Amazon.com Review
Including a comprehensive cookware collection and an inclusive set of kitchen tools, this 16-piece ensemble from Philippe Richard establishes a strong foundation for any first time kitchen owner. Attractive and durable, the pans feature 18/10 stainless-steel construction with securely riveted handles and snuggly fitting, tempered glass lids. Thanks to an encapsulated aluminum disk in the base of each vessel, heat distributes quickly and evenly allowing for the prevention of unwanted hot spots. Generously sized loop handles and finger indentations along their straighter counterparts provide comfort during use. On the downside, the steel handle material retains heat and as a result requires the use of a cloth or potholder. While the glass lid construction affords the convenience of food monitoring, its disadvantage lies in the limited ability to withstand oven temperatures above 270 degrees F.
The cookware set consists of an 8-inch omelet pan and 10-inch skillet for frying and sautéing; a 2-quart saucepan and 3-quart casserole pan with lids for cooking pasta and steaming vegetables; and a generous 6-quart Dutch oven with lid for making hearty stews or cooking a cluster of full-cob corn. Each item in the utensil collection features durable nylon construction for safe use with nonstick pans and stain resistance. Conveniently stored in an included ceramic holder, the kitchen tools include: 11-3/4-inch ladle, 12-inch pasta server, 12-inch serving spoon, 12-inch slotted spoon, 12-1/2-inch spatula, 13-inch slotted spatula, and a 13-inch perforated skimmer. All products in the 16-piece ensemble come with a limited lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold
What's in the Box
8-inch omelet pan; 10-inch skillet; 2-quart saucepan with lid; 3-quart casserole pan with lid; 6-quart Dutch oven with lid; 11-3/4-inch ladle; 12-inch pasta server; 12-inch serving spoon; 12-inch slotted spoon; 12-1/2-inch spatula; 13-inch slotted spatula; 13-inch perforated skimmer; black ceramic holder.
8-inch omelet pan measures 8-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches.
10-inch skillet measures 10-1/4 by 3 inches.
2-quart saucepan measures 7-1/4 by 4-1/4 inches.
3-quart casserole pan measures 8-3/4 by 4-1/2 inches.
6-quart Dutch oven measures 10-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.
Product Description
16PC. Stainless Steel 18/10 Cookware Set-Professional-Philippe Richard Use and Care Instructions are as follows: Before First Use: Wash pan in warm soapy water. 'Season' Pan with a small amount of cooking oil. Wipe off any excess oil. Oven Cooking: Non-Stick Cookware is oven safe to 350F. Do not use under the boiler as it may cause damage to the non-stick coating. Always use oven mittsor pot holders when removing pots or pans from the oven as the handles will also get hot. Glass lid is not recommended for oven use above 270F. Cooking Utensils: Tabletops Unlimited Inc. uses non-stick coating on the interiors of the cookware. Though this is a premium coating and is very durable, we do not recommend using metal utensils to mix, stir or release food from our pans. Wood, plastic or nylon tools are preferred. Do not use under the broiler as it may cause damage to the non-stick coating. Cleaning: Clean-up is as simple as using a sponge and warm soapy water, or cookware is also dishwasher safe. Do not use abrasive cleaning pads.