Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel Cookware Set, 10-Piece, Impact-Bonded Aluminum Base, Stay-Cool Handles, Oven Safe 450F, Silver

LiterallyImJustAGirl United States

Former Professional Chef Approved

I love these pans and am so glad all the former reviews panned (haha) out to be true. I’ve used these extensively now for over a year and can confirm they are a GREAT set that I expect will last many many years to come! A few pieces of advice to get the most out of this (or any) set of quality stainless steel pans: - They are dishwasher safe but I do not ever put them in the dishwasher. They clean so easily and fast that the potential harm far outweighs cleaning them by hand. If needed, soak for an hour or two with some hot water and soap. Try not to let them soak for extended periods of time. With that in mind I did in fact get lazy once and leave a pan to soak for a week because, depression and all - and they didn’t get harmed. So that is a huge deal! - I use a regular sponge to clean them. I do this to avoid scratching them. The soak should be all you need to get stuff stuck off them. - When I finish drying them to avoid water spots I use a towel to dry them off 95% of the way and let them air dry the final bit before putting them into my cabinet. - For spotting over time, barkeepers friend and or the pink stuff will take it right off. You can also make a homemade cleaner with some vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda - but the first 2 I mentioned are cheap and work so well I don’t bother. - if you struggle with these especially if you used non-stick in the past - be patient. Start with less heat than you’d use with a non-stick. Use more oil than you’d use in a non-stick. I personally prefer my nonstick for say, eggs. But a steak or fish or chicken or vegetables where I want some charring and browning? This is the way to go. (Or a cast iron if that’s more your thing.). - I bought a cheap steaming basket on Amazon that fits into the largest pot and it works great to steam veggies etc. the largest pot is big enough for me to make 20 large servings of cheese for Mac n cheese on Thanksgiving - It’s quite large. Overall for the price point, the variety of sizes and uses these pans provide and the overall longevity I’ll get from this purchase I fully recommend them. If I had one single thing to critique it’s that the lids do not fit all of the pans. The largest frying pan is larger than any of the lids which, is a shame. Sometimes I have things I need a lid for which is frustrating.. but other than that it’s damn near perfect!

Elsa Adams United States

Professional quality, lifelong investment!

These are the most amazing pans! They are easy to cook with and incredibly easy to clean! These are truly professional quality pans! The trick with using professional quality pans is that you need to think like a professional. I've read quite a few reviews that say you can only use these pans on a low heat and that everything sticks, that is only true if you're using the same techniques as you would for a nonstick pan. When the tool changes the technique should change! Professionals aren't afraid of high heat, they aren't afraid of oils, and they understand how to use ingredients that pull the flavors from the bottom of the pan. If you're having trouble with these pans, just watch a good cooking show and try something different from what you're used to in the old, toxic, nonstick coated pans. These pans can take heat! They can take a good deglazing! They can go from stovetop to oven! They can handle any utensils you throw at them! They are gorgeous restaurant quality pans! And cleaning couldn't be easier! First of all, they can go in the dishwasher. Unfortunately I have a low quality dishwasher that couldn't handle such things. But if anything is stuck on I just soak it overnight and rinse everything away in the morning. These are honestly dream pans for me! They are the kind of thing you buy once and have for decades. I feel like my kitchen tools are now complete with this incredible set living in my cabinets, always ready to help me whip up a fancy dish or just another box of Mac and cheese. Trust me, you won't regret getting this set!

Karmen Bruner United States

Works great, with a learning curve.

I was hesitant to purchase based on some reviews about staining or sticking, however, it seems to be user error for these issues. No offense intended to anyone here of course. The pans seem to be well made, thick without being too heavy, but definitely seem durable (only had them for a week, so time will tell). Additionally, they cook food fairly quickly with good heat distribution. I don’t have any complaints, but below is what I have learned about using and caring for these stainless steel pans: 1. Preheat the pan on the stove before adding oil or food. Once preheated, add oil and allow it to heat for maybe 10 seconds. This prevents any sticking you might encounter. Trust me, it works! 2. Staining did occur to my pans with the first use! I was shocked, but please know there are ways to fix this. First, vinegar and Bar Keepers Friend are now your allies. Vinegar worked well, but you need to let it sit in the pan for a few minutes. BKF worked instantly (follow directions on product) and made these pans look brand new! 3. You can put these in the dishwasher, but they may come out discolored (use methods above to fix this). We decided to hand wash our pots and pans and dry them after each use. Good luck!

RUTH D REYNOLDS United States

Seriously the best cookware ever!

I have owned this set for three years. I cook daily, using all the pieces (except the small fry pan). I have used and abused them-yikes. There is a learning curve with SS cookware. Always heat, then oil pans before introducing food. DON'T use high heat. Well, I broke the rule and was heating the remainder of a chicken marinade to make a sauce. Forgot about it and burned it right into my pan. I panicked, trying to soak it for days in soapy water. It didn't budge. Then it occurred to me that it was a mixture of oil (and sugar), so I poured olive oil about two inches deep, set the pan on low for a while. Amazingly it stared to come loose when I picked at it with a fork (I know, not good). I got all of it off, then used Barkeeper's Friend to polish off the dark areas. I swear, it looks like new!! I will be more careful in the future, but this pan had no scrapes or pitting. I think these are neigh on indestructible. Bravo for a product that actually lives up to its hype. I know these will last my lifetime