Kitchen Essentials® by Calphalon® Hard-Anodized Nonstick Omelette Pan - 12" Review

I discovered the Kitchen Essentials by Calphalon Hard-Anodized line of cookwear a couple of months ago when I needed to replace an old 12" omelette pan. I liked the heft of the pan and decided to give it a try. I have since purchased the 8" & 10" skillets and the 12" Griddle. I will be eventually converting all my cookwear to this style.

This an outstanding line of cookwear from Calphalon, listed under their Pro-Series. It's considered "non-stick" and the heavygauge hard-anodized aluminum distributes the heat evenly. I've seen no evidence of uneven cooking, although I also tend to cook on medium heat at the most. I use my skillets quite a bit and have yet to have any type of sticking problem either. The handles have a silcone soft grip that stay perfectly cool while on the stove. No pot holders needed.

Be aware, though, that it is hand-wash only. The instructions are very specific that under no circumstances should it be cleaned in a dishwasher. Not sure what would happen if you do but I like these pieces so much that I'm not going to chance it. I have even made it a point to demonstrate the cleaning "procedures" to my wife and three teen-age daughters. Needless to say, they all think I'm nuts but at least the pans will not go into the dishwasher.

The only thing I can object to is that I wished I knew the quality of the pans before I bought a couple of pieces ala carte. Now it doesn't make sense for me to buy the complete set. But again, I will be replacing piece-by-piece as needed. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for high quality cookwear at a reasonable price. If possible, save a few dollars and buy the set.

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Product Description:
Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® cookware collection makes it easy to prepare your favorite recipes. The hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior is a classic combination delivering superior conductivity, durability and easy cleanup. This 12" omelette pan is perfect for cooking eggs, creating tender omelettes, toasted sandwiches and savory sauteed dishes. The durable, nonstick finish is perfect for low-fat cooking and makes cleanup fast. The comfortable silicone soft-grip handle stays cool on the stovetop.

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