now than ever thanks to Deen’s 12-Piece Signature Cookware Set. With a 1- and 2-quart covered saucepan, a 2-3/4-quart covered saute pan, a 6-quart covered stockpot, and 8- and 10-inch skillets, you’ll find everything to need to cook on a each day basis at-the-ready. Paula Deen’s pots and pans, with their speckled, stain-resistant, porcelain enamel exterior and easy-to-clean nonstick interior, are made of sturdy aluminum so foods heat speedily and cook evenly. The dual-riveted, rubberized handles stay cool to the touch and sport a copper-plated ring for commodious hanging. Tempered glass lids lock in moisture, nutrients and flavors, and let you to watch your feed cook without lifting the lid. A heat-resistant, non-abrasive slotted turner and slotted spoon finish the set and grant for stirring, flipping, and serving culinary creations with no risk of scratching the nonstick interior of the set’s pots or pans. Hand wash only with non-abrasive pads and liquid detergents. Paula Deen’s Signature saucepans, stockpot, and skillets must not be applied on glass cooktops, but are oven-safe to 350 degrees F and carry a fixed lifetime warranty.

What’s in the Box
1-quart saucepan with lid
2-quart saucepan with lid
2-3/4-quart saute pan with lid
6-quart stockpot with lid
8-inch skillet
10-inch skillet
Slotted turner
Slotted spoon

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86 of 87 persons found the following review helpful.
BEAUTIFUL looking, fast and even heating without any warping!
By D. M. Schmidt
I purchased a 13 piece set in charcoal at Sam’s club back in January of 2009 for $75 (last one left so it was discounted) can’t go wrong with that. So far the set has held up nicely even after going through the dishwasher a few times through no fault of my own. I read that galore humans put their RED pots through the dishwasher and that they lost their shine. That did not not occurred with my set at all! The instructions say to hand cleaned only which is what you will have to do to all non-stick pots and pans. Putting non-stick pots and pans in the dishwasher will cause the teflon to break down over time. Here is a list of a lot of other pots/pans that are NOT for the dishwasher because it will cause discoloraton: Hard-Anodized Aluminum, Porcelain Enamel-exterior, Copper bottom, Plain Aluminum.

These pots are suitable for solid plate, glass/ceramic, radiant ring, halogen and gas stoves. The thing I did learn was not to put a hot pan/pot on a cold glass burner. I have been doing it for years and I never had a problem but after reading that they may become fused to the burner I will stop doing that. The non-stick surface they use in these pots/pans is called Polytetrafluoroethylene which is another imagination name for “teflon”. My only concern is that they say on their instructions that ornamental pan bottoms may not conduct heat evenly on glass/ceramic stovetop’s. I find this strange since the bottoms are ornamental and they indicated that they may be used on Ceramic stoves.

I just want to let every one know I have tested out the pots/pans for rather a few months now. They heat evenly and fast with NO warping, clean up is a breeze and handles stay cool to touch. I perfectly love these pots/pans and they seem to be keeping up nicely so far. I know these pots/pans are not very heavy but it makes handling them easier. I have owned heavier pots/pans and when filled with feed it was like lifting weights. Not good for persons with arthritis in their hands. The only negative I see is that they need to offer more of these pieces on an individual basis without having to buy a whole set.

Let me just add after everything I read when it comes to these pots/pans it seems to me that persons are having the most difficulties with the red set. It seems that the finish will crack, lose it is shine, and the color will run if you accidently put them in the dishwasher. That did not take place with my charcoal set at all. So be careful as to which set color you order.

UPDATE: 12/19/10 – I still have the set and in January it will be 2 years. The set has held up and still looks closely new. No peeling, cracking or discoloration. I use it almost each day unless I don’t feel like cooking. So for the price I paid I did get my money’s worth.

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful.
First new set in 13 years
By a*#!(
I purchased this set to replace our 13 year old set and have no issues with them so far. Maybe it was my old set but water seems to boil alot more quickly with these which is always a help. The main feature that drew us to this set is rubber handles. Alot of the newer stuff has metal handles or for the most part metal with a little rubber. We wanted something that we do not need to use a pot holder to move the pots without burning ourselves.

Be sure to read the care instructions; can’t not be placed in dishwasher, do not use cooking spray, do not use metal utensils etc…) Not an issue for us but a good deal of may be put off by this.

85 of 95 humans found the following review helpful.
Rubber Coating on Handles Flakes Off
By BASHA
I purchased the set regarding four months ago and after infrequent use on two of the saucepans, perchance once or twice a week, the red rubber coating started to bubble up and flake off, like old paint. I ordinarily handwash, but now the handles have spots where you may see the black plastic underneath. Th pans are still usuable, but looks terrible and that is the reason I purchased the cookware, because I loved the way it looked. Calling the Relations number for the supposed lifetime warranty service only gets you to a recording with an address to ship the cookware back for their INSPECTION. If they deem you did not one thing wrong, they may send you a replacement. The postage for the pans would be in regards to half of what it would cost to buy a new ones. But, I don’t plan on buying any more Paula Deen products.

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Cephalon Cookware

An idealisti choice for cooking fanciers on a budget, the Simply Calphalon cookware line is constructed to meet Calphalon’s rigorous standards for performance and durability. And it balances refined and tasteful good looks with it is shiny black enamel exterior with a superb, easy-cleaning nonstick interior. This 10-piece set includes 1- and 2-quart saucepans (each with lids), a 3-quart covered saute pan, 6-1/2-quart covered stockpot, and 8- and 10-inch open skillets.

The pans feature Calphalon’s signature hard-anodized aluminum construction for splendid conductivity and even heating along the bottom and sides of the pan. he two-layered nonstick coating in each pan offers superior release, easy clean up, and extended performance. The domed tempered glass covers with silicone handle make it easy to monitor foods while they cook. And ultimately the durable, dual-riveted cast stainless steel handles are complemened with silicone accents for both ease and heat resistance. The pans are oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash only. Backed by a 10-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
10-piece set includes 1- and 2-quart saucepans (each with lids), 3-quart covered saute pan, 6-1/2-quart covered stockpot, and 8- and 10-inch open skillets

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44 of 46 persons found the following review helpful.
Disappointed with terrible client service from Calpalon
By Pamela Schafer
I invested in this set closely 4 years ago. I had this set for less then 2 years when I noticed that galore pans were showing signs of peeling. I never washed the pans in the dish washer and I only own bamboo and plastic utensils so I knew the peeling was not from my neglect. I called the Calphalon client service number and was told I would need to ship the entire set back (at my own expense). I was told it would take 6-8 weeks before I would be notified whether or not the cookware was going to be covered beneath the warranty. If the cookware was not going to be covered I would be responsible for return shipping on the cookware set. NOT the kind of client service I would suppose from a company as well known as Calphaon. I have purchased for less cookware at a big box store and had it last longer then 2-4 years. I will have to replace this cookware and will not be doing it with any merchandise in the Calphalon line.

35 of 37 persons found the following review helpful.
It’s nice stuff….BUT!!!!!!
By K. L. Estepp
We purchased this set from another venue.

When you original open the box and see the new set you are thrilled. Especially if your old set that you just substituted was horrible.

BUT after you have had it a while you begin to realize that owning this set of cookware requires a LOT of effort on your percentage to keep it looking nice.

The bottoms darken effortlessly and need continuous attention to make them look good.

On our queer set, the greatest saucepan interior was “bubbled”. Well….we are NOT each and everyday cooks in this house and it only took a few months for the interior finish to commence chipping off the pan.

We had to go out and buy all new utensils and particular scrubbers etc. to clean these pans. Most things we had in our drawer just didn’t work well with this set. Stick a metal fork in it once and IT’S DONE!

Remember….NO dishwashers, NO metal utensils, NO harsh chemicals, NO abrasive scrubbers, NO cooking spray, NO stacking of pans, NO contact with other surfaces or the exterior WILL scratch!

In short….these pans take your full attention but when you buy anything worth having, you are more than willing to expend the extra energy and time to take good care of it.

If it weren’t for the interior surface chips, I would have to give this set an “ALMOST PERFECT” score!!!!!

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
Quality Product!!!
By Chrissy
I was looking for quality when I purchased this set, and I got it! I read the instructions that followed it. I hand wash, use only plastic and wood utensils, and no non-stick cook spray. I couldn’t be happier with them. Nothing sticks, the handles don’t get hot, it’s a pleasure cooking with them! (I have not tried them in the oven yet, but they are oven safe to a degree!)

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