This is the perfect pan whether you are a gormet cook or just want to brown some ground beef and serve manwiches or hamburger helper. Nothing sticks and it is amazing.

Instead of getting the farberware sets like my friends were getting for their weddings, I didn't register for cookware. I bought this paella pan, a 2.5-qt saucepan and the short and wide stockpot from Calphalon. I didn't wash them in the dishwasher and all have held up well. I'm back at Amazon today to get some more calphalon cleanser. Amazing how this product is a quality product and I fully expect it to last a lifetime.

We are a family of five and definitely give this pan an A+

I asked for (and received) the 10 pc hard anodized set years ago and have used it since. While visiting family in 2007, we made gorgeous golden pancakes in this pan and I knew I had to have one of my own - I didn't have anything this large in my arsenal.

** As a professional cook, I am particular about my cookware, so I expected a lot from this piece - large surface area, even heating, stovetop to oven capability, oven-safe to at least 400 degrees, good browning on meats and veg, easy clean-up, stay cool handles, a lid, and rivets where the handles are joined to the pan and its lid.

What a tremendous value for the money, with a "naturally" non-stick surface if you treat it well. As other reviewers have noted, don't overheat it. In case no else mentioned it - don't use non-stick spray on it as it seems to make the surface tacky and changes it. A little oil, butter, or an oil mister are good options. I put a little warm water into the pan while it's still hot
(similar to deglazing it) and let it cook itself clean, then later I run warm soapy water and a gentle scrubber sponge over it, dry it and put it away. If you let water sit in it, it will dry with white spots and/or streaks (as will all my Calphalon).

This will likely be the pan you reach for every day, and it delivers, every time.

I use this pan for stir fries, skillet-to-oven cornbread, sautéing meat, pasta tosses and much more. It handles it all. You may find you can replace other pans and even your wok with this workhorse. Do yourself a favor and try one - remember to get one as a gift or someone you love may try to talk you out of yours! :)

I haven't received this item yet. It has already appeared on my credit card bill, though. I just wrote to the seller asking whether it had been shipped. How do I get my money back?

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I purchased this pan a few years ago - still in use, but from day one the pan has not been a favorite because of food sticking to it. The pan is solid and will last and at $30 the price is nice too (I hope nobody every paid the list price for this pan $150+...ouch).

I bought mine from Amazon almost 4 years ago, and I use it a few times a month...it has held up very well! Very versatile...great for steaming or sauteeing vegies with onions & garlic...or making an egg fritata.
Mine is stamped "Made in Toledo, Ohio"...the product description says "China"...so I can't say what the newer version is like, though.

I have owned this pan for a year, along with several other Calphalon nonstick pans. I find myself reaching for this pan way more than my others. It did take a few adjustments to get used to cooking without the nonstick, but i love it! Just heat up the pan a few minutes before using, add your oil, then add your ingredients. I find letting the meats sit at room temp for about 30 min. beneficial to keep them from sticking to the pan. Thats it! You get a beautiful sear from this pan, unlike nonstick pans.
Clean up is a breeze with a little soaking, and Barkeepers Friend. This is truly my everyday pan.
I dont understand all the bad reviews, unless they arent used to cooking with an anodized pan. I would compare this pan to a cast iron skillet, without the weight, and much much easier to clean. It really does get seasoned after a few uses.

I didn't buy this pan from Amazon , I got in NIB from eBay for 29.99 . I cant understand the poor reviews. If you know how to use this product (by reading the directions) , its type and the little buttons on your stove that control the heat you shouldn't have an issue with this pan.

I love this pan , I would recommend it to anyone.

I purchased this pan almost two years ago. I have been nothing but disappointed in it, which is surprising because everything else that I have purchased from Calphalon is wonderful and worth every penny. This pan, however, is not! Everything sticks to it. All types of food and this is while using every nonstick spray, butter and many different types of oil to prevent the sticking. Nothing works. A few months ago, I had finally had it with this pan after cooking many aggravating meals with it. I went to Target and bought a similar Calphalon pan with a see through glass lid. It has been a wonderful replacement.

I purchased this a few weeks ago to replace my "everyday" non-stick wok type pan that was starting to show wear on the cooking surface. I decided to do away with non-stick all together! I used my old non-stick pan for over 10 years and I knew that using a NON non-stick pan would be different. With a little practice (included in the box was a list of helpful hints), it is turning out to be a great pan. And what a great price - unbelievable! Easy to clean and not too heavy or cumbersome to handle. Very happy with it. (By the way, this pan is great for making fried eggs!)

This is the first Calphalon pan I have purchased. After hearing how wonderful Calphalon was, I couldn't believe how poorly it preformed. It seems no matter what I prepare in this pan, it sticks and is diffcult to clean. I now rarely use it and know if it was easier to clean I would use it often. Very disappointed.

This wok is good quality. But it's so easy to get food sticked on it. And it's so hard to clean. It has been my cupboard for a long time.

This pan was so bad I sent it back. I would not recommend it to anyone as everything stuck in it!

I have had this pan for over a year now and have basically stopped using it and have given it to my husband to use as an oil pain for changing the oil for the car. I have used many calpahlon skillets and knifes and also am an avid user of le creuset. I love the calphalon non-stick skillets for things like scrambled eggs. With this pan however, I have tried cooking on low heat, with a heat diffuser and using plenty of oil while washing the pan before and after use. Still...it sticks horribly bad and is terrible to clean. It does cook fairly evenly. But if it's even cooking you want combined with ease of use and durability buy enamel coated cast iron like le creuset. If le creuset is too pricy, well don't buy anything from calphalon except non-stick or knifes (their knifes are great!) otherwise you'll be sorely disappointed.

I've burned more things on this thing than I can count (I'm truly not an awful cook; just a forgetful one). It's still going strong after 3 years of punishment from me. Just the other day I left it in the oven to braise some beef ribs and I forgot to check on it -- oops! The meat ended up burning and the liquid had boiled down until it was black and coated the entire bottom. I soaked it for 30 minutes in the sink and it was so easy to clean I could have used a baby wipe. I've burned cheese, milk, carmelized sugar, and anything else you can imagine on this pan and it still cleans up nice and new.

Like everyone says, this is NOT non-stick! I'd say it's almost-non-stick as it's easy enough to clean up, but it also manages to give a great sear.

This is the absolute best pan that was ever made. It is called an "everyday" pan for a good reason. You can use it for everything. If I had to leave my home in a hurry and only carry one cooking utensil, it would be this pan! You can use it to sear a roast on the stove top, then pop it straight in the oven. The pan uses moist heat to bake and the meat will literally melt in your mouth. So tender! I can not take the credit for the great pot roasts because this pan will literally tenderize a 2x4 piece of wood! I buy them for wedding gifts and everyone loves them. Definitely a must have for everyone!

I bought the 12 inch everyday pan with lid as a birthday present for a relative and he loves it. We both love Calphalon and have bought nearly all of our pots and pans and griddles from Amazon.com. You can't beat the prices and quality of the products.

This has been a very useful pan to have in the kitchen. Because of it's design it provides easy access to the entire cooking surface. It has been good for saute, sauces, frying, even stir fry. I do wish I had gotten non-stick, but that's just personal preference.

This is the first Calphalon that I have bought and I am very pleased. Awesome, is an understatement. You can cook anything in this pan. Like some of the reviews I have read, you should take care to read the care instructions on this pan. It will help in using it correctly and preventing damage. I will continue buying this brand from Amazon, because as you can see, I don't think anyone else an beat the price.

This product is sticky, so I returned it to Amazon. The return was very smooth, thanks to Amazon's perfect custom service.

My error. I thought I was buying a non-stick type pan. Not so with this particular Calphalon line. It is a nice size, nice lid as well. Didn't notice it didn't have a single handle. Getting it to cook
properly has been a learning process. If you want non-stick avoid
this one.

This pan is wonderful! More than I even expected it to be, and WHAT an amazing value. It's big enough to work with and the hard-anodized composition allows food not to stick, without the worry that comes with Teflon products. I love this pan!

In general, you really can't go wrong with Calphalon. I picked up this plan to add to our completely calphalon collection. It is a great everyday pan, durable, with a wide base. It isn't really non-stick though, so make sure you use some non-stick spray. I had a tough time getting some food off of it the other day. But overall, a pretty good pan for a great price.

This pan is fabulous! I only gave it 4 stars because it was described as non-stick; well, it doesn't have a non-stick coating, but the secret is to heat the pan and not the oil; only add the oil when ready to immediately follow with the food! It cooks evenly and cleans up well after soaking in hot soapy water. I won't be putting mine in the dishwasher, but some say you can. Also, since the handles aren't plastic, you can broil in the oven! It is a very sturdy pan I figure we'll have "forever" -and for the price, I don't care if it's non-stick or not.

I had to wait for my Calphlon but it was worth it, I have really enjoyed using this 12" pan for everything.

This product is a great deal for the price. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond after order this from Amazon and theirs are a lot more expensive. It is a high quality Commercial grade everyday pan.

Pan is as advertised. This is a convenient size. the two handles are easy to use. The pan cleans easily and quickly.

....and it can be used in the garden with plants .... I can not imagine a better use!
it's probably designed to burn the food or invit your guest to stay home next time.
I just missed so much my Tefal when I was using that awful Calphalon! it's so cheap and everything stick for ever in there....I couldn't get away of the burned spots...anyway!!
:my advice, don't buy it!

I got this pan a week ago and used it for 3 times. I was stick here and there. I trust Calphalon's quality and have a very good experience using their product. However, I am very unsatisfied with this product. It is just stick everywhere. Unfortunately, I threw the package right away when I got this pan. There is no way for me to return this product. According to my own use experience, I will not recommend buying it.

It arrived quickly and I have used it several times and love it. One thing didn't realize is that it's not non-stick so I've had to spray it or put oil on it.

This is a quality Calphalon product which can be used to make virtually anything. Only qualm I have is that it sticks a fair amount. Just make sure you use a little oil/butter when you start and this pan will be a great addition to any kitchen at a great price.

I purchased the 12 inch Calphlon sikillet. I put"Pam" in the skillet before cooking eggs. The eggs still stuck to the skillett. I think this may not be real Calphlon I think it is an "a fake". I have other Calphlon skillets and they don't stick!!!! "Bad Buy"""""""

For cooking everything from stirfrys to braising meat, this skillet fits the bill. It heats evenly and is easy to clean. This is the best pan I have ever used so far.

I bought this pan about two months ago for the great reviews and cheap price on Amazon, I've used it a total of 5 times and I have to say I'm not at all impressed. What they don't tell you is that it's not that easy to wash and its not non stick. However, it does heat up quite quickly. I also wasn't to happy about putting it the dishwasher, as it had the ashy texture to it when it came out. Its extremely heavy as well. Not really worth the price but it does get the job done. Point being, Ive had better and paid way more less.

I knew it was kind of non coating pan and that's why it's not an everyday pan. You just have to put some more oil?? and not put something that easily stick to the pan like egg, meat....etc. When I first cook my pan fried rice, I almost through this pan out because eggs were stock like crazy even after putting enough oil. Well I decided to cook my egg on a seperate pan and it came out great even it takes little more time and one more coated pan when you cook fried rice. Other that sticking issue, qualities of this pan is more than ok. It's durable for what I paid $29.99.

I bought this for little over $20 and wanted to give this pan a try for all it's great reviews... I liked the pan at first look. It's quite heavy for an aluminum pan (I've seen thicker ones, but this is among the top three thickest I've seen). Size is about quite right for me, though I wished it was a little deeper, but I can live with it.

Now for the negative part, I've owned this for about a month now and tried it out a few times, but it always turned out to be a disaster for me. I am used to non-stick pans and this one is definitely not one (I knew this while buying it, but didn't expect it to be so bad). I know it all depends on what and how you cook, but for me, I am still trying to justify my purchase :(

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