Doesn't look that great, the color is a little dingy and the non-stick coating doesn't perform as well as other ceramic pans we have. It tends to need a little more greasing and is tougher to clean.Save 36% Off
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Art & Cuisine Austral Series Aluminum Ceramic-Coated Fry Pan, Grey, 9.4"
Doesn't look that great, the color is a little dingy and the non-stick coating doesn't perform as well as other ceramic pans we have. It tends to need a little more greasing and is tougher to clean.
De Buyer Mineral Steel Country Pans
Before placing my order, I was not sure I really needed this, now it has become my favorite. After seasoning with potato peels as directed, it was stick-free from its first use, as is the case for 2 other pans by De Buyer a 7-inch crepe pan and an 8-inch omelet pan, all excellent and a pleasure to use -the pleasure given by the use of these pans may well be an important reason some people buy them. It feels right and secure in the hand, it has a certain balance, its quality is everywhere obvious.But the size of this pan may be a problem for some people.I could easily see that a 12.5 inch pan would fit my stove, but the size of the handle astonished me when I first saw it; I debated sending it back. It will fit inside the oven which is more or less average in size, but only sideways, not straight in.Others with small kitchens should think of the size of the handle, not the diameter of the pan.The handle alone is about 12 inches long, total length of pan including the loop handle on the other side is 26 inches. The handle, by the way, does not get hot where I hold it, though it does get hot down at the bottom,and this is after simmering a dish for an hour or more. The handle rises about 7-1/2 inches above the burner.First rate in every way now that I am accustomed to it.I think it is a better choice than the ordinary 12-inch skillet like a deep dish chicken frier.So I give it 7 stars.
Delivery time was excellent, better than predicted by Amazon.
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This is a nice pan, great non-stick without the coatings/chemicals, quite versatile and well built.Ever see those restaurant pans that look very functional but with lots of little dings and dents? This is kind of like that but won't get the dings and dents because it's thicker steel.
That thickness adds some additional weight.
Have used it six months now and it's earned a permanent spot on the stove to have it ready at hand. Next to the pressure cooker (which I use every time I cook). And this on an induction stove for efficiency and speed. It replaces a black cast iron skillet that I've used for years, but which wasn't as high-sided like this one. The black skillet is nice and I still use it from time to time, but it's not the daily go-to anymore, this de Buyer is now.
Cleanup is usually just a rinse with hot water as recommended by the manufacturer.
For seasoning I never put it in the oven for hours as some recommend, but did boil potato skins to remove the coating it arrived with. Then heated on the stove to let it dry out and wiped on a thin layer of oil which I repeat every so often depending on use, but probably about once a week.
If you don't coat it, it will rust, though only a very thin layer as the steel is good quality and smooth.
It works well with eggs and frying in general. I also use it as a wok for stir frying and have even used it for chili (yes with tomatoes).
Overall very happy with this pan. Would recommend it highly.
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I will first say, French Steel pans are not "pretty".They are not shiny stainless or copper.What they are is practical.There is a reason why they are used in commercial kitchens, and that is for their performance.They are heavy duty, and conduct heat beautifully on just about any cooktop (work exceptionally well on induction) and will build up a non-stick patina just like your mama's cast iron fry pans over time.These are "lifetime" pans.I love the shape of this particular pan, for it's high sides, as well as the ergonomic handle.Because they're steel, they will rust, so you must care for these just like mama's cast iron.Some will look at this as an inconvenience or a hassle and that's fine.This pan is not for everyone.Think of it as a big steel wok.They get that black slick patina.These pans are for serious cooks who love good cookware.Follow the directions provided to establish your first layer of patina.As the pan is used, it will continue to improve.This is a pan your kids will fight for when your gone!
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I have some decent pans from All Clad, Le Crueset, Staub and this is my favorite. This is the pan that I reach for most in my day to day cooking. It has all the benefits of cast iron, at about 2/3 the weight. It is an excellent wok, the large flat bottom, high sides and the heavy iron will generate enough heat to stir fry properly on a residential stove. These iron pans requires some TLC but if you season it well, it will thank you with wonderful meals.
Nylon Pan Scrapers (Set of 2)
These little pot scrapers are something every household should have.They ought to be as ubiquitous as cellulose sponges with an attached scouring pad.A little nylon scraper will save your scouring pads from shredding and turning black.It can scrape cast iron skillets without transferring any soap to the seasoned surface.Have you ever tried to get burnt cheese off of steel or aluminum?If you take care of it, the scraper will outlast 20 kitchen sponges before it gets any nicks or scratches.
Why don't grocery stores stock these next to the Dawn or Palmolive bottles?It's because these scrapers are not disposable.You buy a 2-pack once, you're converted for life, but you never have to replace them.You're now buying fewer sponges.The store's gross margin is negative.
I got a set of these a few years ago and use them regularly.They are very sturdy and the thick rounded end allows you to use a lot of pressure without hurting your hands.I have used them with teflon coated cookie sheets and skillets, and the shape allows me to get into corners without any problem.The scrapers have lasted me a few years now without getting any knicks in them and without scratching any of my cookware.I was surprised to see Amazon's suggestion to use one for scraping ice off the car, I do not think I would recommend them for that use.Their size is very handy for pots and pans, but VERY narrow for using on a car windshield, and you don't have the same type of leverage as an ice scraper made for that purpose.
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Pan scrapers are an indespensible tool for a sanitary, well run kitchen.They are the most effecient way to clean grime off of plates and cooking utensiles.When you are done, you just rinse them off and pop them into the dishwasher to sanitize them! I really hate those scrubbing sponges that get caked with food I cannot ever completely rinse out, and they end up grimy and stinky. These scrapers are solid, nonabsorbant material that do the job without creating a bigger job in the process. That is why I also love the SOS Tuffy and other non absorbant cleaning tools. They never get logged down with the crud I just cleaned from another surface. I know people whose whole kitchen stinks because of their nasty cleaning sponges that are a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Scrapers never do that I run a completely adequate kitchen and don't own even a single sponge! I have a dishcloth that I boil in the mocrowave each night (sponges don't take well to boiling) and along with my Tuffies and pan scrapers I have everything I need. No smelly kitchen!
These particular pan scrapers are great, but I give them only 4 stars instead of 5 stars because there is another brand with a more effective shape for cleaning.The Lodge pan scrapers get the highest rating from me because they have a better contour for getting into the shape of any pan to get that last bit of grime.That said, these are still very good and I keep a generous supply of both kinds using different ones for different jobs.I also like the SOS Tuffy scouring pad for the same reasons.All are non absorbant and dishwasher safe.
I highly reccommend pan scrapers for fast, easy and thorough clean up. Once you have used them, you will never go back.
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We use cast iron for everything...bacon, veggies, meat, eggs, etc and since you aren't supposed to use soap on cast iron, we bought these scrapers. We love them. We can scrape off the excess fat and sticky parts after cooking bacon or scrape egg residue after breakfast. We use these scrapers plus hot running water and the cast iron comes out clean with the seasoning still in tact. Highly recommend. And FYI, they are about the size of your palm.Want Nylon Pan Scrapers (Set of 2) Discount?
I would rather have a scraper that is a touch thinner on the edge so that I could really dig into the cooked-on food on my pan, but this one works well enough.
Smart Planet CDM-2 Pigs in a Blanket Maker
I bought this feeling a little blind--there were no reviews and the product information didn't indicate how big the finished product is.I've used the mini-donut maker Smart Planet MCM-1 Mini Cupcake Maker before and read all the reviews for the corn dog maker Smart Planet CDM-1 Corn Dog Maker which helped me make my decision to purchase this product.I've used it twice--the first time I used gluten free waffle batter, the second time I made gluten free corn bread some with diced up hot dogs.Each well holds 2-3 tablespoons of batter.If the wells aren't filled enough the tops don't brown.If they are filled too full the batter runs out and connects the wells, which wasn't a problem as the batter still cooks.Clean up was easy.
These make great little finger foods. I love that I don't have to heat up the oven to have nice baked goods.
Update: I made non-gluten free treats for family.I made mini pigs in blankets with little smokies wrapped in refrigerator biscuit dough like Grands. I split the dough into 3 sections and wrapped each section around a little smokies. I did the same thing with colby/jack cheese sticks--cut the cheese stick into 3 section and wrapped the biscuit dough around each section. This was a big hit with the grandkids. Another treat was just a basic muffin mix from the supermarket. This was very popular with my grown kids and grandkids alike.
This little machine is the best invention ever!I can't believe I was making mini corn dogs by hand in a Fry Daddy for my daughter who has numerous food allergies...now I just whip a batch of corn dogs or pizza rolls whenever she feels like having them and there is no mess to clean up.Great directions and suggestions included.
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I totally agree with the other reviewers, this is a wonderful machine.I just received the machine and have made four helpings of mini corn dogs.It is not rocket science.The first time I placed the batter into the small cells, it leaked a tad, but not too much to be a problem.The next three times were a breeze.Yes, you have to cut the hot dogs in smaller pieces, but SO, just a few seconds to accomplish this feat.It is so fun to use and once the cooking is complete, you smile at your accomplishment. View my mini corn dog photos above.
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This little machine is great!It is compact, easy to operate (heats up extremely fast) and effortless to clean up.I used this machine to make mini corn dog, mini corn bread and home-made Twinkies with custard filling.These little bite size snacks are quick to make and oh-so yummy!Want Smart Planet CDM-2 Pigs in a Blanket Maker Discount?
I read many reviews on this maker before I bought it. It works great and my kids love the bit size treats. Make sure you heat the unit and oil the reservoirs before using it.
The first time I used it I used refrigerated croissant rolls and precooked breakfast sausages. I had to cut the sausages to fit into the reservoirs.I cut the dough triangles into smaller pieces and wrapped the dough around the sausages. It worked real nice and only took a few minutes to cook.
I also tried cheese. I did the same with the cheese as the sausage. I cut them to small pieces to fill the reservoir and covered them completely with dough (leaving no holes.)If you try cheese, this can be real messy if you use too much or cook it too long. The first time I used cheese I let it cook too long. It was a little messy and I had to clean it up before using the unit again. The second time I chilled the cheese in the refrigerator and made sure I didn't cook it too long. (I believe I only let it cook two minutes.) This worked a lot better and didn't make a mess. Next time I am going to try chilling or freezing the cut pieces of cheese before cooking.
I gave this unit 4 stars instead of 5 because you cannot remove the plates for cleaning. I wish one of these companies would make a unit with removable and exchangeable plates, so you don't have to buy several units to do pigs in a blanket, brownies, donut holes, etc.
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Revere 3514027 2-Quart Covered Saucepan
I fondly remember growing up with Revere cookware during the '50s and '60s.It was sturdy and manufactured with care to precise measurements.Unfortunately, this is NOT the same product.Apparently, Revere cookware is now being manufactured in some third-world dumpster.The overall construction is flimsy; it bends and dents easily.None of the lids fit properly.The unreasonably thin "copper-cladding" was unevenly applied and looks like a roller-coaster ride around the sides of the saucepans.Revere needs to clean-up its act, or go out-of-business.
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I was happy to find this item for sale, but it is of such poor quality that I am returning it.The bottom is so thin that the stamp shows through to the inside, and it is also raised to the touch.You can pop the bottom in and out with very little pressure.It looks much like the one I bought in the 1990s, but the quality is very inferior.I feel that the claim of "even heat distribution" is false. Disappointing for Corning.
All the good reviews seem to be from 2005 and earlier.
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I was so relieved to find my beloved Revere pans online....until I got them in the mail. I have owned Revere pans for 32 years and my youngest pans are 12 years old. I wanted to replace some of the oldest ones, but after seeing the poor quality of these new Revere pans, I am sending them back. When I compared them to the pans in my kitchen, the new ones were lighter weight, thinner handles, and flimsy connections from the handle to the pan. So disappointing. These are a bad buy.
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This pan gets the most use of any in my kitchen.It's got a good depth so that when whisking sauces and gravies they don't spatter over the edge and mess up the cooking surface.I especially like that there are inserts made to fit this pot, including the steamer which is less of a hassle than the old expandable baskets.The lid fits nicely even after ten years.This pan requires a little extra effort to keep looking nice, but a swipe with some copper/stainless steel cleaner keeps it looking pretty much like new.Some sauces with a high milk content tend to burn slightly at the bottom.This is a good basic saucepan.
Farberware Dishwasher Safe Cookware Open Skillet, Champagne
I already owed one of these before I ordered this one.My husband left it on the stove with a spatula setting in it and the burner on, for several hours.The spatula melted into two pieces and left a lot of residue in the pan.I ordered the new one assuming the finish on the old one was done for.What a surprise I got when I tried to remove the spatula just to throw the whole thing away and found that it all wiped right out of the pan.And the finish is as good as new.I didn't even consider cancelling the order.It can't hurt to have two.
arrived in good time.nonstick surface works well.I looked in several stores, web sites, before finding this
in an 8 inch size at this price.and this is exactly what I was searching for.
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I'm more than satisfied with this pan. It's so affordable, yet the item itself is well made. The handle seems well attached to the round pan. The non-stick coating looks thick and the food really slides, since the coating is the shiny one. I just gently wipe the grease during washing. I like also the color of the outer layer. It's very classy and it adds more to the perceived value of the pan. 8" is just right for cooking small portions (2-3 servings). The depth is also okay, I can still deep fry thin meat with this. I'm really glad I bought this.Read Best Reviews of Farberware Dishwasher Safe Cookware Open Skillet, Champagne Here
We bought his because we had to throw out our older smaller skillet after the non-stick coating wore off.I found this on Amazon and liked the fact that it was dishwasher safe.
It works great. Its easy to clean and is a nice quality skillet.
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I always buy Farberware, I love it because it cooks evenly, plus it is so easy to clean, I received this item in only 2 days, and I am very pleased with it .
Cuisinart 77-14 Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Piece Cookware Set
I want to add a dose of realism to the many positive reviews here. We've had this cookware set for about 5 months. It comes packaged very nicely, seems well made and looks very good. And there's the rub. Unlike a lot of stainless cookware, these are very shiny. If you like that, you'll be satisfied, but you should bear in mind that the finish is fragile. It's easy to scratch and easy to discolor. We use the steamer every day and on one occasion I accidentally boiled it dry. I took the pot off the heat very quickly, but the result was a faint gold tint on the outside that cannot be removed. I don't really mind the color change, but it worries me.I've used the frying pan a couple of times to make eggs and here again the shine isn't necessarily a good thing. Butter actually beads up on the surface as it melts and you have to use an awful lot if you want it to cover the bottom of the pan.
The instructions warn you many times not to use steel wool for cleaning. So far, we've been okay with a plastic scrubber pad, and, especially after a soaking, things clean up easily. But the fact that I've been warned not to use the most obvious cleaning method is worrisome.
Pot handles do indeed stay cool. The lids, however, can get very hot. Also, the edges of the lids face up and out. This is common now, but my older pans had lids that that were turned into the pan. The outward-facing design guarantees that condensation will form on the underside of the lids, and will drip pretty badly when you first remove them from a boiling pot. One good feature of the lid handles is that you can hang them on a pot rack.
Finally, the steamer has several extra ridges around the bottom and vegetables inevitably stick to those areas. Again, a soaking is necessary to get them clean.
All in all, a useful, sturdy set, well made, and a good value -but with the caveat that the shine might not be what you want.
The first thing I noticed is that these pans are lighter weight. The 3 qt. saucepan from this set is much lighter than the 2 qt. saucepan I already had.This would be okay, except that food tends to stick more easily to the 3 qt. I think the botton of the pans in this set must be thinner than my other Chef's Classic. Also, these pan do spot moreI use Barkeepers Friend for all my Cuisinart, but I find the pans in this set discolor every time I use them, which is annoying.
My biggest beef is with the pasta insert. I chose this particular set because it included the pasta insert, but the pan is not just useless it is a menace. The holes are way to small, and the water drains out very slowly. The first time I used it, boiling water flooded over the top and splashed over the stove and onto the floor when I lifted the insert out of the pot. I've tried using less water, lifting the pasta insert slowly, etc. and it still splashes whenever I use it.Today I purchased a Faberware 8 qt. pasta insertit has much larger holes and when I tried it tonight I couldn't make it splash even when I practically jerked it out of the pot.
Compared to other cookware the quality of this set is decent, but my other Chef's Classic is so much better quality that this set mostly sits in the cabinet. If you want to buy a set, go with the 10 or 12 piece set. You'll save some money and you can use it to buy a pasta pot you can actually use.
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I am no chef but I do love to cook, and I purchased this set for myself after moving cross-country and giving away an old set of Farberware stainless. I have been using these for the last month and a half and I couldn't be more pleased. I absolutely love them!They heat evenly and the handles do, indeed, stay cool. The pots clean up beautifully. There has been some minor discoloration on the frying pans but that's to be expected, I think, given their purpose. But the saucepans and stockpot come out of the dishwasher looking as pristine as when I took them out of the box! They are SO pretty... Lastly, these pots and pans are not too heavy, which was sa concern for me. I'd tried out other pots and pans (like the Emerilware) at department stores and found them extremely heavy to lift; the Cuisinart Chef's Classic are the perfect weight for me.
You do have to be careful about keeping the heat lower, though, or things do burn. The other thing I've found is that, while the handles on the pots and pans stay cool, the handles on the lids do not...just be careful when lifting the lids!
Although I think it'd be nice if the 14-piece set included a 2-quart saucepan too, but otherwise it comes with everything you need to cook a big or small meal. There are smaller sets, though, for those who aren't ready to take the plunge.
I heartily recommend this set.
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Love the cookware,the only problem i had was not reading the fine print which caused me to ruin the inside bottom (discoloration)of my stock pot,thank goodness it is the only pot i store in my cabinet,my others are displayed on my pot rack.I was cooking fresh collards from a friend and i always add a dash of baking soda to them in case they are bitter! After cooking them i washed the pot and the bottom was purple,pink and gray! I used the barkeepers and that did not work i was out done.I took the manual out and read it and found that it stated not to use lemon dishwasing detergent but nothing about baking soda i don't remember where i read it if it was on the box or the cuisinart web site but it says never to use baking soda in these pots.I have never owned stainless steel cookware before and figure that perhaps this review will help new users!Other than my own stupidity I give these pots 5 stars.Want Cuisinart 77-14 Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Piece Cookware Set Discount?
I'm not a professional chef but I cook extravagant meals nearly every night.I've been cooking for about 12 years and was a bit hesitant at first to buy a set of pans that weren't non-stick.However, I did want to get away from teflon pans.As soon as I did I noticed a distinct difference in taste/quality.As EVERYONE says you don't need a lot of heat.I use an older natural gas stove and it was difficult for me to get it down low enough.Cuisinart suggests a flame/heat diffuser for those situations.After cooking for a while I did notice that using a pan on HIGH heat does cause a slight bit of discoloration on the bottom.I do however believe it will come out quite easily.As long as I have a small amount of oil in the pan I have had absolutely no issues with food sticking or burning and it's easier to use than any of my non-stick stuff and requires less heat/gas.Goes great with a nice set of Chicago Cutlery knives (awesome for the price)
Other sets considered: Analon, Calphalon(strongly considered), Emerilware, All-Clad, Circulon
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Joyce Chen 20-1140, Pro-Chef 14-Inch Round Bottom Wok with Wood Handles
This is heavy, solid, and BIG. Lightly ridged sides keep food out of the oil. It's sturdy, well-made, generously sized -this is a real treat to cook with. This is a rounded bottom wok. It's best used for cooking on a gas range. If you cook on electric, you'll want the flat-bottomed wok. It also needs to be "seasoned" they way you would season cast iron. If you do that, you will end up with a cook surface that cleans up beautifully. However, you do have to be aware of this when you scrub it clean don't use anything too abrasive or you'll have to re-season it.
I have been nothing but pleased with the performance of this pan. It heats up well, cooks beautifully, and the seasoning has made it lightly non-stick (just like with cast iron) and so cleaning up isn't a major chore. I heartily recommend this wok for anyone cooking over gas. I love mine, and I think you will love it, too.
My biggest complaint about this wok, is not about the wok, but those horrible seasoning instructions that is comes with! DO NOT FOLLOW THE SEASONING INSTRUCTIONS! THE PROCESS IT DESCRIBES IS NOT THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF SEASONING A WOK! Needles to say that process did not work for me. There are many instructional videos on how to season a carbon steel wok on YouTube. Do your research! There are many ways of seasoning, but none of them look like the instructions on the sheet!
The way I seasoned my wok:
1. I scrubbed the inside and out side of the pan with soap and an abrasive sponge to remove any leftover oils from manufacturing. ( this should be the only time you ever use soap in a wok without a non-stick coating! )
2. I boiled a good amount of water in the pan, like the instructions said, to help lift the oils left on the pan from manufacture and any leftover soap. (you don't really have to do this, but I did to be safe.)
3. Put the wok over medium to high heat until the center turns a dark metallic blue color. Once the center of the pan has turned completely blue ( I believe it take like 5 to 10 mins ) tilt the pan on its Side and allow its side to turn a dark blue color as well. Keep rotating the pan until the whole thing is dark metallic blue.
4. After the pan has changed color it should be ready to use. However, I didn't trust this. For a last measure of seasoning, you should stir fry a bundle of chives and sliced ginger until completely burnt. Using your spatula rub the chives and ginger on the sides as your frying. This helps to establish a patina on your wok, which will grow stronger the more it is used.
5. Enjoy.
Please do your own research into seasoning carbon steel woks. I have just posted my method for reference!
Otherwise this is an excellent wok! And has defiantly cooked some good meals! :)
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I purchased this round bottom wok years ago and fell into disatisfaction after using it a few times, having problems with sticking food and minor rust problems I put it in storage. More recently after seeing a video on wok seasoning and care I brought my wok back into service. I learned that proper seasoning and maintenance is actually easy when you incorporate it into your cooking experience. While I wish I had a gas cooktop I still prefer the round bottom because the wok ring allows you to set the height and gimble the heat to where you want it. I've been making some of the tastiest meals I've ever cooked in this wok, and rust is a thing of the past. Do all your food prep before heating the wok because you will be cooking fast. The cleanup is simple. Just run some hot water into it and a quick scrub with a stiff bristle brush and dry.If you really want to see the round bottom wok cook the way it was invented for, you can lay it in the bed of a wood or charcoal fire. It makes backyard parties and camping trips really taste good.
Properseasoning is going to make lots of smoke the first time, so be ready for that. Also be aware that the hot oil vapors can flash fire, so be careful. My wok is now a primary cooking implement and I've purchased the ladle and spatula to make it easier and faster to cook with. I rarely buy chinese takeout anymore because I cook it my way now. The wok is also great for reheating stir fried leftovers. The wok now has a nice blackened color to it and is frequently a conversation starter.
Wok cooking is an art form and needs to be practiced to make perfect, but "perfect" comes in many levels and stages. So begin with proper seasoning and be adventurous and experience foods in a beautifully delicious way.
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Prior to buying this wok, I had been interested in buying a wok for some time. I did a significant amount of research and decided this one would be the best one for my money since a seasoned wok appeared to work better than a teflon wok and a round bottom also cooked better than a flat bottomed. I was a little worried that the handle might be loose according to other reviews, but I figured it would be something I could fix if it was an issue.After I received the wok, I set out to season it. Make sure you don't use vegetable oil, since it will cause a lot of smoke. Canola or peanut oil works better. Also, it works best to heat up the wok to a really high temperature before applying the oil to a small spot with something like a paper towel and then repeating for each area. Using this method, no oil is ever sitting in the pot and it seems to work better for me.
While seasoning a wok was a new and challenging experience for me, I was able to do it without much trouble. The handle also proved to be fastened to the wok firmly without any issues.
So far I love it and have had no issues with it. Great product, especially for the price.
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Juat a "heads-up" for those of you looking for a nice Round Bottom Wok. This wok is listed as "round bottom", so I ordered one for use on my gas top stove. I specifically wanted a round bottom wok as I not only believe they cook more evenly, but I have a wok ring to use with it. Amazon suggested I buy a wok ring to go with this wok. When it came, it was FLAT BOTTOM! I was so disappointed, but ordered another (which shipped very quickly, thank you Amazon) and the second one was ALSO FLAT BOTTOM! I returned it, too. I am taking a break from the order-and-return cycle, but hope to shop again here with Amazon. I just won't order the Joyce Chen Round Bottom Wok...although the quality looks superb.
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Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
I bought the set about 4 months ago and absolutly love it.It is sooo easy to clean, and I don't normally like to handwash, and it cooks great.The orange handles are great especially if you have kids that like to help you cook.I have since bought the 8 qt. pasta to add to my original set.Can't say enough good things about this cookware.
I received this cookware December 06 and have been cooking with it everyday since then. It is truly an amazing cookware set. It goes from stove top to oven with no problem. It looks nice hanging on my pot rack in my kitchen even after all of the use it gets from me and my family. The pots cook evenly and the food does not stick making clean up spectacularly fast and easy. I was lucky enough to receive and add to my collection this past Christmas the larger, deep oval skillet for large family dinners. I highly recommend this set for anyone from beginning cooks to very experienced ones.
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Nice construction, feel and looks but beware that this set can NOT be used with a flame higher than medium.I was dissapointed that the only time this warning became apparent was after I unwrapped all of the pieces and found the instructions--this certainly wasn't clear in any of the product descriptions that I read.
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This is the best pots and pans set I ever had. They are super easy to clean up..nothing sticks to them! Everything cooks evenly and nice. I am very happy and also bought the other matching pieces to this set.
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I was looking for an upgrade to my cheap pots from college. There are many brands out there that are a lot more expensive, but you cannot go wrong with this set of cookware. I have had my set for a month now and have used it every day for dinner. Besides the orange handles (that are great grips, by the way), these pots are beautiful and of great quality. The entire set comes with glass lids, and the range of sizes is perfect for a single person or an entire family. I highly recommend this item for anyone, whether a regular cook or an experimental chef. The pots are easy to wash (by hand only!), are aesthetically pleasing, and make my food taste amazing. I have not burned anything, as the aluminum helps evenly distribute heat.
I have cooked everything in these pots including potatoes, breakfast foods, stove casseroles, soups, pastas, sauteed veggies, shrimp, you name it. If you need a new set of pots and pans that will make your meals a delight to eat AND make, then I recommend this set. Rachael Ray uses these pots/pans on her own show, as well, which speaks for the quality and value you will have in your own kitchen. Unlike other non-stick pots with one can use metal utensils without risk of damaging the inside, as it lacks the teflon or enamel non-stick coating. This also allows you to add more heat to what you're cooking.
One con might be not being able to wash the pots/pans in the dishwasher. I do not mind this as I've never washed any of my cookware that way. Just be aware that if you are not a hand-washer you will be stuck doing so anyway. Even so, the nonstick (but not coated) surface makes it a breeze to wash with some soap and water. No need for scrubbing or scouring pads. Your pots will be good as new to use for the next meal. Besides this I do not see anything to write a negative review about. This will definitely get you excited to cook and try new things!
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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Nonstick Stainless-Steel Skillet
This is an excellent skillet that requires very low heat for cooking, and cleanup is a breeze. I have the regular cuisinart multiclad set, which is awesome, but I no longer use those skillets since purchasing this one. No more Barkeepers Friend and scouring required. It is off the stove, cool down and wash with dish soap and warm water. I have had no problem with bits of teflon flaking off.I would highly recommend this skillet to anyone looking.
I own the MCP 12 piece stainless steel, but wanted a decent non-stick skillet so I picked this up.It works great and has been the most used piece I own...
I do wish it would have come with a lid (or one was offered separately) but I found an inexpensive 12" all-purpose chef's classic that had a great glass semi-domed lid that I purchased and use the lid from.
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This skillet still looks new use after use and it performs flawlessly. Nothing sticks to this thing and I love using it to scramble eggs and make pancakes. It requires very little heat and is super easy to clean. All you do is let it cool down, wash and dry. I wash mine by hand because I think good quality cookware will last longer and keep looking good if washed and dried thoroughly by hand. The handle stays cool and is riveted on, not those flimsy screws that can loosen up over time. Excellent quality and great size.I highly recommend this skillet.
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This is a very nice pan and I am impressed. I would like to give this a higher rating. However, a year after I purchased the pan the nonstick surface is peeling all around the edge of the pan. The problem with this is that the limited warranty requires you to pay for shipping to Cuisinart and another $7.00 for them to ship it back to you. This seems like a manufacture defect to me. I am put off that I have to pay to have them ship me a skillet to replace a defect. It's cheaper than buying a new one but how do I know I won't be spending another $14 worth of shipping costs a year from now. They need to fix their process with the nonstick bonding.
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We bought all 3 sizes of the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro nonstick skillets about a year and a half ago, and absolutely love them.This isn't teflon it's some sort of titanium coating developed for the space program.We use them every day, and there's no sign of flaking as usually happens with teflon.Although they don't come with lids, we also bought some of the casseroles, a dutch oven, and several sizes of saucepans, and the lids that came with those fit the skillets.The only thing missing from the line is a 1 quart saucepan.If anything ever does happen to the nonstick coating, we've been so satisfied that we'll just replace them.
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Farberware Premium Aluminum Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Deep Skillet with Stainless Steel Handle, Plat
We particularly like the size and shape. The cover is very handy as well. You can really put quite a bit in it and still be able to stir without spilling. Cleans up quick and easy.
I own 2 of these pans and am very happy with them. Here's why: they are oven save to 350°F and are dishwasher safe!! Food slides off the surface so easily that there are times I just wash it by hand because it cleans up so quickly. I use wood or plastic utensils and have not had an issue with scratching the surface. However, my hubby used a fork to break up some ground beef and put some nice scratches in one of my pans. This has not effected the performance at all. I still use it and have no problems with anything sticking, nor is the coating flaking off like I've had with other brands of nonstick cookware. Other reviewers have complained that the pan is too light weight. It is very light and you need to hold the handle when pushing food around in it or it will slide on the stove. I love that it's light because I can actually lift it fully loaded and dump food out. I also do not 'break my back' standing at the sink trying to clean it like I have with heavier pans. And did I mention it's dishwasher safe!! :-)
Other reviewers have complained that the pan and lid handles get hot. Yes, you must use a pot holder which I find is necessary with my other brands of cookware as well. The nice thing about the metal handles is that the pan is oven safe to 350°.
So, the fact that food slides off beautifully, I can put it in the oven, clean it in the dishwasher, and the relatively low price I love this pan! I should mention that I do not expect these pans to last forever. It's not like buying expensive cookware and expecting it to last a lifetime. I expect to get a few years out of them and then replace them. But for me, that's OK because I like the nonstick, oven safe, dishwasher safe features.I love the size and depth of this pan, but it is too light weight and slides all over the stove top. I ended up buying a better quality pan that was heavier and gave this one away.Yes it is made in Taiwan, it is light weight. The outsides are kind of a silver / tan color or more like silver / grey. Yes, the handle on the pan gets hot and so does the one on the lid and they are both hollow (more lightweight) I think the lid weighs more than the pan.It is fine for the price and works as expected, no problems with sticking or cleaning.
On edit two months later:After using this pot about six times the cooking surface is badly scratched and pitted.I used only plastic utensils but it still scratched, I would suggest using only wooden utensils or maybe buy something else.A few years ago, having become frustrated with certain members of my family who continually failed to take proper care with my extremely expensive All-Clad Stainless Non-Stick pieces, I gave up on expensive non-stick cookware and picked up a Farberware 12-inch covered non-stick skillet with glass lid and helper handle at my local K-Mart for 35 USD. I was more pleased with this pan than I can say.
Of course, in due course, certain members of my family destroyed the non-stick surface of this pan, as well, so I order the Farberware Premium shown here as a replacement.
While the non-stick surface performs to expectations, the construction of the pan is substandard compared to the earlier examples of Farberware products I have purchased in the past. The metal is far too lightweight and thin to conduct heat evenly, the bottom surface is not flat (and this is one of the worst things, because it is extremely difficult to flatten a pan, especially a non-stick pan, without damaging it), the handle is too round and slick and therefore, difficult to grip without rubberised or siliconised potholders for carrying the pan without the pan spinning in your grasp and dumping the contents on the floor. I cannot have such potholders in my kitchen, because I often bake at very high heat (500 F and higher), and such potholders will melt where cloth or leather ones will not even scorch. I have to date not actually dumped the contents, but it has been a very near thing on at least two occasions and that is two too many for my tastes.
For a product billed as "Premium", this borders on false advertisement. As a result, I cannot recommend this pan to anyone except those who really don't care about proper performance in their kitchen. I was very pleased with the last two Farberware pans I have owned. Farberware has lost a customer in me.
The only reason I have not returned the product is that, as with the previous examples, the certain members of my family mentioned above have already gouged the non-stick surface within three uses (usually by dumping it in the sink with other dishes, instead of washing it separately), and this pan will not long last in my kitchen.
Finally, the older members of my family purchase Farberware products on the strength of the brand name, because they remember the days when such things could be trusted. It saddens me to see their trust so repaid. Buyer beware.
Emeril by All-Clad E9833764 PRO-CLAD Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe 4-Quart Saute Pan Cook
We moved from teflon to stainless and worried that it would be hard to keep food from sticking.Definitely not a problem.This is a high quality product!
Edit: I should have added that it is extremely important that you pre-heat stainless steel cookware before you add food to the pan.If you toss the food into a cold pan and then heat it, the food WILL stick.You must heat up the pan first.
This saute pan is perfect for making delicious sauces.
The heat is distributed evenly without "hot spots". The handles stay warm. I haven't had the handles get too hot for me yet and I've been using this pan for weeks.
The lid is tempered glass and it's perfect for keeping an eye on your cooking.
It is great, sturdy, durable construction and washes very easily.
I am very, very pleased with it all around.
8-Inch Natural Finish Aluminum Frying Pan, Fry Pan, Saute Omelette Pan, Commercial Grade - NSF Cert
thought it was a waste of money, but it was not bad at all. i really like it.the food sticks a little, but who cares. i have a cast iron pan as well as all clad, so i can always change them around.
It does what it is supposed to do just like most other such pans. No reason not to like it.After completing the breakin, this is possibly the worst fry pan I have ever used. It was bad enough that instead of returning it, I threw it away.RE: Straight to the point! Look up Heavy Metal Poisoning, including Aluminum
This goes for all Aluminum cookware all across the board on NOT just Amazon but all over the internet.I just decided to look this up on my favorite etailer just to see if it were being sold on Amazon after reading the dangerous side effects of Heavy Metal poisoning
People on ships died from Heavy Metal poisoning in the past from lead, mercury, etcNeed I say anymore.These short term to long term side effects is no joke!
Presto 12" Electric Stainless Steel Covered Skillet
Purchased this pan because it was the only one we could find without nonstick coating at the time.Leg design is very poor and the legs break off very easily.The handle sticks out and is in the way all the time.I have only had this a few months and am ready to throw in the gargage.Previous to this I had a Revere Way stainless electric frypan that was well over 20 years old before it died; we will be lucky if this pan makes it to one year.
The thermostate of this fry pan does not work. The pan is either on or off. There is NO temperature control. Save your money and buy something else. The Presto electric fry pan is just another example of Chinese Crap!
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After having the Sunbeam stainless electric pans of the past, I found them almost impossible to find anymore.I always loved their ability to cook perfectly.When my last Sunbeam died, I desperately tried to find something to replace it.I came across this Presto model on Amazon and I'm glad that I did.It works superbly and is actually better made than my previous Sunbeams and it's going strong.Highly recommended.
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We bought this stainless steel frying pan for the same reason as previously mentioned. It was without a plastic coating. We found that the heat distribution was very poor, too hot over the coil and too cold in the middle. This made the thermostat useless. After a few months, the legs broke off, and we had to scrap it.Want Presto 12" Electric Stainless Steel Covered Skillet Discount?
This was a gift to my granddaughter.She has told me several times that she loves her Presto Electric Skillet.Presto has been in business for years and I have several of their products.
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Anolon Advanced Bronze Hard Anodized Nonstick 4.5-Quart Tapered Stockpot
I have many cookwares from the Anolon Advanced Bronze Collection. This 4.5 quart stockpot and the 3 quart sauce pot are my favorite. I've cooked rice and curry, and they are fabulously non-stick and easy to clean. Rubber handles stay cool, and are very comfortable to hold onto. The bottom of this pot is a bit smaller than the top, measuring 7 inches in diameter instead of the 9.5 inches at the top.One area of improvement is the exterior finish. The bronze hue is of an elegant shade. Unfortunately, it is not scratch resistant and can be chipped off. So be careful cleaning and avoid coming into contact with any sharp object.
excellent finish, tight lid.light to handle and cleans easily.handles are excellent and stay cool.price was right at time of purchase and reviews were very good .also checked with consumer reports and they gave high ratings. very satisfied
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When I purchased a new ceramic top stove, I had to part with some of my favorite frying pans (cast iron which I do use, but carefully and occasionally). I like these pans so well I ordered another set, and bought this 4 qt pot as well. These are well made and a delight to cook with.A year later, I still love this pan...good size for soup, etc. However, either I didn't notice it at first or it somehow changed size, but the lid doesn't fit really tight (for dumplings) but it does fit ok for anything else.
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As the title says, the size and non-stick surface are simply excellent!The instructions specifically say to wash by hand; this is the first time I've seen that instruction as more than just a generalized suggestion.I like that this Analon stockpot is a nice weight without being either too heavy or too flimsy.It arrived well packaged.I have since purchased a set of these pots and pans.The lid for this stockpot also fits several of the frying pans from the set.
My first set of pans was a glass set with non-stick bottom.They were dreadful.I replaced them with an Analon set (sorry, I don't remember which kind now) that held up very nicely until the non-stick coating started to peel off.This took more than ten years to happen, so I can't complain too much.I have also used cast-iron and stainless steel pans.Cast-iron is super heavy.That said, once seasoned I don't have trouble with food sticking, but aside from giant lodge pots, it is hard to find anything other than frying pans in cast iron.I find stainless cooks soups nicely but with anything else they stick so badly, even with extra oil, that I would really have to soak and scrub to get the cooked-on food off.This would happen with anything from onions to bacon.I mention these so you know some of my "pan history".
We will see how this pan holds up in the long run, and I'll update this review if I do have any troubles.
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Gread size for soups and beans. Love the slightly flared shape. Interior and exterior finish are beautiful just like the set. Love the handle grips.
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Good Cook Smart Choice Fry Pans
The pan itself is pretty nice -it's large enough, decently priced and non-stick (for the most part)However...if you have an electric stove, it might not work for you.
When cold, the pan sits relatively flat against the burner, however once it heats up, it seems to warp so much that only the very center still has contact with the burner. This makes the food cook unevenly, and it wobbles a lot.
We tried making pancakes, without oil, which I can still easily do in my very scratched old pan, and the centers came out burned, while the outer sides still raw.
I use this a lot to cook for small portion.
Especially for my kids.
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It is a nice frying pan, just a little light or thin. Isnt the highest quality but for the price its ok. Ive been using mine a few weeks now. It has a good non stick surface. Im pleased with my purchaseRead Best Reviews of Good Cook Smart Choice Fry Pans Here
This one is absolute great. Since i received this pan, all of my other pans had been abandoned for a long while. You can fine that a good pan does save your oil and what's more, you also save time and water to wash it after you finish using it. It is the best choice I have ever made. Love this pan forever.Want Good Cook Smart Choice Fry Pans Discount?
The pan works out just fine. The size is exactly what I need and it's also very handy. The price is quite reasonable as well.