Jenn asked:
I want to buy a new cookware set and I was looking at the Rachael Ray set. Have you used it? I also am interested in the Kitchenaid set. What type of cookware do you prefer?
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I want to buy a new cookware set and I was looking at the Rachael Ray set. Have you used it? I also am interested in the Kitchenaid set. What type of cookware do you prefer?
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if you want performance and longevity – go with all-clad
Posted by princessil0523 on November 25th, 2008.
I couldn’t afford to buy an entire set at one time of the type I like so I have just built my set piece by piece. I have one Le Creuset dutch oven, One good Wok (not even sure of the brand). Two All-clad saute pans. A few Calphalon non-stick pans. A huge paella pan (my favorite pan that I use to make anything on the stove top when I am cooking for 10+).
I also have a copper sauce pan.
My favorites are the paella, all-clad and the Le Creuset.
Posted by mark on November 26th, 2008.
copper bottomed stainless steel
Posted by nudiebob on November 29th, 2008.
I am a former chef and like Mark, I own several types, with any you want a good sturdy make, Stainless steel is great, like the last fellow said a copper base or involvement as it conducts heat best, I am not a fan of an Racheal Ray things, she is a fad. Cuisinart, Kitchenaid, Le Crueset are all nice ( but expensive).
I have solid bottom ones from T-Fal (a 8 piece set w/glass lids), made from cast aluminum, they have oven-proof handles, I also have 2 Le Creuset dutch ovens (4 & 8 quart) and 3 T-Fal non stick pans for sauting/frying and cooking eggs.
Look at the type of materials, the number of pots/pans, and do not be afraid to mix them up, the fry pans with sets are great for browning meats for roasting/braising/stewing. Find ones with the ability to goin the oven , there is were ST Steel with metal handles are best, just make sure you are happy with them, some are a bit pricey and you want to be happy with your purchase.
Posted by David H on December 2nd, 2008.
yes, I have had the RR set for almost a year and I LOVE IT
Posted by mlrios2003 on December 3rd, 2008.
i would say those are good but Emrilds set is better but if you like non stick cook wear pampered chef has the best non stick pans i have ever used and they are expensive but worth everypenny the food really just wipes off not like one that say they do and you still haveto scrub a lil. these just wipe off best pans ever
Posted by Denise S on December 4th, 2008.