Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® Styleware 10-pc. Cookware Set- Blac

Whether your culinary expressions are surpassing the quality of your cookware, or you want to start out on your own with quality that will last, Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® cookware is preferred by demanding chefs everywhere. The quality aluminum construction provides even heating for great results while the long, stainless steel handle is angled for comfort and stay-cool design. Enamel exteriors and nonstick interiors make for easy cleanup. This set includes 1-1/2-qt. and 3-qt. covered saucepans, 5-1/2-qt. covered Dutch oven, 8" skillet, 10" covered skillet and 11" square griddle. The lids are made from durable tempered glass. Dishwasher safe. Imported.

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Piece Cookware Set

Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and stay cool on the stovetop for hours at a time. Glass covers are convenient for watching food cook and have curved handles plus wide-banded stainless-steel rims for durability.

This eight-piece cookware set includes a 1-1/2- and 3-1/2-quart covered saucepan, an 8-quart covered stockpot, and an 8- and 10-inch omelet pan. Each piece boasts triple-layer construction with a stainless-steel exterior bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. The set is safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. However, the tempered-glass lids are oven-safe only to 450 degrees F. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

From the Manufacturer

As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless.

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece. rice without the fuss. Just add the rice and water, select the menu, and hit the button. That's it.

Professional, Versatile, Comfortable

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel.

Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features sculpted long handles, which are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop.

Easy Clean-Up

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is 100% dishwasher safe for effortless clean-up. (That's a feature you'll appreciate at the end of a long evening of entertaining.) You can also hand wash your pans using a dish cloth and hot sudsy water. For occasional polishing, we recommend Bar Keeper's Friend.

Features

• Distinctive, Contemporary Design
  Calphalon Contemporary Stainless's sleek curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks, open shelves or in glass-front cabinets.

• Versatility
  The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too.

• Tri-ply Construction
  The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler.

• Full Aluminum Core
  Sandwiched between the stainless steel interior and exterior of each pan, the pan's full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating.

• Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors
  Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help hide wear and help to promote incredibly long life for the vessels.

• Convenience
  The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and that securely fit the vessels and make it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking.

• Dishwasher-Safe
  The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy clean-up, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people.

• Lifetime Warranty

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 7-Piece Cookware Set

This seven-piece cookware set is deluxe: it outfits a kitchen for a lifetime of essential cooking needs. The virtues of Calphalon's anodized aluminum are highly praised among cooks: even heat distribution, stick-resistant surfaces, quick heating and cooling, durable construction, and attractive design. The set includes one fry pan (or omelet pan, as Calphalon calls them); one lidded saucepan, perfect for making a variety of sauces, simmering side dishes, or cooking small batches of soup; an 8-quart lidded stockpot that will handle the gamut from pasta to soup to corn; and a true gem, a chef's pan, great for everyday cooking and effectively blends the functions of sauté pan and saucepan. The details of these pots make them especially satisfying to use: riveted stainless-steel handles are sturdy and stay cool while cooking, lids fit easily and seal in juices, the stick-resistant finish means you need only use a minimum amount of oil, and the pans are all safe for the oven and broiler. Care for these pans with consideration for the long, useful life they offer: always wash them by hand with mild cleaners. --Sherry Smith

What's in the Box
10-inch omelet pan; 2-1/2-quart saucepan with lid; 4-quart chef's pan with lid; 8-quart stock pot with lid
Customer Review: Great pots, good selection
I have a lot of Calphalon in my kitchen- it's all I use on the stovetop aside from a couple of cast iron skillets, a wok, and a really big stainless stockpot. But it's the Calphalon that handle the bulk of the day to day cooking. As others have noted, they're tough, and they have great heat conductivity. This set is pretty close to what I'd buy for starters, too; it comes pretty close to what I have hanging over the stove right now. One caveat if you're not familiar with Calphalon: The anodized coating is super hard, but the typical alkaline detergents used in dishwashers will damage it. You have to hand scrub your Calphalon, or find a ph-neutral detergent.
Customer Review: Essential for both home and professional cooks
I purchased this set for my first apartment as a cooking enthusiast. I am now attending culinary school and every pot and pan looks as perfect as the day I bought them, even with constant heavy-duty use. In regards to other reviewers who have complained about food sticking to the pan: the pans must be preheated to an appropriate tempurature for the food you are cooking; or don't move food around in the pan before it's "set". With proper cooking technique you will have no problems, food will slide right off the pan. The main reason I chose the hard anodized is for its quick, even heating and durability, perfect for searing and finishing in the oven or broiler. The material is thick, won't warp in a 500 degree oven, and doesn't need any special utensils. And I don't have to worry about cleaning baked on grease - soaking the pan shortly in soapy water takes care of it. Clean up is simple - these are much easier to get squeaky clean than any of the numerous stainless steel and copper pans I have. Once in a while I use Dormond cleaner to keep the black finish dark and satiny. My only complaint is that Calphalon no longer makes skillets (or omelette pans as they call them) without a nonstick finish. I recently purchased the Calphalon One infused anodized skillet and have not used it long enough to test its durability, but its the next best thing.

Calphalon Cookware Sets

Calphalon Cookware Sets

Simply Calphalon Stainless 8-Piece Cookware Set

The Simply Calphalon Stainless line of cookware is an excellent alternative for those who prefer cooking in stainless steel and who desire Calphalon quality at a more budget price. This 10-piece set has all the basics to get your home kitchen up and running. The cookware includes 1-quart and 2-quart covered saucepans; a 6-quart covered stockpot; and 8-inch and 10-inch omelet pans.

Made of attractive 18/10 brushed stainless steel, these pans have an aluminum core through their bottoms for even heat distribution. The stainless-steel loop handles are comfortable to grip, plus they minimize heat transfer so handles stay cool on the stovetop. Handles are held in place by sturdy stainless-steel rivets. The covers are made of tempered glass so you can monitor your food while it cooks and have a dome shape, which allows food to retain its moisture while cooking. The cookware and lids are oven-safe up to 450 degrees F so you dont have to dirty several pans to make one dish. All cookware in this line is 100-percent dishwasher-safe and is covered by a 10-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

What's in the Box
1-, 2-quart covered saucepans; 6-quart covered stockpot; 8-, 10-inch omelet pans
Customer Review: Christmas Gift
I ordered this product as a Christmas gift and paid for the two day delivery. I am very upset with DHL they fouled up and took four days to deliver my package allthough it was in town on time. They admitted the late delivery was thier fault but since it was the holidays they refused a refund of the shipping charge. The product is great and I'm very happy with the retailer and the product. I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH DHL OR WITH ANY RETAILER THAT USES THEM.
Customer Review: Impressive cookware
I bought this set to replace my old no-name cookware set. It's a HUGE difference and I'm glad I bought Calphalon. The material is thick and heavy which are the characteristics of good cookware according to my aunts who cook for 30 years. The design of this set is really nice. I was worried about the handle which is made of some kind of metal though it's written as hand-cool handle. From my cooking, the handle is cool even when the pots/pats were at the temperature of boiling hot. I don't know how Calphalon did that but the heat from the container didn't transfer to the handle at all. All in all, I highly recommend this set to everyone. It looks really good and the quality is way beyond my expectation!

Calphalon 10-pc. Red Enamel Cookware Set

· Details: · 10-piece set · Set includes: 8-in. omelet pan, 10-in. omelet pan, 2-qt. covered saucepan, 4-qt. covered saucepan, 3-qt. covered sauté pan & 6-qt. covered stock pot · Oven safe to 400°F · Dishwasher safe · Manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty NOT recommended for smooth glasstop stoves!

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set

The high-quality Contemporary Nonstick line of cookware is designed to meet the needs of busy families while offering the high-quality construction associated with the Calphalon brand. These pots and pans offers a stylish, attractive look while making cooking and cleanup for family meals or special occasions easy and low-stress. Contemporary Nonstick cookware replaces Calphalons original and highly popular Professional Nonstick II line--but with improvements to make it even better. The most obvious enhancement is in the versatile rounded and flared design of the pots and pans. This design makes a single pan suitable for various cooking techniques and provides better access for pouring and stirring. Also convenient is the capacity line on these pots and pans, which helps prevent cooks from overfilling them.

This set has all the pieces necessary for daily family cooking: 8-inch and 10-inch omelet pans, 1-1/2- and 2-1/2-quart covered saucepans, a 3-quart covered sauté pan, and an 8-quart covered stockpot. The pans exteriors are made of hard-anodized aluminum for superior heat distribution. The interiors are coated with a nonstick surface that is resistant to peeling, chipping, flaking, or cracking. This cookware has ergonomic brushed stainless-steel handles that stay cool to the touch on the stovetop and are riveted to the pans for durability. The lids are tempered glass--for viewing food as it cooks--encircled by a stainless-steel band that complements the cookware and fits snugly into the pans. All Contemporary Nonstick cookware is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

What's in the Box
8-inch and 10-inch omelet pans, 1-1/2- and 2-1/2-quart covered saucepans, 3-quart covered saute pan, 8-quart covered stockpot
Customer Review: They don't last!
I bought this set when my husband and I were married four years ago. I love to cook and bake, and thought these pans were great in the beginning. Four years and $400 later, I am very disappointed. The nonstick coating in every pan is peeling off. Let me be clear: These pans have NEVER seen the dishwasher, metal utensils, or anything but loving care. We thought we were investing in pans we'd have for a long time. Not so. Now, we wish we would've just gotten the stainless All-Clad instead. These were cheaper in the beginning, but they're costing us in the long run. If you're registering for your wedding gifts, DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE WE DID. Use caution when purchasing any nonstick pans; they'll all fail over time, and you'll just have to keep buying new pans when the coating peels. Learn from my mistake and save yourself the trouble. Skip these pans!
Customer Review: Really nice to cook with
Food cooks better, more evenly than the cheap Tfal I had. No sticking problems. Would like a smaller pan in the set. Easy to clean the interior with the Dobie pad. More trouble to keep the exterior clean. The large sauce pan came with a scratch on the rim and I am considering exchanging it. Love the clear glass tops. Handles do get hot. Pots are heavy and have aggravated my tennis elbow.