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 on a whim April 12, 2009
A. D. Oltmann
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this pan in a department store on a whim; I had a gift card that was about to expire. I have some All-Clad and was hoping to find another All-Clad pan to add to my collection; I was not too surprised when I could not. I "settled" for this pan. It's not much of a "settle" because this pan is great.
I am an avid cook - it's how I relax - and I use this pan all the time right along side my All-Clad. I will be purchasing more Cuisinart pans in the future. For the price and the quality, you can't beat them. They are great on a ceramic top stove.
I did notice that food stuck the first time and that discoloration did appear the first few times. This is normal for stainless steel pans. Just heat up and deglaze to remove the food. For the discoloration... just keep going, all my stainless steel pans, that have been discolored, have gone back (to a stainless appearance) after I use them a couple more times. Just keep in mind that because this is a quality pan, the heat will not need to be nearly as high as with other pans. Heat being too high can cause permanent discoloration and can ruin a pan.
Over all - great pan - great buy.
When Multiclad isn't available... July 10, 2008
Melissa M. Bondi (Arlington, VA USA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
First off, I am a devoted Cuisinart cookware fan; I own nonstick hard-anodized, stainless steel and Multiclad pieces. I bought this piece because I couldn't find a Multiclad Chef's pan in any size.
It's very nice - great, mirrored finish interior & attractive brushed exterior, with a safe, good-fitting (not too tight) mirrored lid. It's lighter than Multiclad in weight, as you'd expect from stainless steel. Heating is even, the capacity is generous and the shape accommodates most utensils down in the 'seam' where the pan bottom meets the bowl. If you know how to cook with & care for stainless steel, Cuisinart's will not disappoint you -- it's very forgiving and easy to clean.
I tend to use my glass lid (their lids are completely interchangeable) when cooking with this, and I think it's a little too small to use in place of a wok, unless you're only cooking a meal for one or two people. But it's versatile and effective, and fits a valuable niche in my kitchen.
Now, if only it was available in the Multiclad line....
Ideal for man cooking September 17, 2009
T. Roach (i'm from america)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I follow a strict regimen of man cooking, which allows for just one cooking vessel, one serving/dining vessel, and optimally, one utensil. This pan meets nearly all needs: part saucepan, part wok, and part saute pan. Brilliant.
Quickly became the star of my kitchen June 8, 2009
M. Mortensen (Coastal Carolinas)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I waited a year after purchase to review this pan so that I could mention durability -- but within a month of buying it, this became the most-used piece of cookware in my kitchen. It's big enough to do a quick saute for 1-2 persons, but if like me you do much cooking that requires reductions (stocks, sauces), you'll adore this pan. I'm crazy about it, and it's also shown such durability that I've subsequently bought 4 other pieces of Cuisinart stainless steel. As good as All-Clad products are, I honestly think these Cuisinart pieces are just about comparable to them... for a fraction of the price.
This Pan is Gorgeous October 7, 2009
Hotclue (IL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this pan specifically to make sauces, and I've gotta tell you, I was astonished when I opened the package and found how nice this pan is. It's plenty big enough; in fact, I'm going to be getting the smaller one also. I used it for the first time this weekend, made a gorgeous sauce in it, and it came out of the dishwasher sparkling just like it looked when I unwrapped it. I'm more than satisfied with it. I love it!
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