Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple Ply Stainless Cookware 12 Piece Set

I'm the last person we thought would ever switch to stainless steel. Everyone i know has some reason to not use them, so i never tried any. Then i decided all their complaints perhaps were that they were not using a good brand. I think I am right, I bought the Cuisinart Multi Clad because of the reviews. I was told by my friends that things will still stick and the pans will discolor. I have cooked several different things in these pans including scrambled eggs, and i have never had an issue with staining or sticking. There are rules to using stainless steel and they are not that hard, but if everyone is still having problems, they should buy this particular set. Excellent! Now I'm sorry i waited so long to buy them!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife and I wanted to move away from using non-stick pans and this 12 piece set has been wonderful to use. The multi-layers help retain heat better than our old non-stick aluminum pans and the food we cook has tasted better (crispy outside while inside is still soft and juicy) while using lower heat. There is a slight learning curve to heat up the pans with medium heat for approx. 3-4 minutes and then lower the heat to low/med-low before adding in your oil or butter. This allows the pores in the metal to close up so food does not bond with the metal surface, which would cause sticking. We have been able to cook all types of food such as various meat/fish, veggies, eggs, sauces/soups, noodles, etc without much issue. There are certain foods that may struggle on stainless like frozen pot stickers, so you may have to try different methods aside from the recommended instructions. Clean up is super easy and any staining or tarnish marks can be removed with some Bar Keeper's Friend. Overall, this 12 piece set covers almost all basic cooking needs and can be supplemented with Cuisinart's other MCP pieces like the larger 12 inch skillet. I would consider this as one of those "buy it for life" type of items that every couple or family should have. 5/5