The cornerstone of any epicurean artist are quality cookware sets. It will enable any chef from beginner to expert to prepare any number of recipes form any corner of the world. A good set is versatile, durable and should encompass several sizes and styles of cookware. Keep in mind that the number of pieces in a set will include lids as well as any attachments or inserts. A 17 piece clad cookware set is a great set for any experience level as it provides multiple styles and long lasting construction.

17 Piece Cookware Set from Kinetic Classicor

Kinetic Classicor produces a set that starts with a 1 quart sauce pan and glass lid; all of the lids for the set are in fact glass for simple and easy viewing. Small sauce pans are essential for side dishes and sauces, of course, for a quiet night at home. They serve a chef well and are one of the most frequently used cookware pieces in any kitchen. The 17 piece cookware set also has 2 and 3 quart sauce pans. These are perfect for home made garlic mashed potatoes or creating stock for soups and hearty stews for the winter. A steaming insert is included to convert the 2 quart sauce pan into a steamer for a much healthier meal.

My favorite piece in the set is the 5.5 quart Dutch oven. This is completely oven and dishwasher safe as it is constructed from tri-clad stainless steel, as are all of the pieces in the set. An aluminum core is surrounded in stainless steel to provide better heat retention and no warping due to heating the pieces. The Dutch oven and all of the other pieces in the set are compatible with any kind of cook top; gas, electric, induction. This enables virtually anyone to use the set at home or in an industrial kitchen with no problems whatsoever. No kitchen can be complete without sauté/fry pans for eggs, fish and even pancakes.

An 8 inch and 10 inch fry pan accompany the previously mentioned pieces to round out the cookware set. Also made from the tri-clad stainless steel providing extreme durability; stainless steel is the most popular cookware medium on the market today due to its durable nature and lighter weight. The handles are heat resistant, but care should be taken and use of a hot pad or kitchen towel should be used during cooking. Cookware pieces are great but the addition of utensils completes the set. A slotted spoon, service spoon, spatula and whisk along with a hanging rack give you the basics needed for any meal preparation when paired with the other 13 pieces of the 17 piece cookware set from Kinetic Classicor.