I received this as a wedding gift. I was so excited tofinally have a complete matching set. I wanted the cuisinart brand because my mom has a great set. Unfortunately, this one does not seem to be the same quality, although I think it was more expensive. I read through the instructions carefully and took note of the special instructions (avoid using metal utensils, if food gets stuck warm up the pain with a dish washing liquid). After two uses, the pans have scratches in the metal and they dry with strange spots that make it look dirty (even when I use a cloth). Not to mention everything sticks to the bottom and warming up the pan with a water and dish washing liquid, did not seem to help at all. My husband is so annoyed by it, we have reverted to using the ancient set we used to use. It's not super expensive, but I would opt for another brand if I had to do it again.

I love these pans. They give you very even heating with a good release and are easy to clean. They're very heavy, but unlike a lot of other brands, they have extra handles to make them easier to work with. Finally, I really liked the selection of pans in this set: they're all sizes and shapes that I actually use in everyday cooking.

The quality is amazing! They are very easy to clean if you follow the instructions in the pamphlet. I also love their weights and how the handles never get hot! I see why these pots/pans come with a lifetime warranty, chances are you won’t need use it.

Excellent set of stainless steel cookware. It feels substantial, looks great, and heats well. I love how well the lids fit and that they can be used on all the pans in the set. If you are used to a non-stick skillet, the skillets will take a little time to get used to.

I love cooking with these pans. They retain heat well and you don’t need high heat for normal cooking. Food does not stick to the pans and they always clean up easy. The handles proved to not be a problem at all. I never had a problem of the handles getting hot. I love my Cuisinart set and will be happily cooking with it for many more years.

I was looking at the All Clad sets and found this gem by Cuisinart. I have a Mauviel 10-piece copper set and am familiar with quality cookware. I wanted something for everyday use that was a little bit lighter, as the Mauviel set is the same weight as cast iron and requires more upkeep to keep polished. Hence, the search for a stainless steel set with good cooking characteristics, based on what I am used to, that would be a bit lighter but still heavy enough for consistent cooking. The multiclad set by Cuisinart fit the bill. The aluminum core goes all the way up the side walls for consistent cooking, heats quickly and evenly, and has been a pleasure to use. It is light and easy enough for my wife to use without being light or flimsy. This appears to be a knock-off of the All Clad and I am very happy I saved the money because I don't know what I would get from All Clad that I don't already with the Cuisinart set. Very pleased with my purchase. As with all quality metal cookware, don't overheat or turn the heat too high when cooking. Let it reach the temperature that you want before adding your proteins, etc. and enjoy the even cooking. I have found the set very easy to clean post use. I never use a dishwasher for good cookware and when I am done cooking, I simply let it cool, add hot soapy water, let it soak for 10 minutes or so, and then rinse and wipe clean. Very easy and low maintenance for metal cookware. Great price. I only wonder how long before it becomes popular, given the price for value, and the price goes up on this great set.

We were looking to replace our old cookware with shredding non-stick surfaces and banged up bottoms--we were ready to upgrade (but not with our life savings!). We looked at several items and ended up choosing Cuisinart's 12-piece set. It is perfect! Lower cooking temperatures mean less energy use and the pans are just the right thickness to cook without burning. I love the heft and substantial manufacturing. I've had no issues with food sticking (something I was worried about)--but it comes down to trusting that you can cook with a lower temp. I love cooking with this set!

I’m satisfied with this cookware. I followed instructions I found on YouTube to create a non stick surface, and it worked. The pans distribute heat well, and the handles stay cool. The sell price was excellent, and compared to Iron Clad there pans are just as good. I wash all my pans by hand regardless if they are dishwasher safe. So far a good purchase.

They seemed quality made, and look pretty... But everything sticks, all the time, no matter how much high heat oil is used (I'm not cranking the heat up either). They're honestly terrible, and every trick in the book I've tried has not been enough to make something similar to a nonstick surface. I understand these are stainless steel so a little sticking is expected, but everything sticks all the time. Avoid if you can.

So far, so good for my first stainless steel cookware set! The only two challenge I have with the set is the shorter handles getting too hot and the set scratching easily. I was hesitant to move from non-stick but even more hesitant to move to stainless steel since people told me how hard it is to maintain and food burning. My experience has been the COMPLETE opposite with this set.Thanks Cuisinart for an affordable yet quality set!