Reviews of Moroccan Large Tagine Free Shipping By Treasures of Morocco

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This glazed tagine is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. The dish is deep enough to accommodate veggies and meat, and the conical lid can be lifted from the top without any mitten. The hole on the cone allows the steam to get out but still keeps the moisture inside. What I love about this tagine is that it retains the heat long after I removed it from the stovetop.

The tagine arrived very fast and very well packed, but it did not contain any care instruction. Not a problem. A quick Google showed me that I needed to season it first. I submerged the tagine overnight in the biggest bucket I could find. The next morning, I rubbed the entire tagine (inside and out) with the olive oil before putting it in the cold oven. I turned on the oven to 300 degree for 2 hours. I let it cool down in the oven, then wash and dry. Now it's ready for cooking! I use my tagine with a heat diffuser (costs only few dollars) in a medium to low heat setting. The food is ready in two hours, from my stovetop to the dinner table -very simple and delicious. Highly recommended!

PS this tagine is considered "extra large." The company also offers "Large" size tagine for $10 less. If you are considering buying tagine, this one is a much better deal because the dish is deeper so that liquid won't seep out. (The other dish is more shallow.) Cleanup is a breeze! Make sure it's completely dried before storing away.

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With a little prep work and research on the internet, we were able to make sure that our tagine was set to go. Be sure to follow some online instructions before you use it. It requires some soaking in water, covering in oil and heating (my girlfriend did most of the prep work). After three dishes made so far, it works like a charm and we've had no problems with it so far.

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I cannot begin to express how disappointing this tagine has been. I ordered this as a gift for my husband. He has traveled the world and is always excited by any opportunity to try new foods. When the box arrived, I was impressed with the care they took in shipping. When my husband opened the box we were both impressed with how lovely the tagine was. It was very handmade looking and rustic (we appreciated this a lot). There were no instructions provided, however my husband is a planner by nature and obsessively researches everything. We spent time researching dishes and spices and how to season and prep our tagine carefully. The vendors own instructions on Amazon clearly state that it is for cooking ON or IN the stove. It also says that no diffuser is needed when cooking with electric or glass stovetops. Our oven has a glass top but we even went the extra mile and contacted the maker of our stove to find out the actual temperatures that line up with the number indicators on our burners. We were told that 5 is around 295 degrees. We decided on a Moroccan Chicken dish and cooked it slowly for 1.5 hours on 3 and 4. We turned down the tagine to the lowest setting for approx. 15 minutes before serving. When my husband removed the lid we saw a huge deep crack that went completely through the base. It was only after washing it that we saw the extent of the crack. It ran from the center to the rim of the base and even went around the base halfway.

We emailed the vender for a return. Their response was to ask what temp we cooked on and if the crack was leaking. We supplied the information and they responded by telling us that it is recommended to only use the tagine in the oven as it is not in direct contact with heat. I was flabbergasted! Why would you recommend this and not inform potential buyers of this information on the items page? They also stated that UPS will not pick up the package unless the original packaging was included. Of course we threw away the (plain) brown shipping box and bubble wrap along with all the other present packaging the day after Christmas. They then stated that they do not accept returns for used items (cooking once with great care is used?). They have offered to replace the base. We feel that isn't good enough. I wanted a tagine that we could cook on our stove and oven with and have flexibility. There are certainly tagines out there that can do all of that. We wanted something authentic and a fun cooking experience and instead we have ending up with a huge headache. I would certainly not recommend this tagine to anyone in good conscience!

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A fine and beautiful pot. (Photo is accurate.) Very useful size. Arrived packed with exceeding care (large box & very thick layer of bubble wrap) and in perfect condition. Cooks a mean tagine!

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I love this Tagine. We followed the marinating instructions and used a big tupperware storage container to soak the tagine in. We did have to open the hole on the top a little more since the glaze covered it. Every dish we cooked in the tagine has been fabulous. Since a lot of liquid is produced during cooking, I always leave out the addition of liquid if it calls for it in the recipe. I love combining my ingredients with William Sonoma's tagine spice or jars of tagine sauce. Only negative is that even though this is extra large, you can only cook for about four adults with this Tagine.

Chef's Secret 15-Piece Element Stainless-Steel Cookware Set Reviews

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First off I wanted to say that I have had these pans for a few months. I had an initial reaction to them and I wanted to make sure I felt the same a few months later before providing a review. Here's my opinions:

THE GOOD The pans are VERY heavy and as such do an excellent job of heat retention and transmission. They are beautiful and heat through/cook very evenly. Easy to clean, even when things stick (see the bad).

THE BAD I have a lot of problems with things sticking to these pans. I find that as soon as the knob on my stove hits Medium, it's like turning on a "please stick to the pan" switch somewhere. Even cooking with no-stick sprays and oil doesn't prevent this.....at least not in my experience.

THE CONCLUSION I love the heat distribution on these pans and I think they cook very well, but the sticking issue really puts a bit of a damper on my feelings for them. I have since purchased 3 individual non-stick pans for use when I know sticking will ruin the food. All in all the price is decent, but don't make the mistake that these pans will resist sticking.

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I love this cookware! I have always used "no stick" cookware and every year I seem to replace it no matter how expensive it is. I realized that all the major cooking channel chefs use stainless steel cookware so I decided to try it. I will never go back to the no stick cookware. This is nice and heavy and if something happens to stick on it I just heat a little water in it and it comes right off. This is a great buy for the money.

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The cookware purchased was to be used everyday in our home, and we really use it. With a family of seven the cookware is used several times a day with everyone cooking at different times. The cookware we were used to using was from pampered chef, and let me say that I thought it was good until the coating started to come off in our food. While shopping for cookware, we went to the county fair and watched a presentation on health craft cookware. This cookware seem to be the best for waterless cookware until they revealed the price at the end of the demonstration. Who in the hell has 3500.00 to spend on a set of cookware, I sure don't. The cookware set we found on amazon has been wonderful. I would recommend this set to anyone who is looking for a great set of cookware. The only problem I have with it is, it's not made in the U.S.A.

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I have used waterless cookware all my adult life. I had Magnalite pots and pans for 50 years and decided that, for our 50th Anniversary, I would get some new ones. Magnalite is no longer available so I decided to try these. I have had a stainless pan before so I felt comfortable ordering these.

The first thing I cooked was frozen peas. I followed directions and the peas cooked perfectly but...the stainless pans stained! I tried another recipe...the pot roast...and made large stains that wouldn't go away with washing. Everything I cook leaves stains on the bottom of the pans. If I want nice pans again, I'll probably have to get stainless steel cleaner. I have followed their directions for washing and rinsing carefully so I don't know why they stain..... PLUS, the middle saucepan lid doesn't seal properly. BUMMER!

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I had to rely on other purchasers' reviews before I decided to invest in this set. I'm glad I did. The price is right, but more importantly, this cookware will help me eat more vegetables. I cooked sweet potatoes as soon as I received the set, which turned out great. I burned the pot since it was my first try, but it was really easy to clean. All I had to do was boil some water with vinegar in it. Highly recommend anyone who wants to eat healthier for the new year.

Buy Ironwood Gourmet Acacia Wood Round Paddleboard

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years ago, i'd bought one in a department store in Paris: it's quite large, with a very practical handle, and it's wonderfully light! now with problems with my arms, and looking for a chopping board for a house in England, i called Ironwood Gourmet, and was told i could find it on Amazon...

i've seen many chopping boards over the years, but this one is the very best possible!!!

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Very well made and quite attractive...

The ring in the handle is substantial and makes hanging

I would definitely recommend this cutting board...

Be sure to keep it oiled...

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Based on the reviews I was expecting something much nicer. The wood color is not as rich as in the picture and I would say it's just ok...

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This is a beautiful wood "paddle" that is very useful for serving pizza, cheese and crackers or other snacks. I like that it has a hanging loop because it's quite decorative hanging on my kitchen wall. Just wipe it off to clean it.

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So far, I am very pleased with this purchase. The board is beautiful, the wood grain varies and looks just like the picture. It is a little thinner than the ones I'd had before but that is fine fits better in my smallish hands. I also appreciate the hole and loop of leather which allow me to hang it up to dry. Please be advised, one cannot lay these boards down to store, they accumulate mold from being wet. So, hanging them unencumbered is the best way to store them. This one is also a nice size. (All I use mine for is chopping vegetables and fruits).

Cheap Viking 16x13x3 Inch Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack

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It is not easy to find a great stainless steel roasting pan that is induction compatible. One needs a pan that can be used on the stove top to deglaze it or make gravy on an induction range. All stainless steel roasters are not induction compatible. They must react to a simple magnet or they will not function on the induction range. It will work fine in the oven, but not on top of the range. Here is the perfect roasting pan which will function in both places. Although the rest of our pots and pans are All-Clad copper core, their roasting pan is not induction compatible so this pan is a great alternative. Although it is not made in America, but Indonesia, it is sturdy, three ply construction with riveted handles and comes with a non-stick rack. Its sturdy construction looks like it will maintain a flat bottom which is essential for induction ranges. It is larger in overall size than my old Ltd anodized aluminum and non-stick roasting pan which will now be passed on to the next generation. With a rounded lip it pours easily with less dripping than the old straight sided pans. The handles face inward and do compromise the internal dimension slightly, but this would only be a problem for the very largest imaginable roast or turkey. This pan is also non-stick which I actually prefer for roasting. I purchased it through Amazon at 50% off suggested retail price which is a good deal.

This is a great roasting pan.

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I bought this particular pan because I needed one that I could heat on my induction cook-top and this really fit the bill. Nice construction and performance.

My only slight quibble are the handles, which I feel could be a bit wider.

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I got this for Christmas and was very pleased with it. The pan is very well made, and the non stick rack cools off very fast. The rack can move a little bit in the pan, as most do, so be aware of that before you hold it at an angle and the meat slides, other than that it's extremely well built and should last for a long time.

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The product was shown and described as the Viking Professional Roasting Pan with Stainless Steel Rack by Metro Kitchen. They sent me a pan with a non-stick rack. I did not even open the box as I use NOTHING with non-stick ever ! That is why I ordered one with a stainless steel rack ! The Metro Kitchen just shrugged it's shoulders and told me Viking no longer makes it with a stainless steel rack and that I could send it back. It cost me $25.00 to send it back which is wrong, wrong, wrong ! I never would have ordered a non stick item, ever ! I had to pay the price for THEIR mistake. It makes me furious. I will NEVER order from Metro Kitchen again !

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE my gorgeous 7-ply Viking cookware made in Belgium by Demeyere. I bought this roaster on a great sale before the holidays thinking it was the same thing. It is NOT. It's a wonderful roaster, and certainly well worth what I paid for it ($99). But it's 3-ply instead of 7-ply, is made in CHINA instead of Belgium, and is very obviously not the same quality. My roaster came with small imperfections (dents) on two edges, and I called MetroKitchen (Amazon's sub-contractor) to report the problem. MetroKitchen does not have good customer service anymore. A few years ago I bought several things from them and dealt with the same young man every time and they were (he was) great. This time they were super un-helpful. A woman answered who was argumentative and difficult and refused to do a return in time for holiday cooking. I ended up keeping it. No big deal. As I say, it's certainly well worth what I paid. But don't be fooled: this is NOT the glamorous high end 7-ply Belgian line of Viking cookware. It doesn't have the finish or sheen, and it doesn't clean up as nicely.

Discount Johnson-Rose 21-3/4 Inch X 15-13/16 Inch X 1 Inch Aluminum Sheet

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I purchased this pan to be utilized as a "drip tray" for an older BBQ (for which I could no longer get the part). With a little tweaking, it worked out great.

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I am quite happy with it. While it is not as heavy duty as my half sheet pans, I wanted a 3/4 sheet in order to bake 2 loaves of artisan bread at once. This baby is the perfect for that. It is the maximum size to fit in my oven (with an inch or 2 open on all sides for heat circulation). And it also fits in the fridge (I often shape the loaves and put them in the fridge overnight before baking the next morning -it deepens the flavor). Still fits in my skinny "tray cabinet" as well. Good value for the price.

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I use this pan for proofing and baking bread. It just fits my oven, is easy to clean, and a good weight to support baked goods. I am thinking about getting a second one.

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I ordered this pan recently, and then decided to try the Nordic Ware pan like it as well. This one is my favorite. They both work well, but this one the Johnson-Rose pan is shinier, and doesn't leave those "aluminum marks" on my towel when drying it. This is a great size pan. It fits in my standard-size oven with about an inch to spare around all sides, and it's heavy enough to resist warping in a hot oven. Have used it mainly for roasting vegetables and baking cookies, which all turned out great. I love being able to bake such a large pan of cookies, meaning fewer batches and less over-all baking time. If I decide that I need another one, this is the one I'll order.

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Ordered 2 of these pans and found them dented on arrival, but Amazon quickly sent replacements that arrived in good condition. They are fairly thick aluminum and seem to be built well. These baking pans are huge! I measured my oven before ordering to be sure they would fit and they have an inch or two in front and behind for air to flow around them, but nearly touch the sides. I made some peanut butter cookies the other night and was able to fit 20 cookies on one sheet (on parchment paper) and they baked up beautifully, though I did have to increase the baking time by a couple minutes from what I would use with my old nonstick cookie sheets. (I understand that is typical when using the shiny aluminum surface instead of the dark surface on the non-stick sheets.) I had some concerns about whether there was enough air space around the pans, but my test cookies all cooked up very evenly. If I find a difference in evenness after more tests, I'll be sure to update the review. I can't comment on how they clean or how baked food releases from the aluminum because I always use line with parchment paper when baking. (I find it convenient to slide a whole sheet of cookies -still on the parchment paper -onto a cooling rack when they are done baking.)

Pros:

Good quality construction.

Very large surface area.

Good solid edges add stiffness and would contain lots of liquid if using it to catch drips under a roaster or pie or whatnot.

Cons:

The edges make it more challenging to slide off a sheet of parchment paper full of baked cookies.

Since it is aluminum, baked goods take a couple minutes longer than on a darker (non-stick type) pan.

*The pan doesn't have much airspace around it, which MAY prove to be an issue in certain applications such as baking multiple sheets at once, but I have not yet had opportunity to test it yet, so this is only an assumption.

I would recommend this product to those who enjoy baking, but make sure to measure your oven first.

Cook N Home Pot Rack Cookware Organizer, 6 Set/Case Reviews

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I wish someone had reviewed this before I purchased it. I thought going with metal over the plastic one would be better, but turns out it didn't matter. This thing is completely unstable and tips over! I was getting a pot down and the top 2 fell over on top of me. The little metal piece they give you to "stabilize" the shelf is flimsy and at an tip of the pot goes out of place sending the pot falling to the ground or on top of you like it did to me. Also, if you don't have an even amount of weight hanging on both sides, the entire thing tips over. It's really bad design and unfortunately, I am unable to hang anything in my kitchen so I may need to keep this stupid thing or add on to it so it actually works. I wish I had not purchased this item.

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I initially ordered one of these Pot Racks. After I figured out how much room it would take up and how many pots/pans it would hold, I ordered another.

I noticed the problem with the round disks that wouldn't stay in place (that some others mentioned), but I just used a drop of Loctite on each little "pin" that went in the slots. Problem solved. I now have 2 stable racks that are holding most of my pots/pans and also my large bowls/casseroles.

I'm very happy with the 2 racks helped me get my spring cleaning/organizing off to a good start.

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This has to be one of the biggest pieces of junk I've ever purchased. I don't like to give negative reviews but I had to on this one. The picture shows the pots sitting in the middle of the little "pyramid." Included is a little 3 inch ring that is supposed to be what you sit the pot on to store it. Even if the ring stayed in place, which it doesn't, it's not anywhere big enough for the pot to sit on and stay put. Trying to remove a pot or frying pan causes all the pots to fall off their nesting place. I finally became so frustrated that I threw the thing in the trash. Not worth a penny much less the asking price.

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Item was what we were looking for: something to separate our pots in a semi-orderly fashion. This does the trick. One thing to note is this product is semi-large--almost too big to set right on your counter. We keep ours in our pantry. Cheers!

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I was better off with the pots stacked inside each other. My pots will not sit on the shelves because it is a cross of metal holding them and it is almost impossible to balance a pot or pan on the shelf. They fall down all the time and I can't reach past them without lightly brushing them and then clattering to the floor. The circle of metal meant to stabilize the thing didn't help it either. It stands up fine on its own but it'd be nice if it actual held the pots. I am trying to justify keeping it because I want it to work, but it is no easier to access them and I'm getting tired of continually balancing them back on the shelves. I hate this thing.

Buy Cambro RFSC6PP190 Polypropylene Cover for 6 and 8-Quart Round

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it fits on the bucket. Simple as that. You really can't ask for more. It holds material airtight. Made of same material as the bucket

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This is just a lid that fits the matching bucket. It's just a lid, nothing fancy, and works as expected.

Buy Calphalon Nylon Utensils Slotted Spoon

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I have an older calphalon slotted spoon which I always thought was quite good. This one is even better. The handle is comfortable, and the slots drain almost instantly. I use it exclusively for removing ravioli from boiling water. I'm amazed at how I get virtually no water with the ravioli.

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Bought these to use for frying, and wanted something that wouldn't melt. Worked great. Good, solid feel.

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The Calphalon Slotted Spoon is what you would expect from Calphalon, A top quality, easy to use and the hold anywhere silicone handle is great. Cleans up nicely.

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the calphalon nylon slotted spoon was a very good purchase. it is great for the protection of my teflon type cookware. it is very comfortable in my hands and i have arthritis. i would definitely recommend this product to anyone.

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I love all of my Calphalon utensils but most of them are peeling and melted at the ends. I do NOT keep my utensils in the pot while food is cooking but yet the tips of them have nylon peeling away. I thought maybe I had just received a defective spoon but this is happening to all of my calphalon utensils. I have even tried contacting calphalon about this with no response. Through all of the problems though I just deal with it because I still love them and will just pull of the peeling tips.

Cuisinart CTF-615 Digital Temperature Fork Review

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This product does not work. Temp reading are slow and not accurate. Perhaps I have a faulty one. the redi-folk was much better.

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I've had better units like this. Its very slow to read temps. But it is very accurate. Wish it would have a gauge on base rather than a beep when its done.

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I bought this just to see how we'll it works since I just bought a new infra red grill , at first I didn't believe it worked and then I compared it to a old school one and the temperatures were very similar , this would be useful for people who rarely BBQ

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It has a lighted screen, an alarm and a real plus a LED LIGHT THAT SHINES RIGHT ON WHAT YOU'RE COOKING!

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its a great item, we use it for grilling mostly but we also use it for raosts we make in the oven and the like. a+ from us on this one.

Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 9-Piece Cookware Review

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is our second Anolon set and we are very pleased with the quality of the product. The first set his running strong since last 6 years. The non-stick quality of Anolon is nowhere less than the other top brand names which are a lot more expensive. The coating is consistent all across and it provides a uniform heat to the food inside.

The weight of each of them is appropriate for their size and doesn't feel too heavy in everyday use.

Overall, it is a great value for money if you are looking for a long-lasting product and don't want to spend on it again and again as with the cheaper store brands.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'm really pleased overall with the quality of this set. It's thick and has a weighty feel to it, unlike cheaper sets I've used (such as Rachael Ray 87593 Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 12-Piece Cookware Set, Orange). Food releases easily, no scratches yet, and I've had no problems washing everything in the dishwasher.

If I have one complaint it's that the set doesn't include a small frying pan, and I don't care for how tall the 8-quart covered stockpot is (I prefer something shorter and wider). Nevertheless, it's worth it to spend a little more and buy this set over cheaper brands.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I had a set of Meyer pots and pans that were sold via infomercial, and they didn't last within a year or so, they warped and handles became loose. This set is MUCH better. The pans are nice and heavy, and so nonstick that food practically rinses off and water beads right up.

I love the tall handles even if it means the fry pan lid won't fit upside down in the pan as a result (I hang the lids up instead). The silicone part is quite grippy and the metal ends of the pan handles don't get hot.

All the pans are very useful for my cooking needs. The flat-bottomed fry pan is a tad small for family-sized meals; I use the larger T-fal A9108274 Specialty Nonstick 5-Quart Jumbo Cooker with Glass Lid Fry Pan Dishwasher Safe Cookware, Black for that purpose, but the smaller Anolon pan is fine for couples or singles and is easier to store.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We have used this set for about a month now and my family is very impressed with the quality. The quality of the non-stick surface is great. I have reviewed cheaper sets that had issues with melted cheese or other creamy textures. The Anolon set works flawlessly.

I like the heavier weight of the cookware. Many sets I have seen feel very lightweight. These guys feel heavier, which usually translates into longer heat retention and more even cooking.

The handles are comfortable and the set is asthetically pleasing. If I had one gripe it would be that I wish the saute pan was larger. A 5 quart saute pan would be nice. But since no cookware set provides that I really can't complain. While the set is not cheap, I believe it represents a good value when you look at the quality you are getting.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this cookware set! I've stayed away from nonstick cookware for close to a decade now as I was constantly frustrated by how frequently they needed to be thrown out and replaced. My Stainless Steel cookware i still going strong and look good as new; however, I've come to accept that there are times where having some nonstick cookware would be ideal.

To start; each piece in this set is of solid construction and posess a nice weighty feel. The nonstick surface seems to be of excellent quality and I have high hopes that it will last longer than sets from my past. The nonstick surface is supposed to be metal utensil safe, which is a huge plus for someone like me who occassionally uses the odd metal spoon to stir/scramble/saute(probably why I so quickly destroyed so many cookware sets in the past). I've used the skillet and covered saute pan about a dozen times now and even with my rough handling, the nonstick surface is not showing any signs of even minor wear and tear. I've also cooked sticky rice in one of the smaller sauce pans and it was a breeze getting the browned rice from the bottom out without having to chip away at it.

I really appreciate the silicone handles for stove top cooking. This is something that is lacking from my stainless steel set and mits are needed when lifting the lids or transporting pots over to the sink for straining out hot water. It's so much more convenient to simply be able to lift the lid with my hand to stir, or simply grasp the pot directly in order to transfer. I do wish the lids had a built in vent (helpful when cooking rice) but they do seem to vent just fine on their own from around the rim.

Overall, I think this is an excellent buy for anyone in the market for a nonstick set. This would also make a lovely gift for a new couple, assuming they have no qualms about nonstick cookware. Personally, I see myself getting the most use out of the skillet and saute pan and would have likely purchased those separately for specific use (like for cooking eggs) but overall, I am pleased to have this entire set as part of my collection and would recommend it to family and friends.

Review of All-Clad Brushed Stainless D5 7-Inch and 9-Inch French Skillet Set

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These are great American-made pans. Very efficient; you'll have to lower your heat to cook.

Easy to clean.

The 9" pan is really 9.5"

The 7.5 inch pan is significantly shallower than the 9.5" pan.

The Amazon product description dimensions are not useful.

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I can't really "review" this pan since I returned it unused, but I have the "same" All-Clad Petit Roti Pan from just a couple of years ago, and this one is now substantially different. My old one had a flat bottom, great for making gravy after you finished your roast. This new one has a ridge around the bottom, where the juices will drip off into these sides. Very difficult to make a gravy when that happens. This is just my opinion as a cook, I really can't comment otherwise on the product, but this change alone was enough for me to send the pan back.

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I also own its big brother and both pans work extremely well. Efficient, even heating. Upright handles make the pan easier to lift. Solid, heavy contruction. I like going from oven to stove top for making gravy. Easy to clean (dishwasher safe).

Worth the price for All Clad quality and the perfect roasted bird.

Update 1/7/07: This pan does not work on induction cooktops

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As an earlier reviewer noted, this pan does not have a flat bottom. This flaw renders the pan completely useless on the stove top. I tried twice on my gas range to sear and braise with this and it failed miserably. First was a chuck roast and second was a mess of meatballs. Any oil will just wick off the middle and settle along the edges, burning the target food. This also happened when I roasted a leg of lamb. The middle "fond" was burnt to a crisp while the juices settled in the ridges on the outside. The pan is stained and no longer looks new (after only about 5 used). The only thing that turned out well was s roasted glazed pork tenderloin and only because I used parchment paper on the bottom. I wanted a vessel that I could sear, braise and roast. This pan can only do the ladder (poorly) and for the price it's better to go with something cheaper until All Clad can go back to the original design. I received it as a gift and used it a few times so it's late in the game to return, but if you want versatility in a roaster (at this price you should!!) look elsewhere.

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Let me start by saying I'm a big fan of All-Clad. They have a well-deserved reputation for durability and performance. My All-Clad saute pans are the pride of my kitchen. However even though this product wears the All-Clad label, it isn't actually clad! As you probably know, All-Clad pioneered bonded cookware. Stainless steel is durable and doesn't interact with food, but conducts heat relatively poorly. Aluminum is lightweight and a wonderful heat conductor but scratches easily and interacts with food. By putting the aluminum layer inside protective layers of stainless steel you get the best of both.

If you go to the All-Clad site itself you can see at "this item is manufactured overseas", and at you can see "Lids and non-bonded items manufactured overseas." In other words this roasting pan is NOT bonded.

I bought this pan a few years ago, and recently replaced it with the Calphalon roasting pan of the same size that IS bonded. The Calphalon pan is a lot lighter because it has aluminum inside. The All-Clad is very sturdy feeling, but that sturdiness made out of stainless steel makes it heavy.

A second problem with this pan is the shape of the bottom. Rather than being flat, imagine drawing a rectangle on the bottom covering maybe 90% of the area and then raising that rectangle. You'll get the bottom of this pan. This means most of the bottom isn't in contact with the stove if you have a flat stovetop or even electric burners; probably won't matter for gas. More importantly to me, if you want to make a pan gravy you're going to have problems deglazing and reducing evenly.

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I got this pan for Christmas and used it that day for the turkey breast roast. It is perfect for smaller families who don't plan to cook the 30 pound turkey or a huge standing rib roast. I can't imagine cooking anything that would require a bigger pan. It fits easily into the oven, cleans up in a breeze and matches all my other All Clad stainless pots and pans. Many years ago a chef told me that All Clad was the best and I have never been disappointed.

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This was true to the reputation of the high quality china that Lenox makes. Nice addition to my Christmas table.

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I am very please with my purchase of "Winter Greetings"; I have since purchased the entire collection.

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This bowl is really not what I expected. It is lovely looking as in the product picture. HOWEVER unlike the fine china in the rest of the line, this bowl is heavy and less refined. It reminds me of a light-weight piece of stoneware. I will keep it, but I won't order another one. It gets three stars because it is beautiful.

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This is a beautiful serving piece for Winter Greetings. The one thing I would mention is that the size is right for about four people, maybe up to six?, but not for a single vegetable for a larger group. To some, this would seem unnecessary to say, but the sizes of Lenox china sometimes surprise buyers. I like it because it is not too heavy to pass, but depending on the use it will get, you might consider purchasing a second piece. No, I don't get a commission. :-)