Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8-Piece Cookware Set

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The high-quality Contemporary Nonstick line of cookware is designed to meet the needs of busy families while offering the high-quality construction associated with the Calphalon brand. These pots and pans offers a stylish, attractive look while making cooking and cleanup for family meals or special occasions easy and low-stress. Contemporary Nonstick cookware replaces Calphalons original and highly popular Professional Nonstick II line--but with improvements to make it even better. The most obvious enhancement is in the versatile rounded and flared design of the pots and pans. This design makes a single pan suitable for various cooking techniques and provides better access for pouring and stirring. Also convenient is the capacity line on these pots and pans, which helps prevent cooks from overfilling them. This set has all the pieces necessary for daily family cooking: 8-inch and 10-inch omelet pans, 1-1/2- and 2-1/2-quart covered saucepans, and an 8-q (more...)

October 4, 2009 | Filed Under Cookware Set | Leave a Comment

Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 10-Piece Cookware Set

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This versatile cookware set from Cuisinart comprises a roomy 8-quart stockpot for soups and pasta, 3- and 1-1/2-quart saucepans, 8- and 10-inch skillets, and a 3-1/2-quart saute pan. The stockpot, saute pan, and saucepans come with tempered glass covers, designed to seal in flavor without hiding the food from view. Each piece is made from durable hard-anodized aluminum that heats up quickly without hot spots, and each is lined with an advanced Quantanium nonstick coating. Quantanium is designed for healthy low-fat cooking, allowing even delicate foods like fish to be cooked without sticking. Every pan cleans up quickly and easily, and is tough enough for use with metal utensils, giving years of trouble-free service. The securely riveted stay-cool steel handles on each pan are oven-safe to 500 degrees F, so food can be browned on the stovetop then transferred to the oven to finish cooking. Together, the six pans in this set will handle almost any everyday (more...)

October 2, 2009 | Filed Under Cookware Set | Leave a Comment

Gordon Ramsay by Royal Doulton Stainless-Steel 8-Piece Cookware Set

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Conquer all stovetop cooking tasks with this 8-piece cookware set. The cookware set includes a 10-inch fry pan, an 8-inch fry pan, 3-quart and 1-1/2-quart saucepans with lids, and an 8-quart stockpot with lid. Gordon Ramsay designed the set for his new cookware line in collaboration with Royal Doulton. The notorious chef imparted some of his iron-fisted tenacity into the set's design for durability and efficiency. All pots and pans in the cookware set feature a tri-layer construction. A brushed 18/10 stainless-steel exterior, the first layer, combats dents, rust, and corrosion over the years. Beneath the exterior layer, an aluminum core assists in heat conduction and even distribution. The interior layer employs nonporous 18/10 stainless steel to prevent residual stains and odors. All round rims enable pouring from any side. To transport the pans, hollow stainless-steel handles are securely riveted to the pans' sides, equipped with hanging holes. The sto (more...)

September 28, 2009 | Filed Under Cookware Set | Leave a Comment

Cuisinart Classic Stainless Steel 8-Piece Cookware Set

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This trusted name in kitchen appliances carries its renowned design and construction expertise into this Chef's Classic 8-piece cookware set. Classically styled for any kitchen decor, each piece is crafted of 18/10 stainless steel, with an encapsulated aluminum base for quick, even heating without hotspots. The mirror finish never reacts with food or discolors, and maintains its shine even after repeated dishwasher-cleaning. Even the handles and lids are solid stainless steel for the utmost in durability. Included in this set are three lidded saucepans, holding 1, 2, and 3 quarts, all sizes you'll reach for everyday for such tasks as cooking soup, rice, or macaroni-and-cheese. The 8-inch and 10-inch skillets are ideal for frying and sauteing, whether onions and mushrooms, omelets, pancakes, hamburgers, or fish. Each piece is oven-safe up to 550 degrees F, so you can start a dish on the stovetop and finish it in the oven or under the broiler. You can freeze foo (more...)

September 25, 2009 | Filed Under Cookware Set | Leave a Comment