are they good for inexperienced cooks?
2025788
This cookware is good for anyone, from the chef, to the parent cooking for the family. Even the bachelor can cook with this cookware
2025789
Yes. I have been using waterless stainless steel cookware for 37 years!! This is my second set and I love it!
2025790
Yes. It takes longer to burn food because of the heavy construction of the cookware. Cleans up easy.
1345744
I don't think so. I thought they were quite adequate. Depends on what you choose to use them for.
198089
Wow, I'm far from a cooking expert. Only thing I'll suggest is if you're not already using a cooking spray (i.e. PAM,Crisco or Smart Balance) try that with just a 10 second reduction on time you're MWaving them.
1900484
Absolutely! This is great quality cookware with wonderful heat distribution. Not lightweight, by any stretch of the imagination. Would be wonderful for a small kitchen with very little storage space, because it all nests together, even the extra colander basket and non-stick saute skillet. The only reason they are not in my indoor kitchen is that I use primarily 12 inch skillets to cook on a daily basis, to allow for more volume. I can definitely recommend this set for household use. You may need an extra handle, if it's your only cookware.
189203
If the question you really want answered is are these pans as heavy as others that are offered at slightly higher prices then it is no. These pans are a bit thinner than most of the other commercial pans that I have used. I do not use them in a rough manner but have had the corners bend a couple of times. The lids warp for a time when exposed to higher temps but will eventually flatten out. These would likely be apperpo for light duty but over the long term will fall short of satisfaction... Mine did.
1790138
Yes but they are very small, 2 or 3 bites, and it's best if the machine is cool when you put the crusts in or else they will stick to the forming tool rather than staying in the pockets. If you need to make more than one batch, that can add considerably to the cooking time, but the crusts cook beautifully. I made mini quiches in mine yesterday. They turned out great.
351626
What do you think? They're under a hundred and fifty bucks. I'm concerned about where my cookware is made too, and preferably I'd buy a $$$$ set that's made in USA that is "investment quality." However, I'm young, and money doesn't grow on trees, so right now I'd have to pick what's the best bang for the bucks. FYI: Consumer report rates this set higher than any other in the the uncoated cookware category. It's ranked higher than the made in USA brands.... something to consider.
2169888
I've had these for about 5 months now and have used them quite extensively. They are great to cook with on stove top and oven. IF you take good care of them, you shouldn't have any issues. I only use mild soap and paper towel to clean them and avoid extreme hi-heat which you don't need anyway. Just let them warm up while you're preparing the food and you'll see great results. Fantastic pans.
1464633
I would think so, yes. They are made of silicone which is heat resistant to 500 degrees F. Also, they don't absorb flavors in the same way that your silicone rubber spatula/scraper doesn't. That leaves me to wonder why you might be freezing tomato sauce in them but thats another question for another day ;)
1101511
No. These are very light and easy to work with. The lids fit well, and there are those little 'vapor' valves on top which allows for better cooking.
2158287
Yes, I purchased this for my father-in-law for cooking. I'm not sure he has used them yet, but it is my impression that they are suitable for cooking. We did buy him two, because I read that they do wear fairly quickly.
2136336
I've not baked with them but they're very small and very thin. I would advise NOT to bake with them.
899552
Yes. they are great for traveling too. I just place them in a box that I can put them in with ease and take them out with easily. I think they are great! especially for cookouts.
2051150
Yes. But carefully don't get too agessiuve with them. As good as the best. Enjoy cooking with it. I'm a professional chef and well worth the money.
1438185
Actually yea. I would say that these knives are pretty good for a beginner. You have to throw them with little to no spin though. I throw them so they only turn 180 degrees to impact (blade in hand). They're gonna take a bit of a beating, smacking on eachother and impacting on the wood, but it takes a while before you have to resharpen the point.
416847
I've never adapted any recipes--just watched them to see when they[re done. Things do seem to cook quite quickly in these.
971788
Yes. My mother came to visit and was impressed with them. Easy to clean is a big reason for me to enjoy them. I use the large skillet to do a steak every now and then and it works great. My only complaint is the skillets could be deeper.