Showing posts with label cast iron cooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cast iron cooking. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Discount Trudeau Silicone Pinch Holder-asst

Trudeau Silicone Pinch Holder-asst
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I use this for taking off the lids on my pots since some of them tend to not be heat resistant. The pinch is perfect to pick up the lid and put it down safely to check on the food. I keep it handy always in a drawer near the stove.

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I got this for my husband who does a lot of grilling as a gift and he loved it. Great selection on Amazon!

Friday, December 26, 2014

Cheap T-fal Specialty Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch 2-Piece Fry Pan / Saute

T-fal Specialty Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch 2-Piece Fry Pan / Saute Pan Dishwasher Safe Cookware Set, Black
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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You can't beat the price on these decent non-stick pans. All our non-stick pans lose their non-stick properties in a year or so, so why pay more for fancy pans that don't last any longer?

Non-stick pans don't like high heat, so these are not the best for searing or other high heat cooking. For that, we "stick" to good old cast iron!

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We have been using T-Fal pans for many years. They are good quality and cook very evenly. We highly recomend these for your everyday cooking.

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I bought these pans for making omelettes and they sure live up to the no-stick claim. The problem was I could never get the eggs to cook right. They would always burn on the outside and/or be raw on the inside. I don't claim to be a master chef but on my stainless steel frying pan I could always make a delicious omelette it was just that it was a pain getting the fried egg residue off. I have since learned a trick. If you bring water to boil in the pan the fried on egg will absorb the water and be much easier to remove. So I will not be using these non-stick pans again.

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Two perfect size pans for everyday use. Nice weight, not flimsy by any means, medium grey on sides, quality details, the bottom is circles of silver ridges...handle is perfect length and feel....I have small hands.....the hole is nice and large to hang it up. I shopped for a quite a while to get the most for my money, and this was a perfect purchase. Quality and looks nice hanging up. Oh....and you can wipe these clean with a wet cloth.......no sticking

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I opted to purchase this set instead of the ($!@) more-expensive cobalt blue pans to replace those in a full set that I totally wore out through the years. I was afraid that the lower price was a clue that the quality would be inferior, but no-o-o-o! T-Fal, I love you. (And I don't care that you don't match the rest of my set.)

Heavy duty, fabulous non-stick, easy to clean... Love them!

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Cheap Fox Run Boil Alert

Fox Run Boil Alert
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have 1 that got cracked , and am ordering for all my kids, wonderful , really works

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I have been looking for a Glass Pot Alert for years. My Mother bought me one in England when I got married many, many years ago, which got lost over the years. I used to look in all the kitchen stores and nobody knew what I meant, I think some thought I was daft. These little glass disc's are invaluable when heating milk,as when the milk starts to boil they rattle and prevent it boiling over, enough that you can get to the pot before it does so. The product arrived in excellent condition, within the stated delivery time, and I would have no hesitation in dealing with this company again, or recommending Superior Kitchen Gadgets to anyone. Thank you, Anita Greaves

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I had another Boil Alert for years before it broke. The beginning of the boil caused a more definitive rocking of the alert so that a 5 minute egg was always a five minute egg. This one is not as reliable. It is more difficult using it to know when to set the timer. The disk has the same "label," but I suspect the manufacturer is no longer the same according to the packaging. But, it still beats watching the water.

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I had one of these for years but it got broken.

Shortly after hearing boiling water hit the flame, my wife suggested I look for another.

We got 2 more.

These are perfect for bringing water to a boil. They start rattling before the pot boils over so you can go about other kitchen duties without having to watch water boil.

As simple as they are, they are a fantastic kitchen gadget.

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I love that I can leave a pan of milk boiling and not have to stand there and wait while it does!

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Reviews of Calphalon Simply Calphalon Stainless-Steel 1-Quart Saucepan

Calphalon Simply Calphalon Stainless-Steel 1-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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but a tough little pot at a very reasonable price. Perfect for small jobs and heavy weight as well. I wish I had ordered two!

(10/07) update: I noticed the 1 1/2 qt. Cuisinart Chef's Classic stainless pot and cover were on sale at $13.99. An even better bargain than this.

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The pan is solidly constructed, and looks attractive. It heats up quickly also, and washing is easy. The only problem and annoyance is that the handle for the glass lid gets very hot, as does the main handle after a while. Having a glass lid is convenient, not being able to open and close it without getting a potholder or kitchen towel is very interruptive.

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It works, it cleans. I use the it almost every day and it stays in excellent condition. What more could you want from a 1 qt. saucepan? People complain that the cover gets hot. I've never had a saucepan cover that didn't. Gotta invest in a potholder. I do like the glass lid can see in without taking off the cover saves wear and tear on the potholder! And it fits well.

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I purchased this when it was on sale the firat time. I was glad to see it return to the sale price and snatched it up. Great pot for the full price. But for this price it is a steal.

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The pot is perfect for anyone who is single or cooking for only tw.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Best Cuisinart CSO-300 Combo Steam/Convection Oven, Silver Deals

Cuisinart CSO-300 Combo Steam/Convection Oven, Silver
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I just got this today, tried it out and love it!! So easy to use, so very quiet when running and I love the steam option. Cuisinart you did it again!! Great outside finish and beautifully made!! Highly recommend this product!!

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ALTHOUGH THIS CUISINART STEAM AND CONVECTION OVEN (MODEL #CUICSO-30) IS A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO MY KITCHEN, IT IS NORMALLY PRICED AT $300 AT www.cuisinart.com. not $500+ AS STATED HERE.

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WELL WORTH THE MONEY. LOVE THE STEAM BAKE. DOES NOT DRY THE FOOD OUT. OVEN DOES NOT GET THAT HOT ON THE OUTSIDE. HAVE IT UNDER MY CABINETS.

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I am extremely happy with this oven. The steaming is absolutely perfect whether you simply steam, steam broil or super steam. It is small in capacity, but fine for one person.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I love it, it gives a quick and accurate read. The back light is nice and bright and comes in handy when i BBQ at night.Only negative is that it is bulky and will not fit in the side pocket of my chef's jacket, so i cannot use it at work. The probe is long and slim and leaves a small puncture hole which is another positive. Buy it for home use.

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We have had it a little over six months and have used it perhaps once or twice a week successfully. It now shows the three L's. The instructions say that the temperature is out of range when you see that. In my case it shows the L's when I open it and shows the temperature when I close it making it unusable. I wrote to Taylor and got no response...so much for customer service. I am sending it to Taylor under the one year warranty and will update this when I get a result, good or bad.

As promised here is the update:

First: I changed my rating to a five star because of the wonderful return experience I had with Taylor. Sometimes things just break, the sign of a great company is how they deal with it. Taylor immediately shipped me out a new thermometer and the turn around time was great...Hooray for them. They have a customer with me. You can depend on them to stand behind their products.

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Just tried this on a weekend of BarBQing, and it performed accurately. Saved having to reheat and cook some more if too rare, and avoid getting things over done. Couldn't be happier.

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As a young man, I was trying to perfect my grilling ways and this thermometer seemed like it has it all, and it does. The thermometer's temp settings help out a lot to be able to get the perfect level of doneness for everything from steaks to chicken. However, the thermometer's accuracy is not always perfect and takes a few seconds to get to the right temp. In whole, if you are looking for a thermometer that can even teach a novice the difference between rare and medium, then buy.

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I bought one of these from Lowe's this past summer, to go in the RV while camping. It works so well, that I found myself "borrowing" it from the RV when grilling at home. To make sure I don't forget to return it before our next trip, I decided to buy a second one for the house. I especially like the bright LED indicators that tells me when the meat is rare-medium-well, in addition to the digital temp readout. Lowe's doesn't stock these right now since it's winter time, so I was happy to find one here on Amazon.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Review of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12" Stir Fry & Cover

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12' Stir Fry & Cover
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This is a great wok. I own Calphalon nonstick cookware, knives and am very happy with the brand. I saw this wok on Amazon and bought it to replace a brand-nameless nonstick wok that I bought on a whim at a discount store. Despite what a prior reviewer said, I found this wok to be of good quality. The lid has a substantially thicker rim and is heavier than the glass/metal lids on my Calphalon nonstick set. The wok itself is not too heavy (which is why I bought it) and is big enough to make a meal for 4-6. I found it heated well and I was able to cook on a gas burner just-under-medium heat and my wok heated quickly and cooked the food quickly as well. I generally don't put too much heat under my woks (unless the recipe requires it)as I would under my other stainless steel pots as the wok always seems to cook very well with little heat. So I had no problem with hot handles as my burner was not that high. When I was done cooking, I left the remaining food in the wok as I ate dinner and the food did not stick to the sides as I have had happen with other woks. It was easy to clean with a non-scratch sponge hours after I had finished cooking.

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Its been a week since I started using this pan and I absolutely love it! This was my first transition from non-stick to stainless steel, and so I was very uncertain about how the experience would be, whether stuff would stick and I'd have to use a lot of oil. However, its been much easier than I expected. From the get go, I followed other users' suggestion to heat the pan thoroughly before adding oil or any other ingredient, and it has worked very well for me. I've cooked all our family meals for the past week in this pan and its been great! Highly recommend it.

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It is a well-designed and sturdy wok. I have gone through several nonstick woks by T-Fal and Calphalon. I have destroyed them all using them at high heat. This Calphalon pan is very sturdy and handles the high heat. However, even with preheating the pan before putting in the oil, I find that the food still sticks to the bottom of the pan. I think that like other stainless steel pans, it doesn't distribute the heat as well as aluminum pans or even a traditional carbon steel wok. Also, it came with a nice sturdy glass lid. I wish the lid had came with a hole to release the steam.

I am satisfied with it though. It is easy to clean. I would not recommend washing it in the dishwasher--it will scratch the outside surface of the pan.

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This is a wonderful product. Since I stir fry food most of the time, especially vegetables, I use it almost every meal. Highly recommend it.

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Works great on the induction cooktop. Large enough for a very large stir-fry. Easy to clean. It is heavy when full.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Best Oster Rametto 3-Quart Stainless Steel Sauce Pan with Glass Lid Deals

Oster Rametto 3-Quart Stainless Steel Sauce Pan with Glass Lid
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I needed a larger saucepan, as my sister and her son moved in with me, and my only options were tiny saucepan or huge Dutch oven. This bridges the gap nicely, and is a great pan, as well.

I didn't want to get one of the non-stick pans available today, as the coating soon starts flaking off and gets in your food. I have never had a problem with pans that don't have non-stick coating, and don't feel that it's all that necessary. Cooking with this is quite easy, and, even if we leave food in it overnight, it cleans nicely. It does equally well in the dishwasher or hand washed, whichever your preference is. This is a great size if you're cooking for 2-5 people, depending on what you're making.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Review of Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick 12" Covered Essentials Pan

Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Essentials Pan
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We purchased the Symmetry eleven piece cookware set plus this piece to replace our old mismatched cookware that we have had for years. I can only say that we are not only pleased with the quality of Symmetry but also how well it preforms. The cookware is thick hard anodised aluminum, which is actually harder than steel and conducts heat much better. Thicker means better heat distribution and no "hot spots". The non stick is a three layer coating called Autograph 2, it is one of the newest and best available. It can be cleaned in the dishwasher or simply wiped clean, which is what we do. The coating is tough enough that metal utensils can be used--we still use non scratch as most of ours were used on the older pieces of cookware.

Stir fry is a favorite of ours so this pan gets used a lot. Have found that we do not need the high heat as much as in the older pan, and that because of the thick construction the heat is more even from the bottom and up the sides. I need to also mention that sometimes we use a portable induction burner and all of the Symmetry pieces work fine including the Stir Fry pan.

The glass lid makes this piece useful for a lot more than stir fry--have a small rack that fits in the bottom of the pan that makes it great for steaming. This piece is a wonderful addition to the set and one that gets used a lot in our kitchen.

Just an afterthought: Fried eggs in the eight inch pan, no oil, no spray etc. they slid out onto the plate with no help--the best non-stick ever!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a good pan, that would be rated higher, except that I've had a few anolon pans around the same price range, and those are better quality pans. Explanations below:

Pros:

Ample room for family cooking (4 6 people)

Rubber handle stays cool to touch

Comes with a lid to help keep heat in and cook faster

Good quality and solid feel.

Looks good

Neutral:

Lighter than my Anolon professional pans. (can be good or bad depending on your preference. I like the heavier ones myself)

Cons:

Teflon coating has a texture circular lines / indentations. I'm doubt the usefulness of them, but despite the nonstick coating, it takes more effort to clean the food on this, specially if you cook sticky stirr frys or you burn your food a little at the bottom. My other smooth teflon pans clean out very easily, the little pattern on this one makes it harder.

Does not have the same quality construction of Anolon series pans. (not just weight, but finishing, glass quality of the lid, the handle, etc).

Overall I give this pan 3.5 stars. If I hadn't used the anolon professional series before, I'd probably give this pan 4 4.5 stars. But given that there are better ones at the same price range, it loses a star.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This stainless steel bottom pan will work on any kind of stove top including induction and work well it does. Food heats nice and evenly when I use this on my induction stove. The pan's non-stick interior has a fine durable quality and cleans up easily. I've only had this pan a little while, but I'm expecting to get many years of good use out of it along with the other similarly manufactured Circulon pans I own. The size of the pan is conveniently large enough for preparing a variety of different sized meals without being too large to be convenient to use or clean up afterwards. The shape makes it good for saute, stir fry, simmering and general frying. The lid is nice and sturdy as well and fits snugly. This is an excellent product.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program PROS

-Hard-anodized (heavy gauge, impact bonded) aluminum, which means the pan heats quickly and evenly

-Can use on any cooktop, including induction

-Oven safe to 400 degrees, which we use in melting cheese and finishing omelettes

-Circulon durability is legendary, and that includes the Symmetry line

-The Symmetry series has a gentle flaring and stylish handles, and they are as attractive as you can get if you want something that looks handsome (form AND function)

-Stainless + silicone handles feel very comfortable and the silicone sufficiently protects hands from the heat

-They say the raised circles on the inside of the pan reduce surface abrasion and you can really notice it when cooking pancakes and eggs and using your spatula

-Safe with metal utensils

-Tempered glass lids

-A joy to clean with non-stick surface inside and out (DuPont Autograph 3-layer nonstick) in my house the person who didn't make dinner washes the dishes, and since my husband is such a good cook, I'm usually the pot cleaner. I don't even mind when he's using our Symmetry set.

-This Stir Fry pan is a nice addition to our set (my husband makes a lot of stir frys and I love not having to clean stuck-on tofu) and it does so much more. It especially caramelizes onions beautifically.

CONS

I just have nothing bad to say about the Symmetry set! We're very serious about our cookware and love our Symmetry set.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program You can't expect the world from this product, but you can enjoy a great deal. It is lightweight, balanced and sturdy. Although labelled a stir-fry pan, it is much more versatile than that. Because of the secure, flat bottom, it is ideal for omelets, pasta sauces, frozen-dinners-in-a-bag and more. My husband turned an egg over with a flip of his wrist. Please note the sides are quite curved, so you probably won't be browning pork chops in it, but you can do practically everything else. The ergonomic design of the handle, tight fitting see-through lid and oven compatibility are plusses.

Do read the directions. It isn't meant to be used with non-stick spray. If you want to use oil, you should apply it with a paper towel. This is, after all, a non-stick pan. Use moderate to low cooking temperatures or you may warp it. Instead of scrubbing and scratching it to clean, the instructions say to boil a mixture of vinegar and water. Finishing a frittata or omlet in the oven is great, but again, you may warp it if you put it under the broiler.

As with all products, carefully following directions is the key to optimum usage. This is a well-designed, versatile pan that I am happy to add to my kitchen. My one quibble with it is that it is called a stir fry pan, but shouldn't be used at high heat as most stir fry dishes call for.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Reviews of Old Mountain Rectangle Single Serve Dish

Old Mountain Rectangle Single Serve Dish
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These individual cast iron dishes are just wonderful. They can be used for serving as well as for baking.

I have baked cornbread, served shrimp and grits as well as many other things. Just use your own imagination.

Janice C Herblin

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Guy Fieri 5106273 Nonstick Aluminum Fry Pan, 8-Inch, Red Review

Guy Fieri 5106273 Nonstick Aluminum Fry Pan, 8-Inch, Red
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First I want to thank Amazon. com for having such a wide variety of products.

I bought this skillet to replace one that I have used for a couple of years the inside non stick finish was basically gone .

This fry pan is the perfect size to cook a couple of large eggs or make a nice grilled cheese sandwich. this finish is really nice. the bottom has the rings on it to help with the heat distribution and the weight of the skillet.

this skillet is high quality and a great bargain for the price.

I am extremely happy with this 8 Inch fry pan. I will be looking for this brand when I have to replace my larger fry pans/skillets. For the price you can not go wrong.

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Friday, August 8, 2014

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Farberware Dishwasher Safe Aluminum Nonstick 10-1/2-Inch Covered Deep Skillet, Champagne
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I like it. it is light weight, easy to clean, good looking, and durable. Just be careful not to put meat with bones seen from the outside into the pan or they will scratch the serface.

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This frying pan is a non-stick beauty that exceeds all of my expections. I believe it will last a long time and give me many years of use.

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This is exactly the pan I have been looking for. It's the perfect medium size when one doesn't need a big one, but the little 6 inch is too small. I could not find this size in Farberware in stores unless I bought the entire set, which I didn't need. I love this one.

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Does not work with my induction cooktop! I bought this specifically to use with my induction cooktop. I suppose I will keep it and use it on my electric stove.

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it looks ok at this time because i have not used it yet. i think i will be happy with it.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Stansport Non-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Legs Reviews

Stansport Non-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Legs
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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The unit itself is nice. Well cast. Legs are solid, lid fits well. Although the lid pictured was not the one I received. The one that came with it was move of a 'domed' with the handle not the one pictured with the lip around the edge. The lip can be important for some due to putting and keeping hot coals on top for more even cooking. If I hadn't needed it for a trip, I wouldn't have seasoned it and would have returned it for one with the lipped lid. So if you're going to purchase one, ask questions first to see which you're going to get.

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LID IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN PICTURED! I WANTED THIS WITH LIP ON LID LIKE PICTURED. VERY DISSAPOINTED! Do not buy if you need lip on lid! Domed lid no good!

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Reviews of Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer

Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This steamer fits perfectly on Cuisinart's 4 Qt saucepan. The lid seals in every bit of steam. I used to always have to add more water when steaming batches of corn-on-the-cob, but since no steam escapes here, I can make several batches non-stop. I also like the fact that the steamer is wide; that means that the food will cook evenly (instead of other steamers where the stuff at the bottom gets overcooked and the stuff at the very top gets undercooked). I've only used the steamer five or six times but so far, there's practically no sign of dullness or staining maybe just a little sign of dullness, but I'm more interested in function than appearance. Washing it immediately will keep it stain-free. Overall, an incredible deal for $20.00!

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This steamer insert is the perfect addition for the Chef's Classic cookware. I love this line by Cuisinart I bought the 10 piece set and was so happy with it that I have purchased 5 additional pieces to handle nearly all my cooking needs. This steamer insert has been getting lots of use in our house. We use it almost every night!

It fits the 3 and 4 quart sauce pans nicely and the lid fits well, not tight physically, but create a good seal like all the Chef's Classic line and does not leak steam! I have six different methods of steaming available to me in my kitchen (including a large counter top steamer), but this is the one I find myself using most often because it has such a large capacity and the cleanup is so easy. My counter top steamer has nearly the same capacity as the Cuisinart insert, but it has 3 parts that need to be washed PLUS the steamer base which cannot be submerged and is a bit of a hassle to clean. With the Cuisinart steamer and saucepan, it's as easy as if you had just boiled water a couple of quick wipes, rinse and you're done!

I couldn't be happier!!

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This 20 'cm' steamer fits the 2 qt., 3 qt., and 4 qt. Chef's Classic pots. I don't have the 4 qt. yet so I can't say how this steamer would fit. It fits very nicely into the 3 qt. pot. (I cannot really imagine steaming anything in a 2 qt. pot.)

The lid to the steamer seems to slide around a bit. As a result, it is hard for me to picture it sealing 'tightly'. However, when I used it to steam frozen veggies, little of the steam escaped.

All-in-all, this is a niche item, expecially since a microwave oven does such an excellent job of steaming. I purchased this as a 'completer'. You may find the attractive price draws you to add this to your cookware collection as well.

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I purchased the rest of this line 6-8 years ago. I finally rounded it out by buying the steamer. The steamer and its lid are super thin and light compared to the rest of my set. I don't know if that is intended for the steamer only, or if this whole set is now being built this cheaply. I would be okay with it being this thin--but for the price it doesn't seem justified. After receiving and using this item, I would say a fair price would be half of what I paid for it.

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I ordered the Cuisinart Chef's classic Universal Steamer with cover when purchasing the 10-pc. stainless Cuisinart cookwear. The basket is deep which I really like and I could not wait to get rid of about six of those horrible little collapsing steamer baskets I was using! This steamer holds so much more food and the food does not fall into the hot water in the pan. It was thoughtful of cuisinart to include the lid to go with this piece and I highly recommend it.

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