Video Transcript

Hi, my name is Annette, and I am the Kitchen Expert at curated.com. I am on a team with my husband, Mike. Between the two of us, we have been in the cooking, kitchen, housewares, and hospitality industries our entire careers, and now we love connecting people to products that are going to make their time more fun, enjoyable, and easier in the kitchen.

I will be comparing a couple of cookware sets for you today.

KitchenAid Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Cookware Set, 11-Piece

The first set that we're going to be looking at is the KitchenAid Hard-Anodized set. This is a nonstick cookware set. What I really like about this set is KitchenAid is super strong and durable. It has stainless steel over the rivet. That's nice because you don't have to worry about anything collecting there while you're cooking. It's much easier to keep the pans clean.

I also like the fact that they have stainless steel handles, and there's a Y-shape where the handle attaches to the pan. This helps to diffuse heat and make the handles easier and cooler to work with. I like that this set comes with a glass lid so you can see what's going on while you're cooking. It also comes with a steamer insert for the big dutch oven, which is great too. These pans are oven-safe up to 500 degrees, including their lids. They're dishwasher safe, and these are compatible with all cooktops, including induction.

So, if you're looking for a nonstick set that might be a little bit easier to use and you're new to cooking in the kitchen, this might be the right set for you.

Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Triple Ply Stainless Cookware 12-Piece Set

The next set that we're going to be looking at today is a Cuisinart set. This is a stainless steel cookware set. It's a 3-ply stainless, which I think is really important. It's nice and durable, and it heats evenly and retains heat while you're cooking.

Some things that I like about this stainless set is that it has rolled edges on it. What that does is it creates a dripless pouring. So when you're pouring something from, say, a saucepan into a skillet, you don't have to worry about spilling all over your cooktop. It has all the essential pots and pans. It's this beautiful polished stainless. It also comes with a steamer insert for the Dutch oven. These pans are compatible with all cooktops: gas, electric, and induction. They're oven-safe with the lids on up to 550 degrees. They're also dishwasher safe.

Similarities and Differences

The main differences between these two cookware sets are one is stainless, and one is nonstick. Stainless cookware has a little bit of a learning curve on how to use it. So, if you're a beginner cook, you might want to start with a nonstick cookware. Or, if you're adventurous and you want to start with stainless, it's also a great option. Check out some videos that help you learn how to work with stainless as it is slightly different than the nonstick.

Both of these sets are great. But if you have questions or concerns, or you want to learn more about cookware, head over to curated.com to talk to an expert, and we'll get you all sorted out. Have a great day. Thanks.

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