Best Stainless Steel Cookware Set

We have a winner! We found what we think is the best stainless steel cookware set on the market today.  Read more!

Best Non-Stick Cookware Set

This non-stick cookware set is excellent value for money and we rate it highly.  Read more!

Best Cast Iron Cookware

We compared some of the best cast iron cookware today to come up with the top 3 cast iron brands.  Read more!

Best Dutch Oven

This will probably be no surprise to most but we had to rate this as our number 1 choice for Dutch ovens.  Read more!

Archive for August, 2007

Rachael Ray 5qt Saute PanPopular celebrity chef Rachael Ray has her own range of excellent cookware which includes the  5qt hard anodized aluminum non stick saute pa.

And it is the Rachael Ray 5-Quart Hard-Anodized Orange Oval Sauté Pan with Helper Handle that we are featuring  as our product of the week.

Now there are some features that make this pan a real asset in the kitchen.

  • The handy 5qt size makes it ideal for cooking up a decent sized meal.
  • The non-stick surface makes for healthy cooking as you require only a little or no added oil.
  • It cleans up quick and easy because no food will stick to the non-stick surface.
  • Oven safe to 400° F.
  • There is a convenient  handle helper .
  • Although it is a large pan it fits on one burner, so you save cooking space on your stovetop allowing you to have other pots cooking at the same time.
  • It is made from hard anodized aluminum which is an excellent conductor of heat, giving you an even spread of heat so that your food cooks evenly without hotspots.


One of the drawbacks with aluminum is that it is a relatively soft metal which means it can dent and scratch easily. However this problem has been overcome by a process known as anodization which causes the aluminum to oxidize and ultimately harden, thus giving you a strong durable piece of cookware.

This piece has the signature Rachael Ray orange colored silicone handles which give you a comfortable grip, are non-slip and heat resitant to 400°.  So you pop the whole saute pan into the oven if you want to finish off the cooking process.

When it comes time to lift the pan, whether to serve or remove from the stove, the handle helper will ensure you have a good grip for when you are lifting a pan full of food.

You will find that the Rachael Ray 5 Qt Hard-Anodized Covered Oval Saute Pan will be one of those pans that gives you a great deal of practical use and will be a great addition to the Rachael Ray cookware set.

Click the following link to read our full review of the Rachael Ray 10pc  Cookware Set.

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What To Look For When Buying A Dutch Oven

cast-iron-dutch-ovenWhen you go shopping for a Dutch Oven do your research and  choose one that is obviously well made.

The oven handle should be heavy and securely attached to molded ears on the sides of the oven.  Avoid ovens with riveted-on ears as these can become weak over time and could be dangerous.  Many oven handles lie down flat on either side of the lid, but if you can, find one that lets the handle stand at a 45 degree angle.  This makes it easier and safer to pick up.

  • Make sure the lid has a lip or depression around its outer edge.  This helps to keep the hot coals on the lid.  It also prevents ash from falling into the food when you lift the lid.
  • Your Dutch oven must have legs if it is to be used over a campfire.  They must be long enough to lift the oven clear from the coals and allow air underneath, to keep the fire going.
  • If your oven is for home use on the stove top or in the oven, you need a flat bottomed one.

  • Read more about Dutch Ovens here…