I have 2 of these skillets and need more. I travel and cook when I travel. This skillet goes with me in my luggage. I abuse this item and it keeps on being the best skillet I have ever owned. I have a skillet I paid 175.00 for and this little 31.00 (when I bought it) puts it to shame. It definitely needs a lid but the non-stick surface remains amazing after 4 years of use/abuse. My only complaint is the price increase since 5 of my family members have requested this item for their Christmas/birthday presents. GREAT skillet.

Bought this as a gift for someone needing a nonstick 12" skillet. The recipient absolutely loves cooking with it. He says it is an excellent pan and uses it all the time.

I'm enjoying my Cuisinart 12" skillet. I especially like the large wide bottom which gives me more cooking space. The only thing I wish is that it came with a glass lid. Just so happens that the skillet that this one replaced had a glass lid that fits perfectly. I like the fact that it's not as heavy as some skillets because I have difficulty picking up heavy pots full of food.

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12 in. pan is a bargain. It's quality is on par with our All Clad pans without the round bottom of the All-Clads which are miserable to use on a flat top range although if you can afford to buy All Clad you probably have a pricey gas range. If the non stick surface holds up under use it will be an extra bargain. If not we will pitch it buy another and still have a fine pan at half the All Clad price. Even tho the pan is aluminum it is not light weight and the helper handle is appreciated.
Bought the pan on recommendation of Cooks' Illustrated and was not disappointed but only wish the smaller 10 in. Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized pan was available at a bargain price on Amazon like the 12 in. pan.

If All-Clad is 5 star, then this is 4 1/2... at about half the cost. Unless you need the name brand hanging in your kitchen, try this out first. Having worked in a professional kitchen with the real deal, it's tough to tell the Cusi from the gold standard. Great pans, just need to find how to get the covers. Try the stainless 12-inch too to make a set of great, cheap pans.

I bought this pan as a gift for my father and ended up buying one for myself the next week.

The 12" pan heat's very evenly and quickly. It also has a great non-stick surface. The manufacturer claims you can use metal utensils on this which I have not done yet, but will probably try at some point.

I highly recommend purchasing one.

Nice for the price. Very large pan. Easy to clean and nothing sticks! You are going to eventually have to toss all nonstick stuff anyway because it enevitabley scratches and peels, so why spend alot. This is great!

It is a great skillet,big enough for about anything you want to fry.
Be sure and use non metalic utentials ........my wife ruined the non stick of our old pan by using metal utentials.

Excellent pan thus far does great for non stick recipes. Easy to clean, I'll probally get the 10" too!!

12" fry pan . I love everything about it. it is the best fry pan i have had in 40 yrs. people should try one. i like the big one for family dinners. thank you
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I like the look and cooking performance of this pan and find it easy to clean. I've only used it a few times, but so far so good.

I have no idea how I lived without this pan. Its a real treasure!

Initially I was quite happy with the pan. They are good quality and cook evenly. The non-stick surface worked well.

After about 6 months however the nonstick surface did not work very well any more. I wash them by hand, and only use plastic utensils to avoid scratching. I was disappointed by how quickly the nonstick surface was lost. I later looked on Consumer Reports, and found that they also say they have poor nonstick durability.

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle It is one of my most used frying pans and it is so easy to clean.

I also decided to purchase this pan after watching the review from the PBS program, America's Test Kitchen. For many years, I refused to own a non-stick pan from my experiences with the old Teflon pans.
This was very different. The non-stick surface is very durable and it has worked well with eggs and other similar dishes that don't require a lot of oil. Be warned that eventhough it is non-stick, it is not indestructable. The helper handle on the opposite end of the pan is also a major plus.

Bottom-line. A good buy and a must for every serious kitchen.

* Heats evenly, no hot spots
* Helper handle makes it really easy to maneuver the pan
* Handles are metal - won't get damaged in the oven at high temperatures
* Very durable non-stick finish. I've been using mine almost every day for about 6 months and still no scratches!

This is the best non-stick pan I've ever owned. After reading some of the reviews I decided I'd buy one and sacrifice it to the cooking Gods. I've abused it horribly. I use metal implements, sear the heck out of stuff, stick it in the dishwasher. I've used everything but steel wool on it. It's not damaged, it looks like new. I have no idea how the surface is different from every other Teflon pan I've owned - but it is.

I sure love my Cuisinart skillet! At first I was skeptical because it was so light. Now after about 6 months I realize something doesn't have to weigh a ton to be quality skillet. I love the way its cleans! You can fry eggs with no oil and it cleans easily with just soap and water. I love the addition of the handle on the end, it helps you carry hot food you have just prepared. Sure would like a larger skillet to prepare larger meals so I could entertain guest and family. Also a glass lid would solidify my wishes.

This is an awesome pan. The only downside are the handle bolts. They are on the inside cooling surface and are not non-stick. When washing the pan, you have to scrub them to get the food off. Its hard to keep from scratching the adjascent non-stick surface

I love this pan.....I needed a non stick pan and looked to America's Test Kitchen and this was their recommendation.....They are always right!

Cook's Illustrated rated it as their favorite, so I decided to buy two. I've had a variety of nonstick skillets over the years, but none compare to this one. Without a doubt, this is the absolute best nonstick surface I've ever cooked on. When they say you don't need to use any oil, they're not kidding. I've tried, and without using a paper towel to wipe the surface, it's nearly impossible to get the oil to coat the bottom of the pan. You won't be disappointed

I'VE BEEN USING THIS SKILLET FOR 3 MONTHS NOW AND IT IS GREAT. I USE IT BELOW 350 DEGREES AS SUGGESTED TO PREVENT ANY HARMFUL EFFECTS DUE TO THE TEFLON COATING. IT COOKS FOOD GREAT AND IT IS A SINCH TO CLEAN UP. I DEFINELTY RECOMMEND THIS SKILLET TO ALL LEVELS OF COOKS.

This skillet is just great! Can't wait to come home and use it over and over again. It's so easy to clean, and also, I like the size of it.
Just a great must have item.

Non-stick surface, excellent. Heats up quickly with medium heat. Cleans up very fast and easily. A great value!

Exactly what I wanted. Ordered it based on a review from Cook's Illustrated, and it does everything they promised. One slight down side would be that it is a little large for my largest burner on my solid top element stove. But I would replace the stove before I got rid of the pan!!

I've only owned this skillet for about a month, and it has exceeded my expectations for the price. It fries an egg like a champ, and is super easy to clean. I haven't tried too many recipes on it yet, but so far it is fantastic.

This is my third non-stick skillet, and it's by far the best one yet. Non-stick surface seems really durable, construction is solid, handle stays cool, size and slope of sides is perfect. Not sure if I've ever had occasion to use the little helper handle and, as such, it just gets in the way, but not a big deal as potentially value added features go.

This skillet is light and well-balanced in the hand. It cooks quickly and evenly and washes off with no effort whatsoever. I highly recommend it.

I really like this pan. I cook A LOT, and I'm pretty picky. I have used it a few times already and just love the nonstick finish, which seems to be more slippery than other ns pans I have used. How that other poster said the egg stuck is beyond me... maybe she put it in a cold pan? I used to buy Calphalon, but their pans just don't hold up, so I thought I'd try a new brand. I also love that this pan is so lightweight (a nice surprise), it makes it so much easier to use, especially for when you have to hold it up with one hand to pour. For the price~ You just can't go wrong with this pan. Now, if the finish doesn't last, then I'll update this review, but the finish didn't hold up on the Calphalon either, so I think they all have a shelf-life regardless. Especially if you use them heavily, like I do.

This is a great pan to cook with. Cleans like a dream. Cooks like a dream. Wish I had one in each size. Love it.

I unpacked this highly recommended skillet and tried to cook a fried egg. It stuck to the skillet like glue. Be carefull with this one.

I am very pleased with this skillet. It is heavy duty without being so heavy that it is difficult to lift when it is full. It conducts heat very well and cooks more evenly and quickly at a lower temperature than any non-stick pan I have ever had. It also cleans up easier than any other non-stick pan I have owned. I think this pan is a great value for the price.

We use this skillet most days of the week for something or another! It is absolutely wonderful for top of stove but also in the oven. Great for making 2 grilled cheeses at a time for our toddlers, frittatas, omelets, and whatever else for the grown ups. We also have Cuisinart coffee maker and food processor and have found all of these products to be exceptional quality and very functional.

This Cuisinart Skillet heats more evenly than any skillet we've ever used. It appears to be very durable too. It makes cooking easier and with more of a professional touch.

I recently switched to a beautiful set of KitchenAid Clad Stainless (LOVE IT!!!), but found I needed a large nonstick skillet for eggs and such. After reading "Cook's Illustrated" (my favorite cooking magazine) I decided on a Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick. Like the article states, "All nonstick WILL eventually scratch, so don't invest so much money on a pan you'll have to eventually toss." This pan is beautifully balanced, very large with sloped sides, heats up quickly and evenly and cleans easily. I found this pan (without the helper handle) at Linens 'n Things for $[...] + a [...] off coupon + a $[...] rebate from LNT (good only if purchased by 12/3/06) = [...] What a deal! For that price, I'll live without the helper handle. You should, too.