Cookware Reviews

I bought this saucepot because I had the 3 1/2 quart pot, and it wasn't quite big enough for a batch of macaroni & cheese or a stew. This one is just the right size for a family of around four people. Calphlon makes good sturdy basic cookware, which is why it costs what it does. I like the fact that I can put it in the oven, keep a soup or stew overnight in the fridge and then put the same pot back on the stove the next day. To me, that compensates for having to remember to use pot holders.

I just bought this little guy, and love it. I was looking for a Calphalon Hard Anodized 5 qt, and couldn't find what I was after (that's a hint, Calphalon!), so I decided to give this one a whirl. I was afraid it would be too small for a batch of spaghetti sauce or chili, but it turned out to be a perfect size for a family of 4. I'm a fan of the hard anodized line anyway - ever since I bought one of the 2 1/2 quart shallow saucepans. Great heat conduction, nice weight, might as well be nonstick, and just about indestructable. I'm not one that enjoys molly-coddleing my cookware, and this stuff doesn't need it. Oh and a hint - it cleans up really nice with Soft Scrub. Calphalon tells you this in the little booklet they send with - but who reads all that stuff? Enjoy - you won't be disappointed!

This is an awesome pot to add to your Calphalon collection. It's just the right size, not too small, not too big. It's a great size for simmering a small pot of chili or soup for only one or two. I really like having the two, short, loop handles, rather than one long one. It saves on storage as well since I don't have a pot rack yet.

Calphalon is the only way to go. My 12" non-stick pan is great among my collection. The handle stays cool. Careful though, put cold eggs in the hot pan, and yes, you will get some sticking. Lower setting on the stove, warmer foods and the pan performs great. Easy cleanup w/nylon and mild detergent. Please never, never use any metal utensils! Really lasts a lifetime--with proper care and very good cleaning. Very heavy though with high lip for "flipping". Use a lighter pan for that. Go for it!

In 1991 my brother introduced me to Calphalon cookwear. Now there isn't anything that can come close to it in cookwear. Calphalon is the only cookwear to have in youre home.The taste of the food is wonderful,cleanup can't be beat.I love myCALPHALON. Sandra w. feltner

This pan is great for omelettes, eggs, bacon and even pan fried steak. Just don't set your temp too high because it heats up quicker than you think. We have several Caphalon items and love all of them.

I would agree with the former reviewers - this is the best pan I have ever owned. I don't plan on buying another one this size for a long long time. Good price also from what I have researched!

Absolutely the best saute pan, actually the best cooking pan I have ever owned. Food does not stick even with little or no oil. Flawless clean up. Food cooks quicker and more evenly at lower temperatures. Best feature - brown on range top and then transfer saute pan to oven. Clean up - still flawless. Also consider purchasing the griddle - best pancakes ever - lighter fluffier.

The handle stays reasonably cool to the touch while cooking on the stove top. The handle on the lid does get hot however. The non-stick surface is great! I don't need to use oils, etc as I have to with other pans. And the temperature is distributed evenly and quickly. Even the kids noted that the foods didn't burn like they do in other cookware (stainless and glass). I plan to purchase more of the Calphalon brand because of the great success I've had with this pan.

I have this pan and love it so much I just ordered the 4-1/2 quart version. I use my Calphalon Tri-Ply pots and pans daily and love them as much if not more than my All Clad stainless. The lids fit snugly and that is terribly important when I make rice and steam veggies. My All Clad can't make the same claim and they cost a bunch more as we all know. They don't stick and clean up in a cinch, their weight, balance and design is superb as well.
Give this line a try, start with one of their "try me" collector's pans, you won't regret it!

I have an "everyday" pan from this line and like it very much. So I ordered this and it is bigger and better than I expected. Bigger is the operative word. It seems much bigger than a straight sided 3qt sauce pan. It heats up wonderfully and stays hot with medium heat. Is easy to clean, comes with directions and says can clean with "Bon Ami" or "Bar Keepers Friend" if food sticks. I really like the rim too, it is smooth and easy to pour from it. I will keep my straight sided sauce pan for fixing malt-o-meal as the bubbling up tends to splatter up out of the sides. All in all a great bargain.

Compared with the prices of other pieces in the collection, this pot is a steal! It cooks evenly,and cleans easily. What more can you ask for? I traded in my old Revere copper bottom set for Tri-ply and love it. Even the more expensive pieces are definately worth the price.

This pan is very heavy duty and has a quality nonstick finish. Buy this one and you won't need another for a long time.

This was the first pan we have found large enough to roast two large geese at once. Deep enough to hold the enormous amount of rendered fat, wide enough and long enough for two geese side by side or a very large 25 lb turkey.

The best part comes after hours of splattering grease cooking at high temperatures in the oven. Cleanup is easy with some paper towels and a little hot running water in the sink. For the final touch we placed the whole mess in the dishwasher and it came out sparkling clean and looking like brand new. This is one of the best non-stick surfaces we have seen and the heavy duty steel construction means no warping at high temperatures. Thick enough steel to make pan gravy with even heat distribution.

I was very impressed with the performance of this pan. I have baked with other "silverstone" type pans that are readily available at mass merchandisers, but found I was replacing them due to warping and wear at least twice a year. Not with the Chicago Metallic line! This pan cooks very evenly. I noticed a difference immediately when I switched. My casseroles and especially my cakes came out better than with any previous pan. You will have to experiment when using it for the first or second time to determine the temperature and time changes to make to the receipe. I found that the recommended time/temperature change worked well for me. Cleanup is very easy. I am so impressed with this pan that I am one by one replacing all of my bakeware with the Chicago Metallic Professional line.

This is one of my most-used, best-loved pans. I do a lot of stir-fry cooking, braising, large pasta dishes, etc. This is my first and only choice for such tasks. The generous 5.5 quart capacity with a large, flat bottom for browning and high, rounded sides make this a better choice than a wok. I had Circulon's beautiful covered wok for several years and it got a lot of use. It was in virtually new condition even after all that cooking, but this brasier has replaced it in my kitchen. If you have limited storage space for large pans, as I do, this brasier will be far more useful and take up just a wee bit less space than that huge wok.

The hard anodized aluminum exterior conducts heat evenly and it heats up quickly. The Circulon hi-low nonstick interior is superior to any other nonstick product I've tried. It is rugged and cleans up easily and quickly. Hand-washing is recommended. Do not put this pan in the dish washer. I take one extra step when hand-washing my Circulon pans. I use a dish scrubbing brush to give that grooved surface a quick, light scrub just to be extra sure no food deposits can build up. It couldn't be easier. All of my Circulon cookware has seen years of service and looks and cooks like brand new. And the heavy, high-domed stainless steel lid is as beautiful as it is functional. It forms a perfect seal with the edge of the pan to lock in all those great cooking juices.

There is enough space in this pan to accommodate a large roast or a whole chicken. You can toss enough pasta and sauce in it for a large family. I loved to do braised meats, browning them on the stove top then putting the pan in the oven to finish the cooking. The comfortable handles are oven safe up to 350 degrees. They also make handling this large pan super easy and comfortable (unlike pans with small metal handles).

If you are debating about getting a wok or just considering this brasier pan for its own merits, I give it the highest possible recommendation. You'll love it!

I cook every day,and have awarded Five Stars to this wonderful pan for "General Use".
With its high sides,it is perfect for: stir fries,sautees,sauces,smashing big fry-ups and simmering soups and stews. It will beautifully brown and braise chops ,chicken or chuck roasts,and I've even made chili in it.
Anyway,you get the idea.Add easy clean-up,as well as attractive design(that gleaming lid reminds me of the hubcaps on my old V W Beetle),and you've got a Patton of a Pot!
On the stove top ,or in a moderate oven,this "General" is prepared to conquer your collection!
Lets see...I think I can retire about three other pans.
Buy this...you won't be sorry!

Wonderful kitchen essential for family meals or entertaining. Ample room for larger recipes. The pan has great contours. Non-stick surface is perfect and clean up is a dream. I like mine so much I bought a second for a gift!

This is a cheapest deal I ever seen for this item. I really love it, I also bought for several of my friends, they also has really satisfied with it, still waiting for it to be in stock so I can buy for several more of my friends

Run... don't walk to your wallet and get out your credit card for this great deal. This pot has the size and wieght that good cooks know to look for, it is not a cheap product. The handles are able to withstand the oven up to 350 degrees. I bought one, showed it to some friends and they have all bought one. I have seen the 8qt version in department stores for over ....

I just received my new stockpot and it works great. It is heavy duty and has a nice appearance. The heat circulates well throughout. I made a large batch of chili in it; no burning or sticking on the bottom. Can't beat the price.

This is one fine skillet ! Cleans like a breeze - yet is NOT nonstick. Very attractive - shiney and heavy - just feels like quality throughout. Helper handle a real plus for lifting a heavy pan of food ! I used to have only nonstick skillets but so many recipes just begged for some stainless...Home fries ! yummy ! So crunchy and tasty! I even made fried chicken this week and the whole family was very impressed ! This pan is perfectly flat - well-balanced in spite of long handle and has no hot-spots. I bought it from Marshall's for more than this price...darn ! This would make a great gift - handsome and very expensive looking. My favorite new kitchen item in a long time ! And I have 4 kids and cook three meals a day !

It is by far the best skillet I've ever used. It heats evenly, cleans extremely easy. I used to use other brand's non-stick before, and that worked well for a year, and soon it was hard to clean and sticky. The only thing about this fabulous pan is it's a little heavy for my small wrist. But I highly recommend it to anybody who's looking for a pan for lifetime use.

As far as your basic quality cook piece, as denoted by the price and the manufacturer name "Everyday Cookware", I'd say this is a 5 star purchase. Let's see,

Positives:
1) thick bottom, very high quality
2) sides widen out and rise up about 2", which gives much more capacity than maybe other 11" skillets
3) really long handle dissapates heat pretty well, and if you grab the handle near the very end, it only gets moderately warm
4) oven proof
5) shiny and cool looking
6) cheap price!
7) solid construction, seems highly durable

Negatives
1) sides are a little thin, oil burns easily on the sides
2) clean up isn't too bad so long as you have steel wool, and even then it takes a little scrubbing, but again not too bad
3) i can already tell that its shine is not going to last

All in all:
It's a fine piece of cookware. a good initial purchase. and if you don't mind thin sides and a little scrubbage from time to time then this is really A-1. i'm pretty darn satisfied.

What a great pan at a great price! You will be pleased when you feel the weight and see the beautiful high polished finish just like jewelry. This pan is nicely balanced and heats very fast and very hot. Interior is almost nonstick it is so high polished. Cleaning was easy and maintaining the copper can be done with a little polish and a soft cloth every now and then. Be careful with the handle, it will burn you without a potholder.I also purchased the 12 1/2" stainless multiclad stirfry pan and the lid fits this great pan too! A+ on both!

This is a great pan. If you don't mind the extra effort needed to keep copper looking it's best, this series will become the centerpiece of any kitchen. I have several stainless 3-ply Cuisinart pans in my kitchen, as well as a few All Clad. Both brands cook and handle equally well, and both are built for a lifetime or two of service. Since I bought the first few Copper Classic pans, I feel that there is no contest anymore. The big skillet is a work of art. The finish inside and out is flawless. Both surfaces are mirror polished, and the flat area of the bottom exterior has a very fine lathe turned texture for good stove grip and even heating on electric ranges. The copper layer appears thick enough to survive endless polishing, and the huge cooking surface maintains uniform heat even on a small gas burner. A great pan at a real bargain price.

Cuisinarts Classique Skillet is another in a long line of great cooking pans. We have been cooking with the same Cuisinarts pans for over 23 years! The Classique is built to almost the same standards as my original pans...stainless steel construction, with an aluminum core for even heat distribution and thoughtful ergonomic and aesthetic design. The copper underbelly adds to the visual delight...but is designed to add practical culinary value by facilitating even heat distribution. While the overall quality of the Cuisinarts line has declined in the past several years, this is still a great pan and a great investment. I anticipate that like its predecessors, my Classique will also serve us well for the next 23+ years...adding value and function to my kitchen.

great cookware. stove top or oven, this skillet can handle the job.

I purchased the 10 inch skillet and the 1.5 quart saucepan. They were the cheaper of all the pieces to experiment with. My only regret is I wish I had purchased a complete set. You can't go wrong with the Cuisinart Multi-Clad cookware. The pan cleans exceptionally easy. I also own a 8 inch skillet by All-Clad, I really can't tell the difference except the Cuisinart is much cheaper. Don't forget the handle stays cool!

Oh, this is a great skillet. Nothing sticks to it, so cleanup is a breeze. The skillet is similar in quality to All Clad, but much lower in price. Besides, it looks a lot better than All Clad and most other high-end skillets. It has a long handle and polished stainless steel interior. It's definitely one of those keep-for-life cookware pieces. I highly recommend the Cuisinart Multiclad line of cookware. It's the best combination of high quality at a low price. You should get lots of pleasure and use from it. However, mine didn't come with a helper handle as the picture indicates. It would have been nice, though, if the skillet included a lid.