Cookware Reviews

This pan is incredible -- it is always the one I reach for when I'm trying to decide WHAT and HOW I'm going to make dinner. It distributes the heat evenly and smoothly, even on my cranky stove. I've boiled, baked, braised, fried and done anything else you can imagine in this pan. It is very easy to clean BUT MAKE SURE YOU NEVER PUT IT IN THE DISHWASHER. It will ruin the anodized coating and void the warranty. It must be hand-washed. I've had another Calphalon product which was accidentally put in the dishwasher and the finish hasn't been the same. But don't worry -- this pan is NOT a problem to hand wash; the finish lets food come right up. A must buy!

This pan is by far the most useful and versatile I have ever had. You can cook rice in it and it does not stick. I have many pieces of Calphalon, both Commercial hard-anodized and Professional nonstick~ and this pan gets the most use and admiration. I have two of these, and many times I have wished I had just one more! The 4 quart capacity is a must. It is roomy enough to cook an entire package of spaghetti noodles without boiling over. If I could only have 1 pan- this would be the one.

I received this pan as a gift in 2000. I find it to be one of the most useful pans I have. I have an entire set of Calphalon pans and love the way they heat/cook evenly. I would compare them to an iron skillet, except Calphalon is easier to clean.

The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
Calphalon is a great choice for those who like to cook pancakes, french toast, bacaon, and sausage. The griddle heats evenly allowing for even cooking of all items. A great product at a great price.

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
Long before the modern cooking stove, there were the hearth followed by wood burning stoves.
Out of them the griddle derived its roots, perhaps a distant descendent of the flat heated stone.
But, which ever way culinary history may have evolved the griddle is as practical as a spoon.
You might just associate griddles with pancakes, yet, a griddle is a very useful cooking pan, for
preparing many foods.
One would not think that a plain square piece of metal with a handle could be such a great
cooking tool. But Calphalon did it again. This 11 inch, Commercial Nonstick square stove
top griddle will become a very handy part of your cooking pan collection. It's weighty, well
made and unquestionably worth the ... price that Amazon has put on it. It will comfortably
make four Grilled-Cheese sandwiches or four French-Toast at a time. With proven culinary
practices, with a medium/low flame, heat the griddle first, then start cooking. When done
wipe surface with a paper towel but do NOT wash until completely cooled off ...
KHS The Old Stove' & 'Saucier'

This is the second Calphalon product we have owned (mother-in-law gave us the wok for Christmas). This one stays true to the Calphalon name and tradition. The quality is quite evident. It heats evenly and is very easy to clean. The handle is not too close to the griddle itself, making quick saves painless. Given our success rate with Calphalon cookware, we will purchase more in the future.

What can I say that hasn't already been said. This cookware set is as beautiful as it is functional. If you want the best, forgo bothering with anything else.

And wait for the sales. You can get this set pretty discounted if you watch and wait. Then, when Amazon gives away a good deal (discounted price or lots of freebies), make your move and apply for the Amazon Visa to get another $30 off.

Enjoy

Some of the most awesome cookware on the market. For the price and extras (if you shop around and wait for the good deals), there's no better cookware set out there. Just a joy to cook with, even if you're not the world's best cook.

Plus they look cool!

I REALLY hate to cook but using these pans are great. Clean up is easy, just put them in the dishwasher. The see-thru lids are wonderful, too. Just remember the following:
1. You cannot use any spray-on cooking spray, it makes the pots/pans sticky.
2. Use low heat, these pans disburse heat very well.
3. You can use metal spatulas/utensils.
4. If something stuck on the pans, follow the directions.

But these pots and pans are great, I really recommend them.

I have spent thousands of dollar's, On Meyers cookware everthing from KitchenAid, Anolon, Prestige, Faberware, & Circulan, just to name a few. Though Meyers does manufacture very high quality pots & pans and I would recommend them to anyone it's just sad that if you have any problem with them, under warranty, you have to go throught the chain of command, that never gets you anywhere, even if you want to speak with upper management about the rudeness of the customer service department. Their customer service department employees are always very rude and snotty and they act like they are doing you a favor to even talk to you about their products. Don't get me wrong they do make good cookware, probably the best, but you as the consumer are at the mercy of their customer service and their descision or your fait on wheather your life time warranty is honored or not.

My husband and I bought this pan set about 6 months ago. I realize they are not suppose to be put into the dishwasher because they are hard anodized aluminum and the manufacturer recommends that we hand wash them; However, I don't live in the 1800s and don't have the time, nor the desire to scrub pots and pans! I have been putting them in the dishwasher under the normal wash cycle about 4-5 times a week. It doesn't appear that the dishwashing has harmed them, in any event, I figure I'll take my chances. In terms of cooking with them, they work absolutely great and I definitely recommmend this set. The only thing that bothers me about this product line is that the 10 pc set does not include a 1 1/2 qt covered saucepan, only the 12 pc set does. I can't even buy it separately either. Other then that, I have no complaints.

I couldn't decide what pans to get when I was ready to get rid of my mixed, hand-me-down collection of old pots. Although I was attracted to this set, I delayed for quite a while because I thought having to hand wash pans would be a pain. I was wrong!

I've had a set of Circulon pans for over two years now, and it was the best purchase I ever made. They are so incredibly easy to clean, that you simply swish some soapy water over them and they are done! Nothing sticks, and the finish is incredibly durable.

I've simmered hours of soups, stews, spaghetti sauces, stir fries, etc., in these pans, and they still look like new.

The pans are well made and distribute heat evenly. The circular pattern in the finish seems to help foods brown too.

Warning: the Manufacturer's instructions tell you not to use cooking sprays (like "Pam"), but to use oil instead. (Apparently cooking sprays can get too hot, hurting the finish.) That's the only down side. However, I hope the tiny drizzle of olive oil I use doesn't add too many calories to my dishes!

The Manufacturer's instructions also tell you to hand wash the pans. I believe doing so is why my pans still look like new after years of use. However, my husband did put them through the dishwasher once or twice while I was gone on a trip, and it didn't seem to harm them. (Whew!) So, maybe they can stand up to ONE machine wash! But, hand washing them takes just seconds, so you won't mind doing it.

I could go on and on about how I love my set and all its great features (and I do! as the reviewer from NYC under the other 10-piece set). But what I love best about this set: NO WASTED PIECES. I hate when supposedly reputable cookware companies (hear me Calphalon and All-Clad?) stick you with useless pieces in their packaged sets. I mean, who needs an 8-in skillet? Or two saucepans that are pretty much the same size?

This set is fantastic because every piece, and I mean every piece, is functional and useful. Even the most questionable piece, the steamer insert, I use all the time!! All the things I used to boil to death, such as potatoes or corn, I now steam for better taste, texture and nutritional value.

I've had this set for over two years now, and I've put some serious miles on every piece and they still look great -- I display them out in the open. And believe me, I really bang around these pots. A few scratch marks inside from some vigorous scrubbing, but the mirror finish on the outside still remains. I recently added a non-stick wok from the same line and I have a few Le Creuset pieces which work better with slow-cook stews and soups, but really this set pretty much covers all my stovetop needs. And I love that if ever I may need replacement pieces in the future, they don't cost an arm and a leg. They are great pots meant to be used and abused, not collectors' items to be passed down to your children (which is the only way to get your money's worth from the All-Clads). An excellent value for high-quality pots meant for everyday use.

P.S. If money and maintenance are no object, for Pete's sake, show some taste and get the Mauviel copper lined in stainless, instead of throwing your money, sheep-like, at All-Clad.

I have been looking around for the best cookware and I think I have found it!! It is beautiful, cleans easy and I just love it!!!!

I love to cook and consider myself a gourmet. I have used several other types of cookware, including copper, aluminum and non-stick. I have had the most success with my set of Cuisinart stainless cookware. It is designed well, cooks well and keeps its appearance after many years of use. Cuisinart is also easy to clean, I have even burned things and have been able to restore the finish.

I can't believe the performance of this cookware for the price, pick these pans up and they will bring you many years of enjoyment.

This stock pot came as part of a larger set that we received as a wedding gift in 2001. It is by far one of the most frequently used pieces of the set. It is a great size for bulk cooking, but is not TOO large to the point of being overly cumbersome. My only complaint is that it is hard for me to wash this in my sink because of it's weight. However, that said, nothing sticks to this, so clean up is easy with the exception of occasionally knocking into my faucet. Overall, this would make an excellent addition to your kitchen.

The Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 8-Quart Stock Pot with Lid is almost constantly in use in my kitchen. I love to cook pasta by using this pot with the 8-quart pasta insert (see my review of this item). Once you have cooked pasta by using an 8-quart stockpot and insert, you will never want to cook pasta in any other way. At first, if you are not used to it, the stockpots when filled with boiling water may seem very heavy, but after a little while you will become very adept at handling them. The only difference between this stockpot and the Commercial nonstick one (much better than Calphalon's Professional line) is the inside coating and that the lid is stainless steel, instead of hard-anodized aluminum. I have not had much of a problem with cleaning up (by hand always) my hard-anodized stockpot, except for when I add Parmigiano Reggiano to my minestrone. So you may want to even purchase both 8-quart stockpots. Then you can make a soup or stew and noodles or pasta or fresh corn, at the same time. You will love this stockpot--and don't forget to buy the matching insert!

What more can you say about this brand and there product line. The "COMMERCIAL" style are top quality and Amazon.Com prices are unbeatable.

This is my first piece of Cuisinart. I must say I am very impressed with it! Food looks much more attractive, even sausages take on a lovely grilled look. I have used this pan several times in the past week..What's the best feature besides the nice browning effect? The very easy cleanup! This is much easier to clean than caphalon...A tiny drop of liquid and water, and quick swoosh with the sponge, and its clean! Will be looking to buy more pieces in the future..Don't be afraid of this one! A+++++

I use this pan quite a lot, actually. The ridges make it really easy to grill things. I also like to steam things in this pan ... putting a little water, or red wine ... works well as it gets underneath the food.

Clean-up is not as easy at it would appear (given the un-eveness of the cooking surface), but what're ya gonna do?

I especially enjoy grilled foods, not only because of its flavor, but because of its appearance. This grill give you perfect grill marks every time! Beautifully spaced and perfectly browned grill marks all the while cooking the item(s) evenly through. Oh, and very easy to clean! Wonderful product, I highly recommend it...a great investment!

This is one of your best investments you can make in your kitchen. I used to have an enamel pasta set that I used constantly until it developed a hole. This pot should last the rest of my cooking days and still be around to be passed on in the family. This is a heavy pot that looks great. If you cook pasta, corn on the cob, potatoes, steam vegetables, blanch vegetables for freezing, or if you do any canning this pot is great for blanching them without having to fish those fruits or vegetables out one by one. YOU WILL LOVE THIS PASTA SET! You will also wonder why you never had one before.

This is the ultimate set you should get if you eat pasta at least once a week.
I was fed up with pouring the cooked pasta with boiling water to the colander and always get burned on my wrist by the hot steam. This set work like a dream. The stainless steel is beautiful, and it heat evenly. The only thing is that it doesn't heat up that fast as described. I guess with a 7 quart pot it takes time to boil that much of water anyway. I am thinking of getting a cuisinart everystainless cookware set now, since this set make cooking such an easy and happy task for me.

The pots are great, the only thing is the handles get hot, so be careful you don't burn yourself like I did. I thought I read they didn't get hot when I ordered them? Any way I still love them. They have made a nice addition to my kitchen.

This pan does an amazing job of cooking well and evenly and saves me precious clean up time. I can brown meat and then throw it in the over without changing pans, then use the same pan to make gravy.

One of the reasons that I purchased this pan was the fact that it could go into the dishwasher. Except that this pan doesn't really fit into a standard dishwasher because it is just TOO big. Also, do NOT use cooking spray with any kind of high heat on this pan as you get a burnt in cooking spray residue that is a serious pain to get off. That said, I wouldn't give you my pan and I hope to get the rest of the set to match. The $s I have to invest for a oil mister will be worth it for the performance of these pots.

A very good pan, solid construction, good materal, nice fit and finish, and it cooks great too. The perfect blend of quality and value in a large pan. It's much better than I expected at this price.

I received this pan as a gift about 2 years ago. This was the first stainless steel pan I owned and I went on to buy a full set of All-Clad stainless in the last six months.

The size makes it ideal for a multitude of tasks and I use it for everything - cooking breakfast, braising pot roast and making stew (it goes wonderfully from stovetop to oven -- that's where the extra handle really comes in handy!), to cooking lamb chops and grilled cheese sandwiches.

I have most definitely put this pan through it's paces and it performs as good as new (even if it is a bit more scratched). Dishwasher, even steel wool for a particularly bad burn-on have not affected performance.

As with all stainless pans, food will stick to it if you don't adequately coat with cooking spray, oil, or butter, so if you are used to non-stick cookware this pan (and other uncoated stainless like it) might not be the pan for you. However, if you want a pan you can do just about anything too (and believe me, I have) you're in the right place.

While not nearly as heavy as my All-Clad products, this pan has adequate heft and heats evenly. If you can't (or don't want to) shell out for All-Clad, I would say this is a reasonable alternative.

Great pan. It took me a while to figure out how to keep foods from sticking but now I love it. Add a little oil but make sure you don't overheat it, med-to-med hi is good. Put meat in, let it sear and don't touch it until it's completely seared. Then it releases and can be turned over without sticking. It's great for searing steaks or chicken breasts and then putting into oven to finish. Add a little broth, wine and butter to the drippings and you get a great sauce to go with it. Plus it's a great looking pan too.

I had ordered a set of Revere Ware pans from another web site for my daughter and was completely disappointed in the weight and quality of them, so they're on their way back. I just received one of the Cuisinart pans in the set that I ordered for her from Amazon.com today and WOW!!! I love it. So much so, in fact, that I have just ordered myself a set!!!!! She's getting her's tomorrow, the rest should be here by then, and I can't wait to get mine!!!!! I know that it won't be long because her's came within 5 days of the order being placed! Thanks Amazon for a great deal too.

We've had this about three months now and use it all the time. The nice, thick bottom helps to distribute heat evenly. It's easy to clean, as there's no place for food to get stuck where you can't get at it. Over all, its nice, solid construction suggests that it's built to last a lifetime. We usually just pick up pans and things like this at second-hand stores because we're cheap, but this is one of those items I'd buy brand new again if the price was right (we got it for ten bucks - a phenomenal deal through Amazon).