Product Description

Naturally you want the heating advantages of anodized aluminum, and you want easy clean up, of course this cookware ahould be not only durable but also affordable. Calphalon's newest offering, Simply Calphalon, makes all this possible. This pan is handy for general sauteing and frying, for poaching and for one skillet meals. ... Read more

Features

• Oven-safe to 375 degrees F; safe with nylon, wood, plastic utensils; hand-washing recommended
• 3-quart sautT pan with high sides for browning and braising meats
• Heavy-gauge anodized aluminum for excellent heat conductivity
• Nonstick surface; domed brushed stainless-steel lids
• Oval stainless-steel handles with blasted satin finish

Reviews (9)

love these pots!
I received these pots as a wedding present and am looking to purchase more in different sizes. I have had this set for almost a year and I must say they have held up wonderful. I hand wash them and use soft cooking utensils, yes you do need to use an oven mit if something has been boiling in them for a while....as with all metal surfaces it will get hot! I'm not exactly sure why another reviewer gave them only one star, I've never had a problem with anything sticking to the surface and they are extremely easy to clean. The price is far better than you will find in another store. I prefer to pay $139 for an entire set than $100 for two pots....as far as I'm concerned Calphalon is Calphalon no matter where it comes from!

Must Have!
I got this set as a shower gift, and I absolutely love them. They are so nice to cook with, and easy to clean up. The only thing that I don't like about them is that the handles do get pretty hot. Other than that, I absolutely love them. I highly recommend this set.

I guess you get what you pay for...
I purchased this cookware because of how affordable it was for being Calphalon, however I really wish I would have purchased a more expensive set. Calphalon makes fabulous cookware, but what you need to understand is that the 'Styleware' is not high quality like the Calphalon Commercial Non-stick line. After a month of using the frying pan and the sauce pan, the non-stick coating had started to come off. (And this was after doing everything 'right'- washing by hand with a soft dishcloth, only using plastic utensils) All the food stuck, so the affordable price of this set was not even worth it. For $350 you can buy a set of Calphalon Commercial Non-stick cookware, and it will be well worth the cost. This line (the Commercial) was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is a chef at a high-class restaurant. I have since purchased the (Calphalon Commercial Non-stick) 10-inch everyday pan and 5-quart saucier pan and I could not be happier, even though these two pieces cost $110. They were well worth the cost, and I plan on buying more from this line, as I will surely need to replace my Styleware.

Not as great as it looks!
I received this set as a gift as I really liked it, but after having used it I am extrememly disappointed. Everything sticks to it, and it is meant to be non-stick, then you can't ever get it clean again. The handles get very hot when cooking and I almost burnt myself. The italian line of cookware sold in Target with the name Bialetti is one thousand percent better, their fry pans are excellent!!

This is a must have set
I recieved this set of cookware a a wedding present and I love it. The griddle is my favorite, it is perfect for hot sandwiches and pancakes. Finally something that makes cleaning up the kitchen easier, just rinse and put in the dishwasher and they come out looking brand new. ... Read more

Product Description

Use this 1-qt. sauce pan to heat soups, make pudding or mix together a homemade roux. The domed glass cover makes it easy to keep an eye on food while cooking. The brushed stainless steel interior of the Simply Calphalon Stainless sauce pan stands up to years of stirring. Inside every Simply Calphalon Stainless pan is a bottom core crafted from heavy-gauge, highly conductive aluminum. Interior and exterior surfaces of Simply Calphalon Stainless are made from surgical quality, 18/10 stainless steel. Ease of maneuverability, sturdy construction and good looks - everything you've come to associate with Calphalon cookware just became even more affordable. ... Read more

Features

• 18/10 stainless construction with impact bonded aluminim base for conductivity
• pan is oven and broiler safe
• glass lid for easy monitoring of foods, lid oven safe to 450 degrees
• 10 year warranty

Reviews (1)

Not quite the quality of Cuisinart Chef's Classic....
but a tough little pot at a very reasonable price.Perfect for small jobs and heavy weight as well.I wish I had ordered two! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The Simply Calphalon Stainless line of cookware is an excellent alternative for those who prefer cooking in stainless steel and who desire Calphalon quality at a more budget price. This 4-quart saucepan simmers up larger quantities of soup, tomato sauce for pasta, or fruit sauce for ice cream.

Made of attractive 18/10 brushed stainless steel, this pan has an aluminum core through its bottom for even heat distribution. The stainless-steel loop handles are comfortable to grip, plus they minimize heat transfer so handles stay cool on the stovetop. Handles are held in place by sturdy stainless-steel rivets. The cover is made of tempered glass, for monitoring your food while it cooks, and has a dome shape, which allows food to retain its moisture while cooking. The cookware and lids are oven-safe up to 450 degrees F so you don’t have to dirty several pans to make one dish. All cookware in this line is 100-percent dishwasher-safe and is covered by a 10-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Oven-safe up to 450 degrees F; dishwasher-safe; 10-year warranty
• 4-quart covered saucepan for larger quantities of soup or sauce
• Constructed of 18/10 brushed stainless steel
• Aluminum core in bottom for excellent heat conductivity
• Oval stainless-steel handles minimize heat transfer; tempered glass lid

Reviews (2)

I do not like being lied to!
I purchased this product line in a retail store. The packaging clearly states it is dishwasher safe. Then after you unpack it, and read that if you put it in the dishwasher you void the ten year warranty! Do not make the same mistake I did, avoid this product.

Nice piece of cookware
This is a good, solid, workmanlike stainless piece. The sides are a good weight, the inner and outer surfaces are good, the lid is snug and the long handle stays cool. I just got mine yesterday and promptly made a batch of chicken soup with it. I desperately needed a pot of this size, and it will get lots of use in my kitchen. Perfect size for soups, sauces and moderate batches of pasta. The only reason I gave it a 4 is because of the non-insulated pot lid handle. ... Read more

Product Description

Concentrate on the dish at hand without worrying about sticking, staining and tough cleaning with Calphalon's 10" Everyday Pan. Crafted using a revolutionary process, the interior and exteriors are infused with an advanced nonstick polymer that provides superior durability and versatility. Medium to heavy gauge aluminum heats fast and evenly with no hot spots. Cooks with little to no oils or fats for healthy eating. Safe for all your kitchen utensils, this pan features ergonomic stay-cool handles and flared rims for easy pouring. Domed tempered glass cover. Oven safe to 450 degrees. Lifetime warranty. Model CR1380. ... Read more

Features

• oven safe to 450 degrees, lifetime warranty
• interior surface is a proprietary matrix, comprised of four interlocking nonstick layers, each of which contributes to the cookwares unmatched durability.
• exterior surface features an exclusive anodization process that infuses an advanced polymer into the surface of the pan.This polymer prevents foods from sticking and staining and keeps your cookware looking great.
• handles stay comfortably cool in the stovetop
• stain resistant, inside and out

Product Description

Grill aficionados will love to work with this square version. Its revolutionary anodization creates an exceptionally durable cooking surface that's a snap to clean. Ergonomic handles stay comfortably cool on the stovetop. Oven safe to 500 degrees. Covered by a lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Hand-washing recommended; lifetime warranty; made in USA
• 11-by-11-inch square griddle combines two technologies for unparalleled nonstick cooking
• Four interlocking nonstick layers on interior; advanced release polymer to prevent staining on exterior
• Stainless-steel ergonomic handle stays cool
• For gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; oven-safe to 500 degrees F

Amazon.com Review

Fully forged from a single piece of German high-carbonstainless steel, this 8-inch knife with its straight edge and deepserrations ("scallops" in knife-speak) is ideal for slicing crustyloaves of bread, with the serrations' points easily penetrating thehardest crusts. A bolster provides balance and safety, and additionalbalance and strength come from the full tang running through thehandle, which is formed of hygienic, fiberglass-reinforced poly thatwon't crack, split, or chip and is attached to the tang with thetraditional three rivets. The high-carbon stainless-steel blade takesand holds a fine edge and it won't rust, stain, or discolor. A qualityknife like this should be hand washed. It carries a lifetime warrantyagainst defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• One piece forged construction for lifelong durability
• Full tang design for better balance and superior strength
• Hygienic fiberglass-reinforced poly resin handle will not absorb mositure, crack, split, or chip
• Made from high-carbon stainless German steel

Reviews (3)

Fabulous knife at a great price
Cuts bread from my machine very easily and doesn't make as much of a mess as other knives. Price is also very good for such a quality knife.

the crumbless wonder
I've only used stamped serrated bread knives with tiny little teeth that create a mess and take some work.
I was amazed at the few crumbs this knife produced when cutting. With the weight of the knife it helps in making even slices very easy with minimum effort. Good value too.

Nice
I have used stamped, serrated knives for bread duty for some time. I really didn't think that anything else was needed. Most of my sandwich bread, as well as all of my ethnic bread is made here at home, so it pretty much gets sliced on the fly.

When I bought this knife, I was impressed by the way that the extra heft of the forged blade cut through crust without complaint. I also bought a plastic "bread keeper" (which works very well), and it included a plastic slicing guide. I noticed that the Calphalon bread knife was able to produce consistant, thin sandwich slices with less effort than the lighter stamped knives. The slices are also smooth and straight, and are made with less crumbs. You can live without this knife, but it does the job just a little bit better, and it looks and feels wonderful. ... Read more

Features

• Safe with metal, wood, and plastic utensils; measures 7-by-3-7/8 inches; lifetime warranty
• 2-1/2-quart saucepan combines qualities of traditional metal and nonstick cooking surfaces
• Advanced release polymer penetrates pores of metal so that food sears and releases easily
• Stain resistant; compatible with gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; safe in oven and broiler
• Brushed stainless lid; stainless-steel ergonomic handle stays cool; made in USA

Amazon.com Review

This seven-piece cookware set is deluxe: it outfits a kitchen for a lifetime of essential cooking needs. The virtues of Calphalon's anodized aluminum are highly praised among cooks: even heat distribution, stick-resistant surfaces, quick heating and cooling, durable construction, and attractive design. The set includes one fry pan (or omelet pan, as Calphalon calls them); one lidded saucepan, perfect for making a variety of sauces, simmering side dishes, or cooking small batches of soup; an 8-quart lidded stockpot that will handle the gamut from pasta to soup to corn; and a true gem, a chef's pan, greatfor everyday cooking and effectively blends the functions of sauté pan and saucepan. The details of these pots make them especially satisfying to use: riveted stainless-steel handles are sturdy and stay cool while cooking, lids fit easily and seal in juices, the stick-resistant finish means you need only use a minimum amount of oil, and the pans are all safe for the oven and broiler. Care for these pans with consideration for the long, useful life they offer: always wash them by hand with mild cleaners. --Sherry Smith

What's in the Box
10-inch omelet pan; 2-1/2-quart saucepan with lid; 4-quart chef's pan with lid; 8-quart stock pot with lid ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Set includes a 10-inch omelet pan; a 2-1/2-quart saucepan with lid; a 4-quart chef's pan with lid; and an 8-quart stock pot with lid
• Made of heavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum with stick-resistant finish
• Stay-cool handles
• Hand wash with warm water and cleaner; oven- and broiler-safe

Reviews (22)

Calphalon Pans are Addictive!
My first Calphalon item, a 1-quart sauté pan w/cover, was a housewarming gift from a French friend. Next, I bought a starter set with assorted pieces. Since then, I have never used any other brand of cookware because the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized pots and pans are so wonderful for cooking. I have added many pieces over the years, including the newer Calphalon Commercial nonstick brand (which I prefer for omelet/fry pans).

This Calphalon Hard-Anodized set is a perfect starter set and is a good value. I use my 2-1/2-quart saucepan more than any other pan. (Later, you may wish to add the Calphalon double boiler insert and/or universal steamer insert for use in this pan.) The 10-inch omelet/fry pan is a good size for two-to-three servings of eggs. The 8-quart stockpot is great for cooking pasta (and you will want to buy the Calphalon 8-quart pasta insert), boiling corn, simmering stock, or making soup. The 4-quart chef's pan with lid (which I do not use that often) would make a good casserole pan. This set is a good way to begin your own Calphalon collection or to give as a gift.

Important thoughts on Calphalon Hard Anodized...
On cooking surfaces and Calphalon...

First, it is important to note that hard anodized cookware is NOT a coating...it is an intregal part of the cooking surface...hence it does not wear off. In terms of conductivity; which is the degree to which heat is transferred through the cooking surface, copper traditionally ranks the best. Copper is followed by aluminum, stainless steel and cast-iron. If looks are an important consideration in your cookware choice, then stainless steel with a layering of copper might be your best bet. Cast-Iron heats slowly but retains it's heat very well. It is excellent for casseroles and the like. Copper is great too, but it is very, very expensive and has the drawback of reacting with acidic-based sauces. Aluminum has this same problem. However, hard-anodized aluminum removes this roadblock to cookware nirvana. Which makes Calphalon such an important tool for your kitchen.

I have 14 separate pieces of Calphalon in my collection. So I guess I "walk the walk&quot....As much as I respect All-Clad and Le Creuset; Calphalon Professional and Calphalon Commercial are the best, most versatile sets of cookware, in my opinion. Much for the same reason most professional cooks use gas ranges as opposed to electric ranges, would be the main argument as to why Calphalon is such a superior product over less expensive variants. It is important to have direct heat control to turn out exceptionally finished product on a consistent basis. Obviously, the expense of a set of cookware reflects to a degree the ability maintain control over heat....On the other hand, it is still very value-priced, compared to some other well known and more expensive competitors. I think the main reason for this is simply that even cookware follows "asthetic trends" and this might be one small area where Calphalon lags behind. Nothing beats the beauty of highly polished stainless steel cookware hanging from your kitchen ceilings... except maybe copper! But if you are more interested in cooking performance as opposed to how the cookware looks, you would be hard pressed to find a better value.

...just bear in mind that Calphalon is "stick-resistant" as opposed to "non-stick". This is actually good. And necessary. This is because it is important for foods to brown properly. Not to "seal in the juices", so to speak. That is a misnomer. Juices are not "sealed in" as a result of browning. What browning serves to do, besides giving a great appearance to the food, is to carmelize the base. This, in turn, enriches the taste of the finished product. And it would stand to mean that any deglazing that's done for sauces afterwards would also impart an added richness of flavor. Both Calphlon Commercial and Professional Cookware do this particularly well.

Much as there are many sound reasons as to why an oven chicken roaster is shaped oval or why a good braising pan does not have gently sloping sides; it is also important to note that with whatever you decide to roll into your kitchen with, it should most importantly reflect what you are trying to accomplish once you walk in there.

Thanks and hope this review was helpful....

Superb quality, utility
I have used a very similar but discontinued set (10-piece, with a workhorse 3-qt sauté and a not-too-useful 8" omelette) for the past two years. The Commercial Hard-Anodized line has been absolutely superb, and it's hard to imagine having ever cooked with anything else. These pots and pans can definitely get you addicted to cooking.

The thick, heavy aluminum results in great heat retention and excellent conductivity, which is crucial for properly searing meats and seafood and sautéing vegetables without overcooking. I've lived in a city environment for the past 10 years where gas stoves are hard to come by, and the heat retention and conductivity have been tremendously valuable when bound to electric stoves.

Although we don't cook with them every day, they've taken a beating and still perform as well as ever. The "stick-resistant" hard-anodized material is an excellent balance in terms of cleaning ease and performance: a brief soak and a Scotch pad will clean them off, but you can still get a good sear that isn't possible with most non-stick cookware.

The only concerns are very minor:

1) The aluminum interior and exterior have stained a bit after prolonged use. A minor concern, as it hasn't affected performance at all.

2) As with all hard-anodized cookware, it is difficult to see the actual color of translucent sauces, stocks, etc. This is admittedly a minor annoyance, but one that becomes more noticeable with experience. Could be solved by buying a stainless-steel ladle or spooning some of the liquid into a white bowl.

I would still recommend a nonstick pan (such as Calphalon's excellent 10" Commercial Non-Stick omelette pan) for omelettes, eggs, or other low-temperature, delicate foods that don't need a hot sear, but certainly not a whole set; nonstick surfaces deteriorate and have to be treated carefully in terms of utensils, temperature, etc. The pans in this line are extremely durable, can be used for nearly anything, and should last a lifetime. I've recently started moving to All-Clad to address issue 2) above, but only because the roommate took his pans with him. ... this set is a steal.

BUY IT BEFORE IT IS GONE!!!!
You wouldn't be reading this unless you were considering buying the set. I'm going to give you some reasons to buy it....now.

(1) Read all the other reviews and you will see that almost all of them are five-star. Yes, the set _is_ that good and there is no need for me to repeat what others have said, perhaps better than I might have been able to.

(2) It's not just cookware, it may turn out to be an investment. About a year and a half ago, I bought the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized Limited Edition 5-Piece Super-Sized Set, which has been discontinued. At the time, the price was one hundred dollars. As of the time of this writing, an Amazon merchant is offering the same set for three and a half times the price I paid.

(3) All the pieces in _this_ set are made in Toledo, Ohio, USA, and the quality is first-rate. The same cannot be said for some of the other pieces of Calphalon hard-anodized cookware made in China.

(4) At the time of this writing, there are exactly 59 entries for the Amazon product search for "Calphalon hard anodized". This is the only set being sold. All the others have been discontinued. Of the individual pieces listed separately, almost all have been discontinued and few have third-party sellers.

(5) So why buy it NOW? Because when it is gone, that's it. There wil be no more. Calphalon is already switching to its new Calphalon One line of semi-nonstick cookware to mixed reviews...and at a very much higher price. At one hundred sixty five dollars for this set, reduced further by a twenty five dollar Amazon promotion, it is almost as low as I have ever seen.

Happy cooking!!

Harder to destroy than THE ONE RING
Having used Calphalon pots and pans in our kitchen 20 years or so, and my wife and I both being avid cooks, and having raised four children in the process, I feel I can give some pretty good advice here.

Some reviewers contend that you can't wash these pots in the dishwasher, you can't use brillo, or that the anodized coating will wear off, or that the handles get hot.

Yep, all true, But, errr, so what?

I have purchased Calphalon for my family many times, and most recently for my recently wedded son in law and his bride.

What I figure about Calphalon is this:

You got two choices with it:

A. You can use brillo, toss it in the dishwasher and don't worry about it, OR

B. Take very good care of it, meaning don't put it in the dishwasher and don't use brillo.

Now in comparison, All Clad Stainless steel can be put in the dishwasher, but you're now using a stainless steel pot around an aluminum core, and I think Calphalon on a gas burner is the cat's meow as far as I'm concerned cooking. Copper pots are pretty, super expensive, but they are a REAL pain to keep pretty. (My wife snorts reading this...you DON'T know, she says. I guess she does clean our copper pots and I don't.)

What I like about Calphalon is that you CAN toss them in the dishwasher over and over. (By the way it's the harsh dishwasher detergent that causes the problem of metal discoloration.) And I do use brillo. YES, eventually some of the anodized coating wears off (on the inside) and this way of cleaning them results in metal discolorations over a period of months or years.

So what, I ask? They're just POTS, for gosh sakes. We don't need to mystify them. I still use the original pots I bought 20 years ago, and like the ONE RING, I don't think you can destroy these pots. I've dropped them on concrete floors, left them on burners and in the oven.

And yes the handles get a bit hot. Use a hot pad. With metal handles you can toss the whole thing in the oven at any time.

And I like the metal lids over the glass. They don't break. I can take off a lid to look inside the pot if I need to.

I'm not trying to be smart alecky, it just seems to me that if you want eternal pots and don't EXPECT them to look brand new ten years down the road, you can clean these pots anyway you want to and they'll remain completely functional for YOUR lifetime, at least.

If you're THAT picky about looks, you can get copper and work yourself to death using copper polisher, and alternatively brillo will still scratch All Clad in stainless steel (even though you CAN toss those in the dishwasher without discoloring the finish). So since no pots are PERFECT, then the PERFECT, but expensive solution will be to buy pretty copper pots to hang up and display above your stove (but don't actually use THEM), and buy the Calphalon to use, take shortcuts, be lazy, abuse the heck out of them and store them in the cabinet...

But I just buy the Calphalon (and a couple of copper pots and cast iron items for other things), and the copper pots aren't looking so swift either cause we (errr...she) got tired or cleaning them meticulously years ago.

Pax,

Chris ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Coated with two layers of durable nonstick specially formulatedfor easily releasing high-sugar foods, this commercial-grade,medium-size loaf pan (4-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches) is ideal for baking poundcakes and breads and for making terrines. Measuring 2-3/4 inches deep,the pan is made of durable, heavy-gauge aluminum to resist warping andto conduct heat quickly and uniformly. You can safely use nylon andwood utensils with this pan, and you should hand wash it to preservethe nonstick coating. This pan carries a lifetime warranty againstdefects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• 4-1/2-by-8-1/2-inch pan for pound cakes, breads, terrines
• Durable, heavy-gauge aluminum for exceptional heat conductivity
• Two-ply nonstick coating for easy release of food and easy cleanup
• Nonstick formulated for releasing high-sugar foods

Reviews (5)

Great bread, but clean up is a pain.
Before I received this pan as a gift, I was using a glass loaf pan. Compared to that, this pan makes a much nicer, crisper crust, and a moister loaf. For results, I love it. Cleanup, however, is another story! Since the pan is "folded" from one piece of metal, rather than poured into a mold, every corner gets full of food that is hard to get out. In any case, though, it doesn't prevent me from using it. If you're willing to be a little patient with cleanup, a great pan.

Poor release of yeast breads & difficult to clean afterwards
Having just spent 5 minutes cleaning 2 of these expensive "non-stick" pans, I have vowed never to bake bread in them again. Perhaps they work well for sweets and meatloaf, but they do not release yeast breads easily--in fact, my loaves are marred by the holes left from chunks of bread that stuck to the pan.

And they are tedious to clean: They are harder to clean than any cast-iron or stainless steel pan. Baking seems actually to forge a new composite material from the metal and the dough. The folds and the corners are natural traps for debris and the worst parts to scrub, but even the flat parts cling to bread.

These are expensive pans and require babying. They have not worked for me, despite my taking extraordinary care to protect their "non-stick" surface and making numerous trials of using different lubricants and oven settings.

Calphalon Commercial Medium Loaf Pan - Excellent!
The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Bakeware line is excellent. The nonstick coating is superb, they are heavy, sturdy and very well made. The nonstick coating is so slippery nothing sticks to it. I have the large, medium and mini set of loaf pans and they are all fantastic. The large and medium sizes are great for breads, banana bread, pound cake, etc. and the minis are great for holiday baked gifts or personalized desserts. Who wouldn't like their own mini pound cake?

Although you could, I don't use my bakeware for meats, I prefer to use bakeware for baking and stainless (All Clad) or stoneware (Le Creuset Poterie) for meats and meatloaf.

One note: you may want to check on your baked goods a couple of minutes early. I have noticed that everything is done a little quicker in pans with a dark finish. Many newer recipes will indicate the timing for dark finish bakeware. These pans are also a breeze to clean, just a little soap and water and you are done.
Also, read the Calphalon brochure in the box, if you plan to nest this pan with others make sure to put a paper towel between them to prevent any damage to the nonstick coating. And, this pan is not dishwasher safe.
I wouldn't even trade my Calphalon Commercial Nonstick bakeware for All Clad bakeware, all my cookware is All Clad and I love it but nothing beats high quality, heavy duty Nonstick bakeware! Wonderful Pans! Highly recommended!

Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware is the Best!!
I absolutely love this pan!! It is the perfect size (the more common 9x5 size is too big for most bread recipes, resulting in flat, disappointing loaves) and is a great quality product. The nonstick surface is great for sweet loaves. Every loaf I've baked in mine, including the first, slid right out without any prodding. It bakes evenly, and puts those lighter duty pans to shame in durability. I wouldn't bake a loaf with any other pan!

THE PERFECT LOAF PAN
THE PERFECT SIZE FOR ANY KIND OF BREAD AND THE CRUST NEVER STICKS WHEN YOU REMOVE IT FROM THE PAN. CLEANUP IS ALWAYS QUICK AND EASY WITH CALPHALON. ... Read more

Features

• Safe with metal, wood, and plastic utensils; measures 9-by-2-3/4 inches; lifetime warranty
• 3-quart saute combines qualities of traditional metal and nonstick cooking surfaces
• Advanced release polymer penetrates pores of metal so that food sears and releases easily
• Stain resistant; compatible with gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; safe in oven and broiler
• Brushed stainless lid; stainless-steel ergonomic handle stays cool; made in USA

Amazon.com Review

This multifunctional tool can flip burgers and remove cookies from the tray with equal ease. A broad flat surface holds bigger items without cracking or breaking foods while six slots enable unwanted grease to drip away. Durably constructed, the tool won’t scratch or stain and its functional end resists temperatures up to 400 degrees F. Additionally, the nylon material makes it safe for use with any nonstick or hard-anodized cookware, and a Santoprene handle brings softness for a comfortable, slip-free hold. This dishwasher-safe tool measures 13-3/4 by 4 by 3 inches. -- Amy Arnold ... Read more

Features

• Measures 13-3/4 by 4 by 3 inches overall; dishwasher-safe
• Broad, slotted spatula; ideal for removing cookies or flipping burgers
• Constructed of durable, stain- and scratch-resistant nylon; lightweight
• Santoprene handle provides a comfortable, slip-free hold
• Resists temperatures up to 400 degrees F; won't scratch nonstick surfaces

Product Description

Scramble, sear or fry a delicious meal for the entire family in one pan with this large 13" Calphalon One(tm) chef skillet. Crafted using a revolutionary process, the interior and exterior are infused with an advanced nonstick polymer that provides superior durability and versatility and lets you cook without worrying about sticking or staining. The extra helper handle makes maneuvering the skillet a breeze. Safe for use with all your kitchen utensils, it has an ergonomic stay-cool handles, a flared rim for easy pouring and transfer and a polished stainless steel lid. ... Read more

Features

• Safe with metal, wood, and plastic utensils; measures 13-by-3-1/16 inches; lifetime warranty
• 13-inch chef's skillet combines qualities of traditional metal and nonstick cooking surfaces
• Advanced release polymer penetrates pores of metal so that food sears and releases easily
• Stain resistant; compatible with gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; safe in oven and broiler
• Brushed stainless lid; stainless-steel ergonomic handle stays cool; made in USA

Amazon.com Review

With aluminum cores enclosed by stainless-steel layers,Calphalon's Tri-Ply pots and pans deliver the attributes of bothmetals. The aluminum cores conduct heat quickly and uniformly acrossthe pots' and pans' bottoms and all the way up their sides. Thedurable, 18/10 stainless-steel interiors and exteriors are easy toclean, resist scratching, denting, warping, and corrosion, and arenonreactive to acidic food. This 5-quart sauté pan has a domed glasslid so cooking can be monitored without releasing heat. The lid isoven-safe to 450 degrees F, ensuring the pan not only can be used atopa stove for cooking chicken and simmering asparagus but in the oven forbraising. The handles stay cool on the stovetop, and the pan's rim isflared to facilitate dripless pouring.

Tri-Ply cookware is polished to a mirror finish outside for beauty andwears a satin finish inside to conceal inevitable utensil marks. Itgoes safely into the dishwasher, although hand washing is preferred topreserve the mirror finish. It also carries a lifetime warranty againstdefects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty against defects
• 5-quart sauté pan for stovetop cooking, oven braising
• 18/10 stainless steel layers enclose pure aluminum core
• See-through, domed, oven-safe glass lid
• Stay-cool handles; flared rim for dripless pouring

Reviews (1)

An Excellent Large Saute Pan, with some reservations
If you have a ceramic cooktop and need a large flat heating surface, this is a great pan. Unlike some so-called 12" pans that actually have much smaller bottoms, this Caphalon is truly 12" at the bottom and absolutely flat.

This pan heats up very quickly! Probably its best feature. It's very quick and sautes beautifully. Cleaning is a bit more involved than with no-stick.

On the downside: 1) The short handle is too hot to touch under most circumstances; this is annoying. The long handle, however, stays cool enough if you don't grip it too closely to the pan. 2) The lid, which is heavy, needs a larger grip. You can't lift this with a finger or two -- too heavy -- so you need more fingers than can comfortably fit under the handle lid.

Overall, if you have a ceramic (or perhaps gas) top that can benefit from a larger pan's heating surface, and don't mind occasionally reaching for handle covers/gloves, this is recommended. I hope Caphalon will replace the short handle with phenolic grips and install a larger top grip some day. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

With aluminum cores enclosed by stainless-steel layers,Calphalon's Tri-Ply pots and pans deliver the attributes of bothmetals. The aluminum cores conduct heat quickly and uniformly acrossthe pots' and pans' bottoms and all the way up their sides. Thedurable, 18/10 stainless-steel interiors and exteriors are easy toclean, resist scratching, denting, warping, and corrosion, and arenonreactive to acidic food. Some Tri-Ply items, such as this 12-inchslope-sided pan, are coated inside with durable nonstick to readilyrelease food. The pan is ideal for making omelets or for any sautéingor frying task, especially for delicate food like fish. The handlestays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole, and the pan's rim isflared for dripless pouring. Tri-Ply cookware is polished to a mirrorfinish outside. To preserve the nonstick, this pan should be handwashed. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --FredBrack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• 12-inch, slope-sided, nonstick pan for omelets or sauteing, frying
• 18/10 stainless steel layers enclose pure aluminum core
• Stay-cool handle; flared rim for dripless pouring
• Dishwasher-safe

Reviews (1)

even cooking - easy cleaning
I tried the regular Calphalon tri-ply stainless steel saute pan and took it back. Too much work to clean and it was very heavy. Then I bought the nonstick tri-ply stainless steel omelet pan. It provided quick even cooking and is very easy to clean. Cheese sauces and eggs just glide off onto the plate and whatever residue is left is a breeze to clean. Also it is not as heavy as regular Calphalon pans. Furthermore, the handle does not get hot. I am now looking for more pieces. My old pots and pans were wedding presents from 39 years ago. ... Read more

Features

• Hand-washing recommended; oven-safe to 500 degrees F; lifetime warranty; made in USA
• 2-1/2-quart saucepan with glass lid combines two technologies for unparalleled nonstick cooking
• Four interlocking nonstick layers on interior; advanced release polymer to prevent staining on exterior
• Glass lids oven-safe to 450 degrees F; stainless-steel ergonomic handles stay cool
• For gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; safe for use with nylon, plastic, and wood utensils

Amazon.com Review

Fully forged from single pieces of German high-carbon stainlesssteel, the four kitchen knives in this set provide a cook with all theessential blades. The knives are an 8-inch chef's knife with a broad,curved blade for rocking through a chopping or mincing task as well asfor all-purpose cutting; a 6-inch utility knife for making sandwiches,slicing meats, vegetables, and large fruits, and peeling melons; a5-inch boning knife with a short, narrow blade and pointed tip forremoving bones from poultry and meats neatly and safely; and a4-1/2-inch paring knife for cleaning, peeling, and cutting fruits andvegetables. The blades are tapered from spine to edge and from heel totip, with bolsters providing balance and safety. Additional balance andstrength come from full tangs running through the handles, which areformed of hygienic, fiberglass-reinforced poly that won't crack, split,or chip and are attached to the tangs with the traditional threerivets.

Rounding out the set are a 10-inch steel for keeping the knife bladesaligned and an 11-slot block made of maple that stores all four knivesas well as the steel and that has extra slots for other knives and forkitchen shears. Everything carries a lifetime warranty against defects.--Fred Brack

What's in the Box
4-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch boning, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef knives, plus a 10-inch steel and maple block ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Set includes 4-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch boning, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef knives, plus a 10-inch steel and maple block
• Full tang design for better balance and superior strength
• Hygienic fiberglass-reinforced poly resin handle will not absorb mositure, crack, split, or chip
• Made from high-carbon stainless German steel

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Professional Cooking
I have used this set for seven summers of cooking at summer language villages, and have never been disappointed. These are good knives; the blade is of great quality and keeps its edge for longer than you might expect. I have seen these knives get a lot of hard wear from the workers in my kitchen, and have had to use them in the same manner myself. They hold up excellently and are dependable for big food prep needs. Now I just need to get a set for my home. As with anything, you need to know your tools and keep them in repair (with sharpening on regular basis, etc.) ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• 8- and 10-inch omelet pans
• Hard-anodized aluminum exterior; nonstick interior allows omelets to glide freely with little or no oil
• Polished cast stainless-steel "Cool V" handles stay cool on the stovetop
• Nylon, plastic, and wood utensils only; hand wash only; oven-safe to 450 degrees F

Reviews (22)

Incredible Deal on Some of the Best Nonstick Around!
My nonstick skillet recently wore out from years of use, and I went looking for a less expensive alternative with which to replace it. Seven or eight years ago, I had purchased a 10" Calphalon Commercial Nonstick skillet for about $80. It served me well, but since nonstick always wears out anyway, I thought it made more sense to buy a cheaper pan this time. So I bought a NordicWare nonstick frying pan. It was so bad that I returned it. Then I noticed Calphalon's special offer of 2 Commercial Nonstick Omelet pans for only $40. What a deal! Even chintzy nonstick costs more than that, as I found out. These Calphalon "omelet pans" are identical to the long-lived nonstick skillet that I recently discarded. The 10" pan is 2 inches deep, and the 8" pan is 1 5/8 inches deep.

Having used a Calphalon Commercial Nonstick skillet for 7 or 8 years, I know how they wear. Mine held up to weekly use for all those years. Eventually, the surface deteriorated to the point where it was more half-stick than non-stick, and I was afraid that the coating was coming off in my food. The handles are securely bolted to the pan and will never move or get hot. Calphalon's Commercial Nonstick's one bad characteristic is its external surface. The outside of these pans is a peculiar material that I have never seen elsewhere. With use, the flame from a gas stove gives it a glassy, burnt appearance. I don't know if it's due to direct flame or just heat, so I don't know what an electric burner would do. But this unsightly finish that eventually covers the center bottom of the pan cannot be scrubbed off. So you're stuck with it. It doesn't affect the pan's performance, however. Like all nonstick pans, these skillets accumulate a sticky film around the inside rim that eventually becomes a nasty permanent fixture. If you scrub the sticky stuff with Soft Scrub periodically, it will banish the build-up without damaging the pan's nonstick surface.

I really only wanted one pan: the 10-inch. This set would be a great deal for only one pan, but now I have two. I wondered what I would do with an 8-inch omelet pan. I don't eat omelets. But I have found that the 8-inch pan is useful when cooking for one person. It holds one serving nicely, and is very quick to clean up. So I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Nonstick doesn't last forever, but Calphalon Commercial Nonstick wears as well as I could expect. And this is an opportunity to get top notch pans for less money than flimsy ones. Snatch these up before they're gone!

Super Slick - non-stick
I always thought non-stick was non-stick. But this commercial non-stick is unbelievable!

I am actually re-learning some of my techniques for using these new pans. I also purchased the commercial non-stick 12-inch pan as well.

For eggs and delicate items that would be torn by using a non-non-stick pan, this is the best I have used.

For beef and pork and other meats, I still use my Commercial anodized 12 inch pan - it gives a great crust to the meats, and it is easy to clean. And I got it for a super cheap $20.

And rest assured, these are the real Calphalon - from Ohio.

Wonderful. Just one drawback
I love these pans overall. I have been using them over 6 months and non-stick coating did not wear out so far. (Make sure you use either wood or plastic utensils or else no pan will survive.) Food taste so much better. Clean up is a breeze when you just wipe them with paper towel when hot. The only drawback I found was that when the rivets(or joints, inside the pans) get dirty it is not easy to clean them compared to the non-stick surface. It will be perfect if Calphalon could also make rivets non-stick so food won't stick to them. Except that, I am quite satisfied with the pans. :)

Now I'm the "Omelet Meister"
I started looking for an 8" high-quality omelet pan after I saw a chef on Martha Stewart's show prepare a perfect omelet with so little effort. After shopping several retail stores for a variety of manufacturers, the only sensible thing to do was to purchase these two pans from Amazon. The price for Calphalon Commercial was incredible!! I received the pans yesterday and made the easiest 2-egg omelet this morning. Omelets won't be weekend-only dishes anymore! The heavy weight and heat conduction qualities of this pan make omelets immediate success. Don't pass up this incredible deal. The pans have made me a much better cook!

Nice backup to my kitchen arsenal
For $40 (the price of one decent pan) you get two which I have very quickly learned, is pretty handy when you want to make fried AND scrambled eggs simultaneously. I personally wouldn't panfry a steak, pork chop or fish in non-stick (something about exposing teflon to extra-high temperatures) but if this doesn't bother you, you tend to get better results searing/frying each steak in its own pan and heat (restaurant style) rather than doing both at the same time in one pan.

The quality of the pans is not bad either. Finish is not to the caliber of higher-priced Calphalon, but very good nonetheless. You still get a nice hefty pan with the easy-to-clean hard anodized exterior and stay-cool handles. The internal rivits are a little rough and eggs like to stick to them, but for the price you can't complain. I've had these pans for just 3 weeks so we'll see how the non-stick holds up. When I received them, the smaller pan had been mashed into the larger one, leaving some blue ink from the corrugated board and some abrasion of the nonstick on the latter. While the mark is still visible, it doesn't seem to affect performance.

Responding to the comment from Rancho Cucamonga, CA, know that cheap non-stick is in fact slipperier than quality coatings. I believe Alton Brown in an egg episode on FoodTV even recommended using a cheap frying pan for this very reason.

I own a couple other pieces of Calphalon and expect these to last a couple of good years if the non-stick doesn't get abused. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Providing countertop convenience with a little style, this six piece canister set from Calphalon keeps baking ingredients, pasta, or coffee easily within reach. Three brushed-steel canisters with accompanying lids vary in height and capacity to offer a range of options for varying storage needs.Standing 9-1/2 inches in height, the largest of the trio comfortably holds 3 quarts. Moving down the line, a 2-1/2-quart canister measures 8-1/2 inches in height and is followed by a 2-quart canister topping off at 7-1/2 inches. Each footprint measures 6-3/4 by 5-1/4 inches creating an oval shape to facilitate scooping. Domed lids feature shatter-resistant glass for easy viewing and an airtight silicone seal to preserve freshness. The set is covered by a lifetime warrant and should be hand washed with warm water and soap as needed. -- Amy Arnold

What’s in the Box
2-, 2-1/2, and 3-quart canisters with accompanying lids ... Read more

Features

• Hand wash with water and soap; lifetime warranty
• Set includes 3 canisters with 2-, 2-1/2-, and 3-quart capacities
• Provides countertop convenience; ideal for storing flour, sugar, pasta, or coffee
• Constructed of durable 18/10 stainless steel; brushed finish; oval shape
• Domed, glass lids permit viewing; airtight, silicone seal preserves freshness

Product Description

With its brushed, stainless steel finish and clean lines, this paper towel holder beautifully complements contemporary-style kitchens. A single spindle holds towels upright, while a stainless steel enclosure conceals the roll, and allows easy dispensing. A heavy base ensures the holder will never tip or slip during use. Handsomely-finished with a riveted, Calphalon logo plate, this durable tool is dishwasher-safe and covered by a lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty
• Upright, enclosed design conceals towel roll
• 18/10, brushed, stainless steel finish
• Heavy, non-slip base
• Riveted Calphalon logo plate