This 'absolutely gorgeous' 16-piece Carote nonstick cookware set is down to $100

Preparing homemade meals should be enjoyable, but scratched, gunky pots and pans can muck up the experience — and the food. The good news? You don't have to spend a fortune on a new set. The pieces in this Carote Nonstick Granite 16-Piece Cookware Set have slick interiors that make them a breeze to clean, but what we're really excited about is that the whole shebang is marked down to just $100 over Labor Day weekend.

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Carote 16-Piece Pots and Pans Set

$100$150Save $50

Get unstuck with a set of smooth, easy-to-use pans. The white granite nonstick surface is PFOA-free (but it comes in black too if that's more your style).

$100 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? ??

This 16-piece cookware set has it all: You'll get 9.5-inch and 11-inch frying pans, 1.7-quart and 2.4-quart saucepans with lids, a 4.3-quart casserole pot with a lid, a 6-quart casserole pot with lid, a 4.5-quart sauté pan with a lid, three pan protectors and utensils, including a silicone turner, a set of tongs and a spoon. That's all for $100 — less than you'd pay for a single pan from some brands. It's also the same price as the brand's 11-piece set, so you'll get a little more bang for your buck.

Why do I need this? ??

We love nonstick pans for pancakes, eggs and fish — they make cooking easy and cleaning even easier. This Carote set is so nonstick and residue-proof that it wipes clean with a damp paper towel. Made from eco-friendly white granite, the pieces are PFOA- and PFOS-free. Plus, you can use them on any stovetop, including gas and induction.

What reviewers say ??

Over 18,000 Amazon customers thought so highly of this cookware set, they gave it a five-star rating.

Pros ??

"Not only do these look awesome, but they work great on my new electric flat-top stove," wrote one happy home cook. "I actually got a great sear in one of the fry pans and I have to say, this is the most even heat and higher quality pan set I've had in a while."

Another fan agreed: "Absolutely gorgeous. I bought them for my mom for Christmas and she is in love. She said they ... are easy to clean. They look so high-end and luxurious."

"Our pots and pans have to withstand being used for every meal, every day, for as long as possible," shared a third shopper. "These pans handle the job. They have excellent heat distribution, are very easy to clean and don't stain (as far as I can tell). I have made several meals with red sauces, curries and saffron rice (notorious for staining) and nothing has stained so far!"

Cons ??

An otherwise-impressed reviewer lamented the fact that this set is solely for stovetop use. "My only complaint is that they can't go in the oven. I occasionally like to be able to do this with some dishes I cook, but I now have to dirty a baking pan and have more to clean up." That said, they added, "I am very impressed ... I've had many different brands, and these have hit it out of the park."

A final shopper wrote, "The only negative I can say about this product is ... the surface can be prone to scratching; this is expected, and I'd highly advise not using any metal utensils and only use wood, silicone or high-temp plastic cooking utensils."

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Carote 16-Piece Pots and Pans Set

$100$150Save $50

Use the included pan protectors to store the pans and keep them from getting scratched.

$100 at Amazon

And if your knives are looking a little rusty, this top-rated set is also on sale — for over 60% off.

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Henckels 15-Piece Knife Set

$130$345Save $215

Talk about a cut above: Over 12,000 Amazon reviewers have given this block of knives their five-star seal of approval. The set comes with a chef's knife, bread knife, santoku knife, serrated utility knife, paring knife and six steak knives. Plus, you'll also get a sharpening steel, a pair of kitchen shears and a stylish wooden block to house them all.

"Finally sharp (and safe) knives," said one thrilled reviewer. "I have been used to ordinary knives until my brother, who is a chef, convinced me to upgrade to Henckels. I must admit I was a bit nervous at first, worrying about cutting myself, but the grip on these knives keeps my hands from slipping. They are extremely sharp and do a great job in the kitchen."

$130 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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