Does anyone know if these would be good for a beginner prep cook? :)
1735057
yes definitely. I'm a chef of 30 plus years experience. Not 'lifetime' knives, but much easier to sharpen than mid or lower-level knives from high-end brands. Chicago cutlery has always been good.
1735058
I think they would be. They are good quality knives that seem to hold an edge fairly well. Plus, they have an appealing look.
328546
They are okay. I bought them for my August 30th wedding, and I personally washed them, and dried them and stored them back in their original box. No, I would never bake a casserole in them or something, I will only use it for cakes, and be sure not to use abrasives on them. I line mine with wax paper maybe a light greasing half way up the sides. Nancy
2241450
They should be fine. A friend has a similar set which are used on a glass cook top. You could contact the manufacturer to be sure though.
1792107
You are so kind to respond. The pans look terrific! I'm considering them for my niece who is setting up a household while she attends graduate school. I'm in charge of making her kitchen wonderful to keep her on-track to graduation. I think these are perfect. Thank you.
972982
I don't recommend these for any type of use (stove or oven) as the set I got was very cheaply made and the finish started rusting out within a few months. For oven/broiler use, Le Creuset ceramic bakers are great (can withstand up to 500 degrees). I also love my All Clad lasagna pan. If you need pots that go from stove to oven, then Lodge brand or Le Creuset cast iron pots work well.
198089
Wow, I'm far from a cooking expert. Only thing I'll suggest is if you're not already using a cooking spray (i.e. PAM,Crisco or Smart Balance) try that with just a 10 second reduction on time you're MWaving them.
65892
I love these. I have only hand washed them. Only because I clean all my prep dishes as I use them. My daughter puts hers in the dishwasher and they are still fine. They are well made. Good luck.
1601611
Yes definitely! We did big prime rib dinner on these! They are so nice you don't want to throw them away. I washed up some of them and reused them again!
990766
I actually remember they looked good,I am not a professional cook but enjoy cooking and believe they were a good choice.Since I gave them as a present,I just checked for the whole package and quality...and the newlyweds were also happy to for getting them.I would suggest,to please ,check with other customers to get better details about this product features.
1121643
absolutely. that's exactly what I have. heats up within seconds, literally. these are great pans. the utensils are really sturdy as well. invest in some bar keeper's friend to polish your cookware when it starts to look dingey.
2158287
Yes, I purchased this for my father-in-law for cooking. I'm not sure he has used them yet, but it is my impression that they are suitable for cooking. We did buy him two, because I read that they do wear fairly quickly.
2130624
I guess they're not super dry, but seem to be dry enough to preserve them. Drying further might deepen the color, which may not be as attractive, depending on what you're cooking. The big question for me would be how do they taste? Mine were pleasant, hot enough to burn awhile, but not hot enough to blow my face off. I like them and think they're pretty,.
361888
Absolutely! These are the greatest. We used ours tonight to make a "goulash" where we started be browning meat in oil. There were no hot spots and nothing burned. Then we made the dish in the same pan without rinsing it out since there were no burned spots. That went into the oven for 45 minutes and then back on the stove top for the final steps. After dinner I did a quick rinse with a sponge and but it in the dishwasher.
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EML I am a certifed chef and my husband an Excellent cook; we both Love the knives. They do have good weight and maintain a sharp edge on all. In my humble opinion they are a Good choice. PS... i have had two different sets over the years and i would ( if necessary )purchase again.Hope this helps youCaugie
1296357
My Circulon Elite nonstick 12" covered has proven to be a good one. Bought a set as a gift for my daughter too. She loves them too.
764461
I had nothing but nonstick pans in my dorm when I bought the Faberware set and, with light to moderate use (i.e. no crazy-hard chopping or grinding of these knives in the pans) they worked like a charm and spared my pans. Bear in mind they're quite sharp. I would say better suited for a stainless steel or non-Teflon "nonstick" pan. Best of luck
1130329
Absolutely! Actually for a starter that's what I'll recommend.Stovetop can be tricky. If you don't use low heat or a diffuser, you run a serious risk of breaking the tagine.PS: Food comes out just as great weather used in the oven or stove top.