DeBuyer Mineral B Element Grill Iron Frypan, 4.7-Inch Round

Just a great little pan
This is a great little pan. Once you get it seasoned it is really great for one egg. Makes a perfectly round egg.

The DeBuyer Mineral line is incredible
Forget cast iron. These DeBuyer Mineral pans are better without the fussiness of caring for cast iron. And yes, they are nonstick from the beginning, after the initial seasoning. I use this small frypan to cook one or two eggs, and they slide right out. The seasoning process before you use it the first time is simple and straight-forward; DeBuyer's YouTube video is crystal clear. I have added a larger DeBuyer that I use exclusively for pancakes. Again, it couldn't be better.

If you enjoy cooking well, you will love these DeBuyer Mineral pans.

Perfect for an egg breakfast sandwich
I bought this since I am trying to get away from using Teflon coated pans. One thing to realize - this pan is small. Make sure you understand just how small 4.7 inches is. It fits one egg perfectly. and is great for making breakfast sandwiches. I have cooked 2 eggs in it, but it was a little tight. I follow the instructions included for seasoning - it was easy.

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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 4.5 Qt. Sauce Pan with Steamer Insert

Nice saucepot/steamer, if a bit hefty
I bought it replacing a cheap old stainless saucepan/steamer whose handle fell off (after 12 years ;)

This calphalon pot is actually a very nice size - the steamer is actually wide enough to handle asparagus spears with just the very tips broken off. The nonstick surface seems very durable.

However, it is pretty heavy, if that's important to you.

Great steamer
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.

Love it.
It's big enough to boil a dozen eggs, and the steamer works great. The lid also fits my 10" Omlette pan. It cleans up great as well.

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Garcima 26-Inch Carbon Steel Paella Pan, 65cm

Beautiful Pan
There is nothing like the spectacle of cooking a large paella on an outdoor grill for 20 people! Everyone was wowed by this beautiful paella pan. And the paella cooked evenly! Wish I had taken a picture of it.

Manufactured in Valencia!
The paella pan met and exceeded our expectations. We lived in Valencia for nine years and spent many weekends with neighbors preparing paellas in the country. Imagine our excitement when the paella arrived and we found out it was made in a Valencian town we recognized. Time to invite the neighbors over!

Worked perfectly
My first try at Paella was a resounding success. Cooking it over an open fire (that was the tricky part-had to rig up something but it worked) made it a fantastic afternoon with family and friends.

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Mauviel M'Cook 5210.17 1.9 Quart Saucepan with Lid, Cast Stainless Steel Handle

Fabulous induction ready pan.
Mauviel pots and pans are superb for use with induction cooktops. The pans are heavy, cook very evenly, and make perfect use of induction's instant heat. I was surprised to find out that my very expensive Swiss cookware did not have enough iron to work on an induction burner. The Mauviel pans work perfectly. Because the pans are not nonstick coated, clean up is more difficult but to me avoiding nonstick products is worth the extra clean up time.

And here is a plug for another wonderful product: the Viking induction hotplate. It is beautiful and functions perfectly. Liquids boil almost immediately; stir fry and sautes are equally quick.

Induction cookers are for people who want to cook real food quickly and with energy efficiency (keeping the kitchen cool); microwaves are for people who want to heat up some food-like concoctions in toxic packaging.

TrueLove
I really love this pot! It is difficult to find this quality without a rather intense search. This baby has just the right weight and is beautiful to boot. I use it every day to brew my pitcher of iced tea with good tea leaves: heat the water to almost boiling, dump in the tea leaves, remove from heat, cover with the lovely lid, wait 5 minutes and then strain! Dilute to taste.

quite good, but not superb
The product is overall fine but, being Mauviel quite a reputed brand, it's not understandable how the lid is just a "generic" one which doesn't properly fit on the saucepan.

If you want it without lid, it's OK, though.

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Bialetti Aeternum 3-Pack Ceramic Saute Pan, Red

Incredible pans - love them!
I only received these pans a few days ago but so far I am ecstatic about them. Slide a silicone spatula around the inside to remove the food and they are so clean you barely know you cooked something in them. Also the handle and weight distribution make them extraordinarily comfortable to use. Don't know how they will stand the test of time but they can't be worse than teflon, and they don't come with a warning about possibly poisoning any canaries you might happen to keep your kitchen, as my last teflon set did. Just make sure you read the directions and follow them - they require basically the same care as teflon but don't outgas anything bad and the manufacturing process is billed as green. I have been wiping a very thin coat of olive oil over the non-stick surface before each use, rather than just periodically as the directions say. Conservatism? It's a very small amount of oil, and these are sauté pans where I usually use a bit of oil anyway. My regular pans...

Incredibly easy clean up, great non-stick interior
Slightly delicate interior -- treat gently, clean by hand. But super non-stick without Teflon, good looking porcelain exterior. Sides slope inward to bottoms, thus cooking surfaces are smaller than 8", 10", and 12". Exteriors can chip if banged around so we are very careful. But they are great to cook in. Always use a very small amount of oil and everything slides out when done. Wipe interior out gently, then wash w/ soapy sponge and it looks like new w/ very little effort. I do use a somewhat lower heat to avoid scorching. Very reasonably priced but have become our pans of choice.

Best Non-stick Skillets Ever
After rave comments from my grown daughter, I decided to invest in the 3 skillet set. I have cooked chicken breasts with Worcestershire sauce and the residue easily came off with water and a paper towel. Fried eggs using butter worked well. Have decided to hand wash skillets rather than put them into the dishwasher. They perform better than Calphalon and Circulon skillets.

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All-Clad Master Chef 2 2-Quart Saucepan with Lid

Amazing performance at a better price
If you are a serious cook who wants serious quality cookware, then All Clad is a great option. If you are not 100 percent familiar with All Clad, here is a brief description of what you can expect from them...All of their lines have a full aluminum core (which provides excellent heat retention and distribution) and stainless steel interiors (which offer an easy to use, non reactive cooking surface). It is the best of both worlds combined in one piece of cookware. The difference between the various lines of All Clad is simply the exterior surface...stainless steel (obviously their Stainless line), anodized aluminum (the LTD line), Copper (Copper Chef line), Stainless with an added layer of copper in the core (Copper Core), and brushed aluminum (the MC2 or "Master Chef 2" line). They are all, in my opinion, excellent cookware, but each one has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the Master Chef 2 line, which this saucepan hails from are:

1)The brushed aluminum...

All-clad does it again!
I have about 7 All-Clad Master Chef2 pans and I love each one! This pan has been extremely useful in heating up sauces and small soups. It's my favorite pan to heat up a jar of pasta sauce. I highly recommend it!

All Clad 2-qt sauce pan
I am not as thrilled with the 2-qt sauce pan as with other sizes from All-Clad. I have the 1.5, 2 and 3-qt versions, and all are well made, beautiful to look at, and heat up and hold heat beautifully. My only gripe with the 2 qt model is that it is too small a diameter pot, just a taller version of the 1.5 qt. It would have more utility for me if it were the same diameter as the 3 quart. I have a Thermador gas range, and I have to set this pot on the small diameter burner, at a very low setting to keep the flame from curling around the edges. this is fine when I am boiling a small amount of liquid in the 1.5 pot, but with a larger volume of water it takes longer to heat.

I have a mixture of saucepans from the brushed-aluminum exterior MC2 line and the stainless exterior lines. I like them both. Perhaps the brushed aluminum bottoms may prove harder to keep clean than the somewhat more expensive stainless models, but so far I don't have any problems that way...

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Tortilla Pan Set - Set of 4

Very Handy Little Things!!!
Great Little Chefs Helper... I Will Buy Again!!! These Are Nice and Look Like Well Constructed =) I Love It!!! The Only Thing Is That They Do Not Come With The Little Recipe Book =(

Tortilla Pans
I really haven't had a chance to use these yet because the temperatures have been in the high 90's or triple digits.

Just as good as I hoped
Pro: Molds out a perfect bowl.
Way easy to clean.
Four of them take up little space when stacked.

Con: Give me a moment, I'll think of something...... Nope!
Instructions are minimal, like none.

I recommend preheating them for a crispier dough, otherwise it gets crispy on the overhang part and not the part in contact with the mold. For me it worked best at 350 degree F. You have to watch it for doneness.I also coat my tortillas with a light spray of olive oil or canola for a nice browning.

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Fox Run 10-Quart Stainless Steel Oval Roaster Set

Beautiful Medium Sized Roaster
This is a gorgeous roaster with its highly polished finish, solid handles, high dome and two little open/close vents on top. I haven't used it yet (UPDATE: Dec 2010; we've used it several times now and still love it) but I think it could handle the stovetop as well as the oven, although I wouldn't set the burner much above medium since it's got an indented pattern on the bottom and it's not super thick.

Three generations of women in my family have used Revere Ware stainless steel pots and pans, so if anyone is familiar with them, I can best compare the thickness of this Fox Run stainless roaster by saying it's not quite as thick, especially on the bottom since it lacks the copper layer, but it's far from flimsy.

Size wise, it can take a good sized turkey or two chickens. Its inside height with the lid on is 7". Without the lid, the inside measures 4 5/8" high. The rack, if you choose to use it, is very low, so you've still got more than 6.5" of vertical...

Poor quality
The handles on this pan are so poorly attached that one broke off during shipping and you can barely tell where it was once affixed to the side (no rivets, nothing holding the handle solidly in place). The whole thing is very lightweight and flimsy feeling. The packaging looks unprofessional, with a pixelated image on a thin cardboard box- like a cheap import or knockoff. I am returning it (obviously, since it was broken).

LOVE IT
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A ROASTER PAN THIS SIZE FOR AWHILE NOW. I WAS OVER JOYED TO SEE THIS ONE ON LINE.

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Ecolution Evolve Fry Pan, 11-Inch, Blue

Good Pan!
So I was a bit hesitant buying something with zero reviews on Amazon but I'm glad I took the chance and did. All in all this pan has done exactly what it was supposed to. I just made some eggs in it this morning and they peeled off beautifully without a single spot sticking. Make sure to oil it up right when you get it as the instructions suggest. I can't comment for the durability as I've only had it about a week now, but so far so good (I'll update this if it goes to pieces in the near future). I will say, color wise, the blue is really dark and basically looks black so the color aspect isn't as fun as I had hoped for. But if you're in the market for a Teflon-free non stick skillet give this a shot.





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Big City BS011106 Slider Station for Mini Hamburgers

lanikaiomom
I was excited to use this product when I got it. The recipies worked well and were tasty. I would use the recipes again with another press or when making burgers by hand. I saved the recipe guide. The problem was that I also experienced a silver residue on the burgers after a few uses that made me concerned. I have also thrown it out because of concerns over this unknown residue that definately did not seem like anything healthy.

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good burgers and egg sandwiches
So the first time I ever used it, it made delicious and juicy burgers. They were wonderful. Then I made egg sandwiches, i was also very pleased. I made burgers again, and the pan was doing fine, and the burgers were still yummy. But cleanup is NOT a breeze. The material the product is made out of stinks! You have to wipe for a while. I have heard complaints about the silver paint coming off, I haven't experienced this yet, but I'm looking out for it.

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(2 Pack) Roasting / Cooling Rack Oval 12" x 8½"

Christmas Gift
Bought these to go with a roaster I gifted for Christmas, note to self check width not just length. or you might be back online sooner then thought.





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PAN Grill-it

Amazing!!
The PAN Grill-it is an amazing product. Grilling has never been more simple, versatile, or delicious. We've used the PAN Grill-it at home for breakfast (french toast), lunch (panini's), and dinner (hamburgers, steaks, fish, chicken, kabobs etc..) and have gotten excellent results each time. Tailgating is now easier than ever since we don't have to lug our grill around and clean up is a breeze. The biggest plus for our family is that it's chemical free, providing a much healthier alternative. We'll be using PAN Grill-it for years and years to come.

Cool idea. works pretty well.
After finding out I couldnt use my mini charcoal grill on my apartment balcony, I needed to find a way to grill inside.

I was cooking on my Lodge cast iron pan, and while looking for another cast iron grill pan, i stumbled across this.
It works pretty good, but is a tad hard to clean, and takes a while to heat up.

The seller threw in a free handle mitt and scrubber, which was very nice of them.

Finally! Non-Toxic Healthy Cookware Made in the USA
My family and I really enjoy grilling with this product. The pictures do no justice as to how high-tech this product and design really is. I know what I'm getting my friends and family for Christmas this year. Cast Iron Cookware made in the USA. Congratualations on a wonderful new cooking idea and product.

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Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet with Glass Lid

My workhorse pan
I absolutely love this pan. Sure, it's a tad heavy and sometimes it's difficult to maneuver, but you can do most anything in it - especially since it's oven-safe.

GREAT SKILLET!
I RECENTLY NEEDED A LARGER CAST IRON SKILLET WITH A LID, AFTER I BOUGHT A LODGE DUTCH OVEN WITH ENAMEL COATING WHICH I LOVE, I STARTED TO LOOK FOR A SKILLET. I LOOKED IT UP AND THERE WAS THE SKILLET THAT FIT MY NEEDS. IT WAS AT A GREAT PRICE SO I PURCHASED IT AND IN THREE DAYS IT WAS HERE. I LOVE COOKING WITH CAST IRON AND THIS WAS PRE-SEASONED SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THAT. I HAVE BEEN USING IT REGULARLY FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND LOVE IT. NOTHING STICKS TO IT AND CLEAN UP IS VERY EASY. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND "LODGE" CAST IRON. HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS. ANYTIME I WANT ANY CAST IRON PRODUCT I LOOK FOR THIS BRAND.

awsome
I'm very glad I purchase this skillet and so is my boyfriend he uses it more than me! Its easy to clean and I like that it goes in the oven..

Tina

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ExcelSteel 10 Inch super lightweight cast iron frypan

Cast Iron -- best non-stick around
I waited for several months to write this review since the primary use for this frypan was to prepare omelets, and since I use the "slide it out and fold with the lip of the pan" technique, it has to truly be non-stick. My first act was to put it through my own seasoning process, well actually the seasoning process of the Wok Shop in San Francisco. I am happy to report that it works and works well. More than I can say for our super expensive Calphalon infused utensils. Season it before use, wash only with water and a scrubber of your choice, and heat and re-oil after every use. It's light weight, heats rapidly and is truly non-stick. Oh, and yes, the handle does get hot -- use a towel or hot pad for crying out loud.

No cast iron substitute
This is not a cast iron pan, in the sense of the old seasoned pans your mother had.
I like how light it is. But.......
It does not distribute the heat evenly.
And everything sticks to the ridges on the inside.
The way it was ground down on the inside left spiral ridges.
I have cooked and seasoned, cooked and seasoned.
I own regular cast iron pans.
I will be going back to them.
Don't be fooled, get the real thing.

Regular Cast iron forever!

No regrets this purchase
This product fulfilled all my requirements for an omelette pan: Cast-iron, light weight, cooking surface not pre-coated with "nonstick" material, 10-inch dia. size, rounded bottom-side--perfect for two- or three-egg omelettes. Had some reservations about thin body and riveted handle until I saw how sturdily it was made. At this point pan is still new, but performing to all expectations, aging nicely and improving with every use. Overall, an excellent pan that won't break your wallet, and a welcome addition to my cast-iron collection.

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All-Clad 2 Quart Saute Pan Casserole

Wife Loves It!!!
My wife is a snob when it comes to cookware. We have 8 All-Clad pots & pans hanging from our pot hanger and she won't use anything other than All-Clad or Le Creuset brand cookware. I get her a new All-Clad pot each year to add to her collection. She loves this one and uses it mainly to cook side dishes.

This line of cookware is extremely robust and, if you invest in them, there is a good possibility that you will never need to buy a replacement for them.





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Kitchen World Nonstick Marble Coated Pans (Set of 4)

Non stick
They work really well. I am French and make my crepes on it. I put some oil only every 5 crepes, it's amazing.

BEST PANS I EVER OWNED!!
We've thrown out all the teflon because these pans are awesome! They truly are non-stick, and if for some reason there is something leftover in the pan, it literally washes out with just water...you don't even need to use a sponge! Warning, these pans get hot and hold the heat, so cook on lower heat than you normally would. If you are one of those people who cooks everything on high, you will be very disappointed, as your food will be very well done in no time at all. Yes, I am re-learning to cook everything on medium heat. Also, because the pans hold their heat, they continue to cook even after you turn off the stove, so be careful if you are cooking something delicate like eggs to remove them from the pan as soon as they are done or they will be rubbery. I use a few drops of oil for moisture in my food, but it is not necessary. Once you use these pans, there is no going back. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these pans. They are also nice to look at on my pot rack...no more ugly stains on...

Great pans, truly NONSTICK!
The quality of these pans is excellent, far surpassed my expectations. Thick-walled, comfortable handles...
and best of all, really, honestly non-stick. When they arrived, I decided to give them the true test-rinsed one of the pans, dried it, put it on the gas stove and fried an egg in it-NO oil at all-and the egg slid
out when it was done. Have used them every day since I got them, my old pans went straight to a charity drop box. Cleanup is a snap. Couldn't be happier with this purchase, hoping they hold up as well as I think they will.

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Nordic Ware Pro Cast 1-1/2-Quart Sauce Pan with Lid

Great kitchen accessory!
Though a small sauce pan is not something I need for every meal, it comes in handy on many occasions. The cast aluminum build feels very strong, and able to take a beating, which is good because I find myself using it inside and out between my stove and grill. This works great for simmering marinades from meat into sauces, and due to its compact size and strength, it can find a place to sit no matter how crowded my workspace is. For simmering sauces, making small quantities of soup, pasta, other boiled foods, or reheating on the stove-top, this pan is a must.

Always the best!
You just can't beat Nordic Ware for quality and workmanship. I'm not cooking for a family so have no need of a larger sauce pan, although I plan to get the 2 1/2 quart in the near future. I suppose this pan would do well for sauces if I did such things but it's perfect for a can of veggies or soup. I'm replacing every piece of cooking/baking equipment I have with Nordic Ware plus adding pieces of their wonderful Bundt pans. I may not make the best tasting cake in the world, but it sure looks pretty! Every order has been well packaged and delivered quickly. I can't see myself buying anything but Nordic Ware. If they don't manufacture it, I don't need it.



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Nordic Ware Restaurant Cookware 1.5 Quart Saucepan with Lid

Fast heating, non-toxic.
The only doubt I have is how durable the silicone coating is. When I opended the package, some coating on top of the rim already got scratched off. Now it's completely scratched off by the lid.

Great saucepan
I also have the bigger pot from Nordic Ware, and I have been nothing but pleased since my first use. Heats quickly and evenly, and food doesn't stick. Very, very nice saucepan.

Nice pot
This pot is not as heavy as the professional pots it replaced, but it heats just as quickly and evenly. It's been a mainstay in my kitchen since I got it 3 months ago, and I highly recommend it!

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Nordic Ware Serva Sizzler Holder Set

They don't make 'em like they used to
While still of the same functionality the thickness of the aluminum is a mere fraction of days of old. I imagine the inserts are thin enough to warp in high heat, so be careful.

ALSO--don't put these in your dishwasher. Darned new detergents turn them black!!!

Not heavy enough to hold heat long
Not bad but doesn't keep food hot for as long as I would like. Does make an attractive presentation. Just fair overall.

Great Product
I just received 4 of these in the mail today, I was worried about how thick the metal insert would be. They are as thick as i wanted, perfect, exactly what I was looking for. I was at a steak house the other day and these are close to what they use, these have a cool design, the plastic part doesnt weigh as much as a steak house plate but who cares? I would have to try very hard to bend the metal insert. The metal is what is important and I'm glad they were the quality I was looking for!

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Cuisinox Gourmet 16 Quart Cous Cous Pot

Wonderful couscousierre
I bought this along with the Moroccan Moroccan Modern cookbook and followed the cous cous recipe exactly. The cous cous was light and fluffy and did not clump even after it cooled. Amazing. The pot fits tightly to the base which forces the steam upwards through the cous cous (which is what you want). One trick with any couscousierre is is to put a layer of cheese cloth between the couscousierre base and the perforated top (not inside where the cous cous is). This makes a "gasket" between the two pieces which forces the steam upwards through the cous cous instead of escaping around the edges of the two pieces, and also acts as a secondary "strainer" to keep small grain cous cous from dropping down into the water. . The recipe in moroccan modern has a couple of steps in which the cous cous is removed from the perforated steamer top and additional water added, soaked, crumbled by hand to rid it of lumps,...

Couscous happiness
We were intimidated by the size of this for feeding two people but went with it, figuring leftovers are always good, but it's actually a very practical size. Our first couscous was the 'small family couscous' from Paula Wolfert's book, and surprisingly it involves an entire whole chicken going in the base. Having tried it, we've found the base is actually one of the best sized pots for cooking a whole chicken in a sauce, even when not using the steamer portion. Very glad we have a lid - some books imply no need, but then go on to ask you to cover the cooking soup! I'm also very glad to have it in decent stainless steel - I had a little cleanup to do both in the bottom pot section and the couscous part, and it makes the cleanup process a lot easier when you're not scared about the wellbeing of the implement. Sturdy, nicely made, happy with the purchase.

couscous pot
I purchased this pot for one purpose - to prepare couscous in the traditional manner - rather than just boiling the couscous like rice. For the best couscous, a large aluminum or stainless steel pot is needed that has a tight fitting, fine holded colander on top to hold the couscous, with a lid. This pot works very well and has a beautiful chrome finish with heavy high guality metal, especially at the base. For preparing the couscous I recommend following closely the instructions in "Moroccan Modern by Hassan M'Souli" on page 175. Use real couscous, not instant couscous, such as Marrakesh Express ([...]), and use real saffron threads not saffron flavored spice. This pot also comes with instructions on how to prepare couscous, but I prefer the Hassan M'Souli method as well as the many wonderfull recipes in his book. - This pot can also serve as a very good stock pot and steamer for veggies.

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