No comments about All-Clad Copper Core 3 Quart Cassoulet.

2 comments about All-Clad Stainless Slotted Square Spoon.

1. I bought this to replace my old plastic one. This is a beautiful utensil and very functional. It's nice enough to use as a serving spoon at the table. I am going to eventually replace all my cooking utensils with All-Clad.



2. My mother had a squared-off spoon ever since I can remember. It is great for cooking, getting the corners of the pots, and completely covers the bottom of the pan! No need to use a spatula and a spoon with this one! I have been looking for years to find one for myself and am greatful to find one here. I would encourage all cooks of all ages and experience to get one for themself and anyone they know!

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless 6-Piece Cookware Set.

1. I'm a foodie. Even worse, I have cookware collection. I have had Calphalon and All-Clad both for years. Lot's of people think having either is overkill. I can't imagine what they think about somebody who has - and uses - both. Actually, my wife thinks the Calphalon is too 'industrial' and loves the bright shiny All-Clad. Neither go in the dishwasher, as the Calphalon anodizing would get destoyed and the dishwasher won't remove the varnish build-up on the All-Clad anyway. Like others have pointed out you do have to know a little technique to use either sucdessfully. Calphalon definitely browns more on the outside for a given level of "cookedness" on the inside, so skinless chicken, scallops and similar foods can be cooked with better results, but the differences are far less than trying to brown something in a non-stick pan without overcooking the inside. I'm about convinced that pancakes aside, it just can't be done. Leave the non-stick pans for scrambled eggs and such, where you don't want brown, and where the cleanup is really a PITA.
   
   Which brings us back to this set. It will cook dinner for 4 beautifully, unless you try use the 3 Qt Saute pan for 4 huge bone-in chicken breasts at once, overcrowding the pan, or really need to make a half-gallon of marinara sauce. With the addition of a moderately priced 12" non-stick omelet pan (the coating is shot on all of them in 3-5 years) and someday maybe a 3Qt Chef's pan or Sauce pan/Steamer for that extra veggie side dish on Thanksgiving most people really don't need much more cookware than this. In that light, and considering there's usually a 'gift' of some sort available, this set has to be considered a value.
   
   If you are cooking for a larger family of 5 or more, however, you need to have the 5Qt Saute, 12" Omelet, and 3 Qt sauce pans right away. In that case this set will feel cramped.
   
   One last comment. All-Clad is to be thanked for putting together a basic set that has all the necessary pieces. I've seen sets that had 3 Sauce pans and no saute pan, or include a completely useless 8" omelet pan. Always feels like they were leaving something necessary out so you would immediately have to go buy more. I hate tha knd of marketing manipulation. This set is lean, but not lacking. It gets 5 stars, but with the caveat about browning performance compared to anodized.



2. I used to blame my lack of cooking in part on the fact that I had a terrible apartment kitchen with no counter space.

   Well, that much is partially true, but after I received this set for my birthday one year, I realized it was also the pots I was using. And that with the right equipment, cooking is truly a joy.

   I had an old set of hand-me-down Revereware. Competent enough, but their age was showing... and when it took me two hours to boil potatoes in the big pot (and they still didn't get completely done!) I was ready to throw them all out the window. Enter All Clad.

   All Clad is not nonstick, and you do have to take care of it (although I do put mine in the dishwasher) but the shine is enough that you won't have much trouble if you clean up (or at least soak) immediately. Don't let it sit -- I'm still scrubbing the remains of some soy sausages from my skillet! (Although perhaps I shouldn't have cooked those in the first place.)

   They have a solid aluminum core, which definitely makes them heat evenly. They also heat fast! As as example, when I first got my set, I whipped out the saute pan (by far my favorite piece of cookware) and added a little olive oil. I turned the stove on medium. I walked out of the room for about three minutes. When I came back in, I was going to add my chicken. The chicken sizzled... enough that I turned the heat down to medium low, even low. You don't need to cook above medium heat in these pans, because they retain heat so incredibly well. I literally had to relearn how to cook, because of how I'd gotten used to cooking in my old pans! As another example, when using one of my mom's All Clad pots while poaching fruit for a Christmas dessert, it retained heat so well that I kept accidentally turning her gas stove off, trying to get the heat low enough to keep it at a very bare simmer. I ended up settling for a rather bubbly simmer instead.

   I can't say enough good things about these pots. They're wonderful. In fact, I only have two complaints. One, the lids, which are also stainless steel, get very hot and since they're not steel, they're not see through, either, which I rather miss. And two, the fry pan, as others have mentioned, is so small as to be almost useless, but it is very good for cooking very small things, like a fried egg, or a few sausages for one.

   That said though, this is an excellent starter kit and gives you some real basics. If you're looking to just start out with a few good pieces, get it. You'll use the small 2-quart saucepan and 3-quart saute pan all the time!

   And then you'll add to it, as I plan to. Enjoying cooking again is definitely worth it.




3. The Skinny:
   I bought this piece for my wife, who'd been wanting a nice set of "formal" cookware. I have to say, the set is beautiful.

   The Good:
   Each piece has a solid, good weight and from what I can tell, the cooking is pretty even. They're almost like art pieces - we were scared to use them at first, cause we wanted to keep them in their "new"-ish glory for a while...

   The Okay:
   To be completely honest, you're probably gonna do just as well with imitation stainless pieces like emeril-ware or something from cuisinart, etc. However, it's the difference between name brand and imitation.

   Clean up, of course, is a little trickier than with the traditional non-stick. If you get this set assuming it'll be an easy clean up job, you're diluding yourself - no matter what everyone else says.

   The Ugly:
   The only downside to this set, aside from lacking one extra lid, is that the fry pan is pretty useless. It's really too small to be of any use besides maybe cooking an omelette for one. I knew, going in, it was smallest piece in the set, but it's a lot smaller than I expected. That's why I gave this set a 4/5 instead of it's full 5.




4. This set is a great way to get a few basic cookware pieces, however, once you start cooking with this truly outstanding cookware, you'll want to buy more. Over the years, I have spent hundreds of dollars on another well-known commercial cookware brand, but All-Clad is far superior. The stainless looks great and is a breeze to care for. The handles stay comfortable and the pots are really well-balanced, making them very easy to handle. They heat evenly and cook uniformly, even over low and medium heat. I am very pleased with All-Clad's performance on my radiant cooktop. I would recommend this line of cookware to anyone interested in quality and performance. Well worth every penny!



5. I found the six piece set to be the best value. The only other retailer to match this price was cooking.com. I went with Amazon over the local cooking store and department store because of the free gift offer. I also knew about an additional free product offer from the manufacturer, submitted my request and got an additional item by making this purchase. So along with this set, I got a free All Clad mixing bowl and free utensil set. It goes without saying that this product is a wonderful addition to your kitchen.

No comments about All-Clad Copper Core 2-1/2-Quart Windsor Pan with Lid.

No comments about All-Clad LTD 1-Quart Saucepan.

4 comments about All-Clad LTD Saute Pans.

1. I love it! I have lots of All-Clad LTD but needed a small saute pan for just the two of us. This one is perfect for poaching up to about a pound fillet of salmon, simmering a sauce, or sauteing a few veggies. Like all of my All-Clad, it heats evenly and cleans up easily -- no need for no-stick.



2. I never used to think that I need to spend over $200 for a pan. Never thought that it mattered. Would walk thru the grocery store and see a pan for $14 and thought that would do. What happened is I found myself buying a lot of pans a lot of the time.
   
   Stepped up to this pan about two months ago and I love it. I make more in this than I thought. In fact my wife said, "jeeeshh we sure do have a lot more dirty dishes"...want to know why? we are eating more at home!
   
   Get this pan and you won't regret it. You can make whatever you want in it. My only tip is let it heat up and use Olive Oil....letting it heat up will avoid burning.



3. I use this pan almost every day; it's a workhorse and it is my favorite piece of cookware. Once you experience the even heating and easy clean-up of All-Clad LTD, even without the nonstick finish, you will never want to cook with any other cookware. Yes, the pans are heavy, but they are so well balanced that they are easy to handle, even for those with small hands. They are also DURABLE. I've had my All-Clad cookware since the early 1970s. It just doesn't wear out and it's a joy to use. I gave away Cuisinart and Calphalon cookware after I bought and used All-Clad. It is simply the best.



4. This saute pan is wonderful. I just recently purchased it and put it to the test with a new fried chicken recipe. It cooks very evenly and was easy to clean up. I am thoroughly satisfied and consider it a great investment in cookware.

1 comments about All-Clad Cop-R-Chef Covered Sauce Pans.

1. This is the pan that my children (and their parents) used for cooking
   oatmeal, melting butter, making cocoa, heating soup, and an assortment
   of other homely cooking projects. It's a great all-around pot that is
   smartly designed and heavy enough to heat things evenly, but not so
   heavy that carrying it when it's full will be a chore. In contrast to
   French copper pots, this one has a stainless steel interior rather
   than tin, and is considerably more useful, because lighter in
   weight. If you occasionally forget about the rice or the oatmeal, your
   pot will not be wrecked - even after hours of heat baking the
   food. Soak in cold water and scrape it off - gracefully, in fact. Food
   can be scrubbed off with no fear of scratching the steel. Any old
   copper cleaner will polish the exterior. The lid has a loop handle, so
   that it can slip over the pot's handle for easy storage. This is a
   costly item, but will last forever, cleans easily, and is just plain
   beautiful to look at. It's simply a great gift, and by the way
   "All-Clad" products last a lifetime (and are warrantied as
   such).

2 comments about All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 7-Piece Cookware Set.

1. I have owned this cookware for a few months now and am extremely impressed with the quality and the ease of care. I was a little concerned about the care given the copper cladding but have found it not to be an issue. For those that may be interested, a product called "Twinkle" works extremely well for cleaning both the copper exterior and the stainless interior. This product really makes cleaning up a snap.

   This cookware is even easier to care for than my anodized aluminum cookware. After cooking oatmeal in the morning, a quick rinse with soap and warm water immediately cleans the utensil up. Browning in a saute pan and creating a pan sauce requires a little more care but we are talking about a soft sponge with some of the "Twinkle" compound on it not extensive scrubbing.

   This is the finest cookware I have ever owned and I am very pleased with the investment!




2. Even if you have simlar elements of these pots and pans in stainless, or whatever, you'll be perectly delighted to add this collecton to the arsenal.

   I have had this for some time, and I have celebrated its perfection in nearly using it every day. You will as well - it's just a fact.

No comments about All-Clad Stainless Oval Au Gratin Pan.

No comments about All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 2-Quart Saut¿ with Lid.