Waterless Cookware Use and Care

Congratulations on Your Health Craft™ Cookware Investment

Now that you've invested in a set of Health Craft™ cookware, it’s time to start enjoying the many benefits: hassle-free cooking, delicious meals, and improved health. In my decades in the culinary and cookware industries, I’ve found that nothing detracts more from a positive cooking experience than using the wrong tools.

As an accomplished home cook and professional chef, I strive for dishes that are not only flavorful and visually appealing but also meet my family's nutritional needs. Overcooked vegetables that have lost their color, texture, and flavor provide little nutritional value. Dried-out cuts of meat are difficult to chew and disappointing to eat. Fortunately, with the Health Craft™ Cooking System, these issues become a thing of the past.

Our Waterless/Greaseless cooking method helps retain vital vitamins, minerals, moisture, and flavor in your food—ensuring better nutrition and superior taste every time.

We’ve taken your busy lifestyle into account in selecting the recipes featured throughout this website. In addition to their nutritional value, we’ve included a wide range of satisfying meals, from Turkey Stuffed Peppers and Eggplant Parmigiana to Meatloaf, Angel Food Cake, and Marbled Brownies.

As a culinary consultant, I’ve personally developed, tested, and refined each recipe—reducing fat, sodium, and calories while maintaining flavor and visual appeal. Every recipe has gone through multiple testing stages to ensure consistent quality and easy preparation.

So much has been written about nutrition, cholesterol, fats, and diets over the past three decades that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’re going back to the basics: Cooking for a Longer, Healthier Life—with meals that are simple, wholesome, and delicious.

Chef Charles Knight
Culinary Consultant & Healthy Cooking Advocate

Caring for Your Health Craft™ Cookware

Before First Use
Before using your cookware for the first time, wash each piece thoroughly in warm soapy water with ½ cup of white distilled vinegar. This removes any manufacturing oils or polishing compounds. After the initial wash, regular cleaning by hand or in the dishwasher is all that’s needed. Occasional cleaning with a high-quality stainless steel cleaner is recommended to maintain the finish.

Daily Care

Wash after each use with warm, soapy water using a soft cloth or nylon scrubber.
Avoid metal scouring pads on the polished exterior and lids to prevent scratching. If needed, metal scrubbers may be used on the interior only.

Surface Care

Stains from starchy foods or seared meats, or discoloration from overheating (blue/brown tint), can be removed with a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner like Bar Keeper’s Friend, Kleen King, or Health Craft Stainless Steel Cleaner.
Make a paste using a small amount of cleaner and water. Apply with a cloth or paper towel, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Bright metal marks may appear inside the pans during the first few uses. These can be removed the same way.

⚠️ Note: Stainless steel is highly durable, but it is not immune to pitting, spotting, or corrosion. Avoid leaving acidic or salty foods like mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, tomato paste, or mayonnaise in contact with the pan surface for long periods.

Pitting may occur if undissolved salt is added before the water is boiling. These small white spots do not affect performance. Always stir salt into boiling water until fully dissolved.

Burned Foods

If food becomes burned or stuck:

Fill the pan with warm water and let it soak while you eat.
If food remains stuck, boil water in the pan to loosen it.
Clean with stainless steel cleaner, then wash and dry as normal.

Cooking with Sulfur-Dried Fruits

When cooking sulfur-dried foods or foods labeled “sulfites added,” do not cover the pan immediately. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes before placing the lid to prevent staining.
If staining occurs, clean with a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner as outlined above.