Rachael Ray Cookware

Like its namesake celebrity chef, Rachael Ray cookware is fun, colorful and attractive. If you've ever watched her on Food Network or on her talk show, you've seen her bubbly personality and her brightly colored kitchen.

When asked about her new cookware, Rachael Ray said, "It has to be fun, fashionable and help cooks succeed in their homes. At the same time, it has to be of the highest quality, while also providing a good value."

There are several lines of cookware under her name brand, including nonstick, nonstick hard anodized aluminum, stainless steel, enameled aluminum with silicone handles and some enameled cast iron pieces.

If you're a fan of Rachael Ray's "30 Minute Meals," many of these items will look familiar to you. She offers the unusual oval stockpot and sauté pan as well as the enameled cast iron casserole dishes like the ones she uses on the show along with the usual basics needed every day in the kitchen. She designed the oval pots so a stove can handle several large pots at once.

About Rachael Ray Lines of Cookware

Rachael Ray cookware is durable. It heats evenly and cooks well. Several reviewers have mentioned how pleased they are how well their food cooks in this cookware. The nonstick surface has been restaurant tested and the rims are flared to provide drip-free pouring. The lids are clear glass for most pieces, making it easy to look inside.

And of course, if you're looking for something unique and colorful, this is the cookware for you. Coming in bright pop art colors like orange, blue and green, they will definitely add color and fashion to your kitchen. Her cast iron cookware is porcelain enameled to prevent rust and food reactions.

They require no seasoning or special care like bare cast iron. Enameled cast iron is safe for the freezer, the refrigerator, the stove and the oven. The enameled cast iron comes in orange, blue and green.

This cookware is priced affordably and is avaliable at retail outlets all over. You can also find some great deals online. It is worth shopping around a bit to find the best deal.

Reviews have been mostly positive. If you check out the reviews online, most are glowing testaments to the ease of use Rachael Ray cookware offers. There are a few complaints, mostly about not being able to use some on a flat top stove, or about the cookware arriving damaged. Many reviewers have purchased more pieces after trying out the basic set.

Her Signature Handles

The Grippy handles on most of the pieces are made of cushy silicone and stainless steel. They resist heat during cooking, even in the oven. They can withstand oven temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

The silicone handles come in Rachael's trademark orange, green, gray or blue to match the pans. The hard anodized aluminum pots that are not enameled have orange handles. These safety handles are convenient, especially if you are cooking with children.

The most popular pieces of Rachael Ray cookware include the basic cookware set, the 5 quart oval sauté pan, the 8 quart oval stockpot and the 7 quart round enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Her cookware is popular not only for its design, but because it is designed for everyday cooks everywhere.

Her pans are light enough for children to handle and they are easy to cook with. They offer easy clean up… don't put them in the dishwasher though! A simple swipe with a sponge in hot, soapy water cleans up this cookware easily, even if the food gets burned. They heat up quickly and retain heat well to keep food hot. You can cook on lower temperatures on your stove since the cookware is so efficient.

Whether you like Rachael Ray's shows or not, her cookware is a good deal. Read the reviews and see what you think. Buy a pan or two and check it out. This cookware will make a real splash in your kitchen.