Rachael Ray Cucina 12 Piece Cookware Set Review

The Rachel Ray Cucina twelve piece cookware set comes with a variety of skillets and saucepans that feature a porcelain enamel finish for added style and durability. The solid aluminum construction and enamel porcelain exterior promotes a faster heating time and has a reputation for functionality.

Rachel Ray Cucina Twelve Piece Cookware Set Overview: Specs and Features

In this set, you’ll find one quart and three quarts covered saucepans, an eight and a half inch and ten-inch skillets, a six quart covered stockpot, a slotted turner and spoon and a three quart covered saute pan and shatter-resistant lids.

The thick PFOA-free nonstick coating is designed to reduce maintenance since these pots and pans are so easy to clean. The coordinating nylon slotted turner is designed for perfect and simple cooking.

This cookware set features a modern color and rustic design, improved functionality and construction that’s meant to enhance mealtime warmth.

This set boasts dual-riveted stainless steel handles which have been rubberized for safety and easy handling. The lids are made from shatter-resistant glass for increased durability and come with a slotted turner and spoon. The shatter-resistant glass will effectively seal in moisture and heat as well while allowing you to keep an eye on your dishes.

This cookware is even oven safe up to four-hundred degrees. They’re also suitable for all types of stovetops with the exception of induction.

Pros and Cons as Provided by Consumers for this Rachel Ray Cookware Set

Pros: The non-stick surface makes cooking a breeze and releases the food easily so no more scrubbing tough pans after a meal. Many consumers noted that the pots and pans remained in perfect condition, even if they’re used on a daily basis, thanks to the solid construction. Most consumers stated they would highly recommend this cookware set.

Cons: One consumer had complaints regarding the lids for this set, stating that the lids fit on the outside of the lips of the pots so when simmering condensation will form on the lid and drip outside onto the stovetop. However, this isn’t a common issue and not many consumers have experienced the same problem. Some consumers were also disappointed that this set is not dishwasher safe, however, this is a common with porcelain coated cookware.

Conclusion and Rating for this Twelve Piece Cookware Set

Most consumers can agree that this is a well-made set that makes clean up after a meal a cinch if you don’t mind washing by hand. The fact that this set isn’t dishwasher safe was kind of a tradeoff for some consumers and a disappointment to others. But thanks to the high-quality nonstick coating clean-up can be completed in minutes using a warm soapy water and hand drying to prevent spots. This model received a consumer rating of four out of five stars for quality, design, non-stick surfaces for easy clean-up and convenience. If you don’t mind washing this set by hand then it’s definitely a set of cookware you’ll use and love for many years to come.