Cuisinart MCU-12 MultiClad Unlimited Dishwasher Safe 12-Piece Cookware Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2007-03-01
Model: MCU-12
Product features:
- Cookware is dishwasher safe, stovetop safe, boiler safe, and oven safe
- Solid stainless steel riveted handles stay cool on the stovetop, and provide a safe and solid grip
- Tapered rims eliminate drips and spills while pouring
- Tight fitting stainless covers seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart MCU-12 MultiClad Unlimited Dishwasher Safe 12-Piece Cookware Set
Customer Review: Makes cooking an absolute joy
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always been an avid cook, but never quite appreciated the importance of a great set of cookware. After being diagnosed with an illness that was probably caused in part by years of Teflon use, I decided to get rid of my kitchen-full of T-Fal Teflon cookware and splurge on stainless steel. After much research, I decided on this set of Cuisinart Multiclad. My thought was I wanted something durable, heavy-duty (yet not so physically heavy that it was a pain to pull out pots and pans every time I cooked), and that would not leach harmful chemicals into food and the air while I cooked.
I admit, I was intimidated by stainless steel... I had the idea that food easily became burned on and that it took intense scrubbing after each use. I also had the idea that a good set of quality stainless steel would cost at least $1,000. After finding this set of Cuisinart Multiclad, I decided to take the plunge.
When my order arrived and I began pulling pots out of the box, I was delighted -- I wasn't expecting them all to be so darn *beautiful!* They also felt magnificent in my hands... just the perfect feel... substantial, but not uncomfortably heavy. (Confession: For several days after I received them, I would sneak peeks even when I wasn't cooking with them... I would open the cabinet door just to gaze at them. Yes, folks, I consider them a work of art!)
Cooking with my Cuisinart cookware is a whole new experience. Of course, great cookware won't make anyone a better chef, but I find myself inspired to concoct more gourmet creations than I used to. With cookware that makes you feel like a professional chef, heating soup out of a can seems mundane!
Cleaning the cookware has been just as easy as with my old Teflon. I just rinse each pan as soon as I'm finished with it and it cleans up beautifully. I am also especially careful never to let anything burn (in fact I rarely need to go above medium heat unless I'm boiling water). I also use a tip I've read on several reviews: heat the pan first for a minute or two before adding the food. That tip, plus brushing a fine layer of grapeseed oil inside anything I'm sauteeing, has prevented food from sticking to the pan.
I did have some water-spot-looking discoloration appear once after cooking brown rice. Regular washing did not remove these spots, but I let a bit of white vinegar soak in the pot for about 20 minutes, then scrubbed with a Mr. Clean Magic Erase, and ran through the dishwasher again... good as new!
Another thing I love about this particular set is that it's an outstanding collection of very useful pieces. You have all the sizes and types of pot you need. The only thing I've added is the Cuisinart Multiclad Unlimited Dishwasher-Safe 5-1/2-Quart Saute with Helper Handle & Cover. It's a larger version of the saute pan that comes in the set, and I like the larger size for the very large, vegetable-heavy meals I cook for my family. I use the 3 1/2 quart saute from the set just as often, so it's not as though it's a wasted piece. A large family may consider investing in a larger stockpot and perhaps the 12" skillet, but I haven't found that necessary at this point.
One piece in this set that has become a surprise favorite is the steamer (I have two other steamer inserts and didn't think I needed another one). My generic steamers fit down into various pots, leaving only enough room for an inch or two of water at the bottom. The Cuisinart steamer sits atop the 3qt saucepan... not hanging down into it... so that you can actually use that pot for boiling potatoes or whatever, while simultaneously steaming with the same pot... I love how efficient that is.
The bottom line is that this is an absolutely gorgeous, wonderful-to-use set of cookware. I'm hard-pressed to think of anything I don't like about it... it did bug me that little hairline scratches appeared in the bottom finish after cooking, but that's not that big a deal. If tiny scratches in the outer finish would bother you, I would suggest getting this set without the dark exterior finish (the Multiclad set that does not specify it's dishwasher-safe -- even though it is). This is definitely a 5-star product that I plan to use and enjoy the rest of my life!
Description of Cuisinart MCU-12 MultiClad Unlimited Dishwasher Safe 12-Piece Cookware Set
Unlimited convenience ArmourGuard dishwasher-safe hard anodized exterior makes cleanup truly effortless. Stainless Steel interior offers the optimal cooking surface that will not discolor or react with foods and hard anodized aluminum exterior provides superior heat distribution. A multi-layer system bonds an anodized aluminum exterior to a premium stainless steel interior to create the ultimate high-performance cookware.Cookware Sets
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