A long time trend has been Cooking shows and famous Chefs having their own TV shows, from Julia Childs to Rachel Ray. If you aspire to do gourmet cooking or you are satisfied with good meals for your family or yourself, you may be trying to decide what type of Cookware to purchase. Do the pots and pans enhance the flavor of your food.?

Stainless steel seems to be the best all round choice because of the even cooking distribution you can depend on. The best and standard gauge is 18-10 which assures that the pot is sturdy and cooks evenly. It is versatile enough to be used with all types of ranges from gas, electric and smooth top ranges. You want a handle that will not heat up. Do you want stainless lids or glass see- thru lids so you can see how the food is cooking without lifting up the lid and letting out steam or moisture? You will certainly want cookware that is easy to clean. If you depend on your dishwasher’s pot scrubber cycle, then of course dishwasher safe is important. You may want to consider the weight of the pot and the thickness of the steel.

You may have specific needs for your family size or the type of dishes you want to create. Your needs and budget will determine how many pots and their sizes for the set you choose. Keeping your stainless steel cookware looking like new only takes the right cleaning product and the cleanup is easy. If you think the copper bottoms look nice for hanging then a little more care and work is necessary.

We chose stainless steel because it is not as heavy as cast iron. There are drawbacks to the non-stick pots since they scratch and the coating comes off in time. Also the major negative for Aluminum cookware is the concern that Aluminum can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

Happy cooking.

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Brushed Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set

This KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Stainless Steel Cookware set is made from 18-10 gauge stainless steel.  It is made with an aluminum encapsulated disc base for quick and even heating. The handles are also from 18-10 gauge stainless-steel and are covered with silicone, which keeps the handles from getting hot and are easy to hold. The outside is made with a 18-10 gauge brushed finish and the inside is polished stainless. The lids are all 18-10 gauge stainless steel and are so tightly fitted that the heat and moisture are retained.

This set includes 3 saucepans with tight fitting lids. You have a 1 quart pot, a 2 quart pot and a 3 quart pot to accommodated most cooking needs. The frying pans are an 8 inch and a 10 inch size. The 8 quart covered stockpot with tight fitting lid is also included. This cookware is oven safe for temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. They are dishwasher safe. KitchenAid gives a limited lifetime Warranty.

KitchenAid Gourmet Distinctions Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set

This Kitchen Aid Gourmet Distinctions Cookware set is made from 18-10 gauge Stainless steel. It features an aluminum and copper core base that conducts the heat in an even and quick heating method every time. The pans have a grooved handle is easy and comfortable to grab onto, The handle does not get hot. The pots have a polished finish and are easy to clean. The lids capture the heat and moisture and are made from tempered glass This is a favorite feature for gourmet cooks.

The 3 saucepans are 1 1/4 quart, 2 ½ quarts and 3 ½ quarts. The versatile sizes allow for cooking variations. They all come with the covers. There is an 8 inch skillet and a 10 inch skillet. The additional 8 Quart stockpot also comes with the tight fitting cover. All of the pieces are dishwasher safe. This set is oven safe at temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes with a limited lifetime Warranty.

Rachel Ray Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set
This 10 Piece  Rachel Ray stainless steel cookware set has a satin finish. It is constructed with an aluminum enclosed base in the bottom center of the pot. This enables even and fast cooking. The secure glass lids enable easy watching. The orange handles will not get hot since they are constructed with a silicone base and also with slits for traction holding.

This set includes a 1 1/’2 and a 3 quart saucepan. Both of these pans come with their own glass lids. There is an 8 inch open skillet and a ten inch open skillet. There is a 10 inch saute pan that also comes with a cover. There is an 8 quart covered stockpot for various large recipes. This cookware set is oven safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. All of the pots and covers clean easily by hand. There is a limited Lifetime Warranty.
Cuisinart 10 piece Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Cookware

This 10 Piece  Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Cookware set is made from durable stainless that has a fine mirror finish. There is an encapsulated aluminum base core for unique and even heat distribution., The handles will not get hot and grooved for easy holding. The pots and pans are designed with a rim that allows for poring liquids so they will not drip. The solid fitting covers retains heat and moisture and locks in the taste.

The set includes 2 Sauce pans with covers. There is a 1 ½ Quart Sauce Pan and a 3 Quart Sauce pan. There is a 3 ½ Quart saute pan with an extra, handy handle and lid. There are 2 opens killets. One skillet is 8 inches and the other one is 10 inches. The useful 8 Quart Stockpot has it’s own tight cover.   These sturdy Stainless pots and pansare dishwasher safe and come with a Lifetime Warranty.

Cuisinart 10 piece Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Cookware

The Cuisnart 10 piece Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Cookware Set comes with a bright mirrored finish. It has an amazing aluminum base center to conduct quick and even cooking. The pots and pans are modeled to have a methodically contoured rim that will not let dripping occur while pouring liquids. The handles are heat resistant and molded to conform to the hand for convenient use. The lids are configured to fit tightly and hold in moisture and steam. The pots and pan are dishwasher safe, and the finish will not discolor or alter foods when used properly.

The cookware includes 2 saucepans with covers. One pan is 1 ½ quarts and the other is 3 Quarts. There is a 3 ½ quart saute pan with a cover and an additional handle for easy use. There are 2 skillets. One is an 8 inch size and the other is a 10 inch open skillet. There is a hearty 8 quart size stockpot with a snug lid. This cookware set is so durable that it comes with a Lifetime Warranty.

T-Fall Stainless Steel Copper Bottom 12 piece Cookware Set

There are 12 pieces in this T-Fal Stainless Cookware set. This Stainless steel cookware is made with the heat conducting thick stainless steel, aluminum and copper base for quick and even heating. The grooved handles are scientifically conforming to the shape of your hand for comfortable use. The handles are also stainless steel. The lids fit very tightly to hold in heat and moisture and are glass for ease of watching your food preparation. The lids have loop to prevent it from heating up and can be held easily.

The set includes a 8 inch and a 10 ½ inch saute or frying pan.. There are 3 generously oversized covered saucepans. One saucepan is 1.1 quart, there is a 2.2 quart saucepan and a 3.2 quart saucepan. This extra size allows for space at the top of the pot for recipes of your choice. There is a covered Dutch-oven. There are 2 utensils included: a spoon and slotted turner. This cookware is dishwasher safe and can be used in the oven up to 500 degrees. T-Fal was one of the first companies to make stainless pots and pans and has International distribution. It comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.