Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 14-Inch Mega Skillet

I was so pleased to find this item.Comparable items from the private "Pampered Chef" Executive line are twice as expensive.It turns out that the Anolon Advanced appears to be an exact match to their pieces.The quality far exceeds the typical Wal-Mart, Target, Penney's offerings.The thickness of the anondized construction as well as the fabulous "Dupont Autograph 2" coating makes these pieces perfect for family life.Having that coating on the outside really insures the beauty of the pieces is maintained over time.The Hard anondized construction is great but if you had anything spatter on it (like olive oil), you would always see that after it was washed and dried.With Anonlon Advanced you get the best of both worlds!The skillet it super huge so no worries about capicity.

This piece is huge!! I can do so many different things in this pan. I love the tough non stick inside and out!! Clean up is incredible. And it goes in the oven up to 400 degrees. I did a huge fritata over the weekend for the family, we covered it in cheese and put it in the oven. It slid out of the pan onto my serving platter, cooked evenly thru out no burning on the bottom (have you ever seen that when you start something on top of the stove) wow!!! I can not say enough about this piece, it was a great choice for us!!

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We received our skillet a couple of weeks ago, and we are thrilled with it! We've used it several times already, and like the way it fits perfectly on the large burners on the stove. The skillet heats evenly, and quickly, and the high sides avoid alot of food mishaps, like oil sloshing over the sides, and food falling out when you stir it. The rubber coated handles are a lifesaver as well, since you don't have to scramble for potholders when you have to move it from one location to another. The small handle on the opposite side of the pan makes lifting a breeze.The nonstick coating allows for quick and easy cleanup as well.

Just make sure you have a spot large enough to stow this skillet in. It is BIG!

UPDATE... 5 Months, We have used this skillet for just about everything and I highly recommend this Anolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum Cookware to everyone looking for great, heavy duty, long lasting cookware for the following reasons...

I wanting a big skillet, I use it 2-3 times a week for just about everything you can think of cooking and even on my grill. Now I did things to this skillet for a reason before I was going to buy a new set, things you would never do too nonstick cookware. I have Deep-fried, Seared, and once burned this skillet to the point "I thought" I had destroyed it. Once I even dropped it when it was very hot "in cold water" putting it down on the edge of the sink to cool. I have owned dozens of nonstick cookware over 30 years of cooking. I always went with less costly pots and pans sets but found that the nonstick coating did not holdup at all on the skillets. I tried just about every brand of nonstick skillets made over 30 years. I also use, good old cast-iron which takes high heat very well but as anyone knows, is very heavy. Why am I saying all of this... Simple!

Anolon Hard-Anodized Aluminum Cookware is "Heavy Duty" but lightweight; The Advanced Nonstick Coating on my French Skillet has ~very slightly~ turned brown in the middle most likely from when I burned it. If this had been another brand, I would have thrown the skillet away because, once you burn the nonstick coating, it peels and scraps right off! My Anolon Advanced Skillet is heavy duty, has taken high heat, like cast-iron but weighs a quarter of what my 14-in cast-iron pan does.

However, what I have done is find that this cookware can standup to abuse like no other cookware I have ever used. This is what sold me on the advanced nonstick coating. I know with the right care, and uses, the Pots, Pans, and Skillets will last for years! This is why I purchased a whole set of Anolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set. "Are they worth the higher cost?" After what I did to this skillet the past 4 months "I'm Sold" they are the best cookware for the price! ~will be updating this again~

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Take care not to burn the pan as it is not recommended for greater than med-high heat.I used mine on high to stirfry and the nonstick coating changed color slightly.Nonstick coating is durable and works well, but not perfect.Also, be careful not to burn yourself on the metal portion of the handles on either side of the silicone.

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UPDATE: 3/2009 I have had this pan for about a year and a half and it is going bad.The non-stick coating is no longer working well and I am going to have to order a new pan.The non-stick coating on this pan was always a good deal "rougher" feeling than the Revere-ware pan I purchased at the same time and now it is starting to let food stick.That's why I am on Amazon today, ordering a new (NOT Anolon) pan...

Wow, I more or less just wasted my $43 on this skillet.I'd return it, but it will do as a 12 inch skillet for me.But I am very disappointed.

I had a T-Fal skillet that measured about 11 inches at the base, with a gradual slope up the sides that would allow me to pile a fairly good amount of fish, or pork chops in the pan quite easily.I have no idea where it came from, I may have gotten it by default when I got married.It has served me well over the years.

But it has some scratches and the non-stick coating is getting rough (still doesn't stick, looks like it is slightly bubbling.)I read that this means it is time for a new pan.

So I came here looking for a slightly bigger pan to replace it, as I always seem to have one filet or chop that won't quite fit or I have to cram the food in tightly.

So I settled on the Anolon 14 inch skillet that I am reviewing here.I also ordered a Revere Convenience 12-Inch Skillet thinking it could replace my smaller 10 inch pan that was also showing some scratches.

I received the Anolon 14 inch skillet and hauled out my tape measure and it has roughly a 10 1/2 inch base.The same as the cheaper, and smaller sized Rever Convenience 12-Inch Skillet.The top is 14 inches in diameter, but the base is the same as my 12 inch skillet.

How is that helpful?This is just a more expensive, takes up more space on the stovetop skillet with the same cooking surface area of my 12 inch Revere skillet!

I am not happy at all with this.The sides are very gradually sloped, so I can see that this might be useful if you are using it as a WOK or for vegetables, but for meats that you want solidly on the cooking surface, this is just a bulky, space stealing pan.

You're better off with something else.

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Magefesa Nonstick 10-Inch Tortilla Pan, 2-Piece

I received this pan as a gift and I love it.I mainly use it as a frittata pan and it works great.The nonstick works beautifully and the clean up is easy. I like that the pans hook together for easy flipping and that you can use the 2 pans separately. I had some friends over for brunch and used this pan to make a frittata.They were so impressed with the pan that 2 of them asked where I got it.I ordered pans for them through Amazon.They are very excited to cook with the pans!

Would highly recommend! Durable, rugged pans. Makes great tortillas! Great customer service! Never thought that making tortillas can be this easy!

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This tortilla pan is fantastic-never sticks-easy to clean-would highly recomend-makes perfect tortillas every time its used-do yourself a favour and buy one

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Great itemsoo many waysto use this panlove the way grilled cheese come out omletts are super fast !!!!

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La recibi muy rapido. Hacer la tortilla espanola, ahora,

es un sueno. Muy buen precio si se tiene encuenta la calidad de esta marca.

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Marcus Unity 11-Piece Cookware Set

I got this set on sale right before Christmas. It is the nicest set we have had. Clean up is a breeze. I love the griddle. All I can say is buy it and you will not be disappointed.

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All-Clad d5 Brushed Stainless 12 inch Fry Pan Lid (3912 NH)

This lid really fits the skillet well and makes finishing off dishes in the oven possible and easy. I think it should come standard with the skillet.

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Heuck Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware Skillet

OK, another one of my impulse buys.Do I need anymore cast iron?Nope, but I had to try this one.It is one of Heuck's more expensive pieces that does not come in a set.It does come with a beautiful black preseasoning on a very smooth, slick, well polished surface.It is not the typical rough Chinese cast iron finish.I did season twice before use as usually all preseasoning needs to be gone over a few times before use.This finish is slicker than Lodge--reminds me a lot of my vintage Wagner pans.

The sides are not as sloped and steep as on many other cast iron skillets but is sufficient for frying, browning etc. with no problems.It does the standard cast iron cooking with no problems--hold heat well etc.

One of the most beautifully made modern cast iron pans I have seen yet.I want more...

My husband is the cook in our family and he loves to use iron cookware. I bought this pan for him and it's a pan, loved that it came preseasoned. If you're looking for a good quality cast iron skillet this one is a good buy.

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This is a basic cast ion skillet. It functions as it should, but don't think that it will be "non-stick".When I cook with it I generally use about twice the amount of butter compared to a non-stick, even after seasoning it and multiple uses.No big deal, but just be aware.It is a good size pan and it gets alot of use.

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It is not as even as I thought it would be. There is still some grain-age on the surface, so I am not sure what other reviewers meant when they said that the surface is quite smooth. Maybe their came from a different batch.

It says per-seasoned, but we rubbed some oil in it and set on a store at high temperature, rubbed some more, and the paper-towel with oil turned a bit dark. Granted, it was not too bad, but the color was still there.

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iittala Dahlstrom Collection

I invested in this line of cookware about 6 years ago.I have two 3L, 5L, and an 8L of these pots.(There are also some super heavy cast iron skillets that I highly recommend.) They are truly top quality, and are of similar clad construction to allclad.The extra bonus is that they are very stylish.I won't lie... I am willing to pay extra for style with substance.

They also form a mighty impressive display on my potrack ;-)

here is what's good about this cast iron skillet:

1)very sturdy, very manly, very well mounted,polish steel handle, stays very very cool to the touch even on high heat, even the closes part of the handle near the skillet is a bit warm but not very hot to burn you.

2) black enamel coating in and out, unlike true cast iron pans, these resist rust and if you get them wet and forget to clean and dry them right away the enamel coating prevents rust from starting.

3) cast iron is very heavy, the designer thought of reducing the weight by making the side walls of the pan thin to reduce the weight. unlike the kind from lodges the wall of those pans are thick and adds to the weight.

4) the base of the pan is extra thick, thicker than ordinary cast iron pans from lodges. This pan sits flat and so thick it won't warp over constant heat and cooling every time you use it.

5) this pan is not made in china. would be foolish to buy a pan for $140 and made in china. made in netherlands to somewhat justify the hefty price.

6) if you take care of the enamel then this should last a very long time. nothing cheap about this pan's handle and manufacturing process and technique. However cast iron material cookware is cheaper than stainless steel.

7) if you are looking at other cast iron enamel fry pan this is the best one. better than le creuset or other china made le cruset style cast iron skillets.

8) the side wall are flared out at a wider angle so easier to accommodate cooking utensils such as thongs without accidentally burning your hands on the rim of the skillet.

what I don'tlike about this pan

1)only comes in black but that is minor and just a preference

2) the inside flat part could be 1/4" smaller in diameter than a regular 10" skillet. 2 pieces of center cut pork chop would be a tight fit, can be cooked pan fryed but the 2 pieces of meat would be touching each other.

3) Cast iron cookware is cheap, so why so much as $140, would be nice if it is priced below $100. This make it the most expensive cast iron fry pan I ever came across.

4) very heavy and enormous long handle size. This is not a negative, this is the only way the pan's handle can stay cool to the touch from cast iron heat retention properties. I can only imagine women that are around 110 pounds would probably hurt their wrist if held the pan and lift it with one hand. I am a 200lb male and I use 2 hands to carry this thing. but can use 1 hand on the stove if needed to turn the pan so handle faces another direction. amazingly cool handle from a cast iron pan! this pan has the best heat stability, even cooking, and heat retention due to it's hefty weight. but very heavy. itsa good thing the walls are thin otherwise it be more heavy.

5) sometimes if you shop around, new or vintage, for a true cast iron skillet, you can find older cast iron pans with smooth cooking surface and commonly newer ones with bumpy rough cooking surface. I prefer the smoother surface. This pan is enamel coated but it has a rough surface not the smooth kind. I wonder if it still can be just as good of nonstick of a smooth cast iron pan if properly oiled and heated.

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My dad has a pot like this and we love borrowing it.When I saw this available, we bought it, even though it is pricey.But when I opened the box, the first thing I saw was a sticker on the box saying it's made in South Korea.Nothing against Koreans, but if I am going to buy a European product at European prices, I expect it to be made in FInland like my dad's pot, not at some cut rate supplier price.The quality of the product even looks "cheaper" than the one my dad has, and his is well used already and still looks 1000 time better.I returned it right away!

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Aesthetically, the Dahlstrom fry pan is a thing of beauty. I had read about it and saw it on Amazon. I had to have it! I ordered it knowing full well that it weighed a ton and so when it arrived I was not surprised by the sheer heft of it. So be warned, this pan is not for anyone who might have problems lifting a pan that's almost 6 1/2lbs.

As to its ability to heat up and do the job of frying, it's right up there with my trusty 20 year-old Lodge cast iron skillet. No complaints and the over-length handle is a real asset compared to the short stubby handles seen on most cast iron skillets. So that's the good news. Now the bad. And it all revolves around that handle.I expected it to be attached by rivets. It is not. Instead there are two screws that attach the handle to the frying surface. And those screws are my problem. After a very short time they became loose and the handle became wobbly. I've tried re-tightening the screws a number of time but I can't seem to make them secure.I believe that this is a design fault. Or perhaps, I just got a very heavy lemon from Scandinavia.

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This item (iittala Dahlstrom 10-1/2-Inch x 9-Inch x 2-Inch Oven Pan) is smaller than another (iittala Dahlstrom 13-Inch x 12-1/2-Inch x 2-Inch Oven Pan).

But this item is more expensive than another.

I think that this item's price is wrong. (Actually the price is different on other sites)

I wanna buy smaller one.

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Calphalon Unison Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch Omelette Pan Set

Nearly 10 months ago I purchased this item at the same time as another product, Cuisinart FCT22-20NS French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 8-Inch Nonstick Skillet, specifically to compare them and guide my future purchases. After extensive daily usage of both products I can share my perspective and hope it helps others. I will be comparing only the 8 inch Calphalon pan to the 8 inch Cuisinart.

The Cuisinart product is a classic pro-style pan that seemed perfect for what I was after. That said, I was drawn to the Calphalon product by the attractive pricing and decent product reviews I found here on Amazon and elsewhere on the web. I am an avid appreciator of omelettes and there is no better task to test the sticky-factor of a pan than with omelettes especially as I am a flipper, not a folder.

I found both the Cuisinart and Calphalon pans to have good feel to them. The handle design and the weight of the pans is slightly different. The Cuisinart handle arcs higher which I preferred a bit more. The slope of the sides of the pan on the Calphalon is steeper leaving a larger cooking surface area on the bottom. For an omelette flipper the Cuisinart's less dramatic slope made it easier. That said, after a couple weeks of use I could achieve the same results with either.

Both pans perform well as a non-stick surface product. Very little effort to keep things from sticking and it required little to no butter or oil to get that result from both. These surfaces on both pans seemed to perform better once "broken in" even though that's not generally a characteristic of this material.

Now for durability. I invest way too much in cooking gear to use sharp tools on them. So I stick with just plastic tipped tongs or a silicone spatulas. Period. Regardless of my efforts, both pans are showing signs of scratches on the cooking surface a very disappointing finding. The Cuisinart looks to have held off scratches much better than the Calphalon. I expect that to start affecting the non-stick capabilities in a couple years as the scratches worsen. Both items are labeled as dishwasher safe and I did take advantage of that and it worked out well. The external surface of the Calphalon is easier to care for than the stainless surface on the Cuisinart.

So, it would seem that for half the price the Calphalon performed very well against the Cuisinart. The longevity of the Cuisinart will likely be the differenciator in the long run. But since I received two pans for pretty close to the same price in the Calphalon offering it really does win my vote in the end.

I don't know if these pans were damaged or if they were just poorly finished, but I returned the original and the second set that were sent to me for the same reason.The first set had numerous scratches or dents on the edge of the pan along where the non stick surface finishes onto the anodized back.The 10" pan had the most.The 8" pan had that and a large dent smack in the middle of the cooking surface.The finish looked fine where the dent was, which leads me to believe it may have been like this out of the factory.

The second set I received also had the scratches as the first (one again, more scratching on the 10" than the 8").The 8" pan this time had discolorations in the finish, which are likely caused by poor application of the finish at the factory.

Overall, I'm not impressed, and certainly not for pans that are "list priced" for 200 dollars.In my opinion, Calphalon should package these better in the first place.1/3 of the pan isn't protected by the packaging at all.Not good when you're dealing with non sticks, where once the finish is damaged, you really shouldn't continue their use.

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I bought the set direct from Calphalon before it appeared elsewhere.The finish is wonderful, the food actually does slide from the pans.My warranty says they can be washed in the dishwasher.I like the weight, they seem to be more like the old made-in-USA Calphalon bought years ago and passed on to family as I have cut back in cooking.I needed good omelet pans (you'd be surprised how many eggs seniors eat (smile)) and these more than satisfied me.A cover I already own fits one pan and I have ordered a cover from Calphalon for the other pan.That's because I tend to use these pans for almost everything I cook, stir fries, sautees, sauces, meats, veggies, I just made BubbleNSqueak in the large pan yesterday and needed the cover for that dish to tenderize the cabbage.I recommend this set without hesitation.I am sorry I wasn't able to buy it from Amazon, I am a died in the wool customer of Amazon.I will buy more in the Unison line and it will be from Amazon.

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This Calphalon Unison Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch Omelette Pan Set just arrived well packaged and in great condition from Amazon.I just wanted to show you on video what it looks like out of the box in case you are interested in how it is packaged which is perfectly!As you can tell from the video, they are GORGEOUS!

I was looking to purchase a new healthy pan to replace my Saladmaster 10" electric skillet that we use to cook silver dollar pancakes twice weekly. About two years ago we purchased an ultra-expensive titanium Saladmaster oil core electric skillet which over time has turned into you have to put tons of oil to be able to flip the pancakes; it is almost like you have to deep fat fry them now although it worked great at first. I first selected the The 10" Green Earth Frying Pan by Ozeri, with Textured Ceramic Non-Stick Coating (100% PTFE and PFOA Free) to try.We made 3 batches of 3 silver dollar pancakes the day after cooking a goat cheese scallion omelet in them; they both flipped ok and cleaned fine HOWEVER afterwards I noticed it had left a strange taste on the food both times; both items cooked in the pan left a strange taste in my mouth as well as made my mouth a little numb.It was similar to the sensations just prior to or just subsequent to your mouth being put to sleep for dental work.I decided it might be healthy for environment and easy to clean but possibly harmful to eat foods cooked in there!

So then after much research, I selected this Calphalon Unison Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch Omelette Pan Set and I am so glad I did!My pancakes were so easy to flip the first time, I tried flipping them back over with just a fingernail and it worked!VERY NON-STICK.Cleaned up with a mere wipe of wet towel.Fantastic!And the pans left no weird aftertaste on the food or in our mouths nor numbed our mouths so these pans are keepers!They are beautiful and the perfect weight.I use them on a smooth top stove.Thank you Calphalon and Amazon for great healthy pans at a great price!

The only con for this pan set is for our dog who is very disappointed that each pancake comes out perfectly in our new Calphalon Unison Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch Omelette Pan Set and wants to continue to get the pancakes that don't turn our right like she did with the Saladmaster electric pan....

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I'm happy with these pans.I got a good price as well for the two pans through ekitchenworld/amazon. Really, really thick aluminum too, great handles.

I used the 8" yesterday for an over easy egg perfect! just slid out of the pan like it was on ball bearings!

I am happy that the pans say Toledo, Ohio, I have old Toledo Calphalon hard anodized that is just great and holding up beautifully.I also have some of the Chinese Calphalon it's lighter weight and the nonstick was really fragile, (I've tossed the nonstick).Just good to see them making quality pans stateside again!

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Country Kitchen 2 Light Pot Rack

My only complaint about this product is that the wiring is only long enough for lower ceilings.We have 10 foot ceilings in our kitchen, so it's hanging a bit high.Otherwise, it's a beautifully constructed pot rack WITH LIGHTS, which is a little more difficult to find.

Very happy with whole process. The pictures do not do it justice. Brushed nickel looks close enough to stainless steel to match the appliances, and the wood is solid, not a veneer. Very sturdy weighs a ton. Instructions for mounting a little vague, but the key is to make sure you have it anchored into ceiling joists. I used 3 inch lagscrews. The unit goes together very easily and is very attractive. good fit and finish. Defintely two thumbs up. I still cannot figure out what you would hang from the very top hooks. Only 8" of clearance and hard to reach. I think they are more decorative than functional.

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This pot rack arrived in perfect condition. The photo is pretty much what you get, but I think I would have liked to have seen how the top fitting looks too. The top chains (only around 50cms)come together in a metal plaque around 30 cms long. I have very high ceilings with beams and it's going to be quite complicated to have it installed ie I won't be able to use the top plaque and I'll need to get hold of more chain. Despite the minor problems, would still recommend it as it looks good in my rustic-style house.

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Strong, sturdy pot rack. Loved the extra lighting over my island. Top hooks are basically pointless, though, unless you're hanging coffee mugs or something similarly sized.

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Not alot of light like i thought it would have.I had to install another light fixure to have more lighting in my kitchen.

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Hamilton Beach Nonstick Contempo Cookware Sets

the nonstick on these pots and pans is amazing.nothing sticks to it. i have only had them a few weeks but i love them.

Super crappy pots/pans. The handles, including the black part totally heat up to the point where I can barely touch them when my stove is at just half way. Both pots burned bad the first time I used them.But for the price, what do you expect? Quality Stainless Steel Cookware?

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I liked these pots & pans, except for the fact that now, after only a few months of very light use the coating is wearing away even though I use non-scratch sponges and plastic cooking utensils just as I have with my past non-stick pots & pans. I had a similar set that I bought at Costco and used for 10 years before the coating began wearing away. Unfortunately I thought it was time to replace them and gave them to charity when I bought these. I regret that and wish I had them back. I haven't even had this set a year and they need to be replaced. These are garbage, don't waste your money!:-(

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I bought a pot last year, same brand. this one is no where as nice as that one. The handles are of poor quality,open to stuff getting stuck in there. also they tend to be sharp and don't feel as safe. the lid on the large pot does not fit right, the pot is not right. I washed and disposed of the box before I discovered the problems. I will not buy this brand again. The ones in the past were good ,what happened?

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They're nice for the first couple literally a couple uses. The non stick coating comes off very easliy and you can't touch the handles with out an oven mit. Not even worth the cheap 60 bucks I paid.

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Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 12-1/2-Inch Divided Skillet, Orange

I bought this for my girlfriend who lives me for as a surprise because she "wished they made divided frying pans"So I thought, 'Hey, maybe they do.'I have never seen someone so excited over a frying pan, and after using it a dozen times she says it is easily the best frying pan she has ever seen.The non-stick coating is strong and effective and more durable than typical teflon pans.Four thumbs up.

This divided skillet is very handy especially for eggs, bacon, sausage, or anything you are cooking that needs to be kept seperate.It heats evenly, cleans easily

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Rachael Ray 9.5 Inch Cast-Iron Oval Fajita Pan, Orange

I bought this pan to evaluate Rachel Ray's line.Well it is NOT a value priced LeCrueset!It is light; (I have a Lodge fajita pan also) and I cannot imagine it surviving intact and looking good to pass on to my daughter, etc as it scratched the first time it was (gently) used. I also agree that it sticks like crazy! I believe the enamel coat needs to be thicker, or of a better quality. The plus side of this is that I spent $20.00 and got free shipping.Sorry, I cannot recommend this brand for an enameled cast iron investment.Good only if you hate all other types of cookware and cannot afford any of the better brands!

I recentlypurchased a RR brand cast iron pot from this line was very satisfied. It's a pot I'll keep a life time.Now this Fajita pan!Everything sticks to it. I use lots of oil. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Any suggestions?Because it goes from to stove top to oven I use it to make oven roasted vegetables, and I have broiled fish in it with great results.But if your are trying to fry an egg on this you might have a problem.I tried to cook onions and peppers with it. I coated the pan with olive oil I had to used a spatula to pry the food from the pan.I don't know maybe I'm doing something wrong.Heavy pan works well in the oven.Cleaning takes a little elbow grease though.I soak the pan immediately after use.

THE UPDATE:I have stopped trying to use this pan all together. What a waste of financial resources. I have been using this with far superior results:Cuisinart Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Medium Dome Cover. Non-stick stove to oven perfect for just about everything. Easy clean up. Cuisinart Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Medium Dome CoverI don't know what I'll do with this Rachel Ray Fajita Pan. Too shallow for planter! :)

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Ok I love Rachel Ray and so I thought that this cast iron enamal pan would be awesome! Needless to say I used it once, it smoked out my whole house and then I couldn't clean it.There was still black marks on it that would not come out after soaking it for a whole day.I then tried it again last night thinking, "well, maybe I did something wrong the first time."NOPE AGAIN IT BURNT oil to the pan and I CANNOT get anything off of this pan.It still sitting in my sink soaking because we couldn't get any of the burnt stuff off.NOT A GOOD PAN!

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The pan is pretty. It does heat evenly. But as everyone says, food sticks to it. And as long as I've ever used any porcelain cookware, I've never known it to have nonstick qualities. So, my expectations were realistic. However, the advertisements do say, "no need to season [the pan]" which makes you think, it will be somewhat nonstick. I think the best way to use it is to keep the heat at medium. Heat first, then add oil, then whatever you're cooking. I made an omelet (I know it's not meant for that) in it this morning. And it only stuck a little to the sides. For clean up, I recommend coating the bottom with water and letting it heat on the stove to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes or so. You'll find the cooked on stuff will scrape off easily. You can do this with any cookware. I'll continue to use it because I'm trying to use healthier alternatives to teflon.

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I am with Helen the pan does its job, especially for the price. (Mine came from Goodwill for $5 even better) Never had the privilege to use Le Creuset, but for 1/10 of the price, the need to plan a little is worth it.

BTW: Olive oil is not for cooking on cast iron it simply cannot stand the heat butter works much better.

This is my go to for eggs. I have had them stick badly, and have had them come off without a hitch. All it takes is for the pan to be well heated before being greased.

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