Cuisinart 44-13 Contour Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set

Great quality and value
I got this set for Christmas, so I've had some time to use the cookware. For a stainless steel set at this price, it looks and feels like a more expensive set. They are visually appealing with nice elegant curves and a nice polished finish yet very sturdy and well built. They have a very solid feel in the hand and I will expect them to last for many years. I've always liked the quality of Cuisinart products and this set is no different. The aluminum base that is sandwiched in between the steel at the base makes for very even heat distribution. Cleanup with these are easy, I use Bon Ami to get off stubborn burned on food. I would not put these in the dishwasher, they can get small scratches and ruin the nice finish of the outside of the cookware. Overall you can't go wrong with a cookware set of this quality at this price.
Great For the Price
I bought these about a month ago, after long months of research (it's hard to find a good set at this price!). I am very happy with them. First of all, they look gorgeous, which is an unexpected treat. Secondly, they cook beautifully as long as you never, never use them on any heat higher than medium high. I can actually sauté most things on medium with these pans. I do have to use enough cooking oil, and keep stirring--but this set is are not non-stick, and any stainless steel would be the same. If anything sticks or burns on, I use some powdered Bon Ami, recommended by the man where we bought the set.
Cookware
Because of other reviewers' input, I feel compelled to add mine. I LOVE my new pots and pans! I knew going into it there were no lids for the skillets, and I wish Cuisinart would fix that. It was also good to read up on care of stainless steel cookware--I think that has been and will continue to be the key to preventing discoloration of the beautiful shiny silver appearance! I am an ordinary person and I have managed to scorch and burn some things already (so preheat pans a little, use small amount of oil or Pam, and use lower heat than you're used with non-stainless cookware), but letting them cool a bit prior to rinse (to prevent warping) and/or heating plain water to loosen burned food, makes clean-up a snap. Use a stainless steel "scrubby" if you need a little extra muscle. I haven't used Ajax at all (and won't with these because of chlorine), I've washed in dishwasher, and I've even let them set in sink overnight. I also rinse after cooking acidic foods (spaghetti sauce,...
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