KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Model: 82544
Color: Gray
Product features:
- Includes: 1-1/2-quart and 3-quart covered saucepans, 8-quart covered stockpot, 3-quart covered saute, 8-1/2-inch and 10-inch skillets
- Heavy gauge hard-anodized construction is twice as hard as stainless steel and distributes heat evenly.
- A long-lasting, 3-layer nonstick interior is exceptionally durable; oven safe to 400°F
- This cookware features a handle crafted of a combination of soft silicone and quality stainless steel.
- Glass lids allow you to monitor the cooking progress without having to lift the lid
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
Customer Review: Everything you need, nothing you don't
Summary: 5 Stars
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I am so pleased with this cookware set! My old non-stick cookware by Mirro was looking pretty haggard after 10 years of dutiful service, and with our baby daughter starting to eat real solid foods, I knew we needed to replace the whole lot so bits of the flaking Teflon wouldn't find its way into the food.
DESIGN AND EASE OF USE:
The design of the cookware is a "windsor" style with the sides being at a slight angle going up and out, instead of the usual 90 degree vertical. They are also narrower at the base and taller than most regular shaped cookware. I didn't think much the design benefits until I used the pans, I LOVE WINDSOR STYLE! It lets me have a pan on each burner with lots of room around each pan since they are not low and wide like my old set of nonstick cookware. If you only have 4 burners on your stovetop like I do, this is a huge boon in maneuverability while you cook. Last night I had pasta going in the large stockpot, sausages sizzling in the saute pan, and sauce bubbling away in the 3 qt. sauce pan without feeling jammed like I usually do if I have more than 2 pans going at once.
SIDE NOTE: The 8 qt. stockpot is as tall as my old 10 qt. pot, this means spaghetti noodles still fit inside perfectly but you have 2 quarts less water to boil, so you can get them in the pot much faster -- SO NICE!
SET USABILITY:
This set has exactly what I need and nothing I don't. Some cookware sets are inflated with pieces you rarely ever use and just clutter up your cupboards. The largest skillet in this set is a 10" skillet, not a 12" like I had before, but cooking for 2 adults and a baby I find 10" to be plenty of room since the skillet sides go almost vertical, you have a lot of cooking surface -- some 12" skillets have sides so banked you only get 10" of cooking surface anyway. If you do a lot of entertaining and need a larger cook surface, you may want to add a covered everyday pan to your arsenal; I already have a 12" everyday pan I break out when doing a double batch of sautéed chicken or cooking for a large crowd (I have been using the Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Medium Dome Cover since 2006 and it still looks new).
The silicon under the handles is a very nice feature that protects your hands, especially if you are like me and try to lift pot lids to add a bit of something without hunting down a potholder first. I have pretty heat-tolerant hands, but now I don't have to test that theory.
The interior rivets from the handles are not non-stick and there may be a bit of food stickage there, I fixed that with a short hit of olive oil spray before I add the food, no sticking after that.
The pans themselves are very light in weight, making it much easier to flip and omelet sans turner, or dump 8 qts of pasta water into the sink without straining your wrists. This is a nice feature to know about if you have limited arm/wrist/hand mobility and am looking for lightweight cookware. The lids are heavier because they are thick glass and stainless steel, but you can remove them before transporting the full pot.
CARE:
I hand wash these and have not attempted to put them in the dishwasher, mainly because I don't need to at all and need the space in the DW for other stuff. They are so non-stick that I just turn the tap to super hot and rinse the gunk out -- even if I left the dirty pan out overnight, running hot water gets most of it off. I just add a bit of Dawn to a nylon brush scrubber and sweep the inside to finish off the grime. They are super easy to clean and then I can fit more dishes in the dishwasher instead of taking up space with big pots and pans. I also anticipate that this method of cleaning will greatly prolong their life.
APPEARANCE:
These pots and pans are very sharp looking. The pots are dark and smooth, they look like a quality-made set. The tempered glass lids have SS polished rims and riveted handles that shine nicely and match the handles. There are holes at the end of each handle, so if you hang your pots from a rack, these will be an easy addition.
SIDE NOTE: I sometimes use the hole at the end of the handle to hold the shaft of a silicon spoonula, it keeps it off the counter or stovetop while I cook if these is already another utensil in the spoon rest.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
In addition to all the wonderful ways this cookware makes cooking so much easier, the lifetime guarantee and excellent craftsmanship of this set is impressive. I feel like this will be a great set for many many years to come; I will probably be teaching my baby girl how to cook someday with these pans, we will see if she gets them when she goes off to college :)
Description of KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect crepes or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a saute pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sauteing onions and browning meat, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.Cookware Sets
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