This would be my first pan recommendation to a newb
357567
Let me preface my review with this statement: There is nothing intrinsically wrong with this skillet. That said, I've found others, from Lodge, that do the job better and are more versatile. You may as well get the 6qt Enameled Dutch oven and use that. It has myriad more uses and doesn't suffer from the no tomatoes problem. I even spent the time and ground out the interior of the pan and still have only used it twice. That's not to say that regular cast iron has no uses: My other main pan is a 15" Lodge skillet that I ground out and flattened the inside of. That pan likely can cook eggs with much less stick than an enameled pan for instance (actually, there's no question there). This pan simply lacks a feature that can't be filled elsewhere in a superior way.
4249760
Right out of the box I instantly fell in love with this set - it's beautiful to look at and touch which you can't always say about cookware.  Each piece feels sturdy and well-made. I wasn't surprised that these are hand-wash only - I would never put any nonstick cookware in the dishwasher even if the directions say it's ok to do so, it just helps preserve the life of the nonstick coating to wash them by hand, that just makes sense.  I wasn't surprised that it is only oven-safe up to 350 degrees - many stove-top sets are the same way.  What did surprise me is the specification that you should not use these on the stove-top above a medium heat.  Say what?  What's the point of having pots and pans if you can't use them to their full potential?  I'm sure this specification has something to do with protecting the nonstick coating or keeping it from leaching chemicals into the food at high heats, but it's just not practical at all.

So far I've used these for sauces and soups, pasta and rice, omelettes and pudding and all have come out beautifully - everything cooks evenly, the pans heat quickly, no sticking at all. When it came to boiling the water for the pasta and rice - I did set the burner to high to get a good strong boil even though it was above the medium setting, but then turned it down once the high boil was achieved.  I didn't notice any issues with sticking or anything like that.  I also (out of curiosity) seared a steak in the skillet on a high heat (hi-low), and it seemed to come out just fine.  I did use a dab of butter in the pan - nothing burned or stuck.  I'm not sure if this would be the case if I continue to use the pan on a high heat, against the manufacturer's instructions, but so far it seems fine.

Overall it's a very nice set and a good price considering how many pieces you get.  I'm not sure about the stipulation of only using up to a 'medium heat', if I were going to buy a good non-stick set I would definitely pick one that didn't have this 'restriction' and pick a set that I know can be used for anything and everything.
2587166
save you money for a real pan, this thing is cheap, stuff will stick and who knows what toxins are in it, go stainless steel instead and use a little more elbow grease, your body will thank you .
2503645
Read my review on the All-Clad 10' pan.  Anything made by All-Clad is perfect for cooking.  That about sums it up.  Great investment and like I wrote in my review for the 10" pan, it cleanup very nice and it is my opinion never to purchase any cookware that has a non-stick finish.  This is perfect, or did I already say that?
1899341
I have not used this pan yet, but have used another Orgreenic pan for several years and very satisfied.
4289134
This is truly a first pan! For me it's the perfect size the construction and design are first-rate. The regular s/s pans are very good but somehow the 5-ply seems to be better. You can't go wrong w/D5 All Clad. The A/C non-stick pans are a different story, however. My one and only N/S All-Clad became unusable after only about 12 uses. Customer Service at A/C promised to send me a UPS shipping label but never followed through. My advice is to stay w/stainless steel.
28664
This is a very nice set for someone just starting out. It has the most used sizes, stack nicely to store and the nonstick surface is holding up nicely. I love that it comes with utensils, a great addition. I'm a chef so I've got better cookware in my collection, but I do find myself going back to these pieces over the week that I've had them. The 5.5 quart dutch oven is the perfect size for pasta, a pot of soup or chili, and I love the glass vented lid for keeping an eye on things. There are three sauce pans (3, 2 and 1 quart) and they all come with the same vented glass lids. Two fry pans, about 6" and 8" without lids, are great for eggs, burgers, pretty much anything you want to cook. The packaging says that they are oven proof up to 350*, but I don't put nonstick pans in my oven so I don't know if it works or not. There is a red spot in the center of the pans, called the Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator that shows when your pan is preheated. I thought it was a gimmick. It's actually pretty handy! The soft touch handles were a little odd at first, I'm used to metal, but I'm growing more and more fond of them. My only concern long term will be that they are lightweight and possibly may bend over time. I've had other light pans crush if they get dropped or knocked into the counter. So far they are holding up well but it's only been a week.
In short, if you need a set of cookware that will handle the basics, this is a great place to start. Will it last forever? Probably not, but for the price it's a solid set.
(I received this set at a discounted rate in exchange for my unbiased review. I have been completely honest with my opinion of this product.)
839095
I would marry this skillet if I could. Even though it's "pre-seasoned," I took recommendations to go ahead and season it again myself, which I was happy I did. Keep her dry, keep her seasoned, and don't scrub too hard (this point, I am learning slowly), and your pan will repay you with great food.
3205751
The cuisinart stir-fray is more than adequate for those not wishing to spend 2-3 times as much on a top of the line name brand pan.  I suggest some stainless steel cleaning powder that can be found at most major grocery stores to give it a good clean from time to time.  Read the instructions - use on a medium heat and not on a high heat to avoid burning, as the pan conducts heat very well on medium.  All in all very satisfied with the value relative to the price.
4813963
I think this is going to be my favorite skillet.  You need one reliable pan for most of your cooking and this will be the one for me.

I have an electric range and the first thing I cooked in this pan burned.  I didn't realize how quickly it would heat up!  Fortunately, it was easy to clean up.  It is "dishwasher safe" but the instructions say it can damage the pan long term.  The lid should be fine though.

OXO always makes great products with ergonomic accents.  Despite this being a heavy pan, the handles are easy to grip (and stay cool!).  The inside of the pan has measurements so you won't have to dirty a measuring cup for some of your recipes.
172626
Certain things in the kitchen are worth paying a little more for whether you're an adept chef or just making casual dinners. Knives are one, and without breaking off on a tangent there I highly recommend Wustof or Sebatier. Your pans are most certainly another. All All-Clad series of pans have the important middle layer that helps distrubute heat evenly. What this means to you is better distribution of cooking energy throughout the piece, meaning you can make better use of lower temperatures. The ease of being able to take any All-Clad pot or pan straight from the rangetop to the oven is wonderful, and because the metal handles are less conductive to heat than the body, you're able to pull something right out of the oven (with a mit of course) and hold it much longer than otherwise possible. All-Clad is synonymous with quality, there's no question about that. But a side perk to this series is their aesthetic quality. Particularly in the Copper series, and in my opinion -- certainly in this Stainless set. Mine proudly hang from a ceiling mounted potrack in the middle of my kitchen.
Make no mistake, you can spend less on a set of pans. But no matter what your level of competance in the kitchen, these pans will always raise the bar and allow you make a better product than you would with a lesser set.
4939370
Disclose: Allrecipes sent me this product to try and to review

I received  the 10" frying pan and my first reaction was I love the color, look and feel. I couldn't wait to use it. When I finally did I loved it it cooked everything evenly and the non stick surfaced and sensored handle worked perfectly. Cleaning the pan was a breeze!!! I will definitely treat myself to the rest of this set
3687080
I purchased this pan because the non stick surface of the inexpensive pans I've purchased always pealed off.  This pan is much better made and has performed well so far.  It cooks evenly and quickly once it is hot and it seldom burns food. I'm also impressed with the metal handle that does not get too hot and looks great.  The non stick surface cleans easily so hand washing is not a problem.  The price though well discounted is not cheap and I would have liked a lid.  I've purchased a ten inch lid through Amazon and I hope it fits.  If so it will be a perfect pot but at 1 1/2 times the initial cost.
4289967
I didn't know what I was going to do with this pan when I ordered it, but I'm a baking pan junkie and the price was good, so I gave it a try.

The pan comes with a recipe for tea cakes, but I've come up with all sorts of other ideas!  My first creation was what I call "Orange Gems."  I used the new Pillsbury Orange Dreamsicle cake mix, then filled the indentations, piped orange frosting on top, and sprinkled them with orange colored sugar.  Very easy, but they looked like they took hours!  (The cake mix gave me 40 mini-cakes.) I sprayed the pan with an oil/flour mix, and the cakes fell right out.  Don't fill the wells more than about 2/3 full, otherwise they'll overflow.

Next I made Raspberry Brownie Bites - using a brownie mix for a 9 X 13 pan (this gave me 20 "bites"), I filled the indentations with raspberry jam...huge hit!  Caution:  With a heavier batter, make sure you grease the pan very, very liberally, otherwise the edges might stick and break.

Once I got started, the ideas started to come:

Lemon cake filled with lemon curd.

Mini strawberry shortcakes, with one perfect strawberry.

Cornbread filled with tuna or chicken salad, and a piped swirl of savory cream cheese on top. Or maybe a finely-minced seafood salad, with a tiny shrimp atop the cream cheese topping.

You could make white cake filled with jam, and color buttercream pink or blue for a baby shower, or match the bridesmaids' dresses for a wedding shower.

Fill the wells with a melon-ball sized scoop of ice cream, and drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce on top.

If you're looking at this pan and think you don't need it or would never use it, guess again!  I find myself reaching for it more than I do any others!
43647
I just received my unit and have begun the adventures of using it.  So far, I'm very pleased with it and the price was great, however my new adventure is to find the best high quality pans that will work on it.  I only use stainless steel pots and pans with aluminum cores, but none of mine works.  For health reasons I don't use aluminum anything so that seems to limit my choices greatly.  Also, I would like to use pans with durable and safe ceramic coatings, which further complicates my choices.  I'm sure I'll find what I need soon to complete my experiments.  The reason I purchased this unit is to test cooking with an induction system as a precursor to purchasing an induction stove that will cost me more than $2K.
3062818
We absolutely love this pan. One of our newer cookbooks (The New Best Recipe, which we also love) had an appealing chicken, green bean, and mushroom stir fry. We only had 10 inch pans at our disposal which made this recipe harder as it required a large pan. While reading up a little more on the recipe and the book's suggestions, they actually suggested a non-stick pan to make the entire stir fry in (vs. a wok). This pan was their recommendation for a quality pan for a low price. We've been so happy with this pan, it heats up evenly and quickly. The coating seems very secure in that you probably won't see it peeling or scratching too easily. I can't recommend this pan enough.

Please feel free to leave any questions/comments and I will reply as soon as I can.
3475822
This Pan is one I had used before and was very happy with. I ordered it online because I was having trouble finding another one. The first one was a gift I recieved and I was so impressed I wanted another.