There are people who still prefer the clean look of pure stainless steel, no matter how many other kinds of beautiful cookware that comes out in the market. For those who want the best in stainless steel cookware when it comes to looks and quality, they should try using this 10-Piece set from the Gourmet Essential collection of KitchenAid.

The set is made up of the best stainless steel (a perfect combination of nickel and chromium) in the world, which makes each piece very durable, with magnificent luster. The high quality of the stainless steel gives each piece a very professional look, perfect for those who want to have handsome-looking cookware hanging from their shelves. The common kitchen owner will feel like a chef when he gets his hands on this beautiful KitchenAid set.

Each set contains the following:

• 1-quart covered saucepan
• 2-quart covered saucepan
• 3-quart covered saucepan
• 8-quart covered stockpot
• 8-inch skillet
• 10-inch skillet

Functionality
First thing we noticed when testing the pots and pans is their weight. Each piece is a bit heavier compared to the usual stainless steel cookware. Though a little on the heavy side, we can still lift each piece easily, which should be a good thing for those with delicate wrists.

Each piece has cool grip handles that has inserts made of silicone rubber. The handles are oven safe up to 400°F. We had no problem holding the handles given the weight of the pots and pans. The weight is actually a good thing because it provides a nice balance when you place the pots and pans on the stove.

Uneven cooking is not a problem with this cookware set. The base of each piece has an aluminum disk fully encapsulated by stainless steel. This ensures that heat is distributed evenly around the pot or pan, with no hot spots that can ruin a portion of the food. The even distribution of heat of these KitchenAid pots and pans are definitely comparable to most non-stick pans, even better some brands, we daresay.

Cleanup
Cleaning each piece in this set is as easy as most non-stick cookware. No need to scour and use abrasive material to scrape off food from the surface; regular dishwashing liquid is enough for the job.

Looks
Honestly, the 10-Piece Brushed Stainless Steel Cookware from KitchenAid looks a little plain compared to other cookware types in the market, but those who prefer the classic stainless steel look shouldn’t have a problem with this set aesthetic-wise. The high polish of the stainless steel gives the set a classic, long-lasting beauty, which is probably a given since each piece is built to last.

Price
You can get the whole set at Amazon for around $125 (originally $245), which is definitely worth it given the sturdiness of each piece. We say this is an affordable cookware set for those who are looking for pots and pans that can stand constant use. If you want to get a durable set without paying the steep price tag of luxury cookware brands, then the KitchenAid Gourmet Essential 10-Piece Brushed Stainless Steel Cookware is one of your best bets.

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Description and Features
The set includes the following pieces:

• 1.5-qt. Covered Sauce Pan
• 2-qt. Covered Sauce Pan
• 3-qt. Covered Sauce Pan
• 4.5-qt. Covered Sauce Pot
• 6-qt. Covered Stockpot
• 4.5-qt. Covered Sauté Pan
• 8-in. Skillet
• 10-in. Skillet

The set contains pieces that have Hard-Anodized Construction which makes them durable and able to produce even heating. You will never have problems getting the food out of the pan because of the nonstick interior. Each piece has grippy silicone handles that you can hold comfortably and can withstand up to 400°F of oven heat. You can easily take a look at the food inside the pans through the glass lids.
The Look
Like we said, the cookware set looks so cute it’s tempting to buy it just for the appearance alone. The aluminum pieces come in handsome charcoal gray while the handles come in bright orange or blue, which are Rachael Ray’s signature colors. The glass lids give the set a sleek, clean look.
Usability and Durability
Everyday cooking is totally easy with this cookware set. We can take the pots and pans from the stove top to the oven with no trouble at all. Because of the quality of the aluminum, the food gets cooked evenly, so there is less or minimal chances of burning your dinner. Cooking time is relatively shorter with this set, so that’s another plus. No need to set the stove to high temperature to speed up cooking. Cooking quality is comparable to more expensive copper and steel cookware pieces.
The skillets are a bit smaller than the standard ones though, which can be a disadvantage for those who want to fry food in bigger quantities.  As for the pot sizes, they are big enough for cooking for average households. We noticed that the pots are a little bit heavier compared to the average cookware in the nonstick category, which is alright with us; the pieces will sit well on the stove and will not budge from their places easily.
Perhaps the only disadvantage that we experienced in testing the pots and pans is that the outsides can stain rather easily. We had no problems cleaning the insides of the pots and pans because of the nonstick feature, but it does not hold true for the exterior. Some of the pieces developed some splotches after cooking several times on a flat top stove.

Care and Maintenance
Because of the nonstick material of the insides of the pots and pans, cleanup is very easy. We didn’t have to scrub like mad to get the food bits off the pan. We only needed a soft sponge and a gentle to moderate strength cleanser to clean the pieces.
The Price
The set is a great deal for USD 299.95. We encountered practically no problems with cooking and cleanup is definitely no trouble at all. The price is more than fair for the set’s usability and the fact the pieces look great displayed on the kitchen is a huge plus as well. The Rachael Ray 10-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set can hold its own against pricier cookware sets.

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Usage:
This collection is magnetic which means it will work with induction cooktops as well as other traditional cooktop types. The Stainless Collection is oven and broiler safe. Nonstick items are not broiler safe, but can be put in the oven up to 500°F. This set can be used with metal, plastic or wood utensils. With Non-stick pieces it is recommended to use wood or plastic utensils.

Cleaning and Care:
Before the first use of this line be sure to handwash the cookware in hot soapy water with a non caustic sponge or cloth. After washing always be sure to dry immediately to prevent spotting. All-Clad Stainless is dishwasher safe.

All-Clad Cookware Lifetime Warranty:
From date of purchase, All-Clad guarantees to repair or replace any item found defective in material, construction or workmanship under normal use and following care instructions. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse. Minor imperfections and slight color variations are normal.
e-mail: info@allclad.com
call: 1-800-255-2523

Fry Pans:
All Stainless – 7″, 8″, 10″, 12″, 14″
Non-stick Stainless – 7″, 8″, 10″, 12″, 14″

Sauce Pans:
Sauce Pans w/Lid – 1qt, 1.5qt, 2qt, 3qt, 3.5qt, 4qt
Sauce Pans w/Lid & Loop – 3qt, 4qt
Sauciers w/Lid – 1qt, 2qt, 3qt, 5.5qt

Saute Pans:
Saute Pans w/Lid – 2qt, 3qt, 4qt, 6qt, 6qt Deep
Non-stick Saute Pans w/Lid – 2qt, 3qt, 6qt
Sauteuse w/Domed Lid – 4qt

French Skillet:
7 1/2″, 9″, 11″, 13″

Roasters:
Open Oval Roaster – 17″

Windsors:
Windsors w/Lid – 1.5qt, 2.5qt, 1.5qt w/book

Casseroles:
Casseroles w/Lid – 3qt, 4qt
Buffet Casserole w/Lid – 6qt

Pasta Pentola w/Lid:
7qt w/insert

Stock Pots:
Stock Pots w/Lid – 6qt, 7qt, 8qt, 12qt

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Le Creuset was established in the year 1925. In it’s beginnings Le Creuset produced porcelain enameled cast iron pots from it’s foundry in n Fresnoy le Grand. Le Creuset still uses it’s hand-crafted techniques including it’s original process of forging and casting to manufacture it’s cookware. Among the first cast iron items produced by Le Creuset wasthe Cocotte (French Oven). This item is still being produced and is one of the most popular items that the company sells.

Usage:
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Cookware distributes heat evenly and slowly. This cookware line will work with all heat sources, including induction cooktops. Pieces that use phenolic knobs and handles are oven safe to 375°F. Items that have Cast Iron or Stainless Steel handles or knobs are oven and broiler safe up to any oven temperature. To protect the surface of this line only silicone, heat-resistant plastic or wooden utensils should be used.

Cleaning & Care:
When cleaning let this cookware cool before filling or submerging it in water. Thermal shock could damage the enamel coating. The Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron line is dishwasher safe but handwashing is recommended.

Le Creuset Warranty Information:
Lifetime Limited
For help and advice, dial the following toll free helpline:
1-877-CREUSET (273.8738)
or e-mail: cservice@lecreuset.com

The following pieces are available in a wide variety of colors including Kiwi, Caribbean, Dijon, Flame, Cherry, Dune and Cobalt Blue.
French Ovens:
Round – 2qt, 3 1/2qt, 4 1/2qt, 5 1/2qt, 7 1/4qt, 9qt, 13 1/4qt
Oval – 3 1/2qt, 5qt, 6 3/4qt, 9 1/2qt
Heart – 2qt

Braisers:
2 1/4qt, 3 1/2qt, 5qt

Skillets and Grills:
Square Skillet Grill – 10 1/4″
Iron Handle Skillet – 6 1/3″, 9″ 1 3/8qt, 10 1/4″ 1 3/4qt, 11 3/4″
Oval Skillet – 15 3/4″ 3qt
Panini Press – 9″
Grill Press – 9″
Rectangular Skinny Grill – 8 1/2″ X 13″
Square Skinny Grill – 9 1/2″
Giant Reversible Grill/Griddle – 9″ X 18″

Saucepans:
Precision Pour Saucepan – 1 1/4qt, 2 3/4qt
Saucier Pan – 2 1/4qt, 3qt

Roasters:
Rectangular Roaster – 2 1/2qt, 5 1/4qt
Oval Au Gratin – 3qt
Tatin Dish 9 3/4″ 2qt

Cookware Sets:
Panini Press and Skillet Grill Set
6 Piece Classic Set – Round French Oven W/Lid 5 1/2qt, Saucier Pan W/Lid 2 1/4qt, Square Skillet Grill 10 1/4″, Roaster 8″ X 11 3/4″
5 Piece Essential Set – Round French Oven W/Lid 3 1/2qt, Precision Pour Saucepan W/Lid 1 1/4qt, Iron Handle Skillet 9″

Specialty Cookware:
Moroccan Tagine – 1 3/4qt
Wok W/Glass Lid – 4 3/4qt
Oval Doufeu – 7 1/4qt
Pate Terrine – 1 1/2qt
Traditional Fondue – 1 3/4qt
Pumpkin Casserole – 2 1/4qt
Crepe Pan – 10 3/4″
Oval Wide Oven – 5qt
Round Wide Oven – 3 1/2qt, 6 3/4qt
Goose Pot – 15 1/2qt

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Farberware was started in 1900 by a tinsmith named S.W. Farber who opened a shop on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Farber started by selling brass and copper vases, bowls and other giftware. Today Farberware offers a variety of products including cookware, cutlery, bakeware, appliances, tableware, cutting boards and barbecue accessories. Since this is a cookware website this article is going to focus on the cookware side of Farberware.

Farberware has been around for over 100 years and during this time they have created numerous cookware lines. These lines include Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel, Farberware Affiniti, Farberware Classic Series, Farberware Accents, Farberware Classic Nonstick, Farberware Enhanced, Farberware Pink Collection, Farberware Restaurant Pro and Farberware Specialties.

Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel: A stainless steel line that combines polished stainless steel construction with a non-stick coating. This set is made using an 18/10 stainless protector that surrounds a thick aluminum base. Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel is oven safe up to 400 degrees, dishwasher safe, suitable for induction stovetops and features a lifetime limited warranty. This line features see-through glass lids and silicone enhanced stainless steel handles that are riveted securely to the cookware.
* 1qt., 1.5qt., and 2 qt. Covered Saucepans
* 8 qt. Covered Stockpot
* 8″ , 10″ and 12″ Open Skillets
* 4.75 qt. Chef’s Pan

Farberware Accents: A Non-Stick Cookware line that is available in a variety of colors including silver, red, black and blue. The Farberware Accents line features riveted stainless steel handles with silicone enhanced stay-cool grips, see-through glass lids, is oven safe up to 350 degrees and is dishwasher safe. This line comes with the Farberware Quality Assurance Warranty.
* 1qt. , 1.5qt. and 2qt. Covered Saucepans
* 5qt. Covered Dutch Oven
* 7″, 10″ Skillets
* 10.5″, 12″ Deep Skillets

Farberware Affiniti: A porcelain line that combines a lustrous metal flake porcelain exterior with Teflon Professional nonstick coating on the inside. The nonstick coating is safe for use with metal utensils however, sharp-edged utensils are not recommended. This line features stainless steel and silicone handles that are riveted to the cookware. Farberware Affiniti is oven safe up to 400 degrees features a lifetime limited warranty. Available in Black, Grey, Bronze, Orange and Red.
* 1qt., 1.5qt., and 2qt. Covered Saucepans
* 6qt. Covered Stockpot
* 9″, 10.5″ and 12″ Skillets
* 3qt. Covered Sauce pot
* 10″/3qt. Covered Saute Pan
* 11″ Square Griddle

Farberware Classic Series: An 18/10 stainless steel line with an aluminum core in the base for quick even heating. This line features see-through glass lids and classically styled phenolic handles. The Farberware Classic series is oven safe up to 350 degrees, dishwasher safe and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Although this set line is dishwasher safe it is recommended for hand washing.
* 1qt., 1.5qt., 2qt. and 3qt. saucepans
* 4qt. covered sauce pot
* 8qt. covered stockpot
* 8″, 10″ nonstick skillets

Farberware Classic Nonstikc: A polished aluminum cookware set with a nonstick surface. This line is oven safe up to 350 degrees, dishwasher safe and comes with a lifetime limited warranty.
* 8″, 10″, 12″ Deep Skillets
* 11″ Square Griddle

Farberware Enhanced: A European-Style bell shaped aluminum cookware set with a nonstick surface. This line features see-through glass lids, riveted silicone handles, is oven safe to 350 degrees and is dishwasher safe.
* 1qt., 1.5qt. and 2qt. Covered Saucepans
* 5 qt. Covered Dutch Oven
* 7”, 10″ Open French Skillet
* 8″, 10″ and 12″ Skillets

Farberware Pink Collection: A porcelain cookware line that features a Teflon Platinum non-stick interior for added scratch resistance. This cookware line features glass lids, stainless steel handles and is oven safe to 500 degrees. A portion of the sale of this product will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
* 8″, 9″, 10″ and 11″ skillets
* 6qt. Stockpot
* 1qt, 2qt. and 3qt. Saucepan

Farberware Restaurant Pro: A Non-Stick cookware line featuring the Teflon Platinum non-stick interior for added scratch resistance. This line is NSF certified, guaranteeing the highest construction and performance standards. The Restaurant Pro line features non-slip silicone handles, is oven safe up to 400 degrees and comes with the Farberware Quality Assurance Warranty.
* 8″, 10″, 12″ and 14″ Open Skillet
* 11″ Square Griddle

Farberware Specialties:
* 10.5″ Deep Fry Pan
* 8″, 10″ and 12″ Open Skillets
* 8″ Egg Poacher
* Double Burner Griddle
* 11″ Square Grill Pan
* 1qt. Open Saucier
* 10.5″ Stir Fry

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