Any recommendations for a set of cookware?

forgop · 02-13-2011, 11:20 AM

I'd spend ~ $300 if I was getting a nice set. The bummer deal for me though is the sets that are hand wash only. Seriously, what is it about a dishwasher that is bad for washing pots/pans that heats to several hundred degrees on your stove?

I'm also more partial to Sams Club as I'm not a Costco member if it makes any difference.

md4958 · 02-13-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Seriously, what is it about a dishwasher that is bad for washing pots/pans that heats to several hundred degrees on your stove?

Detergent

RGD. · 02-13-2011, 12:07 PM

Another vote on the Calphalon. Wife wanted it, we both like it and no problems running through the dishwasher that I have noticed.

Ron

bobarian · 02-13-2011, 12:35 PM

Calphalon is good everyday cookware. But depending on the type of dishes you cook you may want a 12" Stainless frying pan(All Clad), its difficult to make pan sauces when cooking with non-stick. You dont get the fond(brown bits) on the bottom when browning meat in a non stick pan. You also might look into getting a 5-8qt cast iron dutch oven for stews. Le Creuset is good but expensive, I recently picked up a 6qt Tramontina Dutch oven from Walmart(online only) and have been very happy. Cost was $49, one fifth of the L.C.

Ratters · 02-13-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I'd spend ~ $300 if I was getting a nice set. The bummer deal for me though is the sets that are hand wash only. Seriously, what is it about a dishwasher that is bad for washing pots/pans that heats to several hundred degrees on your stove?

The jets force water into the rivets. Plus with most things the dishwasher won't really get it clean anyhow. Handwashing isn't a big deal, I do it with all of mine.

forgop · 02-13-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

The jets force water into the rivets. Plus with most things the dishwasher won't really get it clean anyhow. Handwashing isn't a big deal, I do it with all of mine.

I don't mind occasional hand washing, but with 3 youngsters and me in school full-time, we're just quite busy and it's nice to fill a dishwasher and have it clean vs. leaving it behind in the sink if we're on the go.

02-13-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Any recommendations for a set of cookware? I'd spend ~ $300 if I was getting a nice set. The bummer deal for me though is the sets that are hand wash only. Seriously, what is it about a dishwasher that is bad for washing pots/pans that heats to several hundred degrees on your stove? I'm also more partial to Sams Club as I'm not a Costco member if it makes any difference.

02-13-2011, 12:07 PM	#3
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Any recommendations for a set of cookware? Another vote on the Calphalon. Wife wanted it, we both like it and no problems running through the dishwasher that I have noticed. Ron

02-13-2011, 12:35 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Any recommendations for a set of cookware? Calphalon is good everyday cookware. But depending on the type of dishes you cook you may want a 12" Stainless frying pan(All Clad), its difficult to make pan sauces when cooking with non-stick. You dont get the fond(brown bits) on the bottom when browning meat in a non stick pan. You also might look into getting a 5-8qt cast iron dutch oven for stews. Le Creuset is good but expensive, I recently picked up a 6qt Tramontina Dutch oven from Walmart(online only) and have been very happy. Cost was $49, one fifth of the L.C.