Reddit reviews Cooks Standard Stainless Steel 12-Piece Multi-Ply Clad Cookware Set, Silver
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Includes: 1. 5 and 3 qt saucepans, 8 qt stockpot, 8 and 10 in. fry pans, 11 in. /5 qt saute pan, and a steamer insert with lidsMulti-ply construction has 2 layers of stainless steel between an aluminum core along base and wallsCooking surfaces and lids are made of polished 18/10 stainless steel for durability and easy cleaningRiveted handles with a V-shaped design stay cool/comfortable; Solid lids keeps in moisture/flavorWorks on induction, gas, electric, glass, ceramic, halogen, etc. ; Oven safe to 500F; Dishwasher safe
Emphatically, no.
I use a combination of Cuisinart Multi-Clad Pro, Cooks Standard Tri-Ply, and yes, All-Clad.
I cannot tell the difference between the All-Clad 10" fry pan and the Cuisinart 10" fry pan. They are heavy, solid, and retain heat exceptionally well. All-Clad is actually infamous for its terrible handle design.
Likewise, my 11" Cooks Standard tri-ply saute-pan has a better handle than All-Clad, and it was $44 with Amazon Prime. $44! Even if you scour Marshall's and T.J. Maxx, you will pay $125+ for the same piece from All-Clad. And that's at a clearance-goods store, where they may not have what you're looking for!
Read the reviews of the Cuisinart and Cooks Standard. They are exceptional pieces of gear. My brother-in-law was a sous chef for a fancy San Francisco eatery, and he swears by his Multiclad Pro set. He said that unless he had a $5,000 range in his house, he would not be able to justify the triple or quadruple price of the All-Clad. My sister is also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and she endorses the Cuisinart.
You can get a used set for $247 on Amazon right now. That kind of money will buy you one All-Clad saute pan, or maybe a pair of saucepans from Marshall's.
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-MCP-12-MultiClad-Stainless-12-Piece/dp/B0007KQZWU
Here's the Cooks Standard, which is a similar product. Very heavy, very solid.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004APTMPK/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
$185 in like new condition with Prime shipping. You absolutely cannot beat that deal. That's less than the cost of a single new All-Clad fry pan.
You would be much better off saving your money for a new range or better knives. Or better spices, or new cookbooks, or cooking lessons, or farm-raised meats, or fresh eggs, aged cheeses, cured meats...
Edit: To all the people saying you can get All-Clad tri-ply and D5 for $50 at the clearance stores... prove it! I've never seen an All-Clad piece under $100, with the exception of maybe a 1.5 qt saucepan. Prove it!
http://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Standard-NC-00232-Multi-Ply-Stainless-Steel/dp/B004APTMPK/ref=psdc96_t1_B00421AYJK_B004APTMPK
Cook's standard are fantastic and affordable, I like them better than calphalon and if this set is too big or costs too much they have smaller sets for a little over $100.
This is probably the best bang for your buck on amazon when it comes to clad stainless cookware sets.
I purchased this Cooks Standard set 4 years ago for $225 and I've been loving it. No need to worry about using metal or scrubbing hard. I do occasionally use Bar Keepers Friend to polish up the pans for a brand-new look.
If you don't want this brand/set specifically, for sure get at least tri-ply like already mentioned. I think metal pans (vs non-stick coating) are better for all around cooking. Sure, you need to use more oil/butter in your cooking, but moderate amounts of fat are important in a diet. Its highly processed, added sugars, and excess salt you need to worry about.
For when I needed a non-stick, like for eggs, I picked up this T-fal and the non-stick is fantastic, even after a few years of careful use.
I also have a Lodge cast iron dutch oven set which is great for when I use it, but I find it difficult to use effectively. Perhaps I'm just not using the proper techniques, so I don't get much use of it... but I do love to use it when I get around to it. Learning proper care for cast iron is essential - read up before you use (and possibly ruin!)
I have this set from Cooks Standard
I like them and use all the sizes regularly. (tho I've never used the steamer.)
I like the all stainless because they can go in the oven and the dishwasher. They are lighter than cast iron (I love my cast iron pieces, but don't have a knack for flipping with them because of the weight.) but if the dishwasher doesn't get it clean I can scrub the heck out of them.
These aren't my only pots & pans, and I agree with others that other pieces can really round out your tool set. But I also like that they all look alike since they were purchased as a set even if it has no impact on the functionality.
There is a stainless Cuisinart set and a stainless Cook's Standard set in that price range on amazon. I wouldn't recommend non-stick for anything other than a skillet for eggs.