Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 11-3/4-Inch Skillets Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, let me say I agree with the reviewer who deducted stars from the 9" skillet due to the non-stick coating. Since non-stick coatings are chemicals, I refuse to use any cooking utensil with the coating on them. The original, baked enamel finish on this skillet works great. The secret is using moderate heat and adding oil once the pan warms up, then adding the food items. If the meat sticks, it will unstick as it carmelizes (this also applies to their grilling skillets). I find that I can just wipe mine out and keep using it until I make chili or something messy like that. Then all I do is fill the skillet with water and let it sit a while, then it rinses clean. At the maximum, I've taken a boar bristle brush to a couple of spots once or twice, that's all.
I beseech this company to leave the non-stick coating off their skillets even though one reviewer below seems to prefer it. Or at the minimum give the consumer a choice but I'd bet most would prefer the original, satin finish. In fact, I bought this skillet because of the fired enamel finish as I discovered my well-known name brand stainless steel skillet and stew/pasta pot has too much nickel in them so I can't use them. Anyway, I love this skillet. It makes a good wok too as the burner is under the center of the pan. I can fry up one veggie, push it off to the side where it stays warm while I fry the next one, then push it over until I'm finished. Did I say I loved this skillet?
I wish they made a lid for this skillet as I had to buy another brand which doesn't match but it works. Since most skillets come without lids, this is being silly, I agree. So then, I highly recommend this skillet both for cooking and for easy clean-up.

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A useful size for family size portions eggs or bacon, sautEing a couple of chicken breasts or steaks, this skillet is ideal for browning, and can go in the oven to keep things warm or to continue the cooking process.

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Calphalon One Infused Anodized 10-Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)These pans put together the best qualities of cookware....
non-stick and stick
Amateur cooks will expect these pans to be "fully" non-stick. If you expect that, then buy a pan for $9.99 at your local department store.
These pans have non-stick qualities but not fully non-stick. You want food to stick somewhat, which in turn makes the fond on the bottom of the pan, which you turn into a sauce or gravy.
The stick qualities give you the proper browing and carmalization your looking for in cooking foods on your stove top.
Clean up is a snap! It is best to use Bar Keepers Friend as this removes all residue from the pan. I have found that regular dishcleaners do not work properly.
These are expensive, but they will be the only pans you ever need to buy, if you take care of them properly. Do not throw them into cold water right from the stove. All pans will warp if you do this.
They are a nice heavy weight gauge too.
As a professional chef, I have used many brands of pans and these are the best currently on the market. I do not use them in the restaurant as they are expensive and they would get destroyed in our fast paced atmosphere, but I have 2 complete sets at home and you get what you pay for. Perfection!
I mentioned before, if you expect these pans to be totally non-stick, then look for something else.

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This exciting hybrid combines qualities of both traditional metal and non-stick cooking surfaces. Now not only can you brown, sear, and reduce sauces as the recipe intended, but you can also breathe a sigh of relief as you won't have a battle removing food and stains from the pan following use. How did this happen you ask? CALPHALON ONE INFUSED ANODIZED is manufactured with a revolutionary anodization process. Both interior and exterior surfaces are infused with an advanced release polymer which actually penetrates below the surface of the metal, into its very pores, offering superb durability and versatility. The intrinsic properties of aluminum ensure fast and even heating, as you've come to expect from Calphalon. Every kitchen needs fry pans in a range of sizes. The 10 inch size is handy for sauteing a couple of chicken breasts, scrambling eggs for breakfast, or making a quick sauteed veggie side dish.

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