Stainless Steel Cooking

All the sets I'm looking at are mirror finish stainless with an aluminum core in the base for even heat distribution. All have heat resistant handles. The KithchenAid are rubber coated.

Cuisinart – $110

KitchenAid – Rubber handles limit oven temps to 400 degrees. – $120

Emerilware(made by All-Clad) – Glass lids. Stylish copper clad base. – $170

I'd like to know what direction you cooks who are familiar with multi-ply stainless cookware think I should go.

Go with the Cuisinart.
Stylish copper base ( got one) looks crappy after you use it, it needs to be polished ( don't have the time) the Kitchen Aid with the Rubber Handles you have to watch in the oven ( don't have time for that either). Buy a good heavy set that doesn't cost the world like Cuisinart.
Happy Cooking!

I’m looking to buy a set of Stainless Steel Cookware Set….any ideas. Calling all Chef’s* (would like to spend about 150-200 dollars.

Calphalon, most definitely is your best bet in that price range. It might take a while for you to find it at that price but it’s very much possible!

is the 10 peace stainless steel cookware set worth the 200 bucks? and are the pots and pans heavy?

Have you tried looking it up in Consumer Reports? I never make a move without it.

Here's some info about cookware: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/cooking-cleaning/pots-pans-buying-advice-405/index.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=1&searchTerm=pots%20pans%20stick

And here's ratings list (scroll down for uncoated pans)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/cooking-cleaning/cookware-1205/ratings/index.htm

The Emeril pans are rated pretty well, but it seems like you can save yourself $50 and get the KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Brushed Stainless set, which are rated #1.