7 Piece Cookware Set: Black and Gold Marble Die-Cast Pots and Frying Pan
This 7 piece cookware set gives you three casserole pots in 20cm, 24cm and 28cm, each with its own glass lid, and a 24cm frying pan. The bodies are die-cast, the cooking surfaces have a speckled marble-effect non-stick coating, and the black finish fades into a warm gold-tone base, so the pans look as good on an open shelf as they do on the hob.
The set is advertised for gas and induction hobs. The pots have two metal side handles, the frying pan has a long metal handle, and the clear lids let you watch a stew or a pan of rice without lifting them. Everything you need for everyday family cooking comes in one box, in one matching finish.
Key features of the 7 piece cookware set
- Pieces: 3 casserole pots, 3 glass lids and 1 frying pan
- Casserole sizes: 20cm, 24cm and 28cm
- Frying pan: 24cm
- Construction: die-cast
- Coating: speckled marble-effect non-stick
- Finish: black with gold speckles and a gold-tone base
- Hobs: gas and induction (as advertised)
Three sizes for every dish
The 20cm casserole is the one for sauces, vegetables, dal, porridge or a curry for two. The 24cm pot is the everyday family size for soups, stews, rice and pasta. The 28cm pot takes a large batch of curry, a whole chicken stew or enough rice for guests.
With the 24cm frying pan for eggs, omelettes, pancakes, sautéed vegetables, chicken or fish, the four pans cover a full meal at once: rice in one pot, a curry in another, vegetables in the third and something frying alongside.
Cooking on non-stick
Die-cast pans spread heat evenly across the base, so a medium heat is usually all you need. The non-stick coating means food releases with very little oil, which also makes washing up quicker.
Heat the pan with a little oil or food in it rather than empty, and stir with wooden, silicone or other non-scratch utensils, as sharp metal utensils will mark the coating. The glass lids keep heat and steam in while rice cooks or a sauce simmers; take the lid off at the end when you want a sauce to thicken.
Care and cleaning
Wash every piece before its first use. Afterwards, let the pans cool before washing, then clean them by hand with warm soapy water and a soft sponge, which helps preserve the coating. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh detergents.
The metal handles can get hot during cooking, so keep oven gloves or a pot holder to hand. Store the pots with a cloth or paper between them so the coated surfaces do not rub, and keep the lids upright in a rack.
Why a matching set
Buying a 7 piece cookware set instead of single pans gives you a sensible spread of sizes, lids that fit, and pans that stack together in the cupboard. The black and gold marble look suits modern and traditional kitchens and makes the set a striking gift for a new home or a wedding.
A week of meals from one set
On Monday, a chicken curry in the 24cm pot with rice in the 20cm. On Tuesday, pasta in the 28cm pot and a tomato sauce in the 20cm. Midweek, an omelette or pancakes in the 24cm frying pan, and at the weekend a big batch of soup or stew in the largest casserole, with leftovers for the freezer. The 7 piece cookware set is sized so that most family recipes have a pan that fits them.
Because all three casseroles take their own lid, steaming vegetables, simmering dal and keeping cooked food warm are easy too.
Choosing the right heat
On gas, keep the flame within the base of the pan so it does not lick up the sides and darken the gold finish. On induction, start at a medium setting; die-cast pans respond quickly, and most cooking does not need full power. Let the pan warm for a minute before adding food, and add a little oil for frying. A 7 piece cookware set looked after this way keeps its non-stick surface and its looks for far longer.
Storing the set
Nest the three casseroles inside one another, largest at the bottom, with a soft cloth or a paper towel in each one so the coatings do not rub. The frying pan can sit on top or hang from its handle. Keep the glass lids in a lid rack or stand them upright in a drawer, which protects the glass and the coating alike.
Stored together like this, the 7 piece cookware set takes up roughly the space of the largest pot, which helps in a small kitchen.
Recipes to start with
Try a chicken karahi or a vegetable curry in the 24cm casserole, plain or pilau rice in the 20cm with the lid on, and a big pot of lentil soup or chilli in the 28cm. Use the frying pan for shallow-fried fish, a cheese omelette or crisp potato wedges. Each recipe in this 7 piece cookware set benefits from the even heat of a die-cast base and the easy release of the non-stick coating.
At a glance
- 7 Piece Cookware Set: 3 pots, 3 glass lids, 1 frying pan
- Casseroles 20cm, 24cm and 28cm
- 24cm frying pan
- Die-cast with marble-effect non-stick
- Black and gold finish
- Gas and induction (as advertised)
7 Piece Cookware Set questions
What is included? Casserole pots in 20cm, 24cm and 28cm, a matching glass lid for each, and a 24cm frying pan: 7 pieces.
Does it work on induction? It is advertised as suitable for gas and induction hobs.
What utensils should I use? Wooden, silicone or other non-scratch utensils. Avoid sharp metal utensils on the coating.
Is it dishwasher safe? Hand washing is recommended to help preserve the non-stick coating.
Do the handles get hot? They can. Use oven gloves or a pot holder when lifting the pans.
What colour is the set? Black with fine gold speckles, fading into a gold-tone base.
Do all the pots have lids? Yes. Each of the three casserole pots in the 7 piece cookware set has its own glass lid; the frying pan does not.
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