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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Rachael Ray Stainless cookware set is very pretty to look at and has performed quite well to date.
Pros:
Easy to clean (to date). I wish I could review this after 2 years instead of a month and a half. So far though, so good.
Attractive. Pots seem to hold the shine nicely. Orange color is nice.
Orange handle covers appear to hold up very well.
Cons:
The stock pot handles are pretty tight in to the body of the pot. You have to use pot holders when boiling water as it's too easy to burn your fingers.
The other bummer is that the handles are only oven-rated up to 350 degrees. So if you want to make a fritata in the oven, don't use these pans.
The Calphalon pots that we've used for the last 5 years are breaking down. Even though they're the regular pans (not non-stick), the coatings are wearing. It will be interesting to see how these do in 5 years. I wish I could give more help than what I've listed above.
UPDATE:
The nice orange handles do NOT last. They're breaking apart after just a regular amount of wear and tear. We are not hard on our pots and pans and yet, they're breaking apart. That was part of the appeal of these. Based on how they're wearing, I would no longer recommend these.
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We just got an induction stove top and since we needed stainless steel cookwear we tohught this would be a great fit, WRONG! everything sticks even if you add non-stick spary, which is not ideal. We got them only 42 days ago and they are looking like we've had them for years. Yes ,they are easy to clean but they worp and look burnt and scracthed. would not recommend this itemBest Deals for Rachael Ray Stainless Steel II 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love to cook, always have. Between mom and grandma, I grew up learning all the "tricks" of the trade. You are as likely to find me in the kitchen during the cold winter months baking up a holiday treat or working on a new recipe just as likely as you are to find me working on my cars during the warmer months. It's a "hobby" that people seem to have forgotten about in our modern times -good, old fashioned home cooking!Yet, despite my love for the kitchen there was a problem; my hate for the cookware! Oh I've tried it all over the years. Everything from the cheapest of the cheap to some of the more expensive pots and pans. Yet time and time again they let me down. They either didn't hold up to repeated use; started to rust and/or tarnish; heated food unevenly; etc, etc. It was a nightmare. Having working in a restaurant in college I longed for the days when I had restaurant quality pots and pans to use -but, alas, my budget couldn't afford that!
So when I got the chance to try out these Stainless Steel pots and pans from Rachael Ray I was cautious, but willing to give them a shot. To be honest I had used the teflon coated equivalent also offered under the Rachael Ray name and was less than pleased. However, I went into this experiment with an open mind -let the cooking begin!
First and foremost, I decided to whip up dishes that really tested the ability of this cookware. Everything from pasta to stir fry and everything in between. For those of you not used to cooking with stainless steel you must remember that you have to use oil to keep food from sticking and that stainless steel tends to conduct heat a little faster than other materials you may have used in the past.
I was impressed with how evenly this cookware distributed heat. No hot spots, no wild temperature swings. Everything heated up uniformly and a bit quicker than what I was used too. +1
Next, the weight of the pans was tested. There is nothing more aggrevating than having to chase pots and pans around the stove because their weight is not distributed evenly. I am pleased to say that even with the smallest pot I had no problem keeping it in place and able to stir the contents with chasing it around and around. +1
Cleanup was the next adventure -and some of you know that cleaning can be a real chore. Now I have to be fair here, a lot of the "effort" you will put into cleaning any pot or pan has a lot to do with how you use it. If you turn the temperature up to the maximum and let things burn or boil over -well, you have your own situation to deal with there. However, if you cook things properly and keep an eye on things as they cook you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy these guys are to clean. I use a no-scratch ScotchBrite pad and so far I've been happy with the ease at which they clean. Sure, you have to use a little elbow grease now and then but after multiple uses these guys still look as good as the day I took them out of the box. +1
For this car guy who also loves to fool around in the kitchen this cookware has been a blessing. I have no doubt that a year from now I'll still be enjoying it and have high hopes that my search for the "perfect" pot and pan has finally ended -sure, you could get better with restaurant quality, but for the price point and features this set offers, why spend the extra money?
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This cookware set has been in constant use since I received it last week. I had no idea I needed these pieces so much! I'm having to cook heart-healthy now for my DH, who had a heart attack on Labor Day. These Rachel Ray pieces are perfect for my induction burner, and the whole setup makes it so much easier to cook. The pieces have a solid heft to them while still being lightweight and ergonomically designed.I didn't think I'd use the smallest pot, but I find it's my go-to for grits or heating up soup for two. It's actually quicker than using the microwave. Really! The smallest pan I'm reserving just for eggs; I'm using the salt-and-oil/no-wash technique, and so far my scrambled eggs have been light and fluffy and have not stuck at all. (I'll wait until the pan's a little better seasoned before I try over-medium.) The larger pan is just right for stir-frying and one-pan casseroles, and the stock pot is great for all sorts of things of course.
But what makes it different/better than other cookware? I can only compare it to the Wal-mart stuff (no comparison!) and the set of Calphalon hard-anodized cookware I bought years ago when it was on clearance. I FAR prefer the Rachel Ray set. The orange color of the handles is a bit funky, but you've got to admit it's a standout in the kitchen. I LOVE the inverted bell-shaped design of the pots, and they are well-balanced and easy to lift. I also like the domed glass lids, also with rubberized handles, much more than the flatter style of some other sets.
I'm older and arthritic, and all I can say is I just feel SAFER using this set. It all cleans up quickly with soap, water, and a Scotchbrite pad, with the occasional Barkeeper's Friend to remove spots that form on the inside. I even burned some beans in one of the pots, leaving the "OMG this is ruined" black crust on the bottom. I just heated up some water with a little vinegar in it, boiled it a bit, then left it sitting overnight. Cleaned up like a charm. I am really thrilled to have this set. It is definitely quality cookware, and there is not a piece in the set that won't be used frequently in my kitchen.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'm a bit of a cookware snob owning a pretty large collection of Calphalon One cookware. This set cost a fraction of my other set and does essentially the same thing, but not as well because the pans aren't as heavy. In most cases this might not present too big a problem, but it can when needing even heat for long periods of time. One other thing the set includes a 10" pan, please do yourself a favor and buy an inexpensive non stick pan for cooking eggs etc. or you will want to throw this pan out your window. I say inexpensive because no matter how well made a non stick pan is, it's going to need to be replaced every year or so depending on how much you use it.
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