Cookware Gift Idea: Cuisinart MCP-12 Stainless Steel Set

If you're looking for a cookware gift to surprise a budding chef, the Cuisinart MCP-12 is a sure way to go. Currently the #2 bestseller on Amazon, this cookware set uses an aluminum core for maximum heat conduction and stainless steel outer layers for good looks and easy cleaning. The Cuisinart MCP-12 makes an excellent cookware gift because it includes all the pieces you use most, and even a few extras, such as a steamer insert.

The best parts about giving this set as a cookware gift are its extra capabilities: the Cuisinart MCP-12 is dishwasher-safe (unlike a lot of other cookware) and it's safe in the oven up to 500 degrees.

You can feel confident about giving the Cuisinart MCP-12 as a cookware gift. Cuisinart prides itself on its "Heat Surround Technology," or the specific details and method of the tri-ply construction. This technology helps the pans heat up faster at a lower setting and eliminates hot spots. Even more convincing, this cookware set has an average customer rating of 4.5 stars (on Amazon).

Would you give the Cuisinart MCP-12 as a cookware gift? Have you used the set before and have tips to share?