T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set 2 Piece, 10, 12 Inch, Oven Broiler Safe 400F, Cookware, Pots and Pans Set Non Stick, Kitchen Frying Pans, Cooking Skillets, Dishwasher Safe, Grey

It's been about 10 years since we got new pots and pans. I did a lot of research and looking around at various brands and styles of cookware. Stainless steel, ceramic, titanium, cast iron etc. After reading a lot of the reviews regarding the ceramic ones, people had mentioned that you got to be we're real careful with them because they'll chip easily. Stainless steel isn't really nonstick, we have cast iron and we use it for some things and it's great for that. But we need it a really good all-around pots and pans set. I was weary about buying this brand because it's literally a brand they sell at Walmart. I wanted good quality, not Walmart crap. This set of pots and pans had the highest number of stars amongst all the different styles of cookware. The price was good too. I figured I'd give it a try. It's Amazon. I can always return it after being about 3 weeks in to using these, I got to say they are phenomenal. I love them, my wife loves them. Absolutely non-stick. No butter spray or anything like that needed. They clean up super easy. You don't have to worry about being gentle while storing them and stacking them within each other. They cook evenly And they seem like they're very well built. Don't be fooled by the brand name and the fact that you can just pick them up at Walmart. These are on a different level of quality. I'd recommend them to anybody. Great stuff

We all have some of these: chipped, scratched pots and pans that wobble on a range because of being WARPED. I've had enough with my pans and began research on cookeware sets. I will note here that my current cookware is the high end non-stick, with my fry pans being those bought after watching some fool on TV melt candy in a wrapper in the pan and then wiping it clean. (These pans by the way are only 8 months old and are already WARPED). For new cookware, my ONE main requirement was that they were or would be NON-WARPING. The second requirement was that they be non-stick. After some research I settled on the 14 piece of T-Fal non-stick / non-warp set. Item came well packaged and unpacking the items I was impressed with the feel of each piece: not too heavy or light even with a lid. I also noted the non-stick interior surface and the very nice looking anodized exterior. Very nice touch with the vented lids (an actual hole in the glass) and the FULL insulation of the handles. Now I mention this insulation because I have (had) cookware items that had decorative (?) metal ends on the handles that would occasionally get very warm while being used.( Nothing like grabbing a pot or pan handle that want to cook your hand medium rare.) I washed each piece and WITHOUT SEASONING, took the largest frying pan, placed it on the range on MED HEAT (about 5-6 on an electric glass top range) and let it heat up. After 2-3 minutes, I noted that the T-FAL center emblem in the pan really didn't look like it changed much. I expected it to go from the T-FAL logo to a full red dot. Didn't happen but it was no biggie as in the past several months I began preheating my fry pans for about 3 minutes due to their warped exterior. Next I added magarine as I was going to cook sunnyside up eggs. I was impressed to note that the margarine melted quickly AND when spread about the pan, little bubbles began to show up over the ENTIRE pan surface. This meant that the pan was heating up evenly. In went the eggs and after placing a lid on the pan I turned away to get something off the counter. Now, with my older warped fry pans I could do this same act, return to the range and begin to slowly rotate the pan to get even heating on the eggs. Not so with this T-Fal fry pan. I noted the whites turning opaque quickly and the yolks getting their whitish color meaning they would be just slightly runny. In short, these eggs came out perfect and in well over 1/2 the time from my old cookware. Even my other half was impressed. Now my next "adventures in cooking" will involve sautéing, making my alfredo sauce, grilling (this set came with a VERY NICE grill pan!) and frying. So far I am following the instructions by keeping the range heat at MED or just a bit more. Noted is that one foray into frying eggs does not provide enough experience with this cookware to turn cartwheels in the kitchen. But so far, with eggs being one of my more difficult items to make because of my other warped pans with uneven heat, this T-Fal pan is impressive. So, my rating of 4 is tentative as I will update this review within a short time after I try other pieces of this set.UPDATE:First this disclaimer: I HAVE NOT and AM NOT an employee of T-Fal or Amazon, and I have NOT been hired to write a raving review. That said, now for the update. I have had this set now for over a month and have used all but one of the pans. The total experience has been incredible. I cook out of self-defense (the other half is banned by the EPA from boiling water) and am pretty fast in the kitchen when I am cooking.- WEIGHT OF PANS: I thought the pans were a bit on the light side until I started using them. Whether it was thought of during design or not, the pans are heavy enough to withstand various cooking requirements but light enough where you don't break your wrist when lifting.- NON STICK SURFACE: Come on now! Who in their right mind melts plastic spoons or uses an electric beater on their non-stick cookware! I believe surface of this T-Fal would take this abuse with no problem, but I happen to like my food without the taste of plastic. I've used nearly all the pans and found them all to be amazingly non-stick as well as sturdy. I still use butter/olive oil when sautéing or frying. I have had nothing stick to the pans nor have any of these pans lost any of their non-stick capability.- HEATING: This is the BEST part of this cookware. If you cook/have cooked with slightly warped cookware, you know the problem with hot heat spots or very little heat at all. Thus, you have to move the pan around a bit to get yours items cooked. Each of the pans in this T-Fal set has VERY even heat distribution. There is a "plate" on the bottom of the pans that distributes the heat evenly. I have found that because of this, I've noted shorter cooking times on various items AND I now cook on a lower heat settings NOTE: This T-Fal cookware set will cause you to change how your cook and for how long. The even heat distribution is stunning. ALSO, I do preheat my pans (except for boiling water) and use only wooden or high heat tolerant silicone utensils..- STORAGE OF THE COOKWARE: I don't stack this cookware. Instead I hang it up. This simply helps prolong the life of my investment.Overall, I am very impressed with this cookware. Even my other half (known for making ANGRY little pellets called hamburgers), has begun to learn that this cookware can even make her a decent cook. And yes, I bit on the late night adverts showing the frying pans melting plastic spoons and candy in wrappers and magically not sticking. I bought 3. Within 90 days they either lost their non-stick capability, began to warp, or both.Some people are gourmet cooks; others have trouble boiling water. This cookware will holdup very well and serve both very well. My motto is that you get what you pay for. And you WILL get more than you've paid for this set. I raise my rating to 5 stars and I do recommend as a BUY.

I’ve been using the T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set (17 pieces) for a few months now, and I’m really impressed with its performance! The hard-anodized construction feels incredibly durable, and the nonstick coating is top-notch—eggs, pancakes, and even sticky sauces slide right off with minimal oil, making cleanup a breeze. The set is oven and broiler safe up to 400°F, which has been super handy for finishing dishes like frittatas or searing meats.The 17 pieces cover all my cooking needs, from frying pans (8”, 10”, 12”) to saucepans (1qt, 2qt, 3qt), a 5qt Dutch oven, a steamer insert, and even a griddle, plus lids and a few utensils. The Thermo-Spot indicator is a nice touch, letting me know when the pan is perfectly preheated, and the handles stay cool and comfortable during use. I also love how evenly it heats—no hot spots, even on my electric stove.My only minor gripe is that the lids can get a bit steamy and hard to see through when simmering, and I wish the set was safe for higher oven temps (like 500°F) for more versatility. Still, for the price, this set is an amazing value and has made cooking so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, versatile cookware set!

I absolutely love these pans.I have used various T-Fal pans over the years and these are by far the best.For one, these anodized aluminum pans are thick and have a hefty presence.They are heavy enough to stay put on the stove when you stir the contents.Perhaps it's just a fact of life, but these do need to be replaced from time to time... as the non-stick surface eventually develops an area that sticks or burns.I've had to replace them about every 18 months or so... and I use my primary pan every single day at least once.I only use silicon tools and try to keep it under 420 degrees, so I don't think it's anything I am doing.However, the pan is so fantastic that I don't mind... I accept that as the way things are.The pan's price is reasonable enough... and nothing is meant to last forever ( except for cast iron of course ).