Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid Review
No chef can do without this kitchen essential! 8-quart stock pot is ideal for slow simmers of soups, pastas and bulk vegetables. Stainless steel construction with sleek curved vessel provides for consistently great cooking results. Includes stay-cool long handles so your hands don't get burned and a glass cover. Dishwasher safe. Lifetime warranty.
Description
- 8-quart stockpot cooks party-sized portions of soup, chili, pasta
- Modern, curved shape and brushed surfaces to hide wear
- Tri-ply construction: stainless steel with aluminum core for superb conductivity
- Stay-cool handles comfortable through hours of cooking
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish can. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and stay cool on the stovetop for hours at a time. Glass covers are convenient for watching food cook and have curved handles plus wide-banded stainless-steel rims for durability.
Heating in this 8-quart stockpot is sure to satisfy the performance requirements of discerning cooks. The pot boasts triple-layer construction with stainless-steel exteriors bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, providing consistent heat for simmering soup, chili, or pasta. The stainless-steel pot is safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. However, the lid is oven-safe only to 450 degrees F. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless.
 | Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece. |
Professional, Versatile, Comfortable
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel.
| Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features long, sculpted handles that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop. |  |
Easy Cleanup
 | Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is 100 percent dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup. (That's a feature you'll appreciate at the end of a long evening of entertaining.) You can also hand wash your pans using a dishcloth and hot sudsy water. For occasional polishing, we recommend Bar Keeper's Friend. |
Features
- Distinctive, Contemporary Design
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware's sleek, curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks or open shelves or in glass-front cabinets. - Versatility
The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too. - Tri-ply Construction
The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler. - Full Aluminum Core
Sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, the pan's full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating. - Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors
Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help hide wear and help promote incredibly long life for the vessels. - Convenience
The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees F and that securely fit the vessels, making it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. - Dishwasher-Safe
The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy cleanup, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people. - Lifetime Warranty
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid Customer Review
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Collector's Edition 10-Inch Stir Fry Pan
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Collector's Edition 10-Inch Stir Fry Pan Review
If you are drawn to the beauty of stainless steel, yet are reluctant to sacrifice the cooking efficiency of aluminum, you can now have the very best of both worlds. A mirror polish stainless steel exterior, a heavy gauge conductive aluminum filling, and a satin finish stainless steel interior form a 3-ply disc. The disk is then formed into a pan shape, with walls and bottom of equal thickness, which allows heat to be conducted evenly. Stay cool handles feature an ergonomic design and secure attachment. Enjoy the speed and bright flavors of stir fry cooking for weekday dinners.
Description
- 10-Inch pan for stir-frying, sauteing
- Constructed of 18/10 stainless steel layers enclosed with pure aluminum
- Stay-cool handle; flared rim for drip less pouring
- Safe to use in dishwasher
- Comes with a lifetime warranty
Technical Details
With aluminum cores enclosed by stainless-steel layers, Calphalon's Tri-Ply pots and pans deliver the best attributes of both metals. The aluminum cores conduct heat quickly and uniformly across the pots and pans' bottoms and all the way up their sides. The durable, 18/10 stainless-steel interiors and exteriors are easy to clean, resist scratching, denting, warping, and corrosion, and are nonreactive to acidic food. This 10-inch pan is 2-1/2 inches deep and has steeply rounded sides to facilitate stir-frying. It can also be used for sautéing and can go into the oven for pan-roasting. Its handle stays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole, and the pan's rim is flared for dripless pouring. Tri-Ply cookware is polished to a mirror finish outside for beauty and wears a satin finish inside to conceal inevitable utensil marks. It goes safely into the dishwasher, although hand washing better preserves the mirror finish, and carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Collector's Edition 10-Inch Stir Fry Pan Customer Review
Cephalon cookware is, without question, the best cookware I have ever owned. The wok heats easily/evenly and is especially easy to clean. It is far superior to any other woks I have owned. I would recommend this as my best buy of the year!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Calphalon One Infused Anodized 8-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven with Stainless Steel Lid
Calphalon One Infused Anodized 8-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven with Stainless Steel Lid Review
Cook for the whole family all at once with this large, versatile pot. Works well on both the stovetop and oven, allowing you to bake rich casseroles or slow-simmer soups to perfection. Anodized aluminum construction provides superior browning and even heating. Features loop handles and stainless steel cover. Easy clean-up. Lifetime warranty.
Description
- 8-1/2-quart Dutch oven; includes riveted handles and a stainless steel lid
- Hard anodized construction offers durability and excellent conductivity
- Unique polymer finish penetrates surface for strength and easy food release
- Broiler- and oven-safe up to 700 degrees F; safe with all utensils including metal
- Made in the USA; hand wash with warm soapy water; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon One Infused Anodized 8-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven with Stainless Steel Lid Customer Review
I originally bought this pot to boil water. The wide diameter let me take full advantage of a full flame 17500 BTU burner. For the past several months, it has done that job admirably. I never asked any more of it as I have several other pieces for the "real" cooking.
I just cooked for 20 people coming over for a dinner party and was making a soup in my Le Creuset dutch oven. I decided to make the braised pork dish in this Calphalon One Infused Anodized 8-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven with Stainless Steel Lid. It did an unbelievable job. The pork browned perfectly, creating a gorgeous fond without any burning, even after 3 batches. Once I added the onions and wine, all of the beautiful fond came right up and added a great taste to the sauce. I am really impressed.
If you need to brown and braise large quantities, I highly recommend this pan!
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 12-Inch Omelet Pan
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 12-Inch Omelet Pan Review
Delicious omelettes, filled with your favorite ingredients, just got easier to make. Calphalon's brilliant omelette pan features a sleek curved design and tri-ply performance for ultimate functionality. Lifetime warranty.
Description
- Stainless-steel omelet pan; tempered-glass lid with stainless-steel rim
- Stay-cool, stainless-steel handle
- Pan is oven-, broiler-, and dishwasher-safe
- Lid is oven-safe to 450 degrees F and dishwasher safe; not broiler-safe
- Lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 12-Inch Omelet Pan Customer Review
...was using the Calphalon Non-Stick One Pan for 2 years prior to replacing it with this one. Was so disappointed with the Calphalon One Non-stick even though the company marketing said it was great - could brown, would not stick, etc. Anyway, read about this model (Calphalon Contemporary Stainless) on Consumer Reports (was top or quite high) and am really enjoying it. It browns very nicely and cleans up quite easily (we use Bar Keeper's Friend powder). Side note - Bed Bath Beyond took back our used pan with no receipt (and clearly used), issued us a credit, and then we used the credit to purchase this one.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 10-Inch Omelet Pan
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 10-Inch Omelet Pan Review
Delicious omelettes, filled with your favorite fillings, just got easier to make. This exquisite, stainless steel omelette pan features a sleek curved vessel and tri-ply performance for ultimate functionality. Stay-cool long handles let you safely grip the pan. Dishwasher safe. Lifetime warranty.
Description
- 10-inch omelet pan for omelets, frittatas, and crepes
- Modern, curved shape and brushed surfaces to hide wear
- Tri-ply construction: stainless steel with aluminum core for superb conductivity
- Long, stay-cool handle comfortable through hours of cooking
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish can. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and are forked in a half-moon shape at the riveted base to prevent heat from transferring down the shaft.
Heating in this 10-inch round omelet pan is sure to satisfy the performance requirements of discerning cooks. The pan boasts triple-layer construction with stainless-steel exteriors bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, providing consistent cooking of fish fillets or chicken breasts or uniform setting of eggs for a frittata. The sloping sides keep food from spilling out during cooking but then aid serving as crepes or omelets slide right out. The stainless-steel surfaces are safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless.
| Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece. |
Professional, Versatile, Comfortable
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel.
| Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features long, sculpted handles that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop. | |
Easy Cleanup
| Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is 100 percent dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup. (That's a feature you'll appreciate at the end of a long evening of entertaining.) You can also hand wash your pans using a dish cloth and hot sudsy water. For occasional polishing, we recommend Bar Keeper's Friend. |
Features
- Distinctive, Contemporary Design
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware's sleek, curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks or open shelves or in glass-front cabinets. - Versatility
The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too. - Tri-ply Construction
The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler. - Full Aluminum Core
Sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, the pan's full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating. - Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors
Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help hide wear and help promote incredibly long life for the vessels. - Convenience
The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees F and that securely fit the vessels, making it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. - Dishwasher-Safe
The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy cleanup, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people. - Lifetime Warranty
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 10-Inch Omelet Pan Customer Review
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Calphalon One Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan
Calphalon One Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan Review
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.
Description
- Interior and exteriors are infused with an advanced nonstick polymer that provides superior durability and versatility
- Ergonomic handles stay comfortably cool in the stovetop
- Stain resistant, inside and out
- Metal utensil safe;Oven-safe to 700 degrees
- Comes with a lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon One Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan Customer Review
As soon as I saw this pan here on Amazon.com, I was hoping it would be my favorite pan........and it is. I've never had an "Everyday" pan, but it truly is that, and the size and shape are perfect to sit right on my glass-top stove and be out of the way but handy to grab. I've only had it for a couple of weeks, but I'll come back and edit my review after a few months. I use stainless Cuisinart pans for everything else, but a little non-stick skillet is vital for a quick breakfast sandwich, etc., and I'm used to having to replace them (even the expensive ones) every few months. We'll see how this one holds up.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Special-Value 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Glass Lid
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Special-Value 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Glass Lid Review
Versatile and strong, this everyday pan features a three-ply 18/10 stainless steel interior and exterior that is surrounded by a highly-conductive full-aluminum core that provides great cooking results. Sculpted, stay-cool long handles make it easy to move pan on stovetop. Domed, tempered glass lids for see-through convenience and pretty presentation. Oven and broiler safe (lids only safe to 450 degrees). Dishwasher safe. Lifetime warranty. Model LR1380P.
Description
- 10-inch stainless-steel everyday pan with aluminum core
- Stay-cool handles provide comfort and safety
- Glass lid for easy monitoring of food while cooking
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
- Measures 10 by 10 inches; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Special-Value 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Glass Lid Customer Review
This is a small shallow pan for quick jobs. Very attractive looking in the kitchen. Excellent quality and easy to clean.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Circulon Classic 14-Piece Cookware Set
Circulon Classic 14-Piece Cookware Set Review
This functional 14-piece set offers a complete array of cookware for the kitchen at a reasonable price. The set includes three covered saucepans in 2-, 3-, and 4-quart sizes; 5-1/2- and 8-quart covered stockpots; 8- and 10-inch shallow French skillets; and a 12-inch, 5-quart covered sauté pan. The exteriors of the pans in this set are durable hard-anodized aluminum while a hard-anodized aluminum core distributes heat evenly through the pans without hot spots. Three coats of DuPont nonstick coating line the pan's interiors. Circulon's patented Hi-Low grooves protect the nonstick coating from wear by exposing only a small portion of the nonstick surface to cooking. The result is longer lasting performance and easy cleaning. The 18/10 stainless steel lids are slightly domed to capture moisture when steaming or braising foods. Handles are made of stay-cool heat-resistant plastic and are oven-safe to 350 degrees F. This cookware is covered by a lifetime limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
What's in the Box
2-quart saucepan with lid; 3-quart saucepan with lid; 4-quart saucepan with lid; 5-1/2-quart stockpot with lid; 8-quart stockpot with lid; 12-inch, 5-quart sauté pan with lid; 8-inch French skillet; 10-inch French skillet
Description
- 2-, 3-, 4-quart covered saucepans; 8-, 10-inch skillets; 5-1/2-, 8-quart covered stockpots; 5-quart saute
- Hard-anodized exteriors with aluminum core for optimum heat distribution
- Interiors have three coats of Dupont nonstick, Hi-Low grooves for superior food release
- Stay-cool safety-grip handles; 18/10 stainless steel lids
- Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; lifetime limited warranty
Technical Details
Circulon Classic 14-Piece Cookware Set Customer Review
I do a lot of cooking....from Jambalya to fried eggs to soups and stews and I have to say that this is some of the finest cookware I have ever used. The pots and pans cook very nicely without anything sticking even on a high heat making a rue for Jambalya or brazing meat for a stew. Clean-up is a snap also. As with all non-stick coatings, you have to use the right utensils so as not to scratch them. I have used several other store bought kinds of pans....even Pampered Chef and these Circulon pots and pans are some of the best I have ever used.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Calphalon Classic Bakeware 12-by-17-Inch Rectangular Nonstick Baking/Roasting Pan
Calphalon Classic Bakeware 12-by-17-Inch Rectangular Nonstick Baking/Roasting Pan Review
Accommodate tasty poultry or perhaps succulent pork loin in this bake/roast pan. Features include nonstick interiors and exteriors for easy cleaning, no-hassle food release and optimum baking performance. Reinforced nonstick surface also offers long-lasting durability. Constructed of aluminized steel to resist rusting. Rolled edges are reinforced with tinned steel wire for added strength. Oven safe to 450 degrees. Lifetime warranty. Model BW1217.
Description
- Set of 2 nonstick jelly roll pans made of heavy-gauge, aluminized steel
- Heavy-duty construction means no twisting or warping
- Oven safe to 450 degrees F; not broiler safe; not dishwasher safe
- Two-tone surfaces promote perfect browning; lifetime warranty
- Measures 12 by 17 inches; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon Classic Bakeware 12-by-17-Inch Rectangular Nonstick Baking/Roasting Pan Customer Review
I bought this pan to replace one that I ruined which belonged to a friend. After giving t to him, a week later he asked if I wanted to ruin more of his cookware for him. He loves it.
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Simply Calphalon Nonstick Hard-Anodized 10-Piece Cookware Set
Simply Calphalon Nonstick Hard-Anodized 10-Piece Cookware Set Review
This all-inclusive cookware set from Simply Calphalon is simply irresistible. With its quick-heating, hard-anodized exterior and double coating of exclusive nonstick formula, you'll bring out the best in your kitchen meal after meal. 10-year warranty.
Description
- 10-piece set includes 1- and 2-quart saucepans (each with lids); 3-quart covered saute pan; 6-1/2-quart covered stockpot; 8- and 10-inch skillets
- Hard-anodized exterior will not chip or crack; heats fast and evenly
- 2-layer nonstick surface on all pans for superb food release, easy cleaning, and extended use
- Domed tempered glass with silicone handles; dual-riveted cast stainless steel handles with silicone accents
- Oven safe to 400 degrees F; hand wash; backed by 10-year limited warranty
Technical Details
Simply Calphalon Nonstick Hard-Anodized 10-Piece Cookware Set Customer Review
I was looking for quality when I purchased this set, and I got it! I read the instructions that followed it. I hand wash, use only plastic and wood utensils, and no non-stick cook spray. I couldn't be happier with them. Nothing sticks, the handles don't get hot, it's a pleasure cooking with them! (I have not tried them in the oven yet, but they are oven safe to a degree!)
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Simmer Down 4-1/2-Quart Saucepot with Steamer Insert and Glass Lid
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Simmer Down 4-1/2-Quart Saucepot with Steamer Insert and Glass Lid Review
Create divine sauces or fresh-steam vegetables with this nonstick sauce pan and steamer insert. Nonstick interior provides low-fat cooking results and easy cleanup. Unique vessel shape and hard-anodized construction for years of use. Other outstanding features include a capacity indicator line on the rim of the pan to prevent over-filling, ergonomic handle that stays cool during stovetop cooking and durable tempered glass lids. Oven safe to 450 degrees. Lifetime warranty. Model JR8704-2SP.
Description
- 4-1/2-quart hard-anodized aluminum saucepot and steamer insert with 3-ply nonstick interior surfaces
- Rolled, matte-finish Cool Touch ergonomic handles ensure safe, secure grip
- Tempered glass lid with stainless-steel rim and generous loop handle
- Wash by hand only; safe with nylon, wooden, or plastic utensils; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
- Measures approximately 8-1/4 by 15 by 8 inches; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Simmer Down 4-1/2-Quart Saucepot with Steamer Insert and Glass Lid Customer Review
Pots with steamer inserts are not that common anymore. I like that this pot has a wider, shallower configuration than my previous steamer so the veggies cook more evenly. The glass lid means I don't have to keep taking the lid off, losing all the steam, to see when the food is done.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid
Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid Review
The best stocks are simmered slowly over steady, low heat. Calphalon's 12-qt. Stock Pot is crafted of heavy-gauge aluminum to cook ingredients evenly, at just the right temperature. Stick-resistant surface won't react with most foods. Includes flat, anodized lid.
Description
- Original Calphalon hard anodized aluminum for superior conductivity
- Perfect surface for searing, browing, deglazing, carmelizing or any other classic technique, a truly versatile cooking surface
- Extremely durable, metal utensil recommended
- "Cool V" handles stay cooler with regular stovetop use.
- Lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon Commercial hard-anodized pans are made for the more serious cook who is looking for kitchenware built to last a lifetime. This large-size, 12-quart stockpot is good for soup, stews, and pasta, and its heavy-gauge aluminum construction also stands up to deep frying. The looped handles are easy to grip and stay cooler than you might expect, thanks to V-shaped splits where they meet the pan, but it's still a good idea to keep hot pads nearby. The nonporous and nonreactive hard-anodized surface resists sticking and doesn't affect the flavor or color of food. It's also tough enough to handle stainless-steel utensils and vigorous whisking. Unlike pans with plastic or wood handles, the extremely sturdy all-metal construction provides you the flexibility to take the pan to the oven or broiler. But do remember to hand wash your Calphalon pans--dishwasher detergents are bad for the finish and their use voids the lifetime warranty. --Dale Steinke
Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid Customer Review
Great bargain for a great product. The older style of handle and lid doesn't make a difference in the lifetime-guaranteed, consitently solid performer. Food doesn't burn on, cooks evenly.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid Review
From the comfortably arched handles to the stylish flared silhouettes, the Calphalon Contemporary line is designed to please. Looks aren't everything however, and this cookware line is not simply another pretty face! No indeed, this collection is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, reknowned for its fast and even heating, and it's lined with durable non-stick for easy clean up and low fat cooking. Lids are of tempered glass to allow visual monitoring of the cooking process. This sauce pan is a good choice for making puddings, heating hot fudge or dips or for cooking veggies. Additionally the low and wide profile combine to facilitate evaporation, an essential aspect of reduction sauces.
Description
- Versatile 2-1/2-quart saucepan for stovetop and oven cooking
- Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly
- Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees F
- Riveted, brushed stainless-steel oval handle stays cool on stovetop
- Domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food during cooking
Technical Details
Perfect for reducing sauces or cooking vegetables on the stovetop and for braising meat in the oven, this shallow, 2-1/2-quart saucepan is coated with nonstick inside to release food readily and clean easily. The nonstick is durable enough to go safely into the oven at temperatures up to 450 degrees F. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum with a matte finish, the pan conducts heat uniformly and quickly. Because the aluminum is anodized it's harder than steel and the pan won't scratch, chip, or crack. The oval, brushed stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole for the pan to be stored on hook or peg. The domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food and permits monitoring of cooking without reducing the temperature inside the pan. Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects.
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid Customer Review
Such an amazing product for such a reasonable price! I just put a second one in my cart because the first is always in use.
I use this at least once a day, and it performs flawlessly for every task. Rice, potatoes, sauces, veggies, soup reheats, etc. - versatile, good heat conduction, super easy cleanup. Especially like the glass lid; looks clean and streamlined, and easy to check rice without peeking.
Only word of caution: The handle on the pot stays cool, but the handle on the lid does not, so don't let your mind wander - as mine did - ouch!
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Round Grill Pan
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Round Grill Pan Review
Grill burgers, steaks and salmon to perfection with this superior round grill pan. Sleek, sturdy and strong, it features a three ply 18/10 stainless steel interior and exterior that is surrounded by a highly-conductive full-aluminum core that provides great cooking results. Stay-cool, long handle makes it easy to move pan on stovetop. Oven and broiler safe. Dishwasher safe but hand wash recommended. Lifetime warranty.
Description
- 13-inch ridged grill pan for grilling meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables
- Modern, curved shape and brushed surfaces to hide wear
- Tri-ply construction: stainless steel with aluminum core for superb conductivity
- Long, stay-cool handle comfortable through hours of cooking
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish can. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and are forked in a half-moon shape at the riveted base to prevent heat from transferring down the shaft.
Heating in this 13-inch round grill pan is sure to satisfy the performance requirements of discerning cooks. The pan boasts triple-layer construction with stainless-steel exteriors bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, providing consistent cooking of pork chops, chicken breasts, or burgers. A ridged bottom surface imparts authentic grill marks and grilled flavor into food, making this pan the next best thing to the barbecue. The stainless-steel surfaces are safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless.
| Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece. |
Professional, Versatile, Comfortable
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel.
| Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features long, sculpted handles that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop. | |
Easy Cleanup
| Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is 100 percent dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup. (That's a feature you'll appreciate at the end of a long evening of entertaining.) You can also hand wash your pans using a dishcloth and hot sudsy water. For occasional polishing, we recommend Bar Keeper's Friend. |
Features
- Distinctive, Contemporary Design
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware's sleek, curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks or open shelves or in glass-front cabinets. - Versatility
The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too. - Tri-ply Construction
The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler. - Full Aluminum Core
Sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, the pan's full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating. - Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors
Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help hide wear and help promote incredibly long life for the vessels. - Convenience
The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees F and that securely fit the vessels, making it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. - Dishwasher-Safe
The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy cleanup, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people. - Lifetime Warranty
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Round Grill Pan Customer Review
This grill pan is wonderful! First of all, it's huge! That's great for me with a huge family but the size might surprise you. It's not excessively heavy - nothing like cast iron - and has a long, well balanced handle. The entire pan is stainless steel - no non-stick finish - and it cleans up beautifully. I was fortunate enough to find mine at an estate sale and got it for a song because it looked like it had been used A LOT and never been cleaned. I brought it home, and with some Bar Keepers Friend and with a little scrubbing, it looks brand new! This is really good for me because I am a horrible cook and burn EVERYTHING! I NEED pots and pans that clean up easily. But even I made a perfectly decent burger on this grill pan. I love the grill marks it makes on the food. I have also grilled chicken breasts and strip steaks. Truthfully, I overcooked them, but not badly (no need for the fire extinguisher those times) and they were EVENLY over cooked. There didn't appear to be any hot spots. I am working on my kitchen skills, which is why I have been purchasing better quality cookware and I can definitely see a difference. I think a good cook would love this pan.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 8-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 8-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid Review
Hardy soups, pastas and veggies rejoice! This Calphalon stock pot combines the beauty of mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with the superior performance of a highly conductive, heavy-gauge aluminum core. Lifetime warranty.
Description
- Stainless-steel 8-quart stockpot with encapsulated aluminum core for even heating
- Ergonomic Cool V handles offer a safe, comfortable grip during stovetop cooking
- Tempered glass domed lid reinforced with stainless-steel rim
- Dishwasher-safe; oven- and broiler-safe up to 700 degrees F; lid oven-safe to 450 degrees F
- Measures approximately 11 by 11 by 7 inches; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 8-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid Customer Review
This is a beautiful pan. I love Calphalon, always a beautiful product which cooks like a dream
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Calphalon One Nonstick 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Glass Lid
Calphalon One Nonstick 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Glass Lid Review
Great for large families and big gatherings, this heavy-gauge casserole provides superior conductivity and flawless heat distribution with no hot spots to burn your food. Nonstick performance means easy food release and cleanup ? inside and out! Lifetime warranty.
Description
- Heavy-gauge aluminum chef's casserole with 4 interlocking nonstick layers
- 2 stainless-steel riveted loop handles stay comfortably cool on the stovetop
- Tempered glass cover with stainless-steel rim allows for easy monitoring
- Hand wash; oven-safe to 500-degrees F; lid oven-safe to 450-degrees F; nylon or wood utensils only
- Measures approximately 15 by 11-1/4 by 9 inches; lifetime warranty
Technical Details
Calphalon One Nonstick 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Glass Lid Customer Review
I've had my casserole for several weeks now and can say without reservation that it's the best large pot I've ever used. I've used it for everything from roasting vegetables in the oven to preparing meat sauces on the range without any problems. The heating characteristics are fantastic -- it heats quickly but quite evenly all across the base without discernible hot spots, and as the indications suggest, it transfers more heat than conventional pots and doesn't require quite as much gas to get up to temperature. As is often mentioned on reviews of other Calphalon One cookware, the surface isn't quite "non-stick" in the sense it would be with a Teflon coating; instead, it's very-low-stick, and once your meats have seared they'll release from the surface, often requiring only their natural oils for lubrication. Cleaning is extremely easy, though you certainly should take to heart the manufacturer's warning against using a dishwasher -- the detergents actually will destroy anodized aluminum (I've seen the results of this, and it's not pretty). Other than that, though, the finish has seemed very sturdy so far, although I can't yet speak to its long-term durability.
Ultimately, at the price Amazon charges now, I doubt you can buy anything close to this in quality. I'm not sure that the full retail price is justified, as the Calphalon Commercial line of non-infused anodized aluminum would perform similarly for many purposes.
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