Cookware Reviews

This piece of cookware is an excellent size to do all kinds of things. I have used it to roast a chicken, I make chili in it and it cleans up very easily.
I do alot of cooking from scratch... no pre-fab dinners... this is a true tool that should be in every kitchen!

You won't be sorry with this pan. Very heavy stainless. Heat conductivity and even temperatures are the norm. Get this one before it sells out. And what a bargain! I ordered more for presents.

This Cuisinart Chef's Classic saute pan has quickly become my favorite pan. It's huge - a full 12" across - which makes it very versatile. The pan conducts heat extremely well and is oven safe to 500 degrees. The handle is very sturdy, reasonably comfortable, and stays cool (outside of the oven, of course). The lid fits tightly. Both the interior and the exterior are very shiny and attractive. All this and it's easy to clean. Yet this pan sells for just a fraction of the sexier brands like All-Clad or Calphalon.

The chief reason for the great price is due to the construction. This is known as a "disk bottom" pan because it has a highly conductive aluminum disk embedded in its base. The really expensive brands feature "cladding", where a layer of conductive metal (usually aluminum) is embedded throughout the entire pan. Although the cookware industry loves to say that disk-bottom pans are inferior, test after test proves this claim is untrue. After all, we don't cook on the sides of a pan; we only cook on the bottom. See Cook's Illustrated magazine, May/June 2003, for a great discussion of this.

There are a few reasons why this pan might not be right for you. This pan's size makes it fairly heavy, so if you have arthritis or weak hands, you might want to opt for a smaller pan. Similarly, this pan might not fit on those tiny stovetops or ranges that you sometimes see in "galley" kitchens in apartments. But if you want a large, durable, high-quality saute pan at a fraction of the cost of the big-name brands, this is the pan for you.

This stockpot is an awesome find and an awesome deal. I purchased it, scoffing at the "retail price". When I received it - I was amazed at the quality of the pot! It is super heavy with a thick bottom to prevent scorching and burning. I thought I would only use it for heavy duty crowd cooking - but I find myself using it all of the time. It give plenty of space for spagetti to roll and move while it boils. I love making an endless pot of soup that we eat for days. I love this pot and you will too!!

This is a very good quality item from Farberware. It's strong and cooks really well. The price was/is excellent, too. A stockpot such as this is one of those essentials you must have around the house. As I said earlier, my mom loves it and she's picky when it comes to cookware... so most of you probably will enjoy it too!

Farberware 18/10 stainless steel cookware is a good line. I had this cookware at one time, and I can recommend it, especially for use on gas burners. Unlike Calphalon cookware, it can go in the dishwasher. However, to keep the finish gleaming, you might need to scrub the pots and pans frequently with cleanser and scouring pads. This 10-Quart Stockpot is a kitchen essential.

I was a bit hesitant to buy this because I never thought very highly about the Farberware brand name (always thought it was a cheap copy of and inferior to All-Clad, Kitchen-Aid, etc.). But the price was too good to pass up, so I took a chance. I'm happy I did because I use this pot all the time now. It has a very thick, heavy core on the bottom, which (pleassantly) surprised me. It's kept its sheen and good looks through many cleanings. Food sticking has not been an issue. I highly recommend this for someone who needs a big high-quality stockpot but doesn't want to pay All-Clad prices.

We bought both the 12 and 16 quart pots. We couldn't be happier. We have a large family and these sizes are great for pasta, sauce, corn, chili, BBQ...you name it. They are very sturdy, and the bottom is perfectly flat...something we need because we have a ceramic cooktop. They heat evenly and food doesn't stick. We were looking at pots that cost considerably more, but I'm glad we make the choice we did.

I have the 10 quart and 18 quart versions of this stockpot, and have nothing but praise for them. They conduct heat well, they look beautiful, and have quality you can feel every time you pick them up. They live up to their name -- Classic.

They are a great deal here on Amazon, too. You won't find this price at your local department store!

The 12 quart version would be good for cooking up lots of chili, soup or pasta...Make sure that you get an extra long ladle though!

I love this pot rack. I have a small kitchen and this really organized my space! It held all of my pots/pans and has room at top for additional items (extra lids, cookbooks, etc). I love it.

I searched around for a pot rack for ages, but didn't want to spend a lot of money. In the end I persuaded Santa to bring me one for Xmas. I love this rack, lots of room to hang and you can put your books on top too. It looks really classy too, which you want after buying all the bargain Calphalon pots here!!!!

I highly Recommend this rack, it is quite beautiful and pleasing to the eye once all the pots are arranged. This rack is very strong and sturdy, it holds all of my very heavy Calphalon pots and I use the top shelf to display my decorative bottles and some of my pot's glass cover. I have never been this much pleased with a product purchased online, if you've ever wanted a pot rack this is IT . I guarentee you will be very please.

This Roaster is 5 star.Clean-up is a breeze.

This is a steal at this price--go for it. The pan is high quality and worth twice the price but you get the rack, thermometer, and baster, too! (I went to the La Forme website and the suggested retail is more then twice what you'll pay here--and that's just for the pan) I'm so pleased I ordered one for my mother-in-law and she loves it! Can't go wrong here!

This pan was a lifesaver for me at Thanksgiving and I am looking forward to using it agian! One of its greatest features, is that it can be cut on, which always comes in handy when you make anything. Also, it comes with EVERYTHING that you need to make a Thanksgiving feast including a thermometer and a baster!

Throw away your nonstick cake pans, this pan is perfect for cakes, pies and well almost any use in oven or stove top. Like all Le Creuset it browns food beautifully and cleans easily. I'm actually using it more on the stove than in the oven. I love this pan.

The tatin recipe included is, as promised in the recipe pamphlet, wonderful. Try it and you'll see.

My first experiment, however, was a beef pot pie -- just browned the meat and onions in a bit of olive oil then added carrots and seasonings. A ready-made pie crust fits perfectly to line the pan, then a half-inch of stiff mashed potatoes with a little cheese sprinkled on top. The juices are sealed in and the crust browns beautifully at 350f.

Try it for a breakfast cassarole of pre-boiled potatoe slices, sauteed onions and peppers, grated swiss cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and quartered sausage links baked in a seasoned egg/milk blend to hold it together. When you bake it slow and let the flavors develope, the result is a country breakfast fit for the hungriest crowd.

Any main dish or desert pie is equally at home in this great pan -- plus it brings all the wonderful attributes of Le Creuset to every recipe: Easy clean up, even heating, and lower-temp cooking.

I always used good quality non-stick pans (All-Clad and Steel-On) but over time the coating starts to flake off. In the department stores, I would notice Le Creuset but never considered it because of the price and also because I thought non-stick was better. I decided to buy this Anniversary Pan to try out Le Creuset and it's great. It is one of the more affordable Creuset pans and it's really well-made. I am using everyday for frying, baking, and broiling -- the finish looks brand-new. Now I see why they can offer a 100-year warranty for their products. Next time I need new pots and pans, I'll spend the extra money and buy this brand.

No "jiggler" noise like the old unit I had, just a soft hiss of steam escaping. Has 2 pressures (8 and 12 pounds), versus the old 5, 10 or 15 of the Mirro. Potatoes cook quicker, dried beans are a snap! Easy to clean, plus it looks really modern and snazzy. ;-)

I never used a pressure cooker before, but this cooker is great! It does get patotoes done in 6 minutes (from te time the pressure is built up) and they taste just as good as when you boil them conventionally. It really helps to get dinner on the table within 25 minutes of walking in the door. This cooker is a nice size for every day use and definetely worth the price.

I LOVE this cooker!!! It saves me time, work, money, nutrients, cooks 3-10 times faster. You can put food in even if not defrosted [although microwaves help that issue]. They make the best stews, soups, sweet and sour ribs, chili, puddings, cheese cakes etc. You can buy a really inexpensive cut of meat, put in your spices, some water and wine, and in less than 20 minutes it is fork tender. Whenever I have a recipe that calls for cooked chicken [like enchiladas], I buy the less expensive whole chicken, put it in the cooker and in 15-20 minutes it is falling-off-the-bone tender.

This one comes with a double locking system and two levels of pressure; one for veggies and grains; the other for more dense foods like dry beans, meats or squash. I would never be without one again. I'm going to order the companion 6 quart that Fagor makes for those larger meats and veggies!

I got a Farberware Millennium Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet for Christmas, and it has quickly become my favorite pan. It's great for everything from stir-frying to pan frying to sauteing. The only caveat is that this pan is quite heavy. The disk bottom is quite thick, which makes for even heating and quick cooking, especially when frying in batches or stir-frying. Since I've had the pan a scant 2 months, I can't yet comment on durability of the nonstick surface. So far, it looks brand new.

This is a wonderful skillet! I love the non-stick coating,works great. Easy to clean-up.

I would have never thought of Farberware delivering amazing cookware, I'm relatively new to cooking, but I thought if i'm going to buy cookware, I want it to last, work well and know what i'm getting. My only piece of cookware at the time was really at Calphalon 12" Stir-Fry pan and I was planning on buying Calphalon again, until I saw an article in "Cooks Illustrated"(a magazine) which rated equipment. All-Clad was definetly out of my price range, but Farberware? It's been a few months and I use this pan at least 5 nights a week (since then I've gotten two All Clad stainless steel pieces as gifts), and it's the best. I'm holding out for the whole set now. I'm a kosher vegetarian so food tends to run the gamut - Tofu, seitan (a wheat gluten mock-meat product), Indian, Israeli, Chinese - they all cook and clean with ease. If the price was twice as much i'd still say go for it -

The only con is that farberware does not sell a cover/lid for its "Open Stock" (i.e. not in a set) pieces - I use the lid from my Calphalon Stir-fry, but a Universal 12" lid would also work.

The Millenium Non-Stick line has the price, quality and versatility of a classic. You can hand wash or run it in the dishwasher and it still looks brilliant - I can't say the same for my Calphalon or All-Clad cookware. (just remember as in all non-stick surfaces, DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS IN THEM! YOU'LL SCRATCH THE SURFACE OFF! or Pam (i.e. canned cooking spray - it'll take the non-stick surface off).

Good Eating!

This is a basic set of cookware that is very useful in the kitchen. Pots come in two sizes and even two pans, plus a stockpot. The standout of this set is the STEAMER. You wouldn't believe how much you could do with a steamer. It's endless for steaming foods, like vegetables, way better then boiling which drains the nutrients. This set is very complete as far as usefulness goes. Our only compliant is that eggs do stick when you fry, unless you put lots of oii on it (gets yucky). The "nonstick" feature doesn't work as good as I anticipated. I believe it's due to the material... it's just a steel glaze-thing.

I have just purchased this cookware set. I had been pricing it for a while and this is the best price I have seen anywhere!!
Not only do you get the cookware for a great price but it is also a very nice product. It cooks & cleans easily and is very durable. I almost can't believe I got them at such a fantastic price, it makes using them even more enjoyable!!! Needless to say, I am very pleased with my purchase!!!!

I have been looking for a good stainless steel cookware set and I know that Kitchen Aid has a great reputation for making great, long-lasting items. This cookware set proves both! These pots and pans are so very well made and easy to cook with. The straight bottoms of the pans/pots make the food cook evenly, no hot spots! Also, the brushed sides help hide any water/finger marks that stainless steel has the reputation for. But if you do find them to be noticeable, they wipe right off. These are very easy to clean! I have been looking for just the right set and I am glad I made the choice to purchase these! Plus the price was wonderful! I got my monies worth!

I have purchased 10 different KitchenAid Hi-Density Hard Anodized pans of varying types and have waited a year to write a review. These are the best pans I've owned (for their purpose) and highly recommend them for anyone who enjoys cooking and entertaining. They heat quickly and evenly, have a solid feel, excellent balance and very comfortable handles. In addition, they look great and clean up magnificently. These, coupled with my Crueset collection and my new Viking cooktop have made the fun and pleasure of cooking even greater. Anybody want to buy a pile of well used Calaphon?

My favorite pan in my collection. Although the Kitchen Aid pans tend to run up there in $$, they are still a far better value then their All-clad counterparts. The hard anondized exterior (aluminum) is great to look at and very hard (if not impossible) to scratch. The dual layers of alumnium (anodized exterior and interior layer) really balance out the heat for great searing and even sauce reduction when necessary. From fish to vegetables, this pan is tops. When I go to add more pans and replace existing ones, Kitchen Aid Hard Anodized is my choice. I just hope they keep on making them.

Wow. I bought this pan when Amazon had a Christmas sale, and I would buy it again for twice the price. Although certain things do stick, esp. starches (flour, sweet potatoes), I've learned to saute when the pan is completely heated, and to use a bit more oil. I have never had to use anything but a soft sponge for cleaning. I have a Viking range, and have never needed to use it on more than medium setting, as the pan does get very hot. Vegetables are flavorful and juicy, and maintain wonderful color. Meats brown quickly and evenly. I have even boiled corn in this sautee pan. The lid seals well. The components are genuinely well made. Nothing comes off... no nonstick surfaces to flake off into your food. Six months later, the pan still looks like new, though I use it daily.