Rachael Ray 12-Piece Cucina Nonstick Pots and Pans Set, Cookware, Blue

This is a six piece cookware collection that comes with four shatter resistant glass lids. I like the earthy design, plus the hard enamel that is so easy to clean makes this a winner. Dual rivets make the cookware feel sturdy but the material is to lightweight. The edges of the pots are not rimmed and smooth as I would like. I did not count the two utensils in my rating because they are basically a bonus and the spatula will not flip a hamburger or much else. It's just to flimsy. Also you cannot put this cookware in the dishwasher because it will void the warranty but just use warm soapy water and it's clean. Just remember never use nonstick cooking spray and this cookware will be great. The covered sauté pan is perfect for jambalaya and spaghetti. I cooked both, then allowed to cool and heated each in the oven at 350 degrees. They cooked evenly with no hot spots. I also cooked an egg in the 8.5 inch skillet and it was a breeze because it was sliding around on the non-stick coating. The lids and handles are stainless steel and silicone but can still get very hot. The bonus is the height on the lid handles, they are high enough for your pot holder or glove to slide in. Very nice. The color was a nice surprise, it's not a bright orange but more muted like baked pumpkin. The nonstick finish is listed as espresso colored and that's a plus. I have owned plenty of cookware in my life and I have always received a manual from the manufacturer but with Rachael Ray Cookware all I got was a leaflet and that was a letdown. One side note; there is a warning that anyone with a ceramic or a glass stovetop should not use enameled cookware.

This is really all the pots and pans you need. All of the handles have a silicon coating that protects your hands from heat. These can go from stove to oven too. The see-through lids come in handy so you don't have to lift the lids to see whats going on in there. I was skeptical when the instructions say that no oil or fat is necessary when cooking, but I found it to be true. The surface is non-stick, and to clean.. just wipe! The spatula and spoon that come with this set, are just ok. They are "bendy", so if you are making candy or anything thick you'll need a more substantial utensil. The surface on these seem to be hard and very durable. I think these will last a lifetime if taken care of. My favorite part of these is the cleaning. No more soaking overnight, no more scrubbing burnt on food. I'm finally throwing out my old stuff! I included a short video clip of the non stick surface, "egg flipping" with no oils or fats on the right of this review.