Maxam9-Element Waterless Cookware Set, Durable Stainless Steel Construction with Heat and Cold Resistant Handles, 17-Pieces

I've had these for 3 1/2 years now, and I'm extremely happy with them. I can't use ordinary cookware anymore. These cook everything perfectly each and every time. The heating is maybe slightly slower than ordinary pots, but not by much, and once they're heated, they retain the heat longer than ordinary pots and perfecty evenly throughout. They save me energy due to the fact that once they're heated, you turn the heat down to the lowest setting and they continue cooking better than an ordinary pot will on med or high heat. They're also easier to use because I don't have to monitor them; they whistle when they're heated, and then when I reduce the heat to low, they're not going to spill over, so I can set it and forget it, using the same cooking times every time without wondering whether or not I'll get it right this time around or not.One thing it does not do well is searing. If you want to grill up some chicken or something, you're better off with a non-stick pan of some kind. These generally don't stick either, but I don't use oil in them; they don't seem to perform as well with that. They are best suited for "waterless" cooking, as advertised. That being said, I will put chicken in the pan if I'm looking for a quick slow-cooker-like taste with a little bit of browning to go with it.I've seen reviews say that the whistle will fall out; I had that same experience with my smallest pot, and it kept happening over and over for a while, and then one time I shoved it back in real hard and it's never come out again.These are probably not as high quality as the waterless cookware you're going to see in the trade shows that cost $3000. I feel that you get what you pay for, but in this case, those trade show pots are just ridiculously overpriced. I've had these for years and they are still going strong - I'm sure they'll work great for years more to come, and for only a fraction of the cost of the trade show cookware.Not to sound dramatic, but this cookware changed the way I cook for good. I'll never go back to ordinary pots and pans.

I am amazed that the cookware is such high quality at a great price. My husband said, I would pay more for good regular cookware. Don't forget you can pan fry without oil also. The cookware is as promised. It is sturdy and cleans easily. A little soapy water and it's clean. The dishwasher works well also. I'm still experimenting with waterless cookware and need more recipes. However, I was surprised it is easy once you understand a few basic principals. They are; it's low heat cooking, most cooking start at medium and then go to low. Of course, the times vary depending on what you are cooking. The demonstration I saw for the very expensive waterless cookware was similar. The results have the same great taste at a lot lower cost. I haven't put any or very little seasonings. The flavor of the food is much richer. The first time I cooked red cabbage I over cooked it. The second time I followed directions carefully and left tiny bit of water at bottom (not required). It had a perfect texture and taste without the seasoning but with the health benefits. I've also cooked fish which I don't think works the best because there was almost no natural oils in the fish I cooked. However, the taste and texture was great. Pan frying is not going to be like the usual oil frying but its healthy. I'm looking for recipes for pan frying fish without oil. I'm working on this one.

My wife and I are new to waterless cooking, even though it has been around for almost a century. For us to ditch our normal 'non-stick' cookware to go with the Maxam KT17 17pc Waterless Cookware, we had to learn how to cook all over again as far as the stovetop was concerned. In any kitchen, when affordable, the best tools are needed. I bought a set of ceramic based non-stick cookware 15 years ago and it lasted about ten before it started pitting. We replaced piece by piece with different types, to find which type we wanted a full set of. Then we saw Maxam KT17 Cookware at a highly reduced price for a set of 17 pieces and decided to take a chance. Because, even if we found it to be terrible to use, it had been cheap enough that we could replace it with something else. The thing is, it isn't terrible. It's not cheaply made, though the steam vent label on the lids aren't very secure, which might be a heat issue more than anything else.The cookware isn't too heavy (both my wife and I have arthritis), but it is heavy enough with the 9-ply constructions to spread the heat evenly on the bottom and sides.The cookware is easy to clean and even burnt foods can be wiped away after letting the pan sit a while with warm sudsy water. More stubborn spots can be cleaned with "Bar Keepers Friend" or other stainless steel cleaner.As with fine knives, do not wash in the dishwasher and dry immediately to avoid pitting and corrosion.This is a great set of cookware for any kitchen ... I recommend it highly.

I used to sell these at my parents' knife store back in the early 1980s. The price then was not that much less than today! But, I remember we had many happy customers.My parents gave us a set for a wedding present and we used those for about 25 years. The handles started to loosen up. We replaced the set in 2015 and have used them since. They are really solid, but we are now looking for a new set.I made the mistake of telling my wife I thought they were oven safe. It turns out I should have checked, since the dutch oven did not fare well in the oven. My fault. Clearly here it says they are not oven safe.So, we are looking for cookware that travels from stovetop to oven. The dutch oven survived, it just smelled a bit while in the oven. The set is certainly in good enough shape to pass along to a local charity thriftstore.Overall, an excellent produce that will last for decades. Amazing to see so many other people comment on having them for a long time and even more amazing they are still selling the same set.