The Cooks' Den » Saucepans 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 Cuisinart Multi Purpose Pot w/ Glass Lid | Chef’s Classic Cookware Bowl, Stainless Steel http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-multi-purpose-pot-w-glass-lid-chefs-classic-cookware-bowl-stainless-steel/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-multi-purpose-pot-w-glass-lid-chefs-classic-cookware-bowl-stainless-steel/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:11:51 +0000 Sharon http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=12786 Cuisinart Multi Purpose Pot w/ GlassThis Cuisinart Multi-Purpose Pot follows the streamlined stainless steel look of the Chef's Classic product line. It has a modern, minimalist design and is just as functional as the rest of the set -- maybe even replacing a few pots & pans altogether.

The large bowl-shaped pan can be used for countless recipes: soups, pasta, roasts, layered casseroles, desserts, etc. There's not much it can't do. My favorite feature? Cuisinart says this pan is safe to use in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold extremes. You can put it in a 550-degree oven (Fahrenheit) and later use it for storing leftovers in the freezer. Not all cookware is safe to use with temperatures that high. It also comes with a fitted lid and features strong double loop helper handles.

As with Cuisinart's other stainless steel cookware products, the Multi-Purpose Pot won't stain or react with foods. Its aluminum base distributes heat quickly and evenly across the surface. Care is easy, too, because the pan is dishwasher safe.

Over time, you may start to notice small discolorations on the bottom surface. These are typically small in size and would be matched with the most repetitive, hottest source of direct heat, especially if you frequently cook on the stovetop higher than medium heat. It doesn't affect the pan's functionality, though.

There are dozens of cookware options that match this pan in the Chef's Classic product line. For starters, take a look at the Cuisinart Double Boiler Insert.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-multi-purpose-pot-w-glass-lid-chefs-classic-cookware-bowl-stainless-steel/feed/ 0 Omelette Pan By Mauviel – The Best Copper Omelet Frypan http://www.thecooksden.com/omelette-pan-by-mauviel-the-best-copper-omelet-frypan/ http://www.thecooksden.com/omelette-pan-by-mauviel-the-best-copper-omelet-frypan/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:59:49 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=11727 Mauviel Omelet PanMauviel's Cuprinox frying pan has such a fast reaction time to heat adjustments that you'll be able to perform tricky feats like making French omelets correctly, instead of American style. This makes a cast iron pan look like a frontier relic.

Most of the material in this frying pan is actually copper. The bilaminated construction uses copper as the external layer, which makes up 90 percent of the pan. The copper conducts heat so efficiently that the pan heats quickly to the exact temperature you need, allows fast fine-tuning, and shuts down soon enough to eliminate overcooking from residual heat. If you want a perfect omelet, folded just right and not overcooked, that temperature control makes it all possible instead of an unattainable goal.

The interior of the Mauviel Cuprinox frying pan is a thinner layer of 18/10 stainless steel. The stainless steel resists corrosion, cleans up easily, and won't impart metallic flavors to food. Since this layer only makes up ten percent of the pan, you get the fast reaction of copper plus the durability of stainless steel. You'll find the Mauviel pan your best choice whenever working with food that needs to be done just right -- cook a steak exactly the way you want it instead of just close.

The copper exterior does tarnish, but the gloss restores easily when rubbed with copper cleaner, a fine polishing compound. You'll need to clean this pan by hand since the copper exterior of softer metal needs special care. Mauviel warns that chlorine-based cleaners pit the metal, but with mild detergents and ordinary hand washing the pan should last a lifetime.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/omelette-pan-by-mauviel-the-best-copper-omelet-frypan/feed/ 0 Circulon Infinite Chef’s Deep Dish Pan w/ Lid, Loop Handle | Nonstick Aluminum 6 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/circulon-infinite-chefs-deep-dish-pan-w-lid-loop-handle-nonstick-aluminum-6-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/circulon-infinite-chefs-deep-dish-pan-w-lid-loop-handle-nonstick-aluminum-6-quart/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:26:16 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8964 Circulon Infinite Chef's Deep Dish PanLet's pretend: It's crunch time. You have to choose. Your kitchen is on fire and you can only save one pan... No, I'm sorry. Say you're paring down. You're allowing yourself to only keep one pan out of all your cookware. Which will you choose?

This chef's pan is one of the best all around pans to have in the kitchen because of its design. The sides are tall enough for use in preparing savory deep dish meals. And as an added plus, they help keep food and splatter contained inside the pan. The helper handle addition will make sure you have a good grasp on the pan when bringing it to the table.

The combined benefits of a pot and a skillet in one pan? I like any pan which allows me to prepare all of the components of a meal in one piece of cookware. And it's dishwasher safe! The pan's bottom is suitable for all stove types. The Hi-Low ring design helps preserve the interior structure of the pan, the ridges taking the full onslaught of cooking utensils while the lower areas remain protected. It is practically foolproof. The stainless component won't burn food. The aluminum will transfer heat marvelously. The nonstick will help old and new cooks alike and is guaranteed to outlast all nonsticks.

If you prefer a pan with grill marks, check out the All-Clad LTD Round Skillet Grille.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/circulon-infinite-chefs-deep-dish-pan-w-lid-loop-handle-nonstick-aluminum-6-quart/feed/ 0 Cuisinart Kitchen Stockpot w/ Lid | Stainless Steel Chef’s Classic Aluminum 8 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-chefs-classic-stockpot-w-lid-stainless-steel-aluminum-8-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-chefs-classic-stockpot-w-lid-stainless-steel-aluminum-8-quart/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:12:37 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8952 Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stockpot w/Every kitchen needs a good stockpot. It may as well dress up the place while it is doing its duties. A pan like this is a once-in-a-generation purchase which will last through every batch of corn on the cob, simmer tomato sauce like a champ, and allow you to prepare homemade stock like nothing you can find in the grocery aisle.

This gleaming treasure is from the Cuisinart Chef's Classic line. The all-metal handles are made with grips manufactured into the underside of the handle, just one feature of many of a strong pan designed to be easy to handle when fully loaded. The construction keeps the heat moving into your food from all sides. I have found stainless pans to be so hassle-free to clean by hand that I won't argue over washing them myself (as long as the food was good) when my partner goes crazy and uses every pan in the house for a meal.

You may burst into spontaneous applause and have to explain yourself when you prepare large amounts of produce inside, yet get to the bottom of the pot to find nary a burn or difficult mess. Whether you prepare large amounts or smaller, troublemaking dishes which like to spit, the pot can contain it all.

Compare this with Farberware's 8-quart stainless steel stockpot.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-chefs-classic-stockpot-w-lid-stainless-steel-aluminum-8-quart/feed/ 0 All-Clad Stockpot Steamer Insert | Stainless Steel 3 or 4 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/all-clad-stockpot-steamer-insert-stainless-steel-3-or-4-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/all-clad-stockpot-steamer-insert-stainless-steel-3-or-4-quart/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:47:35 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8599 All-Clad Stockpot Steamer Insert Some of the best tasting food I have ever eaten has been the most simply prepared. Steamed, lightly salted, nothing but the essential natural flavor of the food to stand out on the plate. This works best with some of the least popular foods of childhood: lima beans, brussels sprouts. Using fresh or frozen ones to start, you will be thrilled by the taste results. Maybe even change a few finicky minds.

This steamer is made to fit the three and four quart saucepans and casseroles manufactured by All-Clad. Add a little water to the lower pan, pop on the steamer and a lid. You can steam seafood and meat as well as vegetables. It is an extremely fast, healthy method for cooking. I've used mine with a smaller glass dish inside to heat oils.

Because the cleanup of stainless makes it easier, we even prepare little homemade steamed dumplings, our version of the Asian Salapow. We make our own in different flavors; precook the fillings and pinch them shut. They don't always turn out as pretty as professional or commercial varieties, but there are never leftovers. Any extra filling makes a great addition to pasta or rice dishes the next day.

For a nice pasta pot to add to your cookware, see the Mauviel Cupretam Pasta Set.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/all-clad-stockpot-steamer-insert-stainless-steel-3-or-4-quart/feed/ 0 Farberware Classic Saucepan w/ Double Boiler Insert | Stainless Steel 2 Quart w/ Lid http://www.thecooksden.com/farberware-classic-saucepan-w-double-boiler-insert-stainless-steel-2-quart-w-lid/ http://www.thecooksden.com/farberware-classic-saucepan-w-double-boiler-insert-stainless-steel-2-quart-w-lid/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:10:14 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=5116 Farberware Classic Saucepan w/ DoubleThe Farberware Double Boiler is represented by a polished stainless steel pan with an aluminum encapsulated base. The aluminum disc holds heat as you cook. The set comes with metal hanging loops and a stay cool finial style lid handle. Thick rolled rims make the pan more durable and provide ease in pouring. Stainless steel is easy to clean and non-reactive. The pans are oven safe to 350 degrees, as well as dishwasher and metal utensil safe. The two quart pan can be used alone when not needed for the double boiler-- a good size for cooking for two or smaller batches.

Certain types of food preparation, such as delicate sauces, require a double boiler in order to create the necessary conditions of slow, even, indirect heat. Anything which can easily scorch, items in danger of toughening, overcooking, or forming a crust can be prepared gently in such a set so that their consistency will be preserved. Steam from the water in the bottom pan heats the insert, which then heats your ingredients. The pans fit tightly together to prevent the steam from escaping. The lid fits the pan to lock in moisture, forming a self basting feature which preserves flavor and nutrients.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/farberware-classic-saucepan-w-double-boiler-insert-stainless-steel-2-quart-w-lid/feed/ 0 Mauviel Pour La Table Saucepan w/ Lid | Cuprinox Polished Copper 3.7 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-lid-copper-37-quart-stainless-steel/ http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-lid-copper-37-quart-stainless-steel/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:16:11 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-lid-copper-37-quart-stainless-steel/ Mauviel Cuprinox Pour La Table SaucepanThe Mauviel Cuprinox Pour La Table line includes this well sized 3.7 quart saucepan, one of the basics needed in any kitchen. This pan may never leave the stove, not just because it looks elegant with its polished copper exterior, but because it will stand up to any task and outperform lesser cookware. The straight sides are features of the classic style.

Create sauces, steam items, make soup and you have the option to finish items in the oven as the pan is safe for oven use. Clean-up following meal preparation will be fast and easy because the copper exterior has a durable stainless steel lining.

Mauviel pans provide incredibly even heating across the surface and into the sides of the pan. Due to the tight fit of the lid and its heft, you also experience heat from the top down. The lid seals in moisture and nutrients. The handles are varnished bronze with stainless steel rivets. The pan is meant for hand washing and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

The luster of the polished copper adds warmth to your kitchen or table setting. Mauviel brings together tradition and technology to produce top of the line equipment for kitchens around the world.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-lid-copper-37-quart-stainless-steel/feed/ 0 Small Mauviel Saucepan & Lid, Pour La Table | Cuprinox Copper & Bronze, 0.4 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-small-copper-bronze-04-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-small-copper-bronze-04-quart/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:16:10 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-small-copper-bronze-04-quart/ Mauviel Cuprinox Pour La Table Saucepan This small saucepan is the ideal size for reducing sauces, melting butter, and preparing individual portions of a variety of foods. The pan is oven safe, making it useful to keep dishes warm or to finish them away from the stovetop. The straight sides are a more moderate height, better facilitating work with your ingredients.

The lightest weight of all of Mauviel's cookware, the 1.2 to 2 mm thickness of copper in this line of pans makes manipulating them easier. And since the copper makes up 90 percent of the material of the pan, you don't sacrifice heat distribution or performance.

The interior of the saucepan is lined with stainless steel, a durable and easy to clean cooking surface. The lid of the pan is well seated, the tight fit guaranteeing that moisture and flavor will cook into your food, not off.

Varnished bronze handles are affixed with sturdy stainless steel rivets and the handle of the lid features a finial design. Hand washing is recommended to keep the pan in its best condition. The saucepan is backed with a limited lifetime warranty.

Mauviel is a name synonymous with quality in the world of copper cookware. With an attractive polished copper exterior, the pan will certainly capture attention.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-small-copper-bronze-04-quart/feed/ 0 Mauviel Cuprinox Flambe Saucepan Ladle w/ Long Handle | Pour La Table Copper 0.3 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-long-handle-small-copper-bronze-03-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-long-handle-small-copper-bronze-03-quart/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:16:10 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-long-handle-small-copper-bronze-03-quart/ Mauviel Cuprinox Pour La Table SaucepanThe Mauviel Cuprinox Pour La Table line 0.3 quart Small Saucepan must really be seen to be appreciated. Designed for flambe, the handle is an extended 13.6 inches long and features a curved tip for better grasp and control of the piece. The handle size and shape allows it to be used as a long ladle for dipping, pouring, and serving glazes and sauces. With it you can easily reach into deeper pots or across the width of the stove to reach distant pans. The capacity is a good size for smaller kitchen needs such as reducing and melting butter.

With the composition of the pan formed by a 1.2 to 2 mm copper exterior and stainless steel interior, heat distribution is maximized. Once items are removed from the heat, the cooking process ends faster as the heat also dissipates quickly from these materials, giving the cook a more precise temperature window.

The stainless steel cleans up readily with recommended hand washing. Mauviel pans carry a limited lifetime warranty. Polished copper is elegant enough to be used at the table or kept on display in the kitchen. Mauviel has a long history as a leading manufacturer of fine copper cookware.

You can also add this larger skillet as a part of your Mauviel Pour La Table set.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/mauviel-cuprinox-pour-la-table-saucepan-w-long-handle-small-copper-bronze-03-quart/feed/ 1 Le Creuset Precision Pour Saucepan w/ Lid | Enameled Cast Iron Blue 1-1/4 Quart http://www.thecooksden.com/le-creuset-precision-pour-saucepan-w-lid-enameled-cast-iron-blue-1-14-quart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/le-creuset-precision-pour-saucepan-w-lid-enameled-cast-iron-blue-1-14-quart/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:02:16 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=3419 Le Creuset Precision Pour Saucepan w/Le Creuset pans are known for their quality. Each item is hand finished and unique. Cast iron has superior heat distribution and retention. The double coated enamel finish is made to last and resist damage. The new lip doesn't drip. The nonabrasive bottoms perform on any stove. The phenolic knob and longer handle are oven safe to four hundred degrees. The warranty on the pan is good for the lifetime of the original owner, whether purchased or received as a gift.

A selection of vibrant color options is available. Moisture and flavors are sealed in due to the fit and weight of the lid. Weight is an all around benefit: keeping pans seated, preventing warp, holding heat in your dishes. Medium and lower heats achieve the best results and will be all you'll need. Flavors and odors won't remain in the cookware to spoil your next dish. Special cookware cleaners and detergents containing enzymes can help in cleaning, but in most cases a simple soak and hand wash will do.

This is a nice pan for melting, preparing sauces, and small chores- anything requiring long, slow heat. Le Creuset makes excellent cookware, durable, and built for decades of use with a bit of care.

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