Tulipe 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

This is serious cookware for a serious chef. This is a very high quality product that I believe will last a life-time. Since it is a one-time purchase, it may be worth the investment for a cook who wants the best results. The pans themselves are virtually indestructible. The handles are neat and convenient. Once you are done cooking or want to move the pan, the handles snap on and off for easy moving. I included a short video demonstration of this. The pans also stack up well to save safe if you have limited storage areas. There is a bit more maintenance involved with stainless steel compared to non-stick. I did not pre-heat the pan before cooking hamburger in it and I ended up with a sticking burned mess. You have to pre-heat the pan for it to be non-stick. I do enjoy that these pans are dishwasher safe. This is very convenient. The pans are great for sauté, browning, boiling, or deglazing a pan for sauce. However, I will stick with my cast iron pans for searing meat on high heat. The piece count of the set is a little misleading as it is counting the removable handles in the count.

These are beautifully made premium quality pans. This set includes 22cm 3.7L (7.25", 4qt.) stew pot labeled "tulipe" 24cm 3L (8", 3qt.) sauce pan labeled "tulipe" 28cm (11") skillet labeled "classique" 2 glass lids with metal knobs, 22cm and 24cm. 22cm fits stew pot, 24 cm fits skillet and saucepan. Glass steamer that fits onto the sauce pan. This cookware is a pleasure to use. I like the pans but I'm not so sold on the removable handles. I understand their value in making more compact storage, but they make use somewhat inconvenient. I attached the side handles to the stew pot and proceeded to make soup in it. Even through the electric coil burner I used was smaller than the pan the handles were too hot to touch after the burner was turned off. Done correctly I would have removed the handles before cooking, and added them when it was done. The instructions say "under normal usage conditions handles remain at a moderate temperature but always use an insulated glove to manipulate it." I washed the skillet with the handle attached, but when I was holding it by the handle and drying the bottom the handle came off and I had to juggle the pan to keep it from falling. These can be used in the oven without handles at up to 450 degrees. Since these pans are all large diameter and have handle stubs on opposite sides, the stubs on the backside can block adjacent burners unless the pans are turned diagonally. The two glass lids have metal knobs that get very hot, so a hot pad needs to be used whenever removing a lid while cooking. I measured how flat the bottoms were since that can affect smoothtop and induction cooking. The unused sauce pan was flat to less than ,002". The skillet, which had been used 3 times, was dished in .008" at the center of the bottom. It's unlikely that that small amount would make any difference. I'm currently using a coil-element cooktop, and hope to remodel to induction. When I've used the skillet I followed instructions to preheat and used a modest amount of oil. When I cooked fried eggs there were remnants stuck to the pan that loosened up nicely after soaking in warm water for a few minutes. Cleanup isn't as easy as with non-stick pans, but it was still pretty easy. I used my infrared camera to verify that the pans heated very evenly. They also heat up faster than other pans I've used, which means they're conducting heat more efficiently. I usually use non-stick cookware and was hoping that there would be stainless steel cooking tips included, but the included manual and recipe book only discuss cooking meat without additional oil and using the steamer.

This is a great set of very high end pots and pans. What makes this brand different from others is how they have crafted their handles. The handles come off so you can stack pots and pans easily for storage. They take up much less room this way. When it is time to cook with them, you simple add the handles back on. I recommend that you do and don't try to skip this step as the pots/pans get quite hot. I also do recommend that you are careful if you remove the handles while hot. The handles are safe for up to F350 degrees but the manufacturer recommends that you remove the handles before place pot/pan in the oven. While my handles are plastic, I verified the same is true of their stainless steel ones. The pots and pans are a dream to work with. I can get a wonderful sear on meats at lower temperatures. I'll include some pictures that show just how well they work with pork chops. I was easily able to fit three larger chops in the pan. Once cooked, the chops had a crispy outside sear but were moist and juicy inside. I had a great fond left over to make a pan sauce/gravy. I love the way the set stacks in my cupboard, leaving room for other specialty pans. These are now my go-to set above over stainless and non-stick that I own.

I have owned many types of cooking materials and by far ALL STAINLESS STEEL are the best. I will not buy any other type of cooking pot/pan. And this cooking pot set is no different when it comes to stainless steel quality. 100% top notch. Can be used on the following grill/stove types : -Gas, Electric, Ceramic hob, Halogen, Induction, and Oven. And is Dishwasher Safe. What makes this set stand out from other stainless steel competitors are the following: - Use the pot and pans in the OVEN! -Removable sturdy handles with easy clip on/off button makes easy removal and attachment to the pan/pot -Steamer, glass -Stainless Steel material used looks, feels, and functions (cooks) like a top chef usage and comparable to my 15 year old 3 set pot/pan surgical grade stainless steel cooking set. What you will get: (all measurements are inside measurements) - Pan approx. 11" diameter, 1-3/4" deep - Pot approx. 8-3/4" diameter, 4-1/2" deep - Steamer approx. Base= 10" diameter 3" deep; Steamer= 10" diameter, 3-1/2" deep -2 small/short handles -1 long handles -2 NON-interchangeable lids (one for the steamer and one for the pot) - Cook book filled with recipes from entrees to desserts.

The set is of very good quality, the handles very handy. For this price I would expect the lid handle to not be scorching hot during use.

I bought this cookware to use on my induction cooktop. They heat evenly. It was a little bit weird getting used to the removable handles, but I like how little space the set takes up in my cabinet. The glass lids are handy so you can see what is cooking. I'm pleased with this cookware and it is sturdy enough that it should last me for years.

Rating provided by a verified purchaser

No more dead space in my tiny kitchen or cheap stainless pans that cook unevenly. I’m thrilled with the quality of this set, it’s thoughtful design, and how economical it was on sale.

Beautiful pots and pans that stack incredibly well, with interchangeable handles! They have a nice heavy solid feel to them and the company's customer service is great!

It's good because it's neat to pack and deliver fast.