Calphalon Kitchen Electrics 5 in 1 Removable Plate Grill

Excellent so far ...
I was in the market for a George Foreman grill but did research on different options and came across the Calphalon and Cusineart. I saw that the Cuisineart had a lot more reviews, so I went to my local Bed Bath and Beyond to actually see the products. After looking at both in detail, I opted for the Calphalon as it seems much more solid and sturdy. The cooking plates seem a lot more quality and my past experiences are of Calphalon cookware being more superior.

Both are VERY similar in construction and my opinion is that the components are what differentiates each but it will also make the difference. This what made me go for the Calphalon simply that the cooking plates are a little bit heavier and appear to be made of what the cookware is as well as the grill is more solid. I also attribute the many reviews for the Cuisineart as it is much cheaper and I won't doubt that it would worth that price but the Calphalon offers a better warranty out of the box (I couldn't find the...
Well Built and very easy to use
I've had the Calphalon 5 in 1 for two weeks now and I've used it three times and I was very happy with the setup, cooking and cleanup each time. We've made panini sandwiches, grilled steaks and grilled burgers on it. The panini sandwiches were excellent. The steaks and burgers were much better than pan fried and the clean up was much easier. We cooked a pound and a quarter of 85% burgers so you can imagine that there was quite a bit of runoff but the little catch tray held the grease and didn't spill. We like our burgers medium well done and that took about 8 minutes.

I would recommend the Calphon 5 in 1 to a friend.
What a Grilll
I love this grill and use it every day, even for lunch and breakfast...it is the best appliance in my home.
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Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set

Excellent quality at a fair price
It was finally time to get rid of the old cookware now that the kids are out of the house and I didn't have to worry about ruined cookware anymore. My plan was 3 mil copper cookware or All Clad. But after seeing this in the store, feeling the weight and quality and then reading a lot of reviews ... I decided to give it a try. My final price with coupon was $320 at BB&Beyond.

First, this cookware is excellent but you have to know how to use it. Put the empty pan on the heat at the temperature that you want to cook at. Wait about 2-3 minutes and then add a little oil or butter (but have your food ready or your butter will burn) and heat for about 20 seconds (butter) to 1 minute (oil). Then add your food. Eggs work excellent this way and just slide off the pan. I have also used chicken broth to cook the egg in (just wanted to see if it would stick) and it did not. So as long as your pan is at the correct temperature and you add some kind of liquid you will be ok.

I...
Great cookware!
I absolutely LOVE this set of cookware. I have an induction burner (which I also LOVE), and it can be hard sometimes finding pans that will work. Not only do these work with any stovetop, but they look and feel great. They're very easy to clean, and I haven't had any problems with things really sticking and I don't have to worry about ingesting chemicals from DuPont. While I really only use the same 3-4 pots/pans most of the time, it's nice to have the variety for when you do need something different. The build quality is really solid and like I said, they're so pretty! Was considering the All-Clad, but I think these are just as good and nearly 1/3 the price. Definitely worth it!!
Good product - feels substantial
My wife and I bought this set from a different retailer and have been very happy with the product so far. I have always used stainless steel and my wife non-stick. We were looking at some non-stick sets, but heard from several sources that regardless of the brand you can't count on the non-stickiness to last more than two to three years. Faced with buying a new set every few years, we opted to go for the stainless steel. It can be harder to clean, but lasts much longer.

We looked at Calphalon and All Clad, but opted for the Calphalon due to the lower price and more complete set. A store clerk told us that the All Clad is ultimately a better crafted product (Barefoot Contessa uses All Clad, after all), but for the average home cook you won't see too big a difference. Also - we liked the glass lids so that we can see things cook without letting the heat escape. The All Clad sets we looked at all had stainless steel lids - probably to hold more heat, but again not a...
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Calphalon D1382PB Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid

Top-quality beauty has a million uses, and a few issues...
I've owned this pan for about two years ... it's simply wonderful. The Calphalon Commercial line is the top of the line, just like the Professional, but with stay-cool handles. The thick, sturdy aluminum heats up quickly and evenly, and goes from the stovetop to the oven up to any temperature.

My favorite dish to make with this pan is a large omelette for two to four people. You saute the onions, etc., until carmelized, then add the whipped eggs, top it with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and cheeses, then broil at about 450 for a couple minutes until browned. Simply wonderful!

I also cook stir frys, poach fish, bake casseroles, and brown meats in this truly Everyday Pan.

Now, for the issues: As with all true Calphalon products, you can not put hard-anodized aluminum into the dishwasher. It will damage the surface, leading to pits and discolorations, and void the lifetime warranty to boot!

Second, this is not a nonstick pan. If you want nonstick, buy Calphalon Commercial...
what CAN'T you do with this pan?
The Calphalon Commercial line is ideal for those who want quality cookware that's guaranteed for life and pretty much indestructible. My absent-minded-bachelor kitchen contains nothing that cannot withstand all manner of accidents, falls, and spills. The Calphalon Commercial line enables me to cook like a pro without endangering my cookware--and to clean like a fiend when I've cooked like a pyro by accident.

You can clean these pans with abrasive cleansers like Comet. I used to sell them in a boutiquey store where they'd have come back in droves if we'd misinformed people on this point. Another reviewer expresses appropriate caution regarding putting them in the dishwasher--it's for dishes, silly, not knives of pots--but I do this on occasion and it would take regular dishwashing with powdered (sandblasted in there) detergent and lotsa stuff to bang the pans to really do a number on them. Discoloration is not the stuff of diminished utility.

Aside from the line being the...
Great purchase for the money
I have bought this pan just recently after reading the many reviews on this site, as well as doing some research on the Commercial Hard-Anodized line of Calphalon products.

This was really worth the money and I can see how people would pay full price for it was well, since so far I haven't found a drawback to this pan.

It cleans up as easily as nonstick pans do, and that includes the inside of the lid that gets splattered when stewing stuff covered in the oven.

It heats VERY evenly, there are really no hot spots at all, and very quickly.

It may not be nonstick, but when preheated properly and with a bit of oil/butter/rendered fat, even tender meats such as lamb don't become burned onto the pan.

The meat browning is excellent, yielding wonderful deglacage, and it also allows you to brown the meat, add other ingredients, and put the entire thing into the oven. More importantly, the meat cooks so that it is browned on the outside and tender inside, as opposed to nonstick...
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Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven

"Hard to find" Information
I emailed Calphalon for this after I couldn't find it anywhere including their own website. Hope this helps:

Approximate Outer Dimensions:
Width: 19.25"
Depth: 13.13" without handle/ 15.25" with handle
Height: 10.81" without handle/ 11.63" with handle

Approximate Inside Dimensions:
Width: 13.75"
Depth: 12" (total depth, rounds out in the back)
Height: 5" (respective height to fit a pan)
** Big enough to fit a 12" frozen pizza
** Fits a straight walled 9 x 13 pan fine, but will not fit a 9 x 13 pan with helper handles.

Capacity : 0.7 cubic feet (fits a 9x13-in. pan, 12-in. pizza, 6 slices of toast)
Cleaning & Care : Clean inside with damp sponge. Removable crumb tray is dishwasher-safe.
Material : Aluminum/Stainless Steel
Aluminum/Stainless Steel
Origin : China
Temperature Settings : 150-450

Calphalon Unison Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set

Ive tried them all, cant find better.
Heres my honest review on the Calphalon Unison Cookware.
First a little back ground, I attended Johnson and Wales Culinary and I have been a professional chef for 22 years.
I was in the market for a new range top set frying, saute, boilers, and grill pans, all of which I prefer to have non stick. Now I am not going to lie and say we use non stick/anodized pans at the restaurant, because we dont, to be honest with you I run a 4 star kitchen and there isnt a "name" brand pan in the place... The pans are old commercial banders, that are dented and burnt on the out side. Dont let anyone mislead you in thinking commercial cookware is good for your home, the pans are very thin so they will heat quickly, they are plain no fancy coatings, handles, or glass lids, we replace them when they start to leak, clean them every night with steel wool and scrapers when needed, and throw them around like they are free... Most things that can stick will be cooked on the griddle which is...
The power of good cookware
Purchased 4 items of Calphalon Unison cookware, Used them just a few times and now I'm addicted. I now own the complete offering of Calphalon Unison cookware, including Utensils, Towels and Pot Holders. What a difference good cookware can do for your cooking. Also save on the amount of cookware you use. I seared a small roast on the stove top, than put it in the oven in the same pot. Also made homemade gravy (sauce) in the 8 quart stock pot, had it simmering for over 6 hours and there was no burnt sauce on the bottom of the pot. Clean up is a breeze, alittle Dawn dish detergent and a Dobie pad a couple a swirls around the inside and the outside of the Pan/Pot/Lid, rince it off, towel dry and back into the cabinet. They are also dishwasher safe. I am so glad I decided to go with the Calphalon Unison. If you are looking for a good set of cookware, don't look any further.
A Very Expensive Disappointment with Calphalon Unison
My first Amazon review ever. I had researched many sets of cookware before deciding upon the Unison set. A previous a loyal Calphalon customer. I even recycled my old Calphalon (in the box provided with this set)sending it back to the company. I was sorry I did. I should have kept my old pot and pans. After almost 15 years they looked much better than this set did after only a few months. Let me state, I read the directions,care instructions, use the recommended type of utensils and cleaning products to the letter. I could not believe my eyes when the non-stick finish came off! I figured maybe I got one defective pan. Sorry to say that was not the case.
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Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 8-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid

"Beau--ootiful Soo--oop!" (Lewis Carroll)
This is a great stockpot. I had "borrowed" my mother-in-law's 6qt Wolfgang Puck Tri-Ply for several years and finally decided to return it. After using her tri-ply for so long, I knew I didn't want to go back to any other material. I was nervous about not finding one in my price range (AllClad for example is way too much for my modest income). When I saw this on Amazon for such a great price, I was concerened that the 8qt would be too big for my little kitchen. Since I couldn't find anything comparable, I went ahead and ordered it. When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised that it isn't much bigger than the 6qt Wolfgang.

The glass lid is fun because I can watch my stuff cook without lifting the lid. The handles stick out enough so that I don't burn my knuckels. They are also strategically placed to balance the weight, empty or full. I didn't notice that on the Wolfgang model.

In anycase, I have fried bits of meat on the bottom and then added liquid for soups and...
A pleasure to cook with
The first thing you notice about this pan is the weight. This is due to the thick bottom and solid sides. This construction allows for very even heat distribution and excellent results in cooking. With no "hot spots", there were no burns and clean up was easy. This is not the cheapest 8 qt. stock pot sold by Amazon, but it is one of the better ones and is a very good value. For boiling water, the cheap pots are fine, but for soups and sauces, invest in a good pot like this one.
Terrrrific,Tasty Tomato Sauce
Have you stopped making tomato sauce from scratch because it sticks to the bottom of the pan and burns if there isn't frequent stirring? Are you tired of the sauce from the jar? Don't fret anymore! This wonderful Calphalon Stockpot does it all. The sauce thickens from the bottom up without sticking. No more burned taste. No more wasting precious time making all those frequent trips to the stove to stir. I am so glad that I invested in this quality 8-Quart Calphalon Stockpot and so is my husband.
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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set

Buy this cookware
Calphalon Contemporary is as good as All Clad or any other cookware line on the market, and better than most.

Great heat distribution and extremely high efficiency. You actually have to learn to cook with less power than what you're used to.
Can be used with any cooktop, electric coil, flat electric, gas and induction. (These are downright amazing with induction!)
Doesn't scratch or lose its surface like any non-stick will do
Can use metal or nylon utensils
Non-stick results if used according to directions.
Easy to clean if you use Barkeeper's Friend.
Will be the last cookware you'll have to buy.

I also got the wok, and am thinking about getting another. With two of these woks, I could cook anything and rule the world.
Unfortunately, Amazon is currently out of the woks, so I have to wait for them to restock.

Unfortunately right now Amazon is not the price leader. They often have a $30-$50 discount from the retail...
Calphalon's Worst Nightmare
We all have had kitchen mishaps/nightmares that we chuckle about, and rarely do we let anyone outside the home know about them, but here goes.

I received this set of pots one year ago, and I have put them through a testing regime that even Calphalon would cringe at - and would rightly void any warranty on. Before I start this story you should know I have a Wolf stove - restaurant grade, so it puts our more heat than the normal home stove and has an extreme ventilation system (thank goodness).

First disaster - One dinner I placed some sauce in a pot to thicken and then we had a crisis happened at the back of our property that made us rush out of the house to address - forgetting the pots on the stove. Six hours later we returned home - the sauce was gone and charcoal remained at the bottom of the pan. I thought the pot was shot. A little Bar Keepers and elbow grease and (to my amazement) the pot was as good as new.

Second disaster - both my hubby and...
Impressed chef
I've been cooking quite a bit with this set and do recommend them to the casual cook and/or the professional.

The major thing I've noticed is the amazing heat distribution of these pans. I cooked at friends house a couple weeks ago on a crappy electric range and the tuna steak we were cooking turned out perfect like I was cooking at home on my gas range.

Also a notable achievement is the easy clean up of these pans. The smooth design seemed cosmetic at first but I've been grateful for the rounded interior edges, they've saved me hours of clean up.

Great investment! Lifetime warranty is no joke either. Worth the price.
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Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set

Just Shy of 5 Stars
I've been using Calphalon cookware for about 20 years. Some of my pieces are pretty worn out and frankly, I was getting a bit tired of always having to wash them by hand.

I have Professional Nonstick, Commercial Nonstick, Copper Triply, Stainless Triply, One, etc. etc. etc. Overall my pots and pans have served me very well and have taken an enormous amount of abuse. I lived in Mexico for several years and they came with me then and back again. I used to cook for 10-12 people every day, so they got a lot of use.

I hadn't been too tempted to retire my old workhorses, especially since the newer Calphalon lines were far from great. I HATED the new 'commercial' nonstick that I bought a few months ago. The pans were lighter and flimsy.

I saw the ads for Unison and was intrigued. Not so thrilled with the prices, but Amazon's great for comparison shopping.

I got this little set on Kitchen Kapers for [...], a bargain indeed. And 100% dishwasher-safe...
Exceptional Dutch Oven, Cleaning is a Breeze!
I had longed to buy the Calphalon Unison 5-Qt Dutch Oven at BBB, but found the price about $110 cheaper from Kismet on Amazon impossible to resist. This is a great pot that looks nice, heats very evenly and clean-up is a breeze! You can't go wrong with this one. Just bought another one this morning from J&R Electronics/Amazon for a wedding gift, even lower price than the first one I bought.
Great product
I love the Unison line, it is by far the best non stick surface I have ever used. After bad experiences with the Calphalon One line, this product worked surprisingly well. I went out and bought a number of other Unison pieces, this worked so well. This is on the small size, but perfect for a small family.
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Simply Calphalon Stainless 10 Piece Set

Simply Amazing
I'm on a crusade against Teflon (as much as one can be lol) and love the look and the durability of stainless steel cookware. However, for some inexplicable reason, most stainless steel cookware has handles that are also stainless steel, so the handles heat up along with the pan. Seeing how this is a huge inconvenience for anyone who actually wants to use stainless steel pans, when I saw this set, with silicone rubber around the handles, I knew I needed them. (Also, I'd been using my grandmother's Farberware pots and the handles started becoming loose, and they DON'T make Farberware like they used to lol.) $199 is a lot, granted, but you get a lot in this set, and the glass covers and the cookware is of extremely high quality. The pots and pants heat up quick and evenly, and they're heavy, extremely durable, and dishwasher safe. Calphalon for the win.
Great pots! Don't forget to buy the cleaner Calphalon recommends!!
Sigh... What wonderful pots. They conduct heat fantastically, look smashing, and are just a joy to use.

Cleaning-
Initially, after cooking a few meals I became quite distraught at the staining and phantom residue that the pans were retaining. Scrubbing with a scouring pad didn't work and soaking proved fruitless. Inside of two weeks the pots looked "used."

With nowhere else to turn, I decided to purchase the product Calphalon RECOMMENDS for cleaning their pots, Bar Keepers Friend

Calphalon Tri-Ply Collector's Edition 3-Quart Chef's Pan with Lid

Another great addition!
Slowly but surely, I'm accumulating all the pieces to my Tri-Ply collection. This pot has some redundancy, as it's very similar to my 3-1/2-Quart Saucepan, but the main difference is that the sides are a bit sloped. Thus, I can use it for other applications, such as stir-frying and casseroles. Moreover, this size is a very handy size to have.

One further note- there is a feature I like about the Tri-ply line, in that the lids collect the moisture during cooking, accumulates this on the lid, and deposits back into my food. This really helps to re-moisturize my food, and in general, make everything taste better!

What I can't believe is someone down below comparing the Tri-Ply line to Simply Stainless. That's like comparing BMW to Chevrolet. SS does not come with a lifetime warranty, and is NOT tri ply all around, it just has an aluminum core. Pay more for quality cookware.

A note about cleaning- after extended use, there will be tarnishing and...
I love this pan!
I have this pan and love it so much I just ordered the 4-1/2 quart version. I use my Calphalon Tri-Ply pots and pans daily and love them as much if not more than my All Clad stainless. The lids fit snugly and that is terribly important when I make rice and steam veggies. My All Clad can't make the same claim and they cost a bunch more as we all know. They don't stick and clean up in a cinch, their weight, balance and design is superb as well.
Give this line a try, start with one of their "try me" collector's pans, you won't regret it!
A Great Pot at a Great Price
Compared with the prices of other pieces in the collection, this pot is a steal! It cooks evenly,and cleans easily. What more can you ask for? I traded in my old Revere copper bottom set for Tri-ply and love it. Even the more expensive pieces are definately worth the price.
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Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid

The best I've ever used
I have a very complete set of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware and it is fabulous. The quality and finish are superb. The handles are very securely attached with more rivets than the much more expensive All Clad cookware. The lids fit perfectly and the see-through tempered glass allows you to look inside to see if your water is coming to a boil without having to frequently lift the lid which allows heat to escape.

This 4 1/2 quart pot is just that: 4 1/2 quart capacity. Some lines of multi-clad cookware claim the pot or pan is a certain capacity, but it falls far short. Not Calphalon! If they say it's a 4 1/2 quart pot, you can count on it!

This pot has a loop-type "helper handle" opposite its main handle--a must when you get into a pot of this size. This makes it much easier and safer to move from the stove or to pour off hot liquids. Please note, this loop-style helper handle and the handles on the pot lids will get hot during stovetop cooking, so you'll...
Pantastic!
These pans are the best. I've collected just about all of them over the years and have one in every size and style available. I also have the Calphalon Commercial, Calphalon One and All-Clad pans - these Tri-Ply Stainless pans get the most use and are my all-time favorites.
Beautiful and Useful
It is the best pan i have ever used and is comparable to my All Clad in performace and looks. I bought the whole set and am very very happy with it. I cook a lot for my family and i think since i have started using try ply pots and pans, my cooking has improved furthermore even cooking and better browning.The handle does stay cool throughout cooking and cleaning is easy. I love it!
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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8 Piece Set

good stuff
Love the glass covers and how they sit in the pans. And finally, a little bit of curves in hard anodized cookware. They heat quickly and clean in a snap. The handle stays completely cool during cooking as well. I'm extremely satisfied.
Incredible Cookware!!!
Finally, a cookware line that adds style to functionality! I finally do not have to hide my cookware in the cupboard because it looks so great. The nonstick is fantastic and the shape of the pan offers the most versatility for anything I'm cooking. Thanks Calphalon.
awesome pans
These are one of the best things I have ever bought. Great quality. I would definitely recommend these to anyone!
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Calphalon 7 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker

Sleek & well designed...
It was a sad day when my last slow cooker passed on to slow cooker heaven -- he suffered a crack in the insert and was missed. I searched for a while for a replacement, trying to find the features I had grown accustomed to, like a digital display, automatic programming to "warm" setting once finished cooking, and at least 5 quarts since I enjoy cooking (and having leftovers).

The Calphalon 7-Quart Digital Slow Cooker was still very new on the market when I was scouring the web for reviews. One or two sites featured this slow cooker (people who were lucky to get one from Calphalon to review) and I saw their feedback was positive. Despite only seeing very few reviews, I felt with the strong Calphalon reputation and its modern design, this slow cooker would be a good fit -- after a few months of use, I can say it's been a joy to use, easy to clean and seems to heat up very quickly. I've heard newer slow cooker models tend to cook faster, which seems true with this model...
Worth the extra $
I wanted a large crockpot/slow cooker. I did expect this to be larger, my fault on interpreting the size. It is a 7 quart and it will eat about 16# of roast; can't fault it there. (update, I managed to cram that much in there, but. It is a lot easier to cook 9-12# of roast in there. For much larger, suggest you purchase a larger one or look at a 'roaster')

Very nice appearing, not too heavy, solid feeling and the liner is nice. Easy to use even without the instructions, very intuitive.

For the name, I own some of the company's stainless and nonstick cookware, and been very pleased with the performance. I was surprised to find they made small appliances as well.

For the extra $ I paid I am satisfied I got my $$$ worth. This is a good middle sized slow cooker.... I own from one quart warmers to 3 and 4.5 qt to now this one, I still want a very large industrial sized rectangular one (next purchase). My 4.5 quart round is good for some things, but I like...
Reliable, Durable and Convenient
I've owned this cooker for a year now. This cooker cooks things to perfection. Cord storage is convenient and makes it easy to store. I love the quick start setting as it cooks high the first two hours and then low another 4 cooking things to a delicious perfection. The 7QT makes it possible to cook extra large quantities at a time without sacrificing quality. It cleans up easy as well as looks good when left out on the counter with it's stainless steel/black finish. This will be the last slow cooker I buy.
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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 2.5 Qt. Sauce Pan

Great kitchen tool!
I use this pan nearly every day. Love being able to see the contents cooking. The handles stay cool and its easy to pour without spilling. Great all purpose pan!
Used Every Day
I've had this saucepan for about a year now, and I use it every day. It looks a bit tarnished compared to when I bought it, but I was expecting that. It's a pretty workhorse, not a porcelain doll. It heats evenly and is the perfect size for a wide variety of tasks. I purchased it in a large set, and it's the pan I go to most often.
Cleaning Calphalon Stainless
Stainless is going to get marked from any number of items cooked in it. I use the Calphalon stainless for cooking everything! The right cleaner will get the marks out/off. I have yet to have cleaning failure. The only cleaner that I have found to be absolutely successful on stainless is Bar Keepers Friend

Calphalon Simply Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 8-Piece Cookware Set

Mostly fantastic
Seems to scratch a bit easily, even when using non-metal utensils. None of the scratches appear to be actual damage to the pots or pans - there's no peeling or ruined coating as would happen with a cheaper pan. I've had these for a few months and they're holding up great, just marked slightly. Other than that, they're great.
Awesome, great lids, affordable
My husband received a Visa gift card for Christmas last year and decided to splurge on cookware. Otherwise, we might never have known how wonderful "real" cookware could be!

The set we bought consisted of a 10" skillet along with an omelet pan. Because we simmer many of our dishes, we added a large skillet complete with a glass lid. Not only are these lids substantial and high quality, they are glass so we can watch our food as it cooks without having to remove the lid and lose the heat.

Of course the saucepans with lids are amazing.... So nice to have pans WITH LIDS! Stock pot and lid cooks chicken and dumplings like a dream.

Do know that Calphalon cookware comes in a variety of qualities and prices. Williams-Sonoma is a good place to compare these products. Once I felt of each line, I understood the difference. Nice thing is, regardless of the price, they all have a really high quality finish that you will be proud to own!

MY...
These are great!
I love the size chooses of this set. All the others have more and larger pieces than I wanted. Quality is great and easy clean up. I am really happy with them. Purchasing on Amazon was easy and I'm totally satisfied.
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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11 piece Set

Easy to clean
This set is replacing a stainless steel set I was using. If you want easy cleaning this is the way to go. Its almost spotless after rinsing with water but you must use soap to remove the film. I am loving the 10" skillet and use it the most. I didn't have one with my stainless set. I expect to get many years of use from these pans and if they wear out I can send for a replacement. You can't go wrong.
Warranty Works
We were given a set of Calphalon Contemporary Non-stick for our wedding. After seven years, about half of the pots were starting to show minor pealing or dings in the non-stick surface, despite proper use. We mailed them back to Calphalon and got a brand new set back, with some better pots than we had returned! It doesn't get any better than that!
Great Cookware for the Price
This is a great cookware set for the price. Nonstick surface is great and they work as great as they look. Just hope the coating lasts.
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Calphalon Triply Stainless 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid

Worthy accompaniment to its larger brother
In my opinion, Calphalon Tri-Ply is just as good as All-Clad's Stainless line, except it's 3 times cheaper. With All-Clad, you're getting the same three-layered stainless steel with aluminum disk, but paying hundreds more. I was considering All-Clad for awhile, but there were two things that changed my mind. The only possible advantage of All-Clad Stainless over Calphalon Tri-Ply is that it utilizes magnetic steel, which may help if you have an induction cooktop. Add to that fact that I don't have an induction cooktop, and magnetic steel tends to be of lower quality as well.

1) It just seemed insane and stupid to have to pay nearly $100 for an All-Clad lid, and that's for the LID!! Can anyone say price inflation?

2) I like the glass lids on the Calphalons, because I can then look inside without having to open the lid.

Quality of the 2.5 quart saucepan is excellent. There are big rivets holding the cool-V handle in place, and I like the feel of...
This Pot is HOT HOT HOT
I have been shopping around for the best buy on Calphalon for several months. This pan is worth the price and some. It cooks evenly, heats in a jiff. The glass lid is a plus and fits snug on the pot. The handle is sturdy and stays cool. You wont have to worry about it coming off like the cheaper brands. I read other comments about the rivets and cleaning them. That is a small minus when you think about the quality and cooking performance of this cookware line. I have hard anodized and stainless steel pieces all are great. I do advise looking for discount prices. Another great tip is cleaning with the distilled vinegar when the stainless steel gets discolored. This works instantly. Whether you cook a little or alot, gourmet or not, you NEED this pot in your cabinet.
A Good Sauce Pan and Here are My Reasons
I bought this 2.5 quart shallow saucepan for ~$40 and I like it. The pan is 8 inch in diameter and 3.5 inch tall. The handle in ~8 inch in length.

You may be still deciding if stainless steel is for you. I don't believe every cookware should be stainless steel. For example, I believe a carbon-steel wok is superior to a stainless one and a cast-iron skillet is just unbeatable. Nevertheless, stainless steel is a good all-purpose material and should play an important role in one's cookware collection. The initial cost for good stainless steel cookware can be high, but they last a lifetime. In the long run, a $100 stainless steel sauce pan is cheaper than buying $20 nonstick pans over and over.

The Calphalon Tri-Ply stainless steel cookware belongs to the medium-high end cookware. There are several pricier brands, such as All-Clad. The Calphalon Tri-Ply is just as good as the All-Clad in most aspects. They are both heavy and sturdy. The only two...
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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel Nonstick 5 Quart Saute Pan

"stainless steel" pan is not induction stove compatible
I bought this pan to use on my new induction cooktop. Even though the description claims that the pan is stainless steel, it does not have any magnetic properties and will not work with the induction stove. I had checked on the Caphalon web site and it said that contemporary stainless pans are induction compatible. I was unable to return the pan because it took more than 30 days for my cooktop to be installed and I could try the pan.
Calphalon Contemporay pans
We bought the set, the wok and this saute pan. All their pans cook exceptionally wee. we love them. and the best part is that they are dish washing machine friendly

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Calphalon One Nonstick 8-Piece Cookware Set

Really good stuff.
I was sceptical, I admit it, when I bought this set.

I had previously had Circulon anodized pans which were hopeless.

My Sisier encouraged me to get these, she has them and she wanted to convince me that the Circulon design and not the anodized coating was the problem.

She was so right, these pans do what they say and stay nice and clean to boot, being not at all difficult to keep that way, whatever the task you throw at them. Solid little workhorse pans, wish I had had them years ago!
Best Cookware Ever
I love this cookware. They are the best pots and pans I have ever used. Nothing burns, nothing sticks - everything comes out perfect and clean up is a breeze. I would highly recommend Calphalon One to anyone.
Best all-around cook set ever
I bought this set, along with a single anozidized fry pan to complement it. I love the non-stick for its ease of use -- it cooks wonderfully due to the heat conduction capabilities and cleans like a dream! You can also brown better in this non-stick than in others I have tried.

I liked it so well I just bought a set for my niece for her wedding gift!

Compare with the anodized version: I love the anodized version too. While it does not behave like a non-stick, it is better than stainless skillets (I am not sure it would be better than a well-seasoned cast iron skillet) but it behaves admirably when I want a higher temperature sear (e.g., seared tuna). A quick soak removes what sticks on and it cleans up real well.

So I heartily recommend both the anodized and the non-stick!!
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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Roaster with V Rack

Pan is Great, But the Rack Leaves Something to be Desired
I purchased this pan to tackle a prime rib roast for Christmas dinner. The pan itself is very heavy, solid and distrubutes the heat well. One thing I do not like about other roasting pans that I have purchased is sometimes the pan juices seem to burn in the oven which results in no "pan goodness" to make gravy with. I have used this pan multiple times and never had that issue- the bits and pieces will brown, but do not get a burned flavor. I attribute this to the construction of the pan and the heaviness of the weight. I would give the pan a solid 5 stars, but the rack that comes with this pan immediately started peeling and rusting even though I ran it in the dishwasher and promptly removed it. So what is a girl to do?

I bought the William Bounds silicon roasting rack (from Amazon) and now use this with my pan. I could have purchased a replacement rack for $19 or paid shipping and handling to get a replacement rack through the warranty, but I have been very impressed...
Outstanding Value
I researched many roaster pans before I settled on this and am I glad I did. It offers a truly stovetop worthy construction, no bending or warping, a great v rack, and superb heat distribution. The handles are comfortable and the pan fits perfectly in the oven. Compared to the AllClad, it is less expensive and better performance. A well thought out pan.
Great roasting pan
This pan is just the right size and weight for large roasts and turkeys. The clean up was easy and although it is dishwasher safe, per the use and care guide, I didn't find it necessary. I cook rib roasts using very high heat for 15 - 20 minutes depending on the number of ribs and then turn off the heat and let it set in the oven for a couple hours. The key to this working is even heat distribution and even loss of heat as the oven cools. It worked like a dream, no surprises. I have other Calphalon pots and pans and have been a fan for years - this is no exception - excellent!
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