Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

Purchased this set to add to the set from my mom that's also stainless steel - Very pleased with this new set - easy cleaning - even heating - no scorching so far - would buy again!

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

These pans burned everything i've fried on them. Not enough oil or butter can prevent this. Another down side is they become discolored the first time i used my smaller pans. I am disappointed seeing how much positive reviews on them. Maybe i just have a bad batch.

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

I was so excited to get these, as I read the reviews and they sounded great. The first time I used the smallest pan to cook some sausage links, it stained with burn marks. It won't come off even though I have followed the instructions on the card. Do NOT purchase these pans!!!

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

I cook and use this set almost every day. I was concerned that I wouldn't like them at first, so I boxed up my old pots and pans, but kept them. I haven't needed my old ones since buying this set 3 months ago, so I guess it's time to toss them. One concern I had was cooking fried eggs and having them stick, but once I conquered the change in cooking temperatures,there were no problems with that at all. I also love how easy these are to clean, but I do have some problems with the chicken fryer. Food burns on it sometimes, and I have trouble getting it to clean up. Other than that, the set is great.Oh, I also love the clear lids so I can see how the food is cooking.

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

We bought the 12 inch skillet to try it out and ended up loving it so we bought every piece we could find. I am in love with the set!!

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

This is a very complete set; the only piece missing is a 4 or 5 quart pot, and perhaps a second 2 or 3 quart sauce pan would be useful when preparing more elaborate meals. Construction of the pieces is solid, and they have a good heft to them. I use this set on an electric, ceramic top range, and they heat quickly and uniformily enough. Before buying, I was concerned that the handles would get hot when cooking, but they stay cool. I've had this set for about a year, using at least one or two pieces a day, and they still look new, although I do only wash them by hand and am careful not to scratch them. The inside can stain with certain foods as others have mentioned, but a light scrubbing with a scouring pad in the direction of the "grain" of the steel returns it to its original appearance.

The main criticism I have is that the handles are too thin for the larger pans; the handles are sufficient for lifting the pans, but when they're full, it can be hard to tip them by the handle. You have to grip the handle very tightly to keep it from slipping in your hand as you try to tip the pan. Another minor criticism is that water can get inside the metal band around the lids. There appears to be a gasket under the band to prevent this, but it seems that the band expands a little when hot, and I'm guessing this allows water vapor to get in. The water dries within a day, and so far, it hasn't caused any corrosion or staining of the bands, so this has only been a minor annoyance.

Overall, a great set for the money.

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

I just received this cookware set for christmas. I am a mother of two and am still learning to cook. I discovered that I needed a good quality cookware set that does not have teflon. Teflon has had horrible reviews and most of my previous cookware was teflon which just chips and ends up looking terrible anyway. So.... This set is wonderful! I can cook anything and everything in it. i do have one thing about cooking with stainless steel though..... It stains, it sticks and it never looks the same once you've used it once... BUT!!!!!! I have discovered a perfect cleaner for stainless steel cookware that I thought I needed to share with everyone. "Bar Keepers Friend" It's a product like "comet" it's a powder. You wet your stainless steel cookware after you have cooked something and figure out it won't look like new again, but you sprinkle this powder on it, wet a sponge and just gently wipe it in a circle motion, and Wholla!!! Magnifico!! It looks brand new again!!! I'm so happy with this cookware and being able to keep it looking like brand new always!! P.S. This cleaning product "Bar Keepers Friend" costs about $2.90 US dollars. Cheap and wonderful!!!!! and it works!!!

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I bought the 1 quart saucepan [...], since I like the saucepan so much. I cook everything that will fit in it. I have had no ill effects from washing it in the dishwasher, either. It cleans so much easier than my current aluminum pans, which I can't put into the dishwasher at all.Johnny G, the "rubber" bit on the handle is silicone, (as the description specifies) and silicone is typically rated for 450 degrees.

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

We bought this set on February 17. I have already used at least two pieces. They heat very well and are easy to clean. I love the fact that they are steel instead of non-stick. Non-stick tends to scratch easily, these have not so far at all and I cook often.

Comments about Grand Gourmet Professional Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set:

This is a great bang for the buck...12pcs. for about $120.00. Solid riveted construction, glass see-through lids. Only problem is that I like to bring the pan from the stovetop to the oven sometimes, and I could not find a temperature rating or this cookware (they have some rubber in the handles which could cause a problem if the entire piece were to be put in the oven. Grand Guormet, why didn't you rate these?