Cuisinart 66-14 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 14-Piece Cookware Set

• Posted on February 20, 2012 (47 customer reviews , 4.3 rating )

We've had ample opportunity over the holidays to put our new cookware to the test. The house has been full of guests. Cooking large and varied meals became the norm. The Cusinart cookware delivered to their quality standard. We are very happy with the product.I will note one minor area that could use improvement. The glass pan and pot covers have a metal lining around the rims. These get exceeingly hot and you must be particularly careful of where you will place the hot tops when uncovering the cookware. It does not detract from their purpose. We offer the comment as a burn precaution.

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Product Features

• 1-1/2- and 3-qt saucepan, 8- and 10-in skillet, 4-qt saute, 9-qt stockpot, 7-3/4-in steamer insert, and 9-1/2-in pasta steamer insert--all with covers
• Hard-anodized exterior with aluminum core; Quantanium nonstick interior
• Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
• Tight-fitting, break-resistant tempered glass covers for easy monitoring of cooking food
• Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime limited warranty; washing by hand recommended

15 years out of school and in desperate need of new pans, I researched for months on cookware brands, materials, pan-types and price. I purchased the Cuisinart 14-piece set based on my research & the enthusiastic commentary of so many other long-time users. In every day use, this Cuisinart cookware has met my expectations. All of the pans - including the skillets - can be used with the lids included in the set. You won't get as many lids as pans, but having a perfectly-fitting lid on hand for both the 8" & 10" skillet is rare, and really nice. The cookware pieces are attractive, well-made and perform exactly as described by the manufacturer. A smooth finish inside and out means that hand-washing is easy; food just does not stick in the pans. The rivets are easy to clean, too -- these are big pluses since my schedule does not allow for much additional time for chores. I tend to use medium to medium-high heats for most dishes, and haven't needed high heat to get quick & even results. I don't have a kitchen large enough to hang the cookware pieces, so I stack/nest them in my cupboard, using Wonderliner padded shelf inserts between them to mitigate against any scratching. However, the Cuisinart Cookware's nonstick surface has been quite durable and the set shows no signs of interior nor exterior wear. The steamer insert is great for vegetables and Asian dumplings (I never use the pasta insert.) I couldn't find the steamer insert sold separately, and you can't use a metal fan basket steamer on the nonstick surface, so buy the 14- or 17- piece sets to receive it. I use wood and silicone-based utensils with the set. I own other cookware (Cuisinart Multiclad, Staub & Le Creuset) to cover a full range of cooking needs. Nonstick is essential for certain applications; all in all, it truly has been a terrific set for me.

Cook even but the handles get hot and they scratch easily on the outside and have to be washed with sponge only. They look great! Compared to other cookware that we've used these are the best for cooking but need to be stored individually to prevent damaging.

These pots and pans are great! We love them and use them everyday. You don't need any type of cooking spray at all in them. You can not put them in the dishwasher, but for a few extra minutes of cleaning up, it is really worth it. I would buy from this line again.

Product Description

14 Piece Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized Set includes: 1.5, 3.0 saucepans with covers, 8" and 10" covered s killet, 4.0 quart saute with helper and cover, 9.0 quart stockpot with cover, 20 cm steamer insert with cover, 24 cm pasta steamer insert w