My wife loves to cook, so do I - but hate the cleaning. We've normally bought store bought cookware, but end-up replacing it yearly because in most cases the quality is not that good.
I've started shopping online and have found some pretty good cookware on Amazon but wanted to get others opinions on it.
The one of two sets that I'm looking at buying are:
Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
for $200.00 (regular $610.00)
or
Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set
for $218.00 (regular $670.00)
As all we've ever bought in the past is stuff like T-Fal or other store brands, what should I be looking for? I like non-stick because it is easy to clean but have been told that I should also look at cast iron - but don't know if we want to mess with seasoning the cookware.
Also we have one of those glass top stoves, so don't know if we could even use cast iron on it for fear of scratching the glass.
Problem we've had with store brands or other popular brands is that they quickly warp so the base is not flat but ends up with a small bulge so nothing heats evenly.
We cook a lot of Indian/East African dishes (like curries) but I enjoy more North American cooking and foods so need something that would work well for both types of foods.
We both like cookware with more pieces because of the wide variety of foods and some times when we're inviting guests over the larger the pots the better. We're also a Sunday breakfast family, so like having pans where we can make omlets or eggs that are not too big or too small.
I've read that the hard-anodized is a good option and the price for this is fantastic and as I'm living close to the US/CDN border I can ship to the US and drive down and pick-it up from the private postal service (like 15 minute drive).
Any suggestions, feedback, things to look for is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mohamed
I've started shopping online and have found some pretty good cookware on Amazon but wanted to get others opinions on it.
The one of two sets that I'm looking at buying are:
Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
for $200.00 (regular $610.00)
or
Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set
for $218.00 (regular $670.00)
As all we've ever bought in the past is stuff like T-Fal or other store brands, what should I be looking for? I like non-stick because it is easy to clean but have been told that I should also look at cast iron - but don't know if we want to mess with seasoning the cookware.
Also we have one of those glass top stoves, so don't know if we could even use cast iron on it for fear of scratching the glass.
Problem we've had with store brands or other popular brands is that they quickly warp so the base is not flat but ends up with a small bulge so nothing heats evenly.
We cook a lot of Indian/East African dishes (like curries) but I enjoy more North American cooking and foods so need something that would work well for both types of foods.
We both like cookware with more pieces because of the wide variety of foods and some times when we're inviting guests over the larger the pots the better. We're also a Sunday breakfast family, so like having pans where we can make omlets or eggs that are not too big or too small.
I've read that the hard-anodized is a good option and the price for this is fantastic and as I'm living close to the US/CDN border I can ship to the US and drive down and pick-it up from the private postal service (like 15 minute drive).
Any suggestions, feedback, things to look for is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mohamed