Features:

  • Updated cast-stainless-steel handle stays cool to the touch and comes riveted for strength
  • Set includes: 1-1/2-quart and 3-quart saucepans with covers, 8-quart stockpot with cover, and 10-inch skillet
  • Rims are tapered for drip-free pouring
  • Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; broiler-safe
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Suitable for use with induction cook tops
  • Cool Grip Handle Solid stainless steel riveted handle
Absolutely love this set!

I decided to wait for a while to write this review as I wanted to use them for at least a few weeks prior to rating and reviewing. Keep in mind this is my first set of stainless steel cookware I've ever used so I can't really compare them to other stainless steel sets. I've only used numerous types/styles of non-stick sets. Teflon, ceramic, "green pan", copper chef, etc. (I've never actually BOUGHT a set of cookware until I bought these, all of the others have been gifts of some sort). I was trying to decide between these or a set that Calphalon were heavily discounting at the time (a set with copper on the outside, stainless on the inside, aluminum core), but out of all the comparisons and other reviews, I chose these instead mainly because the copper would most likely tarnish and get unevenly ugly. Also America's Test Kitchen tested sauce pans. The winner being All-clad of course was WELL out of my price range. Their next recommendation though was the Cuisinart Multiclad unlimited, and I figured those should perform similar to these. Pros Stainless steel - with care will last a lifetime and more Heats very evenly and quickly The tapered rim really does make pouring MUCH easier and practically drip free (I always have a paper towel handy regardless) Cooked eggs without sticking (yeah, you read that right) Cooking is much more predictable Cons The cookware do "stain" but can be removed Must be very diligent with proper preheating and not overheating Parts of the cookware is a high mirror polish (more on why I put this as a con later) Could be sensitive to temperature shock (but then again, MOST if not all cookware is) First, I'll tackle the cons "Stains" can occur on the cooking surface, especially if you get some stuck food (some food sticking is normal, it's called fond, don't be discouraged by it). After giving it a good soap and water bath with a plastic scrub sponge I've noticed light colored "whitish" marks on the cookware. Honestly this isn't a problem, but it does trigger my OCD to want the pans to look clean. Nothing a little Bon Ami/Bar Keepers Friend can't fix. Just don't really recommend doing this often as these are minor abrasives. This leads me to... Mirror like finish in spots. I honestly wish all of the surface had the brushed look to it. Once you use Bon Ami/Bar Keepers friend on the upper parts of the cooking surface or elsewhere, you'll get swirl marks. This is just once again my OCD of wanting to keep my brand new set looking brand new. They WILL scratch and get swirls and other stuff. But the mirror finish only makes it that much worse. It obviously won't change the performance of the cookware. Preheating/overheating. These pans can heat up QUICK (ymmv depending on your stove type, mine is electric with exposed element), even on medium. Because of this you really need to make sure you aren't overheating the pan while preheating. Overheat can/will lead to badly stuck/burned food. This is going to be typical of pretty much any multiclad/all clad stainless steel cookware. If you don't like this, stick with hard anodized or something of the sort. Temperature shock. Honestly this should go without saying, but really the last thing you want to do is go from cooking to putting this under cold water. I've seen reviews (from pros using this specific cookware) where they have done this and the pan was fine. But really, you seriously run the risk of warping ANY cookware doing this. Just.....don't do it. Time for the pros Stainless steel - Really, there's not much to say here. Because the outer and inner surfaces are stainless steel, as long as you're not abusing the pans, they'll last forever. There isn't a non-stick surface that slowly turns turns into a reason for throwing it out. Heats evenly/quickly - The fact that these have an aluminum core sandwiched by stainless steel really helps these pans heat up quick and even. I've made frittata and numerous other things and get a pretty consistent cook throughout the entire thing (it would help if my stove top were more level but there's little I can do about that without replacing the entire top, the whole stove is level). Tapered rim - I've poured out sauces, soups bacon grease, etc. It all pours out really easy and smooth. I can't 100% comment on it being drip free as I always have a paper towel or something handy to wipe the edge. Force of habit. Cooked eggs without sticking - Yeah I've read numerous reviews saying that eggs stick like crazy to these. It's the one thing that made me wait 2 weeks prior to even think about cooking eggs, let alone over easy eggs on these. I can safely say that eggs swirl around on these pans just as good as any perfectly new non-stick pan. Granted you need to make sure you heat the pan just right and prep it. I haven't tried putting eggs in with JUST butter yet but I would imagine it would work. Usually I'll put a about an 1/8th of a teaspoon of canola oil in the pre heated pan and use a paper towel to cover the surface and the sides, let it sit for a few seconds, then put a little butter in the bottom. I have yet to have any eggs stick at all. In fact, I threw out my old 8" non-stick I kept around specifically for eggs. Cooking predictable - Because the pans heat evenly and they're super conductive, cooking because so much more predictable and you use much less heat. On my old pans, I'd usually cook most things on medium high. I've found medium with these has been equivalent. Polenta, rice, etc all cook really nicely because you can just set the heat to low and just let it go. At first I was a bit worried about the lids not being see through (as I've always had glass lids) but now I've come to not care. All in all every single time I cook with this cookware, I always find myself saying "I Love these pans!!!". I have yet to have food "stick" to them. At least to the point where it's destroying the food. The only thing I haven't tried are fish and pancakes, but I would imagine pancakes would stick regardless. If you're having a problem with all your food sticking, you're doing it wrong. You're most likely over heating the pan. Watch some youtube vids about proper use of stainless steel cookware and you should be able to figure it out.

Not All-Clad tri-ply but a Very Good Alternative

2 1/2 year update: the pans get frequent use and are going strong. The small fry pan is used daily is not gleaming but very good. All the others still look new even though they are used often! Original review: I am a serious cook and take my pans seriously. I have All Clad pans at home that I collected over the years and had the stainless steel Cuisinart pans at my Mom's where we often cook for her. The Cuisinart Stainless Steel pans just did not cut it for me so when another family member declared their love for them, I used it as an opportunity to upgrade. I had hoped for a small All Clad set but quelled at the price. These pans are a wonderful option! They are not the same as All Clad but to be honest, I have a hard time justifying $1,000 more for the functional difference. I know they are made in China, I just had to let that one go. I could not afford the difference. (If you do want similar pans not made in China, the Cuisinart French Chef set is EU made and a nice alternative). On the plus side, the handles are very nice, I wish my All Clad had equally nice ones. I also adore the size of the saute pan. It is deeper than standard so I tossed things out less. I cooked a large pot of sauteed cabbage with a cream sauce in it and nothing stuck or jumped out. I was very pleased with the heat-to-no-scorch ratio with the sauce. On the negative side, if you can say comparing $240 pan set to a $1299 pan set is fair, the pans are not quite as sturdy as the All Clad and they don't clean up quite as easily. For example, when I steamed rice, it came out of the pan in a nice "cake" but there was a hint of the rice pattern left on the pan which required scrubbing. My All Clad would have come clean in the dishwasher. The lids are clearly not as sturdy but they function. I think there would be a much smaller margin of "oops error" if you over heated the pan but I don't know that and hope never to find out! If you are looking for a well-priced stainless steel or tri-ply cooking set I can strongly endorse this one.

... these for 6 years now and they are as good as new

I've been using these for 3 years now and they are as good as new. We use the frying pan every single day and the pots at least weekly. They get a lot of use but we take good care of them. We avoid using metal on these and only use soft sponges to hand wash. When junk gets stuck on them (oil stains, burnt food...) we use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they are as good as new. Beautiful set! I recommended these to a friend just this morning and though it'd be worth writing a review while I'm at it. Update: We’ve been using these for 6 years now?! Still beautiful and as good as new. I’m a mom and use them a lot to feed my 3 kids. We make eggs daily and cook dinner using many of the pieces from this set daily. Advice for cooking protein: heat oil/butter/water in the pan before adding the meat/eggs to prevent sticking. To clean any stuck on food, add water to pan and bring to a boil. Food will wipe right off with spatula.

Treat them right and they are close to non-stick

I've had this set and a few other pieces for 14 months, use it every day, and am very pleased. I'm somewhat baffled by reviews that complain about sticking. A few points to keep in mind: These pans heat quickly and with less heat than cheaper pans. A setting of 6 (of 12) on my large burners will cause canola and olive oil to smoke. I now treat 6 as "high" heat. 5 works fine for searing meats. Follow the instructions. Heat the pan, then add oil. When the oil has heated up, add the food. Level your stove so oil will sit evenly in the pan. When the pans have cooled (touchable), I put in hot water with a squirt of dishwashing soap,and let it sit for a few minutes, then clean with the "hard" side of a no-scratch sponge. If anything is left, a bit of Bar Keeper's Friend cuts right through it in seconds and polishes the surface nicely. It's so easy, I never put them in the dishwasher. I have had some minor warping with the 12" skillet and 5.5 qt saute pan, neither of which are included in this set. They still seem to cook well. No issue with the pots or smaller pans. I'm buying my son a Multi-Clad Unlimited 5.5 saute pan to test whether the 2-ply construction (stainless interior, aluminum exterior has the same minor warping issue or not.

Narrowed it down to this and a few others? THIS IS THE ONE.

We bought this to broaden our culinary horizons. After my usual weeks of constantly reading into reviews and Youtubing, I decided this HAD to be what I had been searching for. The Cuisinart multiclad pro 12 piece set has turned me into the man of the kitchen I've always wanted to be. The days of "toss whatever frozen meal bag in a non stick pan and let's eat" are over for me. The first night we used them on come chicken breast, steamed some carrots, and made a brown sugar glaze for them. The even browning of the multiclad technology was incredible. This set makes me feel like I CAN make more than just something to eat, were actually making delicious meals and it created a "drive" to cook better because we know we are capable now! I can now see that stainless steel really does cook food better than non stick. The one thing I really thought would kill me is the pain of cleanup every night. We use this for all of the food we cook daily and as you fellow avid reviewers may have read, Bar Keepers Friend really what you've heard! I've used this skillet daily for a few weeks now and hot water, BKF, and a little scrubbing and they clean up great and HONESTLY quite easily. We've cooked everything with coconut oil and that stuff really makes a great oil. No sticky burnt food, just lightly stuck browned bits that can make a great pan sauce! Which is a great first step to cleaning! Using what you got! I honestly love this set and it deserves every 4-5 star review its got. You'll love this set.

Satisfied customer!

My husband and I are in the process of slowly upgrading most of our kitchen essentials. Our previous "set" of cookware was composed of random items either handed down to us from our moms or random pieces we had picked up over the years, but nothing was of very good quality. I've been comparison shopping for months to see what's out there that will work for us and get us a good bang for our buck. This is a very nice set of cookware! The pans have a good weight to them and my husband was very happy at how sturdy they are. We're both ecstatic that these can be used in the oven as well as on the stove top. All of the lids are metal, no glass or plastic anywhere in this set. I received my cookware set 2 days ago and last night was the first night that I used one of the skillets. After unpacking the box, verifying that all items were included/undamaged and washing/drying all of the pieces, I used the 10" skillet to pan-fry some leftover meatloaf for a sandwich. The care instructions very clearly state that this cookware is not to be used on high heat, so I set my (gas) stove to just under medium-low. The pan got hot quickly and evenly, and my food came out perfectly! I had no issues at all with food sticking to the pan but I did use a little oil to help prevent sticking. My husband wanted to top his sandwich with a fried egg so he reused the pan for that, no issues at all. Cleanup was a breeze, I just followed the manufacturer's instructions to fill with hot water, let cool to lukewarm and then I used a JetzScrubz Magic Scrubber Sponge (round) to remove any remaining foods/oil. Hand dried immediately after washing. I also bought some Bar Keeper's Friend powder to assist in keeping everything shiny in the future. I already wash all dishes by hand so I'm not concerned with how well they handle going through a dishwasher. The lid that fits the stockpot also fits both the 10" skillet & the 3.5qt saute pan. And the lid for the strainer insert fits the 8" skillet. I also like how well the pieces fit together for stacked storage, it's a nice option to have. I'm really looking forward to cooking future meals with this set!

Cooking with a Smile!

Finally, after cooking for my family for over 50 years, I now have a set of beautiful, shiny cookware that "Santa" gave me for Christmas 2016! I have always wanted a good set of cookware, but it was just so expensive I didn't want to spend my hard-earned money on such an extravagance. So, when my hubby asked me what I wanted for a Christmas gift, I told him a set of nice pots and pans. At first, he thought I was joking...but since he always appreciates my cooking, it finally occurred to him that he might be the benefactor of a gift such as this. :o) I asked my daughter (who is in the restaurant business) whether she would go with pre-clad or stainless, and she recommended the stainless. Then, my husband did some on-line research and found this set that was drastically reduced (from $>600 to around $200) on Amazon...and, lo and behold, it was under our Christmas tree! The stainless steel (vs. the Teflon cookware I've been using for ages!) takes a bit of getting used to (I went on-line for some cooking pointers and care suggestions) and they are a tad more work to clean, but they're so worth it! The way the food turns out is just great. And I now show off my new pots and pans to family and friends when they come over! (Of course, they think I'm nuts, but who cares?!)

These clean up nicely, sticking isn’t really an issue and stains are easily remedied.

Love these pots and pans, they feel strudy with some weight to them. Reading reviews I saw that some people had stain issues (probably due to hard water) or thought something was peeling. I had the same issue after using them one time. Hard water spots all over the pans and all kinds of food imprints on the bottom as well. Scrubbing with a sponge and dish soap alone didnt get them clean at all. I used 1-2 table spoons of white vinegar and that got all the spots out and even helped speed up the soaking process, actually with the vinegar there really isnt a soaking process. After washing the pots I soaked a soft cloth or a paper towel with about 2 tablespoons of vinegar and wiped the inside of the pans and let them sit for about 15 seconds then rinsed, dried and they’re shiny again. If you do have some stuck on stuff that isn’t coming off with a sponge you can pour a little bit of vinegar in the pan and swirl it around, let it sit for a minute or two and then it should wipe off really easy and you wont need to soak them for hours or overnight. If you dont want to use the vinegar there are other products out there. I actually use vinegar and water mix to clean all my stainless steel appliances weekly and they stay nice and shiny:) dont worry the vinegar smell goes away quick. Also yes these are not non stick pans and some reviewers were quite upset but what really helps is if you let the pan get hot first before you add oil or butter and that really minimizes sticking, It has for me. I really have no complaints about these pots. Cleaning is quick and easy if you do it right, staining is easily remedied.

Every bit as lovely as a set of All Clad! Thank you Cuisinart! <3 <3 <3

I've agonized over which pots and pans to purchase. If they're taken care of, they'll last you a lifetime. I grew up admiring Martha Stewart and Julia Child. I enjoy watching Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa.) My favorite dishes to make are chicken and mango fajitas with orange and lime, my Aunt's lasagna recipe with beef and Italian sausage and four cheeses. I've been known to make gyros from scratch, baklava for holidays. I contemplated copper cookware, but I couldn't afford the Mauviel copper sets made in France. I have always loved 18/10 stainless. 18/0 hasn't much weight to it. I didn't want hard anodized cookware, or porcelain ceramic. I didn't want something inexpensive. Lagostina seemed it might be a great second choice. I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond simply to look at the Lagostina. For $2K, Mauviel copper cookware has a base of 2.5 mm thick. For $399.00, Lagsotina's copper set is 2.3 mm thick. I also examined the Lagostina stainless steel for $199.00 on sale. The lids seemed to wobble on the cookware. An annoyance I couldn't live with. Copper is a fabulous conductor of heat and it's beautiful. However, it cannot be placed in the dishwasher, it discolors with a bluish green patina, and must be polished with Wright's copper cream or Bar Keepers Friend, or a fresh lemon and salt to restore original color. Too much upkeep for me for everyday use. I felt stainless steel is the way to go. Through researching, Martha Stewart said "ALL CLAD" is the greatest cookware on the planet, and it's American made, if that's important to you. I looked at All Clad at BB&B. Oh, it was lovely! The heaviest cookware. I picked up some Cuisinart MCP and held it in my hand. I was seriously impressed. Amazon Prime had this priced normally at $670.00 suggested retail. This entire set of Cuisinart Multi Clad Pro, 12 piece stainless steel cookware for $205.00 without sales tax. I was SOLD. It arrived yesterday, I was thrilled! USPS delivered it to my doorstep. I couldn't even pick up the box as it's very heavy. I scooted it across the foyer, through the living room, right into my kitchen and parked it in front of my stove. I'm in love. This stuff is AMAZING!! For the weirdos who don't know how to cook, if it sticks, you're doing it wrong. I had my 10" MCP pan on medium to cook pancakes this morning, and even on medium, it was a tad too hot for pancakes. This MCP conducts heat beautifully. I'm not using metal scouring pads on this cookware. I want it to stay beautiful. I have a green nylon scouring pad, and a stiff dishwashing brush. I want my cookware to look beautiful always, and it's dishwasher safe. I am looking forward to using the steamer insert to steam fresh veggies! The stock pot in this set is eight quarts, very ample for a pot of chicken soup or clam chowder from scratch. I love the eight inch pan, it will be great for omelettes! I sautéed chicken last night, made rice, and broccoli. This cookware set is perfect!!!!

and I'm glad I did

First, a quick note: If you're not willing to learn the basics of cooking with and caring for stainless steel, this is not the cookware for you. Stay with non-stick.I was suspicious of the low price, especially when this set was being compared to All Clad. But I took a chance, and I'm glad I did. We LOVE this set! We've been cooking up a storm since it arrived. It is NOT non-stick, but it doesn't CLAIM to be. But please read on...if you make the effort to use proper cooking technique, and you get familiar with YOUR cooktop's heat settings, your food will NOT stick. Before I used this set, I took the time to learn the basics of cooking with stainless steel. This stuff is great. it really holds heat well, and is a pleasure to work with. But if you are using it to sear/cook meat, you MUST 1) choose the proper oil, and use the proper amount of it 2) set the proper temp 3) get the meat to room temp first. And you WILL have brown residue in the pan..that's what you GET when you brown!!! You need to clean the pan immediately, before it cools down, before you eat. Then you have no problem, and the pan cleans very easily. We use Barkeeper's Friend and a sponge.

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