When one thinks of KitchenAid, the first thing that pops to mind is the line of those professional and commercial stand mixers, such as the KitchenAid Professional 5.5 QT Commercial Style Stand Mixer that are known for their power, performance and long term durability. This KitchenAid Gourmet Porcelain Enamel Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set in red is a far cry from what one might imagine when one hears "I enjoy using KitchenAid appliances in my kitchen," but from a number of months of use, the quality appears to be there. This cookware set includes most of the basic pots and pans that one would expect in a kitchen for daily use. The Set: There are 1 and 2 quart saucepans for making so many basic items of for cooking a few bowls of hot cereal in the morning. The 6 quart covered stockpot is perfect for boiling pasta of all types, making soups or stew or anything else where you see the term "stockpot" showing up in a recipe. The 3 quart covered saute pan is wide and straight-sided, and can perform a great number of the functions of a skillet, but it has deep sides for extra capacity. This one is ideal for those one-dish meals, and it's now a favorite for simmering chili. But it's the two skillets in this set, both the 8-1/2-inch and 10-inch, that really get the use. The larger one is great for quesadilla, cooking eggs, frying bacon, or making such things as a simple grilled cheese sandwich. Just remember to use wood or nylon spatula/turner in the skillets to eliminate as much scratching as possible. Other details: The glass tops are nice for watching the progress of the foods being cooked without having to constantly lift lids every few minutes. The handles are interesting in that they're made of both soft silicone for easy and safe handling, and stainless steel for the main part. Cleaning: It's suggested that these pieces not be put into a dishwasher or else it might void the warranty. Will admit that I've occasionally washed them this way, but only after carefully insuring that neither the non-stick interiors or porcelain come in contact with anything else. I don't suggest or recommend this, but have heard that it's the banging into each other when a dishwasher is sloppily or improperly loaded that causes the problem, and so far so good. Other than that, they generally clean well, both interior and exterior, when washed with standard liquid dish soap and a sponge. Summary: This is an good set and and a great buy for anyone wishing to replace some older pots and pans with something not only a bit more contemporary, but to add a bit of color to a kitchen, as this is also quite an attractive and eye-catching set. It's a 5-star choice for this fumbling amateur gourmet cook who thinks that Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour is where to get creative food tips. So who says one cannot have a bit of fun in the process while adding other red items, such as this Kuhn Rikon 4-Inch Nonstick Colori Paring Knife? And yes, I got it... UPDATED/Revised February 17, 2012: At the request of a personal friend who saw this review and privately questioned the use of a dishwasher when cleaning these (and other) non-stick pans, I've added some info to the comments and here. Will continue to do so if/when it's necessary... and thanks for reading this.