Add this chef's pan to your cookware collection when you're looking for versatility. The sides make it ideal for boiling or simmering foods and whisking while you cook. The somewhat flared sides and wider surface area provide more area for evaporation, making it suitable for reducing sauces and gravies. And because of its sturdy construction, this pan will work hard for you and still maintain that simple, elegant appearance without breaking your budget!Inside every Simply Calphalon Stainless pan is a bottom core crafted from heavy-gauge, highly conductive aluminum. It conducts heat evenly and efficiently so foods cook evenly, too. Interiors and exterior surfaces are made from surgical quality, 18/10 stainless steel. Domed glass covers make it easy to monitor foods while they cook. Ease of maneuverability, sturdy construction and good looks - everything you've come to associate with Calphalon cookware just became even more affordable.

Calphalon's chef's pans feature slightly rounded bottoms, giving them the appearance of saucepan/fry pan hybrids. To complete the package, they cook with the same versatility in mind, with the ability to create sauces and stir-frys with equal aplomb. The curved bottom of his 2-quart chef's pan makes it a natural for recipes that require whisking, and its wide top allows sauces to evaporate more efficiently during reduction.

Simply Calphalon Stainless cookware takes many of the best attributes of Calphalon's renowned professional cookware and puts it into an affordable package. This chef's pan is designed with an eye toward simple elegance, with an 18/10 stainless-steel interior and exterior and a bottom core crafted from heavy-gauge aluminum. The three-ply construction ensures efficient heat conduction and quick cleanup, and is durable enough to withstand metal utensils. The wire loop handle stays relatively cool on the stovetop while also allowing you to hang the pot easily on a hook or peg. Calphalon makes it possible to monitor your foods while cooking with the pan's domed glass lid (with steel-reinforced rims). The pan is oven-safe to any temperature, though the cover is only safe to 450 degrees F. The unit is also dishwasher-safe and features a 10-year limited warranty. --Rivers Janssen