A Review Of The Calphalon Cookware Set Series
Calphalon began producing cookware for professional chefs in the early sixties. The products were an overwhelming success with chefs and cooks whose creations were their livelihood. In response to the demand from consumers, the company launched a line during the mid seventies to make it easier to buy a Calphalon cookware set for home use.
There are now five distinct types of Calphalon cookware sets available. These are the Calphalon Unison Nonstick, Traditional Nonstick, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, and Enamel Cast Iron. All pieces are made in each of the finishes, so you can select precisely what you prefer for your kitchen.
The Unison Nonstick finish utilizes two surfaces to keep food from clinging. One surface, the slide, does exactly what its name implies. It lets food slide effortlessly off the surface. The sear nonstick surface is textured to sear or seal the flavor inside the food. Unison Nonstick cookware is safe for both the dishwasher and the oven, although it should not be used with the broiler element.
Traditional Nonstick is similar to Teflon surfaces. It cleans up easily and is a good choice for those who prefer to cook with minimal fats or oils. While it is oven safe, it should not be placed in a dishwasher. Instead, pieces should be hand washed in warm, soapy water and, if needed, a nylon non-abrasive scouring pad. Like the Unison line, these items should not be subjected to a broiler.
Stainless steel is durable enough for use in the broiler and oven, and can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Stainless steel is one of the most popular types of cookware. Professional cooks praise it for many uses, especially searing meat.
Calphalon cookware sets are also available in anodized aluminum and infused anodized aluminum. These surfaces have long been popular with professional chefs because they release food easily and also work well for deglazing. These can be used in both the oven and broiler, but should not be placed in the dishwasher. Wash by hand, using only non-abrasive pads or cleansers, and dry before putting away.
Porcelain enamel cast iron products are long-lasting, and the porcelain is resistant to scratches and chips that can occur with day to day use. They can be used with the broiler as well as in the oven. This line should be hand-washed with non-abrasive cloths or pads and a non-abrasive scouring powder only if needed. Pots and pans should be dried thoroughly before storage. Frying pans have a satiny, black enamel finish on the interior of the pan.
Allow hot cookware to cool before cleaning. Never place a hot pan in water that is cooler than the pan. This can cause the piece to warp, often bowing out the bottom so that the piece will never again sit flat on the cooking surface.
A Calphalon cookware set does not require seasoning before use. Instead, just wash in warm, soapy water prior to first use. Seasoning can actually damage the non-stick finishes on the interiors of the pots and pans. Always follow the directions that come with your set for instructions specific to the type you own.
Calphalon Cookware Set
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Calphalon LS13 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Set Includes: 8 and 10 in Omelette Pan - 1.5, 2.5 and 4.5-Quart Sauce Pan with Cover - 3-Quart Saute Pan with Cover - 6-Quart Stock Pot with Cover - 6-Quart Pasta Insert
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$366.47 - $399.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon SA10H 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set |
$199.95 - $199.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon DR10B 10-Piece. Infused Anodized Cookware Set Calphalon - Calphalon One features a new surface that lets you brown and deglaze like the...
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$499.95 - $599.95 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Simply Stainless II 1757697 10-Piece Cookware Set The best tasting food begins with the best cookware! This 10 piece cookware set from Calphalon includes everything you need to create all your favorite recipes from start to finish! Also as a special offer, with your purchase comes a FREE 12"" Nonstick...
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$173.13 - $199.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Contemporary JR10A 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set Manufacturer: Calphalon
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$391.87 - $399.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Unison Nonstick Cookware Set, 10 Piece Set Includes: 8 slide fry pan 10 slide fry pan 2-qt. slide sauce pan with lid 3-qt. slide sauce pan with lid 4-qt. sear saute pan with lid 8-qt. sear stockpot with lidAbout Unison Slide and Sear CookwareThis outstanding cookware has a revolutionary...
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$599.95 Go to store |
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Calphalon Contemporary LR13A 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Set Includes: 8, 12 and 10 in Omelette Pan - 1.5 and 2.5-Quart Sauce Pan with Lid - 3-Quart Casserole with Lid - 3-Quart Saute Pan with Lid - 8-Quart Stock Pot with Lid
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$499.95 - $499.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon T10 10-Piece Tri-Ply Copper Cookware Set Manufacturer: Calphalon
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$399.95 - $539.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Simply Enamel 1756542 10-Piece Cookware Set The best tasting food begins with the best cookware! This 14 piece cookware set from Calphalon includes everything you need to create all your favorite recipes from start to finish! Also as a special offer, with your purchase comes a FREE 12"" Nonstick...
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$179.95 - $179.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Unison Nonstick 1756052 8-Piece Cookware Set Two surfaces make the difference. The revolutionary Slide Nonstick surface releases foods effortlessly., essential for creating tender omelettes and delicate sauces. And a specially textured Sear Nonstick surface that seals in flavor to create juicy...
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$499.95 - $499.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon LR8A Contemporary Stainless-Steel 8-Piece Cookware Set Calphalon - Stunning looks from a name cooks trust - the new Calphalon Contemporary Stainless...
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$364.95 - $399.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon JR12A 12-Piece Cookware Set Set Includes: 8 in. Omelette Pan - 10 in. Omelette Pan - 8-Quart Pasta Insert - Double Boiler
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$449.95 - $499.95 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Unison 10-pc. Slide & Sear Nonstick Cookware Set From Calphalon comes this 10-pc. Slide & Sear Nonstick Cookware Set - part of their Unison line. 10-pc. Slide & Sear Nonstick Cookware Set8-in. Slide Nonstick Skillet10-in. Slide Nonstick Skillet2-qt. Slide Nonstick Saucepan with Lid3-qt. Slide...
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$599.95 Go to store |
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Calphalon FX10A 10-Piece Cookware Set Stainless Steel - Nonstick Coated
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$499.95 - $599.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Simply SA14H 14-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set Hard Anodized
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$293.97 - $299.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon LS8 8-Piece Tri-Ply Stainess Steel Cookware Set Calphalon - Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless cookware is meticulously crafted from two metals, each...
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$250.00 - $299.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Contemporary JR8A 8-Piece. Nonstick Cookware Set Calphalon - Sharing food with family and friends is how we form some of life's greatest moments...
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$299.95 - $299.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon DR8B 8-Piece. Infused Anodized Cookware Set Calphalon - Calphalon One has a new surface that lets you brown and deglaze like the...
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$399.95 - $399.99 Compare Prices |
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Simply Calphalon Nonstick 10 Piece Cookware Set with Glass Covers Durable porcelain enamel exterior cookware set Comfortable silicone handles Oven safe to 400 degrees F Use nylon plastic or wooden utensils Hand wash only Set Includes 8 inch omelette pan 10 inch omelette pan 1 quart sauce pan and glass cover 2 quart...
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$179.99 Go to store |
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Calphalon Contemporary LR10A 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Manufacturer: Calphalon
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$404.95 - $499.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Simply Enamel 1756543 14-Piece Cookware Set The best tasting food begins with the best cookware! This 14 piece cookware set from Calphalon includes everything you need to create all your favorite recipes from start to finish! Also as a special offer, with your purchase comes a FREE 12"" Nonstick...
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$229.95 - $229.99 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set Set includes: 8" omelette, 10" omelette, and 12" omelette, 3qt chefs casserole with cover, 7qt chefs casserole with cover, and 2.5qt shallow saucepan with cover. Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes. These pans feature the original...
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$169.99 Go to store |
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Calphalon SH12 12-Piece Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set Manufacturer: Calphalon
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$69.95 - $72.92 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon CR10B 10-Piece. Nonstick Cookware Set Calphalon - Introducing Calphalon One Nonstick, the latest cookware line that boasts a special...
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$355.00 - $599.95 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon CR8B 8-Piece. Nonstick Cookware Set Calphalon - Introducing Calphalon One Nonstick, the latest cookware line that boasts a special...
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$354.87 - $499.95 Compare Prices |
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Calphalon 10-pc. Nonstick Unison Nonstick Cookware Set Calphalon - This versatile 10-piece set includes 2 Skillets and 1 Sauce Pan with SLIDE NONSTICK, and 2 Saute Pans and 1 Stockpot with SEAR NONSTICK. Two surfaces make the difference. The revolutionary SLIDE NONSTICK surface releases foods effortlessly,...
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$599.95 Go to store |
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Calphalon Unison Nonstick 10 Piece Cookware Set At last, nonstick cookware that lets you cook like a professional. Two surfaces make the difference. The revolutionary Slide Nonstick surface releases foods effortlessly, essential for creating tender omelettes and delicate sauces. And a specially...
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$599.99 Go to store |
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8 Piece Cookware Set - Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick For cookware that performs and looks great, get the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8 Piece Cookware Set. The set includes the essential pots and pans needed for everyday cooking and special meals. With nonstick interior cooking surface on every item...
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$299.95 Go to store |
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10 Piece Cookware Set - Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Revamp your cookware collection with the best in nonstick cookware by Calphalon. The 10 Piece Cookware Set includes 10 superior cooking items from the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Line. From the fry pans to the stock pot, all of the pieces are...
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$399.95 Go to store |
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Calphalon Commercial 9-piece Hard-anodized Cookware Set Calphalon Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set Set includes 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch open skillets; 3- and 7-quart covered chef's casseroles Heavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum construction provides fast, even...
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$179.99 Go to store |
Calphalon Cookware Set
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 (3.5 / 5.0) Set includes: 8" omelette, 10" omelette, and 12" omelette, 3qt chefs casserole with cover, 7qt chefs casserole with cover, and 2.5qt shallow saucepan with cover. Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes. These pans feature the original Calphalon hard anodized surface, which is stick resistant, meaning that it sticks when you want it (when your searing, browning) and releases when you need it to(when your food is ready). If you know how cast iron cooks, you know how the hard anodized cooks, but hard anodized has many beneifts that make it better choice- aluminum is a better conductor than iron, you never season your pan(so you dont have flavor transfer from dish to dish), and it doesn't rust! All pans are spun or drawn into shape, which makes the entire pan (sides as well as bottom) the same thickness, which guarantees even heating throughout. If you enjoy cooking and want the best and most versatile surface for performing a variety of techniques- this is the surface for you! Metal utensil and broiler safe. Lifetime Warranty.
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$163.99 |
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 (5.0 / 5.0) Simply Calphalon Nonstick 10 Piece Set
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$199.95 |
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 (4.0 / 5.0) The Triply Stainless Steel 13pc Cookware Set offers you every pan you need for almost any cooking chore, included are 8" & 10" omelette pans, 1.5qt & 2.5qt & 4.5qt saucepans with glass lids, 3qt saute pan with glass lid, 6qt stockpot with glass and a stainless steel pasta insert that fits in the stockpot! Calphalon Triply Stainless brings you true cooking performance with an aluminum core at the heart of every pan. Heavy gauge conductive aluminum is bonded betwen two layers of 18/10 stainless steel to form a three-ply disk. This three-ply disk is then formed into a pan shape with equal side wall and bottom thickness throughout the pan that ensures quick and even cooking throughout- no hot spots! The exclusive "Cool V" handles stay cool on the stovetop, and the tempered glass lids allow for easy monitoring of the cooking process! Flared rims on all of the pans protect edges from being marred, and make pouring easier, neater and safer. Lifetime Warranty and dishwasher safe (but be aware that the dishwasher will dull the stainless surface over time). A little helpful hint to keep your pans looking their best, clean with "Bar Keepers Friend" metal cleaner and a soft sponge (this stuff is inexpensive in most grocery stores and works great on all metals!). Safe for ceramic, glass and any surface requiring a flat bottomed pan.
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$329.99 |
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 (3.0 / 5.0) Simply Calphalon Nonstick 14 Piece Set
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$225.00 |
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(5.0 / 5.0) Simply Calphalon Stainless 10 Piece Cookware Set
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$173.13 |
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 (4.5 / 5.0) This versatile bakeware set from the Simply Calphalon Nonstick line provides all of the basic tools for home baking. Three cake pans, two 8-inch round and one 9 inch x 13 inch are perfect for baking all kinds of treats from simple angel food cakes to rich fruit cakes. The medium loaf pan will handle all kinds of bread from banana to brioche, the 12 Cup Muffin Pan finished cupcakes and muffins slide out effortlessly and the 10 inch x 15 inch cookie sheet will bake up batch after batch of cookies without warping. Simply Calphalon Nonstick bakeware is designed to give years of reliable performance. Every pan and cookie sheet is made from heavy-gauge carbon steel, covered with a thick and durable nonstick coating that eliminates the need for greasing. The heavy weight construction ensures even heating and browning without hotspots, so cookies bake at the same rate no matter where they are on the sheet, and wire-reinforced rolled edges prevent warping even at high temperatures. The nonstick coating makes Simply Calphalon bakeware easy to clean either by hand or in the dishwasher, and every piece is covered by a 10-year warranty.
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$29.95 |
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(5.0 / 5.0) Calphalon 7 Piece Cookware Mixed Utensil Set
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$33.99 |
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Simply Calphalon Enamel 10 Piece Cookware Set, Black
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$179.95 |
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(4.0 / 5.0) From the comfortably arched handles to the stylish flared silhouettes, the Calphalon Contemporary line is designed to please. Looks aren't everything however, and this cookware line is not simply another pretty face! No indeed, this collection is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, reknowned for its fast and even heating, and it's lined with durable non-stick for easy clean up and low fat cooking. Lids are of tempered glass to allow visual monitoring of the cooking process. If you are contemplating overhauling your existing cookware, or you are starting out from scratch, this set offers many advantages as well as the value of set pricing.
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$298.99 |
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(4.0 / 5.0) Cookware set offers high performance and loads of convenient features. Pieces have domed glass lids, so you can keep an eye on what's cooking; ergonomically designed cool "V" cast stainless steel handles; and flared rims for easy, no-mess pouring. Vessels are oven and broiler safe; lids are oven safe up to 450 degrees. Set includes 8" and 10" omelette pans; 1.5- and 2.5-quart covered saucepans; and 6-quart covered sauce pot. Made of 18/10 stainless steel with pure aluminum core, all pieces are dishwasher safe. Lifetime warranty. Exclusively online at macys.com
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$250.00 |