Review of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set

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"!

Product Description
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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