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I bought these five months ago. I spent hours and hours online shopping for a new set of pots and pans, reading hundreds of reviews, researching the benefits of hard adonizing over stainless steel and other aluminum products, and this was the set I finally chose. I couldn't be happier! I looked at everything out there; from the cheapest to the most expensive professional cookware there is. I compared Pampered Chef, Paula Deen, Emeril, Cuisinart, Kitchenaid, Le Creuset.....and more. I checked them all out!
My Criteria. Versatility I'm single so for the most part I use the smaller pans in the set. Because of that it was important to me to find a set that had lids that fit the smaller skillets. Most sets out there have lids for the pots, but nothing for the skillets. But I also wanted larger pans for when I do entertain.
Durability I've spent way too much money in the past on pans that bend if you drop them, can't stand up to high heat, or end up with non-stick that starts peeling off after a few uses. I was looking for durability.
Non-Stick I'm a cook, not a chef, and have never really like stainless steel, so it was weeded out of the selection choices early on. I do like cast iron and at first was dreamy eyed about very expensive enamel coated cast iron (Le Creuset), until several of the reviews reported their enamel was chipping into the food and they have had no luck collecting on the lifetime guarantee, and this stuff is expensive!
Price obviously I wanted the best bang for my buck. I'd have purchased a more expensive set if I thought the quality pay off was worth it.
So that was my criteria.....and this set fullfills it perfectly.
Durability Hard adonized It is twice as strong as stainless steel, and a fraction of the weight. I haven't dropped any on the floor yet, or taken a hammer to them, but they feel solid and have held up fantastic so far. The other choices didn't seem so great. Any of the enamel sets (including Rachel Ray) reported chipping and peeling enamel, some just from being put in the dishwasher a couple of times. The cheaper non-stick coatings were peeling off, and I've already mentioned the issue with the enamel cast iron. The real test of the hard adonized will reveal itself with time. I've used them in high eat, stuck them in the oven, cooked rice, eggs, mac & cheese, and it all slides right off the non-stick coating and haven't had even a scorch no matter how high the heat. I'm OCD about using the appropriate utensils for non-stick pans in order to avoid scratches or abrasions, but this non-stick coating is not the cheap crap that will eventually peel off. If you take care of it, it's going to last a while.
Versatility The lids from the pots fit the skillets! It is So awesome to have a lid for every pan! No more using a tiny lid in a big pan to cook my basted eggs; no more having the edges of a bigger lid dripping condensation onto a burner.....a lid for every pan!! The one question I was asking myself as I unpacked it was "where the heck am I going to put these?" Well, all the pots nest nicely within each other, with a paper towel between them to protect the finish, and the same goes for the skillets. The lids actually take up more space, but also store easily in a couple of stacks next to the pans.
So, there you have it. I'm really well-pleased with this cookware. I almost didn't buy it at first because I didn't want to get sucked into buying a set with a TV Chef's name attached. But I really did the research and was convinced this was perfect for me, and so far, I have been spot on!
Update: A few more months have gone by and I thought I should add a couple things. The set is still as great as my original review and I still love them.
A warning about putting them in the dishwasher. I don't know if it is recommended or not, but I thought I'd rather use the dishwasher even if it shortened the lifespan of the pans a bit. However, the soap residue did discolor the outside of the pan. I was able to scrub it off with an SOS pad, but then decided I love their color too much to run them through the dishwasher. They clean up so easily that it's not a big deal.
Also, someone commented about a cheap set that got burn marks on the bottom. These will get burn marks also. It's pretty much my fault as I've poured grease out of the pan and then put it back on the burner, and the grease that dripped down the side burned. It came off with some scrubbing, but there is still a mark there.
Regardless of these two issues, this set still is perfect for what I wanted and is performing in every way expected. Enjoy!
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pot set. I had just recently relocated from up north to down south and was in the market for a new pot set for my new home. I did alot of research and looking at reviews on many many websites. I was a little apprehensive about purchasing since my new home has a glass cooktop stove and many reviewers expressed concern about its use with a glass cooktop. Well i decided to give it a try and they are great. They clean up easily and cook well and evenly. When storing I place a paper towel in between all the pots so that they won't scratch each other. I even use them with high temperature and no problems with the pots or my cooktop. I cook at least twice a day so the pots get quite a lot of use and they still look brand new after four months of heavy use and constant washing. Great buy!!!!Best Deals for Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 14-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
I have not purchased (for myself) cookware in 15 years and bought this set a year ago for my daughter and have been helping her out with her twin girls and using the cookware. I liked it so much that I purchased the 14 pc. set for myself. The best investment I have made in a long time.Honest reviews on Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 14-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
I purchased these items and was very excited about getting them. I like the look and felt it would be a great addition to my kitchen. When I got them I really liked the look and was what I expected. That is where it stopped meeting my expectations. I read the warranty and directions and went over everything with my husband so that he knew how to use them. When storing them I even placed the cardboard under each pan as I stacked them so that they wouldn't scratch eachother. I wanted these to last a long time. But they didn't. I have only had them a month and the pans that I use end up with brown spots on the bottom of them. Then recently we were cooking turkey bacon in one of the pans and to this moment I still can't get the 1/4" of stuff of the pan. Everything in the pan stuck to it and I still am an unable to get it off. I wasn't even cooking it on hight heat like they tell you not to. When I called the warranty program it is just a phone number that you are not even able to reach a live person to discuss your issue. All they give is an address that you are suppose to pay to have it shipped to and they will review it for warranty. I feel that is a poor process. It would be nice to be able to actually speak to a live person first before having to pay for shipping across the county. I wouldn't recommend this product and would suggest buying something else. If the warranty process would be easier than it is, I would maybe suggest it as I may have had just a bad set. But with not having a great guaranty, I suggest another pan set.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 14-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
I purchased the 14 pc Rachael Ray Hard Anodized set in December 2011 and was so excited about getting them. I really thought I had picked the perfect set of cookware. When I opened the box I was impressed with the look and feel and couldn't wait to use them. That's where the good review ends. The biggest problem I had with them is the warping. The large sauté pan sat flat on my glass top stove when cold. When heated to med or med-high the pan would warp and start to spin. I was browning breaded chicken breasts and touched the handle by mistake and the pan spun around almost spilling hot oil over the stove and me. I noticed it didn't sit flat on the stove anymore. When cooled, it sat flat again without problem. I called Amazon they said it was most likely a defect and sent out another set with free express shipping. The second set came two days later and I was so disappointed to find out that it did the same thing. The other problem I had with this set was much smaller and not a huge deal but figure it's worth mentioning. I noticed that the handles got very hot when on the stove. I was cooking pasta and had to use pot holders to pick up the pot to drain the water. I never had to do that before with any set I've ever had. The handles are supposed to stay cool to the touch but they didn't. I can't imagine having to use potholders every time I cooked anything on the stove top. I did some research online and found that warping was a common complaint for this cookware set. So, after speaking to the manufacturer and Amazon, I decided to order a different set. After more research I finally decided on the 12 pc Anolon Advanced Set. It's more expensive but had great reviews... sometimes you really do get what you pay for. Even though I'm a fan of Rachael Ray and love her show and have many of her cookbooks, I hate to say I would not recommend this set to anyone. I feel it's poorly made and bottom line it didn't meet expectations.
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