If you like the look of hammered metal, this 10-piece Gotham Steel Ceramic cookware set has an attractive copper-colored exterior and interior. The PTFE-free triple non-stick layer is reinforced with diamonds for extra hardness. Unlike cast iron, a well-coated ceramic takes much less maintenance and maintenance to keep it looking nice.
Gotham Steel gives the nonstick coating, but an unexpected benefit is how even the heat disperses through the bakeware. As a result, baked goods come out evenly cooked, sliding right off. This ceramic Cookware Sets nonstick cookware offers the convenience of both cookware and bakeware. It is oven safe up to 500 degrees so you can take it from the stovetop to the oven without any concerns of breaking.
The steamer basket and stock pot feature thick loop handles that are easy to grasp, while the frying pans and saucepans favor traditional long handles. Short loop cuisinart knife handles can be found on the glass lids as well. This 11-piece cookware set is available in black or red and lined with Cuisinart’s proprietary Ceramica XT finish.
These pans are very affordable and functional for an entry-level ceramic nonstick option. The nonstick properties are pretty good as long as proper care is taken when cooking and cleaning . Blue Diamond uses industrial lab-grown diamond dust in their nonstick coating. That special ingredient is what is supposed to make their pans exceptionally durable, as well as heat quickly and evenly.
Ingredients slid around with ease, just as the brand promised . The first dozen eggs I tested in it came out perfect — zero sticking whatsoever. He also claims it’s “Stronger than ever” and can handle metal utensils without scratching.
Our top pick is an all-in-one option with a vintage aesthetic touch. It seems like there are more and more nonstick options available every day. Let’s take a quick look at some of the competition and see where Gotham Steel lands. They are not the best or the last pan that you will ever need as some of their infomercials suggest. But, they do offer some good functionality in a very affordable package. Good durability compared with other affordable options.
Thus the Pro Hard Anodized is considerably pricier than the original, but still very affordable cookware. Don’t expect the 10 year warranty to be honored unless a pan is defective out of the box; you won’t be covered for any nonstick coating issues. As with the original, don’t expect the nonstick coating to last very long, or even to work all that well when new.