cuisinart 12 pan, (What's this?) this pan is great I used it the next day after receiving it. It cooks even and it cooks food faster than my other frying pan. so that will help with energy costs. I plan on buying more of this brand pan.
Decent But Wouldn't Buy Again, (What's this?) In many respects, this is a good every day pan. The nonstick surface works well, and the size is just right for sauteing chicken breasts, greens, or a large omelet. However, the bottom of the pan is warped after just four months. Because it won't lie flat on the burner, the pan jiggles. It is enough to be annoying, plus food cooks slightly unevenly. Not a big deal with vegetables, but kind of pain when cooking dishes like fish. Next time I will invest in a thicker, higher quality pan.
Great Pan, (What's this?) For the most part, I have been skeptical about buying non-stick pans in the past, simply because I have heard so many unfortunate things about them, from durability concerns to heat distribution. And I have been very impressed and satisfied with the Cuisinart Stainless Steel pans I have had for a while. But the idea of dropping an egg on a dry pan and it not sticking, eventually persuaded me.
I already own a 12" Stainless Steel Everyday Pan and it is great. It is the pan that is used most often in my kitchen. And today I finally tried out the non-stick version. And I love it. I can't speak to the lifespan of the non-stick surface yet, but I can definitely say that it performs in the same way as its stainless steel counterpart but it is obviously non-stick, much easier to clean, and requires much less fat if any at all.
It is a sturdy, heavy pan that is perfect for the everyday and/or serious cook, especially if you are trying to save a little money but get the quality that is comparable to much more expensive cookware such as All-Clad. You can cook quick meals, roasts, or braises (it is oven safe up to 500 degrees F) with very little clean-up. And for forty bucks, it is a great deal. It's worth every penny, for sure. And if you are trying to cut down on fat intake, this is a great way to do it.
I highly recommend this pan.
Perfect birthday gift, I just received this pan as a birthday gift from a friend. I've been putting off purchasing this pan or a pan like it for years but have often thought about buying one. The name "Everyday Pan" is perfect. I've had it for just over a week & the only meal I've cooked without using it was pasta. It's so handy, it just might continue to live on top of my stove most days.
Great Pan, (What's this?) I've had this pan for about 3 months and I absolutely love it. I literally use it every day. It is very versatile. Can be used on top of the stove or in the oven. I even use it to serve when it is just my husband and I. I would recommend it to anyone who loves to cook.
The most annoying pan in the world., (What's this?) This is one of the most disappointing pans I have ever owned. The pan is disappointing because it has a great cooking surface and cooks food wells,but it suffers from a fatal flaw. The first time you put this pan to heat, it is going to warp and you will the most annoying pan in the world.
I have a flat top cook surface, and every time I do anything inside of the pan, be flip a piece of chicken, or stir a sauce, the entire pan starts spinning like an old record. Add to that the warped bottom of the pan and you have a product not worth buying.
PERFECT PAN, (What's this?) Purchased the Cuisinart Chef's Classic several months ago. Since then I have used this versatile pan daily. It's the perfect size for most everything. Easily goes from browning on top of the stove to finishing off in the oven. Cleans up easily.
Big step up!, (What's this?) Bought this for a friend who has been using "non-stick" pans with all the coating worn off.
Looks, Practicality, Quality and Affordability: All-In-One!, (What's this?) Once again, a huge hurray for Cuisinart!
Cuisinart won us all over with the awesome superiority of their food processors, & then other incredibly made kitchen electrics. Now they continue their march through our kitchens by providing first-class, totally top-of-the-line cookware for every possible & imaginable need. They never make just another pot or pan or just a pretty pot or pan, what they do create is amazing, excellent, multi-functional kitchen cooking tools perfect for innumerable jobs & right for every kitchen & every cook. In the bargain Cuisinart cookware just happens to look fabulous, even better, it's totally affordable.
No other company has Cuisinart's vast experience when it comes to stepping into a kitchen & doing a job right. Cuisinart cookware balances incredibly high quality with perfect weight, balance & functionality as well as a long list of uses for each pot or pan, baking dish or roaster. All you need is imagination & your Cuisinart cookware to do the job just right. Remember when you buy a piece of Cuisinart's awesome cookware, one piece inevitably has many uses, its only limits are your own imagination.
Impossible Sticker to Remove Inside Pan, (What's this?) I don't know who the rocket scientist at Cuisinart was who made the decision to use a crazy glue-like adhesive for the label that descibes the non-stick interior of this pan - it was impossible to remove! I let the pan soak for over 30 minutes in HOT soapy water, and still had to use a plastic scrubbie pad to completely remove the label from the inside cooking surface of this pan... it was more than frustrating. An hour later after I finally got the label off, I did bake some chicken and the pan worked well.
Hard-anodized aluminum construction with an aluminum core 12-inch everyday pan with lid and 2 loop-style handles Quantanium nonstick finish internally reinforced with titanium Riveted stainless-steel handle; break-resistant domed glass lid Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; wash by hand; limited lifetime warranty
Hard-anodized aluminum construction with an aluminum core.12-inch everyday pan with lid and 2 loop-style handles.Quantanium nonstick finish internally reinforced with titanium.Riveted stainless-steel handle; break-resistant domed glass lid.Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; wash by hand; limited lifetime warranty. Enhance your existing Chef's Classic set with this versatile, 12-inch everyday pan, or give it as a gift to someone whose kitchen space is limited. You can cook practically anything in this superb specialty piece. Simmer soup, fry chicken, stir-fry vegetables, cook pancakes, and even bake casseroles. The two loop-style, riveted stainless-steel handles make the shape more compact for fitting in an oven, and the domed glass lid conveniently lets you monitor what's cooking. Chef's Classic cookware handsomely serves at the table, too. Cuisinart constructs this pan of hard-anodized aluminum, which is even stronger than stainless steel, with an encapsulated pure aluminum core for quick, even heating.