Non stick, no PFOA and Excellent price? Sign me up!
937960
After realizing that PFOA was in my old skillets, it was time to upgrade to non-PFOA teflon skillets and after some quick researching on DuPont's website I was sent here to Amazon for TeChef. Upon reading other reviews and seeing these beautiful skillets I had to have one. The color is a deep gorgeous purple, the little oil measurement marks in the middle are an excellent touch, the handle is well built and the Teflon "Select" coating works wonderful. Everything slides off this skillet and the heat is well distributed for nice even cooking. I highly recommend this skillet and would definitely make the same purchase again. The price is right!
123793
Love this Healthy Ceramic Green life pan. nothing sticks.
 I realize this is a inexpensive 5qt ceramic pan. But Im giving it a good work out to see how it holds up! I only use silicone spatulas, and wooden spoons . I figure it should old up pretty good!.
If not, Ill be back with a Up-date, and lower the stars.

No, PFAS, PFOA, CADMIUM and No LEAD.
Oven safe up to 350 degrees.
This is the first oven safe Ceramic pan I have seen for this price its a good deal.
Use only Non-stick or wooden utensils. Do not use metal it will scratch your pan.
Since this is not an expensive pan I would not put it into the dishwasher if you want it to last a few years..
Washes easy, and it says its dishwasher safe.
 If you are using a Lemon type of dishwasher soap it also etches the inside of the pan, and a Stainless dishwasher.
I like this pan better then my non-stick Calphalon 5qt pan. This is healthier to cook out of, and sits even on my gas stove.

The nonstick ceramic is awesome and does not stick. Although I still use a little Coconut oil.
The pan without the lid is not that heavy. I think the glass lid is heavier or just as heavy as the pan.
The helper handle is needed, and makes this pan feel lighter.
Do NOT use any type of cooking spray in this pan, or any non-stick Spray. It will break down the ceramic or non-stick inside,
and become Gummy, and the pan will not be non-stick any longer.

This is a Large pan, but Not commercial size as someone mentioned! Also it is for two or more people  depending on what your cooking.
 I also can cook more food in this, and save it for later, or freeze it.

Last night for two people I cut up two large medium potatoes 1/4 inch thick, then in half. used Coconut oil and Olive oil to
fry in this pan, and other seasonings. Although its non-stick, this type of oil gives the potatoes a nice flavor, and fries them at a lower heat.
 I could Not lay down all the potato slices flat in the pan, so you get a idea of how big this is. Sides are fairly high.
The pan fried the potatoes Very Even, and they came out Crisp. I did not turn the flame up high.
I personally do not use a high heat except to boil water in a large pot.
A high flame can warp any non-stick pan.

Im only buying Ceramic cookware now, as its less expensive, cooks even, easy clean up, healthy,  & lighter weight for me.
Cant ask for more in a cookware, unless this does not hold up!
3277547
Great product, no stick, easy clean up... highly recommend!
1929510
I have owned this skillet and 2 more for quite close to a year now and have finally put them through enough use to feel comfortable reviewing them. A bit of (brief) background. I am an expert cook who started at 9 years old. In 2003 I published a cookbook. I am not plugging a book here. I am trying to give real advice to help consumers get through the quagmire of shady marketing and cheap, garbage products. The point is; these pans get used...hard!
The bottom line? Well, after years of buying and using the supposed " toughest non-stick ever" from companies like Calphalon, Cuisinart and (yes) All-Clad; I had pretty much resigned myself to having to spend a lifetime of throwing hard-earned cash out with my flaking pans. Having just about decided to go back to not using non-stick products, She Who Must Be Obeyed suggested trying one of the ceramic pans which had begun flooding the market. That suggestion, which when uttered by her, being tantamount to a Royal Decree, began our quest. We shopped hard for these. I gave up researching on the web as the reviews were too all over the place too have any validity. We hit everyone. Wally World, Target', BB&B, every store selling cookware in the area.
We carefully considered perceived build quality, price personal experience. We finally decided to try these as the weight was a perfect compromise between what I like (heavy enough to drive nails) and the lighter pans Her Highness prefers. These pans quite literally get used a combined average of 7 times a week. I am very pleased to say we happily recommend them.
The surface is very non-stick to the point that oil becomes less a matter of keeping the food from sticking and more of " Hey! How about a little avacado oil for these Tex-Mex home fries?"
So far... nothing sticks. Super easy clean up and none of the oily residue left behind as it is on Teflon.
We treat these identically to the way we did our Teflon. NEVER put good cookware in the dishwasher. NEVER use any utensils other than wood or silicone. NEVER put them in the oven higher than what they are rated for.
We have been very impressed. With minimal care, these pans have already proven themselves to be a MUCH better value than any of the pricier name brands. The only negative I have noticed is that the rivets are painted and that WILL eventually come off. No harm though.
Shop around, we got our whole set (this skillet and the 8" and 10" ) for less than $60. This is less than I paid for a lid for an All-Clad.
1321457
Excellent pan and it is everything that is advertised.  The non-stick feature is outstanding.  It is almost impossible to have food stick in this pan if you follow the pre-heating procedures.  The pre-heat symbol in the middle of the pan lets you now when the pan has reached the proper temperature to start cooking.  You don't need to cook with high heat because the pan distributes heat so well.  Clean up is easy....just follow manufacture's directions.  Great pan at a great price.  We will be buying more.
3195500
I have had Calphalon Tri-Ply pans for over a year. I am a school trained Culinarian and Certified Chef of over 30 years.  I am qualified to tell anyone that these are "MY" favorite pans.

  I typically use commercial products where I work so I am familiar with Calphalon.  I have always liked stainless steel cookware.  I purchased these for my home (I do most of the cooking there too!)  People ask me all the time, what kind of cookware, knives etc. I use at home.  I always tell them "Calphalon Tri-Ply is the best and most affordable system out there"!  I don't care if my pots and pans hang in view of guests or how shiny they are! Don't make this a cookware consideration!

  Buy a good set of pans, keep them clean and so what if they have a few scratches?  Displaying expensive shiny pans only tells people you have expensive shiny pans!  My pans are for cooking...not displaying!  Every so often I will shine them up with Bar Keepers Friend.  It works well and is not too abrasive.  Just keep em clean inside and out and they'll be fine for displaying!  Most people care less about what brand hangs on your pot rack! Or how shiny and scratch free inside they are!  Yes insides do get minor scratches when using metal utinsels...so what?!  It doesn't affect your cooking or product taste.  Here is a tip for people who say clean up is hard...

  If you burn something and food sticks...  Simply place a cup of water in the pan, bring it to a boil. (similar to when you de-glace food particles)  Remove from stove, let sit a few minutes.  Wash normally with soapy water and scrub pad. I love the fact that I can just wash lightly and place in dishwasher!

  Tri-Ply construction allows these pans to heat on the entire surface (sides too).  Do not ever cook on high, except to maybe boil water!  The pans will get too hot to cook properly. I always heat my pans, melt my butter/put my oils in, and then the food.  This is the best method to get a proper sear or saute and the bonus is most foods won't stick then!  A  On a stove 1-10, a 6 or 7 usually is the range of cooking for me.  I also like to remove the pan from the stove about 1/2 to 3/4 way through cooking sauces and vegetables because they retain the heat and continue to cook (overcook).  Lids seal well.  I love the way you can see the food without having to remove the lid.

Enough ranting.  Bottom Line....Calphalon Tri-Ply is simply in my opinion the best cookware I have found and a great value.  If you want to cook well you must start with good cookware!  If still not sure...buy a starter piece! (perhaps the 12" Everyday Pan)  Try different cooking methods...beat it up (if you can) and mark my words you'll probably get the remaining pieces!

Oh yes, I also purchased a small non-stick omelet pan for cooking eggs! Know what?!  I have never had to use it!  Stainless works just as good if not better at cooking all foods!  So,

Enjoy cooking and always...."Play with your food"!
2121904
I returned these ONLY because Macy's had them on sale for cheaper. I bought three pairs at Macy's. THREE! The pan is so incredibly nonstick. I love cooking and cook all the time and have used many pans, but nothing this good. As a test of curiosity, I cooked an egg with no oil. The egg slipped around on the pan! Some pans can't even do this WITH some oil, let alone without oil. There is nothing bad to say about this pan set at all. Absolutely incredible!
1560451
Going really well. No oil needed at all. Extremely nonstick surface. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Loving it so far.
2662491
We have been minimalists when it comes to kitchen supplies so we had two fry pans in our cupboard.  One was a Calaphon and the other was Regal Ware.  We got both of them about the same time and the Regal Ware was in near perfect condition still, no chipping or flaking.  The Calaphon was in bad shape and the coating had flaked off of half the pan and I knew it was time to get rid of it so I came on Amazon to look up pans. I wanted something by Regal Ware since the brand had proven to hold up to regular use in my house.  I found this set of pans (I bought the 8", 10" and 12" and American Kitchen is by Regal Ware) and was really hesitant to spend that kind of money on them but I am so glad I did.  These are really solid pans, made in the U.S.A. and covered by a 25-year warranty (that is easy to register for). We coat with oil every 2-3 weeks and absolutely nothing has stuck in these pans. It also says not to use non-stick sprays with them and I balked at that at first thinking everything was going to stick if I didn't use that, but nothing sticks.  Eggs come out perfect.  These are so nice to cook in.  They also look great and are easy to clean up.
**Update August 2012**
It has been almost a year since I bought these pans and the 8" and 10" are holding up pretty well, but the 12" is not. The coating is flaking in spots and things are sticking to it, even after being freshly coated.  I just called to ask about warranty coverage and found out that you not only have to pay to ship it to them, but also include a check for $11 to get it shipped back to you. So I'd be looking at about $25 to get one pan inspected for warranty and replaced. On top of that, I was not impressed by the customer service agent and her unfriendly tone. If I was looking to buy pans again, I would be hesitant to buy this set because I'd expect for the cost of them that they'd hold up longer than a year, that their warranty replacement wouldn't be as costly and that their customer service would be at a higher level.
2480898
I originally has one of those infomercial electric pressure cookers, and loved it until the teflon coating came off and everything began to stick.  It also was a pain in the A## to clean.  Anyway, did some research and read the reviews, and my friend in Germany's mom recommended Fissler, so I coughed up the money and have been happy ever since.
4125023
If you want to avoid nonstick (um, you do, by the way) and you want to bake well - then this is your only real choice. No poor-heating glass. No too-hot cast iron. No poisonous non-stick.

Only anodized aluminum meets all of the needs of the baker who choose not to use nonstick (it will be banned in 2014 anyway, so get a head start!)
129202
Like many, I wanted to replace my aging nonstick pans with a PFOA/PTFE free alternative.  I love cooking with deep, lidded saute pans--they're versatile, and an affordable since they can handle sauces and omelets--no need for an entire set of pans. However, when it comes to PFOA/PTFE free lidded saute pans, there are few options.  I looked at various PFOA/PTFE free cookware reviews and all of them had complaints of chipping and decline in non-stick performance.

None of this has been my experience.  I love my Bialetti pan. I've had it since the end of October and it doesn't have a chip or a scratch on its nonstick coating. Food doesn't stick to it and it's a breeze to clean.

I waited to write my review because I wanted to see if the pan held up. It has, and I would recommend it providing you know how to properly care for nonstick cookware. I think many of the negative reviewers are not treating their pans properly.

1. Cook with care.  You should only be using spoons/spatulas/flippers that will not scratch the pan.  Seems like a no-brainer but anything metal would be a no-no.  I use silicone.

2. Wash with care. Wait until the pan is completely cool to wash it.  Don't expose the pan to extreme temperature change or plunge a hot pan into water.  I don't have a dishwasher and even if I did, I would NEVER put this pan in it.  I've always washed my pan by hand using the soft side of the sponge. That's all you need. I've never used the green scrubby side, and while you probably can, you don't need to.

3. Store with care. Don't put things (other than food) in this pan. Don't stack other pans in it. I turn it face down on my drying rack so I don't set any other dishes in it. I store it with its lid on.

4. Understand that you use different types of pans for different types of cooking.  I love my Bialetti but I'd never use it to sear a steak (grab the all clad stainless steel).  Saute some veggies al dente? That's the Bialetti.

5. You don't have to use oil, butter, or cooking spray, but there's even less stick when you do.

So no chips, no cracks, no problems or complaints.  Maybe I'll do an update in another 9 months to let you know if anything has changed.
1513992
I have used teflon (ew!), All Clad and a number of others over the years. I have been an amateur cook for the past eighteen or twenty years and these are by far my favorite. You don't need to use any oil, nothing ever sticks. I use oil sometimes for flavoring or browning, but I only a small amount and I frequently forgo the oil altogether. Eggs, pancakes, chicken, you name it, it won't stick (even without oil).

Beyond the amazing non-stick properties, these pans cook SO evenly, I very impressed by their performance. Rivals the heat pattern you find on grilled cheese and pancakes at restaurants. Awesome pans. I was so impressed, I bought a set for my dad for Christmas.
67577
I recently purchased the 10 piece Professional Nonstick cookware. It was one of the sets recommended by Maytag; which is what I purchased as my new oven.  I was simple amazed at how easily it cleans up. I recently made a batch of fudge and all I did for cleanup is wipe it out with warm soapy water. Last year I had to scrap and soak in order to clean the old pot.  This morning I fried eggs without any oil at all....The taste was fabulous without oil.  I think about all the years of scrubing pots and pans....if I only Knew the difference I would have purchased this set 20 years ago.
910646
Not the "newest" type of pans on the market but they are great so far.  I always use PAM so I can't vouch for how great the non stick is.  They clean really easy though.
3112058
Looks like a lot of studies have shown PFOA increases the chance of different types of cancer! Wow. That is very good to know! For more info about  PFOA, google it and read the article under cancer.org.

Secondly, I'm thrilled it's truly a non-stick frying pan. Eggs or fish do not get stuck onto the pan, which also means it needs very little oil to coat the bottom of the pan. It saves me calories and money for sure. Also, it is not too heavy and is easy to pick up. Lastly, because it's nonstick, washing is effortless with a mere soft sponge.

I have been a big fan for T-Fal. This frying pan is opening up a new choice for me while shopping for a non-stick.
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So far I love it. You absolutely do not need oil with it, you don't need to prime it? Before using it. It cooks even it heats up fast no sticking ! Very impressed so far I only wash by hand