Best Cookware for Glass Top Stoves

Cuisinart Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Set

Design:

Cuisinart's 10-piece tri-ply set comprises two open skillets, covered saucepans, a covered stockpot, and a covered sauté pan. All the pieces come in a mirror polished silver exterior and a silver colored interior. The top edges are tapered outwards while the bases are all flat. The covered pans and pot have see-through lids with spacious loop shaped handles attached at the top using two rivets. The entire set weighs 24 pounds and comes in a 23.15 by 13.65 by 9.35 inch packaging box.

Materials:

This cookware features stainless steel tri-ply construction that ensures that the cooking surface is safe for cooking, the utensils have an all-round heating on the base and the walls, and that the exterior is compatible with common cooking stoves including induction heaters. Handles on the pots, pans, and lids are made of stainless steel, which enables them to dispel heat. The clear lids allow direct view of the cooking contents eliminating the necessity to uncover the pots when cooking.

Usability:

We loved the unique look on both the exterior and interior of the Cuisinart 10 set pieces for its mirror polished look and amazing performance. The cooking surface delivers safe food free from toxins while the interior layer prevents food from touching the inner layer.

The lids that are sold with the saucepans, stockpot, and sauté pan are all made of tempered glass, which has high heat tolerance. This allows the cook to use the utensils inside the oven with the lids for up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Users love the flat bottom of the base because it is also induction ready. Most of them also reveal that the Cuisinart tri- ply stainless steel set cares for their flat cooktops because it does not scratch the glass top.

Rachael Ray Porcelain Nonstick Set

Design:

This cookware set from Rachel Ray provides buyers with a variety of colors, which include blue, gray lavender, red, orange and brown. The set includes assorted pots, fry pans, and saucepans as well as extra silicon turning tools. Tempered glass cover lids sold with the utensils feature rubberized steel handles at the top that match the side handles on each utensil. The entire set weighs 16.9 pounds when in packaging.

Materials:

These utensils have been constructed with aluminum metal as the core material for its efficiency in heat conduction and distribution. The base metal is coated using hard enamel and porcelain allowing the utensils to be safe for cooking and have effective food release capability. The lids are transparent and made of strong, shatter resistant tempered glass that withstands high temperature on the cooking stove as well as in the oven. You can use the utensils on common cooking stoves other than induction heaters because they are not made from a magnetic metal.

Usability:

We recommend this set for cooks who love a good-looking set of cookware that does not disappoint in performance. The many color options ensure every cook can find a color that fits their preference.

Users who have some experience with this set say they like the bottom because it comes flat and remains in pristine condition for a long time. Some users, however, have voiced apprehensions about the porcelain's durability. We recommend that only non-abrasive utensils, similar to the ones that are sold with the set, be used on the cooking surface to protect it from getting damaged.

All-Clad Copper Core Set

Design:

Pieces included in the All-Clad copper set have a mirror polished exterior and a satin finish on the silver interior. They have a thin body, a thick base, and a copper colored ring just above the base. Silver stainless steel covering lids come with the pots and saucepans while the fry pans do not have covers.

Materials:

Construction design of the body has combined stainless steel, aluminum, and copper to come up with a 5-layered body that heats quickly and uniformly, is durable, and capable of resisting stains. The interior cooking surface is optimized for quick food release, easy maintenance and delivery of healthy food. The straight handles on the body and the loop shaped lid handles are both made of stainless steel and shaped for comfortable holding. The base is optimized for induction cookers but also supports other common heat sources found in most kitchens.

Usability:

This set impressed us a lot. For instance, we thought that the 5-ply construction would make the body heat up slowly. To our surprise, the five layers have been pressed so thin to make the utensils heat up instantly. 

User comments comprise impressed cooks who love using these pots and pans. They say the performance on induction heaters and flat cooktops is impeccable. The stainless steel lids can go in the oven and withstand very high heat without risking any damage. The only shortcoming the lids present during use on a stove is that the cook cannot monitor the cooking progress without uncovering the pot.

Duxtop Professional 17-Piece Set

Design:

The Duxtop professional set is made up of an assortment of cooking utensils that cover essential culinary needs for both domestic and commercial kitchens. The pieces included have a thin body with a dark gray satin finish on the exterior and a silver interior that comes calibrated. Some of the pots are sold with clear glass cover lids that fit over the top edge of the pots. The lids have a steam release hole and loop handles at the top.

Materials:

Cooking utensils included in the professional set from Duxtop all feature similar construction, which comprises impact-bonded aluminum at the base and 18/10 commercial grade steel on the cooking surface. The base comes fitted with a magnetic stainless steel exterior that enables the pots and pans to support use over induction heaters and ceramic, gas, and electric cooktops. The lids feature a metallic edge that allows them to seal the pot tightly.

Usability:

This wide collection of cooking utensils is indeed ideal for the professional chef. Comprising of more than just the basic kitchen utensils, the inclusion of extra steaming, boiling, and turning utensils ensure the cook is provided with all that they need.

We also love the inclusion of non-abrasive turning spoons and a spatula that gives cooks nice beginner tools that do not cause harm to the cooking surface. We recommend that similar utensils be purchased if there is any need for replacement in the future.

HOMI CHEF 14-Piece Set

Design:

HOMI CHEF 14-Piece Set boasts of versatile use in both food prep and serving. The stockpot, saucepans, and sauté pans are taller than the ordinary sets are and are mirror polished on the silver exterior. They come with complementary clear glass covers that feature knob handles at the top and straight handles that are attached to the side.

Materials:

Homi chef utensils are 3 layered. The triple layers are 4 millimeters thick and comprise an aluminum layer surrounded by two layers of stainless steel. The aluminum layer boots rapid and uniform heating of the cooking surface while the inner stainless steel layer supports healthy cooking free from any toxic fumes. The exterior stainless steel layer enables cooking on induction heaters as well as gas, ceramic, electric, and glass cooktops.

Usability:

The performance of these utensils matches the beautiful look in many aspects. We particularly loved the rapid and quick heating body on all cooking stoves. Users' comments regarding the utensils say they love the base because it is great for new glass cooktops. 

Recommendations have been made about cleaning the stainless steel surface with non-abrasive sponges. Metal scrubbers can scratch the top stainless steel layer and lead to food contamination when food touches the middle aluminum layer.

Anolon Advanced 11-Piece Set

Design:

The Anolon advance 11 piece set comprises of covered pots, covered saucepans, and an open fry pan, all of which come with a dark gray non-stick interior and color choices of gray, onyx, bronze, and violet exteriors. The covered pots and pans have a see through circular lids with loop shaped handles at the top and matching straight handles in the sides.

Materials:

The utensils have a hard-anodized body and a triple layered non-stick covering on the cooking surface. Their clear lids are shatter resistant and capable of withstanding high temperatures with oven use capped at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. You can cook with the utensils on gas stoves, ceramic, and electric cooking tops but not induction cookers.

Usability:

This set is perfect for the domestic kitchen and for beginner cooks. We loved the non-stick performance for quick food release and easy cleaning. Cooks who use these utensils have fewer messes to clean up after a cooking session.

Users have reported that the superior hard-anodized body is durable and warp resistant. This ensures the base remains flat for a long time and reduces the chances of the bottom scratching glass cooktops.

T-Fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Set

Design:

T-Fal's hard anodized set is an assortment of crucial cooking utensils that includes covered pots, covered saucepans, fry pans, a square griddle, and a steamer insert. All the utensils have a unique thermo spot indicator ring in the middle of the cooking surface. The lids are clear and come fitted with loop shaped handles that have a soft grip surface at the center.

Materials:

The utensils have bodies that are constructed using hard-anodized aluminum for efficient heat transfer and quick temperature change when they are placed on the heat source. T-Fal has reinforced the non-stick coating on the cooking surface using titanium to make it durable, healthy, and tolerant to high temperatures. The body supports use over common cooking sources of heat excluding induction heaters.

Usability:

T-Fal's unique thermo spot technology impresses us every time we come across their utensils. The indicator located at the center of every piece in this set is useful when gauging if the utensil is sufficiently hot before food is added. Preheating holds the secret to perfectly cooked food for some ingredients.

They also say that the reinforced non-stick surface has better performance as compared to the ordinary cooking surfaces that wear off after a while. The T-Fal utensils' cooking surface stands the test of time by remaining intact even after months of daily use.