Sep 06
I purchased the Emeril Stainless 10-piece set and am very pleased with it. I had been trying to decide between that set and the Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 10-piece stainless set. When I didn’t get any cookware for my wedding, I decided to go to Macy’s and check out both sets.
I found another young couple also comparing both cookware sets. I liked that the Emeril set has:
– See-through lids that fit snugly
– An attractive copper core
– Just the right mix of sizes for a family of two
The Cuisinart set has thinner lids that are not see-through and no copper core.
I did not like:
– The aluminum bottom layer, that can possibly melt if mishandled
– Slightly awkwardly-long handles
The Cuisinart set’s aluminum layer is encapsulated in stainless. It also has slightly nicer handles.
Ultimately, I decided that the see-through lids and right size mix were more important to me than the aluminum bottom of the pot melting off. I read the enclosed leaflets and now follow the instructions carefully. Using low heat really does help the food cook more evenly, without burning. So far, I am loving my new Emeril Stainless cookware set! It really is beautiful!
P.S., The other couple shopping at Macy’s that day purchased the same set too!
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September 6th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Remember, this is stainless steel. It’s not Calphalon, or Farberware. Start the range on a low setting, I usually start at around 3 on a scale of 1-10 and rarely have to go above 4-4.5 on my range. These pots are made by All Clad, one of THE great names in cookware. I have not had any problems with staining or discoloring. I use bartenders friend to clean the pots. I have even put them in the dishwasher when I was too tired to wash them by hand. For the money, I don’t think you can get a better set of cookware that will give you great results if you follow the directions that are included. Remeber, low heat does not translate to slow cook times. Even heat means food cooks at a better rate. Watch your food until you get used to cooking with these.
September 7th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Purchased this set (14PC) from a local retailer in April 2009 to replace a 25 year old set. Read tons of reviews and decided that this set had what I wanted for a good value. I have found this set to be well made (by All Clad), beautiful looking and to have superb performance. Have used all the pieces without a problem. Even heating (though it takes a bit to get going) but found that once heated, you can take the heat down a notch and cook easily. I use them on a glass cooktop. And my wife loves the clear glass lids.
Not sure why a few reviewers have complained about cleaning, I have had no problems at all. All pieces clean very easily, whether used for frying, sauteing or boil/simmer. I have also finished cooking things in the oven with absolutely no ill effects. A soft scrubber pad and soap cleans completely. If you want to renew the “original” shine, a little “bar keepers friend” once every few washes will polish them up nicely. I have found that drying them with a cloth vs air dry does improve the “look” a lot.
September 8th, 2010 at 11:53 am
I purchased the Emeril Stainless 10-piece set and am very pleased with it. I had been trying to decide between that set and the Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 10-piece stainless set. When I didn’t get any cookware for my wedding, I decided to go to Macy’s and check out both sets.
I found another young couple also comparing both cookware sets. I liked that the Emeril set has:
– See-through lids that fit snugly
– An attractive copper core
– Just the right mix of sizes for a family of two
The Cuisinart set has thinner lids that are not see-through and no copper core.
I did not like:
– The aluminum bottom layer, that can possibly melt if mishandled
– Slightly awkwardly-long handles
The Cuisinart set’s aluminum layer is encapsulated in stainless. It also has slightly nicer handles.
Ultimately, I decided that the see-through lids and right size mix were more important to me than the aluminum bottom of the pot melting off. I read the enclosed leaflets and now follow the instructions carefully. Using low heat really does help the food cook more evenly, without burning. So far, I am loving my new Emeril Stainless cookware set! It really is beautiful!
P.S., The other couple shopping at Macy’s that day purchased the same set too!
September 9th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I purchased this as a hostess gift for my almost daughter-in-law’s bridal shower. It is a beautiful set and will be something they can use for years to come. Very well made and cooks like a dream!
September 10th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I have the 14-piece set, and one large hard anodized saute pan, and since buying them, I have gotten rid of all my other pans because I just don’t use them anymore.
These pans heat evenly and are easy to handle. So far everything I’ve tried to cook has turned out better than with the previous pans, including manicotti (which turned out perfectly – and a light spray of Pam and there was no problem with sticking). As for food sticking – well, the biggest problem I’ve had was with scrambled eggs when the heat is too high, and after a soak in hot water, the mess cleaned up just fine. I use these pans multiple times every day, and have had them for a few months, and have had NO problems cleaning them up (as some of the negative reviews mention).
These aren’t the top-line All-Clad, but they’re much better than anything I’ve ever used, and I am quite satisfied with them.