Good pan, bad handling
598522
I have three crepe pans.  One is an Anolon, one is Member's Mark (Sam's Club) and this is the third.  Unfortunately it came out as number three on the rankings not because of it's crepe making, but because of its handling.  The crepes come out great and I have no problem with the surface or heat conduction, but the handle is unforgivable.  It is narrow and makes the pan very difficult to maneuver.  For $20, it's a steal, but I'd buy three more if there was a better handle (I make a LOT of crepes).
677383
I've been using this pan for about six months now, and my three-star review really comes down to the fact that the "texture" of the pan is far too bumpy. It catches and burns on food and makes it harder to clean. I carefully seasoned this pan with five (!) coatings of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Organic-Cast-Iron-Oil-Cast-Iron-Conditioner-4-oz/dp/B01DU3OEW8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Organic Cast Iron Oil & Cast Iron Conditioner (4 oz) </a>&nbsp;when it arrived to create a nice seasoning, always washed and dried immediately, kept up the seasoning with&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Caron-Doucet-Cast-Iron-Oil-Cast-Iron-Conditioner/dp/B01GT43AAW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Caron & Doucet - Cast Iron Oil & Cast Iron Conditioner</a>, and made sure the pan was hot before adding oil when cooking. This pan still has tons of stuff burnt on the bottom after cooking and just seems to catch anything and everything. My Lodge cast iron pans are much smoother on the bottom and easier to clean. I used the same seasoning process on this pan and the Lodge pan, and have had better results with my Lodge.

I will say, though, the 10-inch size is really useful and is the size I most frequently reach for. Great for eggs, quesadillas, grilling a sandwich or any other medium-sized jobs.
3674121
The pans have a nice, heavy feel, however they are no longer non-stick. My cheap T-Fall pan has actually held up much better. The surface of the Calphalon pan looks fine and shows no scratches but things absolutely do stick to this pan. I'm currently looking for an affordable replacement.
3686147
Really a high maintenance pan, and you have to buy a separate handle grip for it. Just get something else that is easier.
888738
This pan is certainly aesthetically pleasing, while looking for the perfect ceramic based non-stick that was induction ready, I found this pan. Many good reviews; however, upon it's arrival I discovered something disappointing that will surely be detrimental to the pan's life span.

In a few of the pictures, you can see two bolts on the inside of the pan where the handle is. This makes you think it's secured properly as most high-end pans are. The handle is actually not mounded via these bolts, instead it's secured with a small screw. When my pan came, the handle was loose, right away I tightened it with a screw driver and it seems to be a tight fit now. But in my experience with this handle design, eventually the handle will become loose again.

Besides this sub-par handle, the pan itself is light weight, provides even heat distribution, and the non-stick finish is definitely on another level compared to many teflon and ceramic based pans I've used. Water beads in almost a hydrophobic manner on this pan at room temperature, eggs slip around this pan like butter, stir frying in this pan is a delight.

I'll be sure to update this review as soon as I notice any deterioration of the handle's integrity.

UPDATE 1: (1 day after initial review/receiving product)
On further inspection, the middle of this pan is bulged upward causing liquids to collect around the outer edges in the pan. Not exactly IDEAL for a frying pan, this means it will require more oil to get your desired oil coverage when shallow frying.
Unacceptable. My medicore 12" Skillet that cost half this has a very good handle, and doesn't have this bulge in the middle of the pan.
2405230
Good pan and does what it is supposed to do. However, I do have some concerns.

Handles are NOT "always cool" contrary to the description. Anyways, I was skeptical about the "always cool" handle description because the handles were made of metal, but it would not be a deal breaker for me if I find out that the handles do get hot, which is what happened. The handles are metal so they get hot and you will need pot holders to hold the handles.

Too shallow to be versatile in my opinion, 2.25" deep. I wished they could have made this pan deeper. The most it can handle is sauteing two diced onions then adding 1 cup of broth. Any more liquid and it will be hard to stir stuff around without spilling out of the pan. See pictures of the two onions with the broth. The other picture has 6 pork chops which fit snug in the 12-inch pan. From the pictures you'll see how shallow it is.

Tapered edges don't keep food in the pan. While I was moving the two diced onions around in the pan, some were sliding and flying off the rim and I was not even moving the spatula around very fast. The tapered edges are very tapered and smooth. This is a pro in a sense that the food will slide off easily if you are trying to serve it on a plate. But if you want to keep the food inside the pan while cooking, the food has a tendency to slide out and fly off the pan if you are not careful.

The lid slides off the pan easily due to the tapered edges. This is not a deal breaker for me because I rarely use the lid unless a recipe called for it. So if you do use it, be careful when transporting the pan with the lid on from the stove to the oven or the table because the lid can slide off if you are not paying attention.

Even heating, nonstick, feels solid, and has a good weight to it. I was able to sear 6 pork chops in the 12" pan until browned with crisp edges. The 6 pork chops fit in snug. I did not feel like doing two batches so I jammed all 6 chops in with no issues. I used 1/2 Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter) to sear the 6 pork chops for about 5 minutes on both sides. Turned out as expected, golden brown and crisp on the edges.

So this is a good pan, except it will only handle a small capacity because it is shallow. If you are just making eggs, pancakes, frying bacon, searing 4 pieces of meat, sauteing 1 onion, or the like, basically a small volume of food where you don't have to move things around a lot, this pan will work great for you. But if you need something for a larger capacity, look for a pan that is at least 3 inches deep (I have one that is 3 inches deep and can saute 3 sliced onions + 3 sliced bell peppers all at once). This 2.25" Cuisinart pan won't be able to handle as much food as a deeper 3" or more pan. Definitely NOT good for stir-fry where you will be moving around a lot of vegetables because they will fly off and out of the pan (you will need a deeper pan for that such as a wok). This pan is too shallow.

I hope my pictures and review will help others with making a decision on this pan.
4250359
The pan generally works. The nonstick surface is already wearing out though. I've tried to be carful to not scratch it. My Circulon teflon pan has been much more durable over the years.
3697588
I have had this pan 6 months now and feel it is a good pan. It is a little small for my family of four to use and doesn't have the extra handle to support weight in the pan. Food hasn't stuck to it yet and will update my review if it does.

Update: I continue to try use this pan and it is miserable. The nonstick has completely worn off and EVERYTHING sticks. It was a good price compared to my previous Swiss Diamond pans but need to find a new pan that will last.
983637
Great, except after cooking on once we had used some foil and it left the pan very blackened and damaged now...
2524688
I actually really like this pan despite the 3 star rating. It cooks food well, most things don't stick, and it cleans up easily. Unfortunately, I had to order several before I got one that didn't have scratched or chipped finish on the cooking area of the pan. The one I have has a few chips on the back side but I thought I'd chance it as I was sick of exchanging the pan just to receive another in the same, or worse condition. A great pan but be patient and prepared for returns.
1445901
The pan works well for it's intended task of poaching eggs.  But the handle/knob continuously falls off.  The knob is threaded with a screw coming up from the underside.  The threading on the knob stripped out from the rattling off the poaching process, in less then a month.  It's a decent pan for the price, but know this will likely happen.  I have this pan and my mom has the same one and it's happened to both of ours in only about a month of use.
444207
The product  came as expected. The packaging was huge but the pan nicely secure inside.

I cooked with it today and it definitely fits the package of a mid-budget stainless steel pan. It's a little different from cooking with non-stick but hey, gotta grow out of that eventually.

One thing that led to the reduced stars was that there was numerous scratches on the pan when I first opened it. Though scratches don't really affect the performance of the pan itself I would imagine, it is disappointing to see that the quality was not on par with what one would expect from a brand new product.
4967996
I was impressed with packaging and sturdiness of pan.  I followed directions exactly for seasoning even using the oil recommended in directions.  However, the only time I used it, food stuck quite a bit and the pan which had turned bronze from seasoning turned a whitish color in spots on bottom inside.  also, the pan does not sit firmly on burner but kind of wobbles unless it is placed precisely correctly..
3255704
Pan is great for cooking, love the fact that is stainless steel and cooks even, but the lid is very hard to put in place.
3375126
The middle size oval pan was my absolute favorite. I knew not to broil with it, etc. I went to take my porkchops out of the oven and the handle snapped off causing the pan to fall and break in half. I emailed Rachael Ray and because they couldn't find my order through them, they won't reimburse. Mine was purchased from my mother-oin-law off Amazon for me. Grrr.
4776306
First of all, it would be really helpful if the manufacturer would state the maximum cooking temperature for this non-stick pan on the pan's removable label or on the product description here on Amazon or even on their own website. I e-mailed the company more than a day ago; still no response. Anyway, the first time I used this pan, I made corn bread. The bread stuck in a few spots, so I used a plastic spatula to carefully disengage the bread from the sides of the pan. Now it's all scratched up. It's kind of scary that the nonstick coating on this pan is that delicate! If this pan performs better when making pizza, I will update this review.
4335073
The pan itself is good.  The handle on the lid gets really hot. You have to use a pot holder to take it off.