Justin Redman
Justin Redman was a former reporter for Select on NBC News.
How Rachael Ray's cookware elevated my cooking
With these nonstick pots and pans, cooking is no longer a chore.
If I had to pinpoint any limitations of the set, the stockpot’s handles do conduct heat when you boil water so using oven mitts might be your best bet. But that quirk hasn’t impacted the overall cooking experience — I haven’t had to mitt up when using any of the other pots and pans. The biggest takeaway for me is that I’m cooking more often and improving as a chef — something I thought was impossible not long ago. And while watching a lot of cooking TV has helped, it’s this cookware set that really kickstarted the journey.
Whether you're looking for a cookware set that's more affordable — or one with all the bells and whistles — here are some other highly rated options to consider.
This 15-piece cookware set has 8- and 10-inch fry pans, 1.5- and 2-quart saucepans with lids, 3- and 5-quart casserole pans with lids, a pasta server, a soup ladle, a slotted turner and both slotted and non-slotted serving spoons. We previously featured it as an affordable option in our guide to cookware sets. The aluminum pots and pans are nonstick, according to the company, and BPA free. Amazon says to only use this set under low and medium heat. It has a 4.6-star average rating from over 39,000 Amazon reviews.
We featured this premium cookware set from All-Clad as a top stainless steel option in our guide to cookware sets. This 10-piece set contains an 8- and 10-inch fry pans, 2- and 3-quart covered saucepans, a 3-quart covered sauté pan and an 8-quart covered stockpot. The pots and pans are made of both aluminum and stainless steel, with the starburst-finished stainless steel providing a non-reactive and stick-resistant cooking surface, according to the company. The set is oven and broiler safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a 4.7-star average rating from over 260 reviews on Bloomingdale’s.
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