The cuisinart soup makerless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set was our previous runner-up pick. However, after a new round of testing, we found the skillets warped over high heat. The bottom of the pans bowed out so much, they wobbled on a flat surface.
As in, it is important to use wood, plastic or silicone utensils as they will not scratch the inside of your pots and pans. Using metal utensils, like metal spoons or whisks, can scratch the interior of the cookware. This gives the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro set its characteristic “Heat Surround” technology, which eliminates troubling hot spots. This means there is even heat distribution throughout the cookware and complete temperature control. Whether you are simmering sauces or browning meat, you will always get the most even and thorough cook.
We like the weight of the pans, that the handles and lids don’t get hot. We had a serious burn in one of the pans, after soaking for awhile, we were able to get rid of the burned ingredient without any damage to the pot. Before we purchased our set we noted that there were several complaints on line about white spots appearing on the pans.
Even high end disc clad cookware such as Demeyere Atlantis feels unbalanced because all the weight is in the bottom and is a bit disconcerting for someone accustomed to fully clad cookware. We’ve been meaning to look into the disc cookware cuisinart pots and pans set more deeply because it’s quite popular in Europe, with a lot of top-quality brands to choose from (Demeyere, Sitram, Fissler, etc.). Silver 7 is Sur la Table’s brand of Demeyere Atlantis with the added feature of double-walled lids.
This kind of pot tends to get very hot around the sides, and this design keeps your hands well away from the heat. Read more reviews of the best cookware sets available for purchase online. Another minor quibble is the loop handles on the lids are scaled to the size of the pots.