The Cooks' Den » Calphalon http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Calphalon One Nonstick Frying Pan | Hard Anodized Aluminum 8 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-nonstick-frying-pan-hard-anodized-aluminum-8-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-nonstick-frying-pan-hard-anodized-aluminum-8-inch/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:14:57 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8577 Calphalon One Nonstick Frying Pan I have to have a pan of my own. I need something I can grab when I'd like a quick snack or meal, those times when I want to cook one veggie burger, one sandwich. My partner uses his for two or three eggs. It is the kind of pan you can use and basically wipe clean -- quick to cook, no hassle.

This eight-inch skillet is not just a perfect size; it is one of the prettiest little skillets I've ever seen. It has smooth rounded edges and a pleasantly curved handle. The design makes flipping without a utensil so easy that anyone can do it. Calphalon applies four interlocking layers of nonstick to the interior, so you can toast a nice cheese sandwich to a golden brown without the cheese burning to the bottom.

Choosing an eight-inch skillet can also help with portion size. It is just right for a double serving of vegetables or a single serving of protein. The nonstick helps cut down on butter or oil. And when I indulge in pasta, extra hot and covered in melted butter, it gets the pasta sizzling, releases it easily, and prevents me from eating so much that my stomach hurts later.

Add the Calphalon One Nonstick Skillet to the set as well. This one even comes with a lid.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-nonstick-frying-pan-hard-anodized-aluminum-8-inch/feed/ 0 Calphalon Commercial Stockpot | Hard Anodized Aluminum 12 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-commercial-stockpot-hard-anodized-aluminum-12-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-commercial-stockpot-hard-anodized-aluminum-12-quart/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:54:33 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8510 Calphalon Commercial Stockpot This heavy anodized aluminum 12-quart stockpot from Calphalon has the volume you need for home canning and even deep frying. The nonstick coating is easily cleaned and won't react with acid food.

If you prepare large recipes of soups or stews, serving some and putting some away canned or frozen, this strong stockpot can handle the work. The double-riveted stainless steel handles sit far enough from the container sides for a safe grip, but close enough for safe lifting without leverage stress. The interior coating is tough enough to hold up while browning vegetables or searing meat in the pot, saving steps and cleanup.

Calphalon gives this pot a lifetime guarantee, but only if you hand wash it in a mild detergent solution with a non-abrasive scrubbie. Dishwasher cleaning may damage the stockpot and will void the warranty.

To protect the interior finish, wooden or plastic utensils are recommended. When the pot is full there can be extra stress on the bottom, so make sure it sits evenly on burner grates. Handle design of both lid -- a flat style with a stainless steel loop handle -- and pot is intended to provide a cool grip, but potholders are a good idea.

Calphalon also makes a sturdy stockpot in stainless steel.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-commercial-stockpot-hard-anodized-aluminum-12-quart/feed/ 1 Calphalon One Skillet w/ Glass Lid | Deep Dish Aluminum Nonstick 13 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-skillet-w-glass-lid-deep-dish-aluminum-nonstick-13-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-skillet-w-glass-lid-deep-dish-aluminum-nonstick-13-inch/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:47 +0000 Dan http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8474 Calphalon One Skillet w/ Glass Lid For preparing family-sized portions and having the quality and durability to last for many years, you just may want to have this skillet on hand.

As a longtime user of large iron skillets, I appreciate the versatility of the oversized pan, even when cooking only for myself. An entire breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and bacon can be prepared at once, the flavors and juices mingling to great effect on the stove. Likewise, I will prepare a week's worth of meat, ground beef for instance, on Sunday for inclusion in quick recipes later, rather than let it slowly lose its freshness sitting raw in the refrigerator. The biggest complaint I have with my old skillet is the inadequate handle size. That is not a problem with this model from Calphalon. Not only is the oversized stainless steel handle a welcome sight, but the skillet includes a helper handle on the other side. The pans in this series feature a very rugged nonstick coating bonded to the interior of the hard-anodized aluminum body. Additionally, there is a nonstick polymer applied to the exterior to further protect the finish from staining.

Take note: This is a heavy skillet. You will need that helper handle to move this pan about when full of food. Unlike a cast iron skillet, however, there is no need to season the finish for proper cooking. In fact, you can fry foods with no added fats at all if you wish, although better results -- and flavor -- will be achieved with a small amount of oil. The included stainless steel and glass lid is a welcome addition for steaming and keeping spatters under control when frying foods.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-skillet-w-glass-lid-deep-dish-aluminum-nonstick-13-inch/feed/ 0 Calphalon One Casserole Pot | Cast Aluminum Nonstick 7 Quart | Dutch Oven Stockpot http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-casserole-pot-cast-aluminum-nonstick-7-quart-dutch-oven-stockpot/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-casserole-pot-cast-aluminum-nonstick-7-quart-dutch-oven-stockpot/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:58:57 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8285 Calphalon One Casserole Pot The heavy cast aluminum Calphalon One Non-Stick Casserole is equally suited to oven and range top cooking, with a tempered glass cover and a four layer non-stick interior coating that's guaranteed for life if used properly.

Few restrictions apply to the casserole's use -- plastic or wooden utensils that won't damage the interior are recommended, and the pot shouldn't go in an oven hotter than 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The lid is rated a little lower than that at 450 degrees. Hand washing is required, since the cast aluminum can degrade in a dishwasher.

This deep and strongly built cooking pot is perfect for any Dutch Oven style recipe, as well as pot roast and stew. The stout stainless steel pot handles are attached to the anodized aluminum casting with four steel rivets each, so there's no doubt this pot can stand up to a heavy load.

The non-stick aspects of the pot extend even to difficult foods like sticky rice and caramel. Foods that ordinarily would bond to the pan bottom and require scraping lift out of the Calphalon One. I believe there's a little catch to this, though -- the company advises that thorough cleaning between uses is essential. Any oily residue allowed to dry on the pan will allow foods to stick. Pre-heating to the right cooking temperature before adding cooking oil to the pan is also a necessary habit.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-one-casserole-pot-cast-aluminum-nonstick-7-quart-dutch-oven-stockpot/feed/ 0 Calphalon Contemporary Roasting Pan Set | Nonstick Hard Anodized Aluminum http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-roasting-pan-set-nonstick-hard-anodized-aluminum/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-roasting-pan-set-nonstick-hard-anodized-aluminum/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:50:47 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4985 Calphalon Contemporary NonstickThere's no need to buy a cheap, one-use roasting pan and create more waste. The Calphalon roaster can give you better results than you'd get from an aluminum throwaway and ensure your dinner safe transport to and from the oven. It will earn a place among your favorite cookware. The tall handles are set high to make room for pot holders and aimed vertically to save clearance space in the oven, so the whole pan is easier to handle.

This set includes a nonstick roasting pan, roasting rack, bulb style baster, an injector, and a set of lifters. The heavy gauge construction is made of hard anodized aluminum and is oven safe to 450 degrees. The use of nonstick coating and rounded corners makes the pan a breeze to clean. The pan is fantastic by itself to prepare deep dish items without the sticky, burned-on mess.

The rack keeps your food suspended above the pan surface, allowing delicious drippings to accumulate in the pan's bottom while the meat above is exposed to circulating heat and air. The skin can crisp while the fat drains away. The meat comes away intact for a nicer presentation. Save the juices for gravy or simply enjoy a healthier preparation.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-roasting-pan-set-nonstick-hard-anodized-aluminum/feed/ 1 Calphalon Classic Roaster w/ Nonstick Rack | Hard Anodized Aluminum 16 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-classic-roaster-w-nonstick-rack-hard-anodized-aluminum-16-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-classic-roaster-w-nonstick-rack-hard-anodized-aluminum-16-inch/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:16:21 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4948 Calphalon Classic Roaster w/ NonstickThis Calphalon roaster is created from hard anodized, almost pure aluminum construction. Approaching ninety nine percent aluminum content, the pan provides superior conductivity for a fast sear, browning, or exceptional results when deglazing. The included nonstick roasting rack is described as V shaped, but is really more of a U shape. This does make a difference. The shape has better stability and helps create a more crispy, intact skin by limiting the areas where the meat contacts metal. It also cradles your food and keeps it from rolling off as you move the pan, something a flat rack will not do.

Without the rack, the pan can be used alone to prepare a lasagna or casserole with easy release. The set is both oven and broiler safe to seven hundred degrees. It is safe for use with metal utensils, and won't react with your food. The construction is perfect for creating gravy you'll drool over; the sides are high enough to reduce splatter, yet low enough to allow air to circulate freely.

The upright handles are one of the best features of the pan. They offer a more secure grip for lifting; yet directed in this way, they don't make the pan wider or more difficult to move into and out of the oven. The set has a twenty five pound capacity and cleans up with a soak and hand washing.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-classic-roaster-w-nonstick-rack-hard-anodized-aluminum-16-inch/feed/ 0 Calphalon Countertop Grill | Removable Cast Aluminum Plate Nonstick HE600CG http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-countertop-grill-removable-cast-aluminum-plate-nonstick-he600cg/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-countertop-grill-removable-cast-aluminum-plate-nonstick-he600cg/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:38:46 +0000 Lora http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=5065 Calphalon Countertop Grill We've all heard the term girl talk. Well, now it's time for grill talk.

How does this sound to you? Calphalon offers a 1500-watt countertop grill with heavy-gauge cast-aluminum grill plates. There's enough grilling space (96 square inches to be exact) to cook 6 burgers, or 6 4-ounce chicken breasts, or 4 panini-style sandwiches at once. That's going to cut down on wait time for your hunger family or dinner guests.

With the Calphalon Countertop Grill, no one has to wait long. Since the top and bottom grills cook food simultaneously, it's not going to take so long to cook up another half dozen burgers. Bring on the ketchup.

Other highlights include temperature control ranging from 200 to 450 degrees F, an "always on" setting or a 30-minute timer, adjustable height, and dishwasher-safe parts. And similar to (but by no means the same as) George Foreman's "lean-mean-grilling-machine," the Calphalon Countertop Grill also comes with a drip tray. More grease in the drip tray means less calories in you.

Of course, Calphalon is not synonymous with grilling, as George Foreman certainly is. Nor does the Calphalon Countertop Grill come with Foreman's famous "lean-mean-grilling-machine" cookbook.

All important factors to consider.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-countertop-grill-removable-cast-aluminum-plate-nonstick-he600cg/feed/ 0 Calphalon Convection Toaster Oven | Nonstick 6 Slice 1400 Watt HE650CO http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-convection-toaster-oven-nonstick-6-slice-1400-watt-he650co/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-convection-toaster-oven-nonstick-6-slice-1400-watt-he650co/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 23:14:30 +0000 Dan http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=5165 Calphalon Convection Toaster Oven Calphalon, well known as a manufacturer of anodized aluminum cookware, continues to expand their offerings to include this convection toaster oven for the kitchen counter.

Wrapped in a brushed stainless steel shell and featuring a nonstick interior, this compact oven features convection cooking via an internal fan that circulates the heat to speed up the cooking process. The front mounted controls are simple rotary dials that allow quick access to the toast, bake and broil features, as well as the convection fan option. This oven has the usual 60 minute timer common to the genre, although it also features an always on setting for longer cooking items-- indeed a nice touch. There is still an auto shut-off which turns the oven off after two hours regardless of the other settings-- an important safety feature as well.

The internal capacity of this model is 0.7 cubic-feet. It will cook up your convenience foods and basically anything that you can fit into its 9 x 13 pan. The 1400-watt elements promise to be substantial enough to handle all the melting and browning you require, without heating up the kitchen as your large oven would.

If you value a toaster oven for compact size, convection heating and simple uncluttered controls, and don't mind paying a premium for the Calphalon name, this may be just the model for you. There are some users that find the interior too cramped for convenience, and the temperature control seems to be rather imprecise.

This product comes with a nonstick broil pan and includes a removable crumb tray.

Compare this with the Cuisinart Automatic Convection Toaster Oven.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-convection-toaster-oven-nonstick-6-slice-1400-watt-he650co/feed/ 0 Calphalon Contemporary Roasting Pan | Stainless 16 Inch w/ Nonstick Rack http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-roasting-pan-stainless-16-inch-w-nonstick-rack/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-roasting-pan-stainless-16-inch-w-nonstick-rack/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 09:09:22 +0000 Dan http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=5027 Calphalon Contemporary Roasting Pan Everyone needs one good roasting pan: the one that cooks the holiday turkey every year, and the giant lasagna for parties. It might not get used as often as the smaller pans, but it's always there year after year when needed, and always delivers.

This roasting pan by Calphalon looks to have what it takes for the long haul. It's made from three layers of 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum core. The aluminum is in there for better heat conductivity and dispersal across the surface. Read- fewer hot spots. This is not one of those lightweight pans that begins to warp when things heat up in the oven. It weighs in at almost 10 pounds empty! The interior finish is polished for easier cleanup-- this means you want to avoid using abrasive cleansers or heavy scrubbing pads that will scratch up the surface on this. The handles are large, as they should be to handle this pan when maneuvering in and out of the oven. Though, they have an odd inward curve to them that is not very comfortable to grab with oven mitts.

The pan is obviously heavy and well made, but the same cannot be said for the included roasting rack. While stainless steel would have been a good choice, and a better pairing with the pan, the rack is made from basic steel and coated with a nonstick finish. It works fine but isn't built to last as long as the roasting pan.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-roasting-pan-stainless-16-inch-w-nonstick-rack/feed/ 0 Calphalon Contemporary Fruit & Vegetable Knife Set | Stainless Steel 2 Piece Full Tang http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-fruit-vegetable-knife-set-stainless-steel-2-piece-full-tang/ http://www.thecooksden.com/calphalon-contemporary-fruit-vegetable-knife-set-stainless-steel-2-piece-full-tang/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 20:38:47 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4772 Calphalon Contemporary Fruit &This set of two small prep knives from Calphalon of Germany offers both a 6" utility knife and a 3.5" paring knife in full tang forged stainless steel patterns. The comfortable shaped and durable polymer handles add a modern look.

With heavy blades and bolsters, these knives won't have the slicing efficiency of lighter Japanese knives, but for the work intended the extra strength can be a bonus. Forged knives do resist twisting and bending forces better than stamped steel, and the wider bevels and tough alloy used here will not chip if used for heavy work. For the lighter jobs make sure you keep the blades razor sharp.

Sharpening is usually only a matter of a few strokes on a sharpening steel if you keep the knives in good condition, touching up up the blades regularly. Cleaning these blades should be done by hand, and don't forget to dry them off, too--modern stainless steel will blemish if not properly cleaned and stored. The lifetime guarantee covers defects in workmanship but not improper care.

The paring knife is always one of the most useful knives in the kitchen, good for removing blemishes in fruit and vegetable, peeling difficult roots, and for small jobs that require fine control. The utility knife is a size many choose for sandwich prep, and makes a good boning knife as well.

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