Kitchen Reviews

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 6-Quart Chef's Skillet with Lid
A Chef's-Skillet ... A Frying-Pan ... A Shallow WOK-Pan ... A Paella-Pan ... A Casserole-Pan
It's all of those and more. Usefulness, Quality, Uniqueness and Weightiness makes this Skillet a must have, for those cooks, who are serious about his/her cooking plus it includes a domed-lid to boost.
If you only ever used a 10" frying-pan or skillet ... YES ... this is a large skillet, but you will quickly discover, the 'Helper-Handle' diminishes any awkward handling problems, you might be concerned about.
The 'domed' lid serves two purposes ... It returns evaporation liquids right back onto the food ... PLUS ... If some of your foodstuff is slightly higher than the rim of the skillet, it's not a problem.
Yes ... I too, gave it much thought, before purchasing the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 6-Quart Chef's Skillet with Lid from Amazon. My only concern was the physical dimensions of this skillet. Then, as I started to think back, on how many times, wishing I had a large skillet, the choice was clear.
I have always savored the concept of a dual-cooking method, meaning 'start it on the stove top and finish in the oven' or in reverse, depending of the dish in preparation. With the un-coated all-metal Calphalon cookware that is never a problem as they will tolerate temperatures up to 700-F (371.11-C), even though most home ovens do not exceed 550-F (287.79-C)
Useful dimensions of this skillet not including the lid:
Inside Diameter: 13" ... Inside Skillet Depth: 3" ... Flat bottom cooking surface: 8-5/8".
It must be kept in mind, in the case of the thick-walled Calphalon cookware, the complete inside surface of their cookware becomes part of the useful cooking-surface.
KHS Tip: Always use heat-resistant nylon cooking utensils in any of the Calphalon cookware and follow Calphalon's recommended cleaning methods
Always Remember ...
The magic outcome of great cooking, is a combination of your passion and skills, infused and centralized with the tools you use, to achieve the end result. KHS
KHS 'The Old Stove' & 'Saucier'

I bought this skillet a while ago and use it all the time. It's great for large amounts or will also work for small amounts. It's been easy to keep clean so far. The only thing that some people may not like but that I don't mind is that it is quite heavy. The only part that is sometimes difficult to clean are the rivets on the inside of the pan. I sometimes have to scrub these more than the bottom of the pan.

Cooking is my hobby and fine cookware is a joy to use. I have this pan. It is superb. I buy nothing but the best cookware and this is the best I've ever found. I have other brands and other Calphalon, nothing else is this good. Leave it dirty on the stove a day crusted from frying, put it under a faucet, it will wipe clean with a sponge. You might buy cheaper, but you won't buy better. This is an investment for a lifetime. Don't abuse it and it will last that long. this isn't the only Commercial nonstick I have. I have several others. They all have the same quality. Professional nonstick is not the same.

CALPHALON COMMERCIAL NONSTICK ARE THE ONLY POTS AND PANS I OWN. I WAS AMAZED TO FIND OUT HOW EASILY THEY CLEANED UP. YOU CAN LITTERALLY WIPE THEM CLEAN WITH A PAPER TOWEL. THE 14 INCH PAELLA PAN IS THE PERFECT SIZE FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. I NO LONGER MIND MY TEENAGERS COOKING AND LEAVING ME THE PANS TO CLEAN UP.

For years I've wanted a good fry pan that could cook up chicken, hash browns, and Hamburger Helper. Most fry pans are shallow, and when filled with large pieces or high volumes will splatter and spill. This pan, while officially considered a saute pan, is perfect for doing those kind of dishes.

Given the weight of the pan, it has a carry handle in addition to the long pan handle. The pan handle does not heat up at all, but the carry handle will get a bit hot from heat coming from underneath the burner. It comes with a dome shaped, highly polished steel lid making it an even better value. If you are elderly, and lack arm strength stay away from the larger (and even some of the smaller) Celphalon cookware. Celphalon is very thick and heavy to manipulate. You will think you're cooking with an old fashioned iron spider skillet based on the weight.

This is the fourth Celphalon pot I've purchaced off Amazon.com and they are all excellent pieces. The list price is high or down right ridiculous on many of their pieces, but often they end up with major discounts on select pieces. I've bought all my pieces between [$$$]...

Three out of the four pieces I've bought including this one have been of the Commercial Nonstick. It is a high quality coating that seems hard to scratch even if you grab an old metal spatula by mistake. The pieces take a little more time to heat up due to the coating but seem to brown and cook just fine. I got one Hard Anodized pan without the non-stick coating and Commercial or not it seemed a little lower in quality. The handle and the lid were both inferior to all the Commercial Non-stick pieces I've bought.

These become gold box specials often so keep and eye out for the good closeouts. You can get a really exceptional cookware set by buying one inexpensive piece at a time. Once you fill your kitchen with these things, you'll take all your old cookware and put it with the camping gear.

This is the very capable and a bit more manageable little sister to the 5 quart Commerical Nonstick Saute Pan. For smaller jobs and just about anything else from frying bacon to poaching eggs, this is the pan I reach for the most. Don't put this in the dishwasher (you'll void the warranty), but cleanup is an absolute breeze with the nonstick surface and besides, you're not going to want it out of action for long!

This is definitely the most heavily used pan in our kitchen. Part wok, part sauce pan, part saute pan - there's so many different things you can do with it. We upgraded from a cheaper pan that was wider and not as deep, and we thought we might not like the depth of this pan, but it's great because food doesn't spill out as easily when you're cooking.

Also, it heats evenly and the nonstick coating is amazing. The only disadvantage we've heard about Calphalon is that the hard anodized outer coating tends to scratch over time. We've only had this pan (and a couple others) for about 3 months, but we have noticed a couple of small scratches. One way to help avoid this is to get a pot rack which we're about to do. We have this pan and 2 other Calphalon nonstick fry pans. If you want nonstick and/or you're buying a set, this Calphalon commercial nonstick stuff is awesome. One other brand to consider though is All-Clad (if you can afford it). We've got a few All-Clad sauce pans and the quality is outstanding (plus they're beautiful). You can find factory seconds of All-Clad and Calphalon occasionally at discount stores like TJ Maxx. Then the prices are generally 50% off retail, but you've got to be real careful that the items aren't damaged.

I was skeptical at first of this heavy cookware, but after asking around decided to purchase 1 piece. Now I'm saving for a whole set!! It's amazing. The food almost cooks itself. It heats up quickly (which is great when your short on time like I am), it cooks evenly, and NONSTICK? . . . they should call it WON'T STICK EVEN IF YOU TRIED!! Clean up is a snap, since NOTHING STICKS!! It should not go into the dishwasher, but as I said cleaning it is easy. I've never owned a pan like this, but I plan to purchase nothing but this from here on in!! It makes cooking fun again. On top of all that, it's beautiful. It's so pretty,I refuse to put it away and hide it. It's at the top of my Christmas list this year (to be given as gifts, and to be received)!

This is the most versatile piece of cookware I have ever seen. I gave my 25-year-old wok away; this thing does stir-fry better than any wok (for heat sources available to most americans)and it is far easier to clean. It is a fantastic risotto pot, and is great for all kinds of sauces and even soups. It fries, it sautés, it braises, and it cooks almost anything that can be cooked on top of a stove. Just like the sink, this thing has become indispensable in my kitchen.

Recently, I purchased this and a 2.5 quart version. They have quickly become my pans of choice. I've used Calphalon for some time now but this shape is new for me, and I love it. it cleans quickly and easily, no fuss - no muss. If it "stains" use a shot of Ajax or Bon Ami and a scrungie and the stains are gone leaving the pan like new.

I believe that this is Calphalon's best line of cookware. I like the stainless steel interior, the tempered glass lid so you can see what is going on inside and the lip around the edge of the pan so you can pour the contents out without losing a drop and no mess on the side of the pan.

Great size pan too! I use it more than I expected to.

Calphalon continues to improve their quality cookware. This Calphalon Commercial Stainless Collector's Edition 2-Quart Chef's Pan with Glass Lid is from their newest line which combines the dark grey hard anodized exterior with a heavy guage stainless steel interior, similar to All-Clad's excellent LTD line. This pan is a very practical size, as it can be used both as saucepan and as saucier. I like the glass lid, so I can watch the progess of rice dishes especially. To avoid scratching the stainless interior, I use Le Creuset spatulas or wooden spoons. Also, I hand wash and dry Calphalon pans. Here is another "collector's edition" pan for the Calphalon addict!

I love them, so EASY to clean, totally nonstick, they are just faboulous

Calphalon is premium cookware in every regard. The weight and durability of the set along with the the versatility of the pieces make this an exceptional buy. What differentiates this set from "generic" Calphalon sets you can buy elsewhere is the inclusion of the the tempered glass lids that are normally only available on the the next more expensive Calphalon set. The only down-side is that the handle on the small egg pan is a bit too heavy for the pan itself and will tilt the pan on an electric cooktop without a heavy item (not eggs) in the pan. This would not be a problem on gas cooktops.

This is a strong, sturdy and attractive ladle for soups, gumbos and sauces. And it won't damage your non-stick cookware either. I suggest everyone have it and all the other calphalon utensils as well!

I recently purchased this Calphalon Nylon Ladle along with all the other matching cooking utensils from Calphalon. I like the versatility in nylon utensils as I can use them on both my nonstick and stainless steal pans without worrying about whether they will scratch anything or not. Unlike my cheap plastic utensils that these replaced the Calphalon ones are heat resistant to 400 degrees. My old cheap plastic ones had burn marks up and down the handles as I used to rest them on the edge of the pan. Prior to buying these, I didn't realize that they made melt-proof nylon. It's nice to know that I'll no longer have the problem of unsightly utensils as the Calphalon nylon ones are strong and durable. I purchased a utensil holder, so now my Calphalon utensils are on display in my kitchen. Along with all their other finer qualities, these utensils are comfortable to use. The thumb guard and finger grip on the handle makes them easy to hold. The solid black color makes them go with most any decor. These will make a nice addition to any kitchen.

This eas a great pan. It distributes the heat all over evenly. The recipes are usually written for a 9 x 11 pan so it is easy to increase the ingredients by 1/2 which would be just right for this pan. I usually use it for lasagna. Commercial lasagna noodles are not 16" long, but that doesen't present a problem for me because I make my own noodles. This pan will make 8 large servings of lasagna. I usually eat one, put one in the refrigerator to eat within th next couple days, and the other six in the freezer. The ones coming out of the freezer are still very delicious. In fact, they seem even better after having a chance to marinate several days. If you plan your menus, you will find that there are many ways in which this pan excells. For instance, you can make four large meatloafs in it. You can oven barbecue three chickens, etc. It is ideal for a large family or a family this has frequent guests. One filling does it all. Easy to clean. I usually don't was it. I just wipe it clean with paper towels. It stays looking as good as new. I would highly recommend this pan to all potential customers. Purchase one, you will be glad that you did.

This Calphalon Professional Hard Anodized Lasagna/Bake Pan (in the large 16"x11"x2" size) could be the second most used item in an Italian kitchen. (The first item might be a pasta pentola set; the third item, which is often given by an Italian husband to his wife as a traditional wedding present, is a wooden tavolini board.)

This Calphalon pan is so durable; it will last a lifetime of lasagna-making. You can also bake any other kind of casserole or dessert in it, too. It heats up quickly and retains heat evenly. Because it is a large-sized pan, you may need to adjust your usual lasagna recipe. I like it though because I know I can make enough lasagne for a crowd!

I would not use the small handles on the end of this pan for taking it out of a hot oven; instead, I use thick potholders to just lift it by its sides. Calphalon says to hand wash this pan. It is fairly nonstick, but when I use it for any recipes containing cheese, I always need to soak it before cleaning.

Mother of three young men, and loving husband, so totally I have four boys in my nest. I have to cook every day for them. They do eat out but we have to consider that eating out is little too much.They have to have Indian food once a day. I love this Calphalon cook ware ,it is so easy to handle and have fun while you are cooking. Good set of cook ware is very importantant . I just love it. I have this set for more than 2years.. I have paid this regular price at macy's. Now I am going to order one more set in this price range. I can't belive this price. Thanks a lot.
Mrs. Thamizharasi Ramakrishnan.

Cooking becomes so interesting when you have the right tools. Each Caphalon pot or pan has such even cooking and that helps to speed the time. I own all three of these and use them constantly. They go from the stove to the oven and clean up is very easy. I started to collect Caphalon about 10 years ago and they are still in great shape. You can't tell the older pieces from the newer ones.