Cuisinart 17-Piece Cookware Set, Chef’s Classic 77-17N

These are really great pots and pans, especially for the price. They heat very evenly, and they feel very sturdy. They have some weight to them, but not so much that they are cumbersome. Make sure to look up directions for cooking with stainless steel if you’re not used to it, and follow the instructions that come with the cookware. They are not “non-stick,” but proper cooking methods can help them be as nonstick as possible, which leads to easy cleanup.

Even though the manual says they are dishwasher safe, it does recommend that you wash them by hand once they have cooled. A lot of issues people have with stainless cookware getting stains or rust spots comes from washing them in the dishwasher. Make sure to get some barkeeper’s friend, which will help with those little spots of discoloring the pans can sometimes get.

I have noticed some minor scratches, but honestly, that’s not entirely uncommon with stainless steel cookware if you use it often. Also, if you use metal or hard plastic utensils, scratches are more common as well.

These are really great pots and pans, and the price makes them even better.

I’ve been using these for a couple months now and absolutely love them. They look nice and are hefty. You can tell they’ll last for years. The lids are nice as well, you just have to make sure you use a towel or something when lifting them up as the handles get hot. This is my first set of stainless pots and pans and I have realized that it takes longer to heat up, but they hold their heat more consistently and for longer than your regular non stick or ceramic pans. Follow the directions: don’t cook on high with them – but I have NOT had any issues with burning or sticking food, and they rinse off surprisingly easy with hot water before going in the dishwasher. I’ve used them in both the oven and on cooktop and am really happy with them.

I looked for a long time to find a set of pots and pans to replace a 5-6 year old set that… didn’t age well! I’m hard on cookware, and I know that. I need durability – my 6 year old likes to help me cook. I need dishwasher safe – a must in my house. I don’t need nonstick – my old set is peeling up. I need good quality – a good set of pots and pans is an investment! So I did research because I’m on a budget and never want to spend an outrageous amount of money.

I actually came across this product while shopping at Kohl’s one weekend and liked what I saw. Helps that they have a display out and I can feel the weight and see the construction before committing! I really liked them and they were on a big sale… only $220 after all my coupons and sale prices! So I called my hubby to get his thoughts and he typed the info into Amazon and found the same set much cheaper. Done deal!

It’s been a several weeks cooking with these, so here is my experience.
PROS:
– Lots of pans and pots for the $$.
– Heavy construction with solid riveting between handle and main body.
– Lids are glass and easy to clean.
– All skillets are able to move to the oven! Big bonus for me!
– Cooking surface heats evenly and fairly quickly.
– Super deep sided sauté pan makes a great one pan dinner maker! By far my favorite piece of this set!!
– Clean easily. I use a scrub sponge and haven’t had too much trouble. I do tend to let difficult stuff soak overnight though in hot soapy water.

CONS:
– Largest skillet and sauté pan do not fit in my dishwasher well… pretty much have to hand wash these.
– Cooking at high heat, I have noticed some discoloration on the cooking surface of the skillets. This doesn’t bother me at all, it is the “rainbow” effect of the high heat on the stainless.

In the end, no brainer. I’d happily buy this set again! High quality on a budget price point!

I read so many reviews, good and bad and I have to say I am confused why people are not happy with the pans. I have never experienced a pan of water boiling when not even on HIGH. They clean up well when done right, dishwasher is the best way. I fried chicken last night and experienced some sticking on the bottom, but that is obviously going to happen with how sticky the chicken is when set in the oil.
My only issue is the pot lid handles are not like the pots handle, it gets hot. So, I am looking at handle covers that will fit on it and that fixes that issue. Easy fix. I am extremely happy with these pans and hope to have them for years+.

Me llegó 1 dia antes a pesar de ser enviado desde EU, el producto es de excelente calidad y bonito. Todo lo indispensable para cocinar. Bien empacado y en buen estado.

This is a beautiful, large set of cookware and a great value. I wanted stainless in order to get away from chemicals in nonstick, and this works perfectly. There is a bit of a learning curve to cook with stainless and avoid burning and sticking but, if done properly, there is very little problem with food sticking. It is similar to cooking in good smooth cast iron. The handles stay cool. The lid handles do get hot, so a pot holder is needed there. I wash by hand and these clean up easily and nicely. The pieces all stack together neatly and fit well in my large kitchen drawer. I’m very happy with this set.