Considering this set or the Cuisinart 77-10 Chef's Classic Stainless 10-Piece Cookware Set, any suggestions?
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I bought this set because of conductive cooking,its great,would have bought it anyway.plus its a good deal.Cooks Standard is good for me.
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We bought the Cooks Standard set about two months ago and have no regrets; my wife and I are no chefs but if you're like us I doubt you would be unhappy with either set. We enjoy the steamer that came with this one but don't use it as often as we thought we would. Our set heats very evenly and cleans easy.
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Yep, they're good enough quality for us and we haven't had them overheat at all while cooking.
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The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine... » Read More The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have had the set for about a year now and use it for the RV that we bought. We have a Cuisinart stainless set for our home and it's very comparable. The nice thing is that it packs nicely since all the pots nest in each other and the detachable handles too! A much better buy than another set that I had seen.
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My first Cuisinart was a classic 7 cup - I had it for several years and gave it to a daughter when I later upgraded to a 11 cup model. It was nice, but really too large. My latest/current Cuisinart is a 7-cup and the size is perfect for me. I have several disks and use it all the time. However, if you like to create breads or pizza crusts I would say go for the 9-cup model, but for general home kitchen usage the 7 cup processor works best for me.
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Bonnie, I gave the Nuwave and the stainless pots to my Mom as a gift. She loves it and has no complaints. The pans are good size and perfect for what she needs to cook.
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The cook wear is a copper tri(three) ply with the outer ply being copper. This configuration is both stronger than all copper and really gets hot quickly, just like all copper. I have looked at all the brands and considered durability, ease of use and cost, and the cuisinart won out!!
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I would not if I were you. I'd get all clad or a heavy bottom pan as they are less likely to warp and qill sit evenly on your cook surface and last longer. On that thought...a disc bottom pan would probably be ideal for you. Don't worry about clad, which is aluminum inside stainless up the side walls. I have both kinds and both work great.
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I've grown up using cast iron cookware...remember my grandmother and great-grandmother using nothing but cast iron on the old wood stoves... I'd recommend the 7qt - especially if you plan on only buying one size... SOOO many more options for dinner - and one can NEVER have too much fried chicken, right ?? ;-)
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As far as I know, there is only one kind of cookware sets that are still imported from France (truly made in Fr.) called Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply. Unfortunately, they cost $350-$500.Almost all my so-called high-end kitchen appliances are Cuisinart and were made in China. They've served me well so far. I am debating on which one I want is Cuisinart French Classicor Cuisinart MultiClad Pro.... to replace my well-known non-Cuisinart-brand hard-anodized cookware set that is only two years old. Buyer's remorse. I thinkI will most likely buy MultiClad Pro due to its cheaper price compared to French Classic. Both of cookware sets would last for a couple of generations or three the same. As far as I know, there is only one kind of cookware sets that are still imported from France (truly made in Fr.) called Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply. Unfortunately, they cost $350-$500.Almost all my so-called high-end kitchen appliances are Cuisinart and were made in China. They've served me well so far. I am debating on which one I want is Cuisinart French Classicor Cuisinart MultiClad Pro.... to replace my well-known non-Cuisinart-brand hard-anodized cookware set that is only two years old. Buyer's remorse. I thinkI will most likely buy MultiClad Pro due to its... » Read More As far as I know, there is only one kind of cookware sets that are still imported from France (truly made in Fr.) called Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply. Unfortunately, they cost $350-$500.Almost all my so-called high-end kitchen appliances are Cuisinart and were made in China. They've served me well so far. I am debating on which one I want is Cuisinart French Classicor Cuisinart MultiClad Pro.... to replace my well-known non-Cuisinart-brand hard-anodized cookware set that is only two years old. Buyer's remorse. I thinkI will most likely buy MultiClad Pro due to its cheaper price compared to French Classic. Both of cookware sets would last for a couple of generations or three the same. « Show Less
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I tried both. I actually bought the cuisinart first but found the quality not so good. I ordered the fager and my DH likes it much better. The cleanup is a lot easier (the lid is easier to clean and the gasket to reinstall) and it browns meat before cooking. Another great feature is being able to cook in it. If things seems like they are not cooking you can just use brown and it cooks as if it were a pot on the stove. Love the fager!!!
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The Emeril set which Amazon promotes every so often is excellent. At a lower price point you might look at the Rachel Ray Porcelain Enamel. Her new Oval pans are wonderful on crowded stove tops.
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I really love my Cuisinart MSC-600. My husband and I live in our 5th wheel and it is the BEST for us. If you are just buying it just to brown foods that might be a good expensive. I bought it forthe slow cooker and love everything else it does. Our oven makes the trailer really hot when not in winter, so I use the cooker for everything, it steams beautifully and the browning is great. Good luck!
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Also, I have been very happy with my cookware. While the copper on the side does seem questionable, the weighted bottom of the pots and pans cook very evenly and well and I find them good quality. I clean them with Bar Keepers Friend and I put paper towels between each pot to protect them from scraping when in the cupboard.
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In general Cuisinart triple-ply cookware is triple ply on bottom and sides. This provides better heating and cooking. Chef's classic is triple ply only on the bottom, the sides are only stainless. But in a steamer I don't think this matters as much as in a saucepan.
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Calphalon has numerous quality sets priced at Good, Better, Best prices. I'm sure Costco is providing a very good set for a GREAT price. Try getting the model #'s to compare the specifics on the internet.
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I just bought mine a couple months ago, and, as it sounds, you are a kitchen gadget lover, too. I had a Cuisinart that I used it to death in less than 2 years. I hoped by the Kitchen-Aid reputation (and you can't beat nearly half price) that it will take the use at least as well if not better. There's a bit more to this set, too. I'm thrilled with it so far, and I'll bet you would be, too! Happy Holidays!
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I'm not sure why the stand alone pan costs more. My wife loves the Anolon Nouvelle Copper series. I just ordered the 4qt. casserole and the 5qt dutch oven for her.