T-fal Cook & Strain, 20 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, Silver

Nice very good set.

I love the appearance of these Tfal pots and pans. They have nice weight to them but not too heavy. I've used the Tfal nonstick pans in the past and loved them. But these stainless steel pans are a little different without the nonstick coating, when it comes to the frying pan. I've only used the large one for frying and heating meat, adding veg and rice. I let the pan heat up for a minute on med-high, then added olive oil and turned the heat down to medium. when I added the meat it was fine. When I added the sauce packet, cooked rice %26 veg, the rice %26 sauce stuck to the pan. But then I reduced the heat again, and everything released from the pan, no problem. So I think I just need more experience in using the pan. The pan fried with oil, no problem. You just need to wait for the crust to brown, and your protein to cook. Try to lift before then and the chicken %26 chops would not release from the pan, yet. It's a good indicator of when it's right to flip the food. The handles are long and did not heat up causing me to use a potholder. But the are intrusive when storaging and on the stove. You need to be conscious %26 cautious of the position the handle. They are long and can be easily hit if you are reaching towards another burner, or moving another pot or pan. I enjoyed using them. And although the food stuck in the beginning, it did not burn. They washed well. But the cooking surface did discolor after each use. I used a pot to boil pasta and no problem. The measurements are helpful when filling the pot with water. I had a new strainer you clip on the pot so I used that instead of the pot top. But I've used the pot tops in the past to strain out pasta water and it works well, too. I am not pleased with the utensils because they are plastic. But I knew that when purchasing the set. I will not be using them. I have silicone ones. I no longer use metal utensils, nor wash my pots %26 pans in the dishwasher. I just don't like it.