Customer Reviews

Anolon ANO81895 10-Piece Cookware Set

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I've had this set for over a year.

My husband and I love to cook. I had Farberware for years and it was time to upgrade to a non-stick. I had read loads of reviews of Calphalon, Analon & Circulon. Those were the high end non-stick cookware I was looking at.

What sold us was the handles. You never have to use anything to take it off the stove as the handles are rubberized and always cool. We had another pan (Belgique) which promised the same thing (cool handles) but that wasn't true.

It is true that the bottom gets black, but I don't have a problem with that as I want pans that can cook, especially since we eat at home every day and love our organic gourmet type food that we eat. My husband eats meat, I don't, but that is not a problem with these pans and this set. When he makes Indian food (for instance), he's using another pan for the meat stuffs, while I use the another pan for the vegetable things.

Cleaning up is not hard with these pans. I usually don't even have to soak them.

I don't see very many scratches on my cookware set as others say they do on theirs. I would say minimal scratches have appeared, in fact, I can only remember 1 small one that I've seen in a year's use of heavy cooking.

As far as oils in the pan (someone wrote a review saying not to use oil in the pan), I had no idea about it. The person who wrote the review said they used Canola Oil, maybe that's why? I have only used high grade Olive Oil in the pan and have never had any problems whatsoever.

Food tastes great in this set and yes you CAN stack it. In 2 stacks as I do.

Overall I recommend this for anyone who loves to cook, or is just a casual cook.

EDITED LATER TO ADD THIS: I put all the Analon pots and pans in the dishwasher and it's FINE. So, even though it doesn't say you can do this it will be ok. I have a Whirlpool dishwasher, brand new.

I don't write many reviews, but I am impressed enough with this set to offer nearly unconditional recommendation.

For the everyday cook who wants a set that is easy to clean, heats evenly and stands up to daily use, this set is what you want. Super heavy cast anodized aluminum, big glass lids, a bit heavy but thats exactly what you want in tough cookware you use every day. Perfect for families with kids.

The non-stick holds up very well on interior *and* exterior. The bottom is not coated so that heat from burner will not damage non-stick coating. The 5 quart pan is perfect for large skillet dinners. After 6 months daily use using mostly non-stick tools, hardly a scratch inside or out.

You'll use less oil, clean up with water. If you enjoy cooking fresh food every day give them a try. I bought mine at local store with bonus offer of a big rectangular grill for $299. The grill is also great, heats evenly, no hot or cold spots when positioned over two burners, perfect for pancakes.

We don't put pots in dishwasher (so easy to clean by hand), but sometimes lids go in dishwasher and they haven't suffered any damage so far. We have gas stove, but I doubt cooking surface will change performance.

Have a small kitchen so I hang some pots from black metal pot rack/ shelf combo I got from Pier 1. They look great there and are within easy reach.

I have never owned a good set of cookware before purchasing the Anolon Advanced 10 pc. set. I had always owned the cheap $10-$15 per pan stuff you buy at Wal-Mart or similar stores. I was lucky and was able to find a deal on this cookware at Bed, Bath & Beyond for about $230. The choice was either Calphalon or the Anolon, and because I got the free knife and the great deal, the Anolon won out.

My initial impression upon unpacking was that this stuff was very heavy. In fact, I noticed that even the 8" fry pan was heavier than my largest cheap pan from Wal-Mart. Once cleaning and reading the care instructions (who would figure you can't wash nonstick pans in the dishwasher??) I set out to create my culinary creations.

One amazing aspect of these pans is that they take what seems like forever to heat up. I attribute this to the heavy and thick nature of the pans. Once heated up though, they hold heat well and have very even cooking across the entire surface, even well up into the sides. In using the covered pots, I also noticed that water boils more evenly than any pot I had owned up until now. I must say that the food came out better than ever. Clean up was also a breeze and with a little dishwashing liquid and a washcloth, every single thing on the pans wiped clean. (just like you see in the commercials that never seem to come true once you buy the product)

One word of warning: if you stack pans, you need to use some heavy paper towels in between them as the edges can scratch other pans. I have been fortunate, but the heavy nature means you need to be careful. Still, if you buy thses pans, you won't regret the purchase.

I have waited an eternity to write a review on this set. I bought it in December of 2002, so they are 3 years old now. I have used them on a daily basis, and all I can say is Wow! They are the best set I've ever had. You can do anything in these pans.

I have taken care of them exactly according to manufacture instructions, and my set still looks almost new. I have one nick on the coating on the inside of the 12 inch pan, but that was due to my hubby using metal tongs in it. Other than that, no nicks, although the bottoms are a bit blackend, but they just look like the well loved pans that they are. Even after three years, they still amaze me.

I have never had anything stick, and I'm really not sure what the other reviewers are doing to make things stick. I have used only high end oil in them, and it doesn't take much. I have also used butter and margarine in them. Eggs do not stick. I used the grill pan that I bought as an addition this week to grill teriaki chicken breasts...and the pan looked completely burnt as a result when I was done. I just soaked it in hot water for about 5 minutes, and the burnt crust just came off in almost one piece.

The handles work great, they NEVER get to hot to touch, although I have on occasion burnt myself on the metal part before the silicon part starts. The handles are just amazing, they are slightly ruberized, and easy to hang on to hot.

I now find myself getting frustrated when I use other cookware in other peoples homes, I want to tell them that they have the wrong pans, and they need to buy these. I do want to try the advanced clad pans, and see how they work, but if they are anything like the Anolon Advanced, they will be wonderful.

They are very heavy in weight, but I like this. I don't like light weight pans, but if you have trouble lifting heavy pans, these may not be for you. The helper handles on the large pans do help with this a great deal.

I honestly wish I could give these pans more than 5 stars they are that good.

I bought this set almost a year ago, after having used a set of old-fashioned pots and pans for many years. These are a delight to use! Sunny side up eggs, which always stuck in the old pan and were often tough and rubbery, come out tender and I love just sliding them out of the pan onto the plate. I don't even have to use a spatula to loosen them. Even for food that doesn't slide out, clean up is really easy.

I did take the time to not just read, but actually learn the manufacturer's instructions for taking care of them and follow them to a T. (My Dad taught me that if I take care of my tools, they'll take care of me.) So they still look and work like new.

I enjoy cooking much more now that I don't have to worry about sticking. I'm more adventurous, because I know that even if the food doesn't turn out great, at least it won't be a hassle to clean.

My wife bought me this 10-piece set and I absolutely love it. I had often dreamed of owning Calphalon or Circulon. But after using this cookware, I feel like we got an amazing deal and saved hundreds of dollars. We paid $280. The comparable Calphalon One set was over $500. This cookware has two features that were important to me that I couldn't find in another set...glass lids (I like to see what's going on in there) and comfortable, easy-grip handles (this stuff is heavy and these handles make it really nice). Plus, style is not sacrificed...this cookware looks sharp on the stove top.

All kinds of eggs have never been easier to make. Excellent heat distribution cooks all of my food evenly over lower heat settings. When I turn the flame off, the food continues to stay perfectly heated for a longer period of time. Cleaning is such a breeze that I actually enjoy it. Before you spend that extra cash, take a serious look at Anolon. I think you'll be extremely pleased with its value and quality.

The easiest pots and pans to use and clean. I have used them for about a month and absolutely no issues with these. They are well worth the $$

I spend some time researching to finding the right set of non-stick for someone who wanted to do a little more than boil water at home. My final authority was Consumer Report, who ranked this set very highly in terms of quality--and it was cheaper than some of the more prestigious competition.

I have been using the cookware for a month and so far, I have not been disappointed! The non-stick works beautifully, although I have been trying to clean up quickly after use (this may not last long). I have even sauted vegetables with no oil sucessfully. The handles stay extremely cool and the glass top lids make staying in control easy.

Not necessairly negative but prospective buyers should be aware that they are noticably heavier than cheaper cookware.

From my view, the only negative (minor) is that the two sauce pans are a little slimmer/taller than I would like, although total capacity is fine.

10 of the most used items in basic household cooking. THis is the ultimate starter set. I'm a bachelor, and with this set, I can do anything from 4 pancakes at a time in the 12" saute (I'll probably get the cdouble burner griddle eventually), to a single omelette in the the 8" skillet. The 2 and 3 qt sauciers are exactly what I need for pasta, potatoes, veggies. They have a nice heft to them, and the non-stick coating has worked flawlssly. Keep in mind, eggs always seem to stick, even on the best non-stick, so use a little oil or butter with them. Highly recommended. Get a steamer insert, and the 6 qt piece is perfect.

I purchased this set of pans the day after Thanksgiving at 5am. I wanted a nice set of pans and did a lot of research. I found that this set was one of the better sets given the price, it was on sale at Bed Bath & Beyond plus I had a 20% discount coupon that made it all worth it. It also included a Bonus set in which I received a 5QT sauteuse pan w/lid, a 7 qt stockpot w/lid, and a 6 piece spatula/spoon set. I ended up only paying like $200 for everything.

I have used this set daily, I have a family of 6 and cook every single day and night. I have a gas stove and wow what a difference in cooking and heating. I had a cheaper set before and it didn't matter how low I had the heat everything burned in the middle of the pan. It's amazing how well everything cooks, I can actually turn the heat up a little more and still nothing burns or sticks even with out oil. I can cook more and better then ever.

I like that these pans are really quite heavy but the big 12 inch sauteuse pan has 2 handles and really is easy to hold on to with both handles. I like that the handles don't get hot unless you accidentally touch the metal part up by the pan. I also like that I can see what's cooking inside with the glass lids. You do have to hand wash them but it's real easy to do since everything just wipes out easily. Who has room in their dishwasher anyway for such big pans? I don't even have 1 scratch in them as of yet. Overall I am really glad I was able to purchase this set of pans. I wouldn't trade them for anything.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!