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Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Cookware
Budget nonstick cookware
- Fairly inexpensive
- Quick, even heating
- Good nonstick coating
- Easy to clean
- Oven-safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Pans are on the small side
- Durability problems
- Not dishwasher safe
Experts note that most nonstick cookware won't last forever; sooner or later, the nonstick coating will wear off. Because of this, some cooks prefer to buy cheap nonstick pans rather than expensive ones. Among budget brands, we found the best ratings for Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Cookware. Made from hard-anodized aluminum with a nonstick coating, this cookware is oven-safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The only professional review for this line that we could find was by Good Housekeeping. The line also gets great reviews from users.
Owners say the pans heat quickly and evenly, and their nonstick surface works well and cleans up easily. However, we did read many complaints about durability -- not just of the nonstick coating, but of the pans as a whole. We read reports of the outer finish wearing off, pan bottoms warping and rust appearing on the metal rims of the lids. Another common complaint is that the pans in this cookware set are smaller than ideal. Like most nonstick cookware, Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Cookware shouldn't go in a dishwasher. If you're prepared to spend more for nonstick cookware that's likely to last a lot longer, go for Anolon Advanced Cookware (*Est. $300 for a 10-piece set) .
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1. Amazon.com
In more than 375 user reviews, the 10-piece Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Cookware set with orange handles earns an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. Owners love these pans' nonstick surface and say they are attractive and easy to clean. However, we saw many reports of durability problems, from worn-off finish to warped pans and rusted lids. Still, for the relatively, low price, users say that this cookware set is an excellent buy.
Review: Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Cooking.com
The 10-piece Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Cookware set gets an average rating of 4.7 stars from roughly 130 users at Cooking.com. Users say the pans heat quickly and hold heat well, and the nonstick surface is easy to clean. However, we saw some complaints about poor construction and the small size of the pans.
Review: Nonstick Orange Cookware Set Hard Anodized by Rachael Ray, Contributors to Cooking.com
3. Target.com
About 25 consumers at Target.com provide positive feedback for the Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Cookware Set. Users say they are impressed by the slick surface and easy-to-clean nature of the pans. Several also comment on their cheerful color. Most of these reviews are very brief, but it does appear that most of the reviewers cooked with the product over a substantial period before posting a review.
Review: Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized 10pc Nonstick Cookware Set, Contributors to Target.com
4. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Editors at Good Housekeeping provide a brief review of Rachael Ray's Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware. The set receives a strong A- grade, thanks to its even distribution of heat and slick, easy-to-clean surface. Reviewers note that the set stains after extended use.
Review: Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware, Editors of Good Housekeeping, November 2010
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