Endorsed by none other than the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse (the only restaurateur in the world to be awarded the prestigious Michelin 3 Stars for over 36 consecutive years), Cuisinart's Chef's Classic stainless cookware is high quality, yet affordable. Unlike many lines of cookware, it can go in the dishwasher for clean up, yet the aluminum core within the base provides even and efficient heating. If you've been thinking of investing in a new set of pots and pans, you'd do well to consider Cuisinart Chef's Classic. This small set offers a number of useful pieces for boiling, frying and simmering, along with the added value of set pricing.
Technical Details
- Set includes 1-1/2-, 3-quart saucepan; 8-quart stockpot; 10-inch skillet--all with lids
- Cookware and lids constructed of mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel
- Aluminum encapsulated in base ensures quick, even heating
- Stay-cool stainless-steel handles; dripless rims on lids
- Oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty
Cooks shopping for midweight stainless-steel cookware at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this cookware set from Cuisinart. The set comes equipped to handle the most common cooking tasks and includes an 8-quart covered stockpot, a 3-quart covered saucepan, a 1-1/2-quart covered saucepan, and a 10-inch skillet.
As part of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line of cookware, all pieces are made of 18/10 stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won't react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly. The stainless-steel handles on this cookware stay cool on the stovetop and the matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids have dripless rims. All cookware in Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
What's in the Box
3-quart saucepan with lid, 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 10-inch skillet
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2010-05-28
By Hal Pettit (Albany, NY)
Very nice set for the price, kind of like a poor man's All Clad set. Decently made, seems to cook and clean up well. Treat them kindly and they should last a long time.
2010-05-01
By Jessica (Washington, DC)
This is a perfect starter set that includes the basic pots and pan you'll need to cook for 1-2 people. They conduct heat well and the handles stay cool. The only reason I was reluctant to buy this set was because I wanted a frying pan that came with a lid. So I was so happy when I learned that the lid to the stock pot also fits the frying pan! Perfect!The only negative is that a cloudy haze has developed on the frying that I can't completely get rid of and after I boiled some pasta with the large saucepan, some speckled black spots appeared which I can't get rid of no matter how hard I scrub. I even followed the suggestion in the care instruction manual and boiled some water with dish detergent in it, but the spots are still there. Otherwise, I'm happy with the set.
2010-04-26
By LindsayN (New York USA)
I grew up with Cuisinart pots and pans, so when it came time to purchase my own, I knew what I wanted. I always hesitate to use anything aluminum... you never really know if those leeching chemical reports are true or not. I decided to go with the stainless steel and I am glad I did. Last night, I cooked fish for fish tacos in the skillet and clean up was actually quite easy. I didn't have an issue with the food sticking, just make sure you use oil and let it heat up before you put the food in.I highly recommend this set. Every pot is a good size, cleans easily, and looks great.
2010-04-24
By Preserved Killick
I bought this set when my Kirkland anodized aluminum cookware set was too scratched and falling apart to use. This set is awesome! It looks great, but it cooks even better. More amazing is how easily it cleans up. Food has almost always rinsed right out, and the few times I've managed to get something to stick, it cleaned right up with some baking soda and a sponge. BTW, I wouldn't use anything stronger than baking soda on these; it works like a charm without the slightest scratching. It's also good for restoring the shine, both inside and out, after repeated uses.I like to toss food when I sauté, and the skillet for this set does it better than any pan I've used, even in my culinary classes. All of the pans are lightweight and easy to handle, and pour really well.The set is also sized similarly to my last set, so my steamer inserts (which this set doesn't come with) from my old set fit the new set perfectly.These pans have given me no trouble at all, but I am careful to make sure the flame from the burner never comes up the side of the pan; something that's true of all pans. To those reviewers who've had trouble with sticking, watch your flame. Since these pans conduct heat so quickly, you can't get away with flames coming up the sides the way you would with another pan.
2010-04-22
By C. Brackett (Littleton, CO USA)
I read several consumer reviews that this was some of the best stainless cookware that is still very affordable. I love using it. It can go right into the dishwasher and is so easy to dry! It's important to follow the instructions on how to use & clean it to keep it looking nice and in the best condition possible.
