Cooking Reviews

I have a set of the All Clad Master Chef cookware --including the non-stick fry pan. I *LOVE* them. The provide superior heat conduction and are very durable. Cleanup is a breeze so I use this pan almost every day.

Highly recommend!

At our house nothing beats a homemade cake - not just for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays, but for our all around favorite dessert.

And, nothing beats the All-Clad round cake pan for preparing a perfect double or single layer cake. We've found that the heat distributes evenly so that a vanilla cake, for instance, comes out a golden brown all over. Further, it comes otu easily with no sticking.

Another plus is the fact that the surface is impervious to the use of metal utensils - no scratches or marks. Of course, these pans are dishwasher safe.

This baker thinks All-Clad is best.

This pan looks very high quality and beautiful. But, beyond it looking I am very satisfied by the way it conducts heat. I am an engineer and ordered it to do scientific experiments so I wanted a pan that can conduct heat evenly. After searching around, I bought this item. Before I use it for my scientific experiments, I had to check to make sure it will indeeed conduct heat evenly. My testing results indicated that this one is very good. The heat at different spots is uniform. I have not used it for baking. But I am thinking about buying one for my home. It is worth the money.

This pan gets a frequent morning workout at our house; it's perfect for making (for example) eggs with a side of tofu sausage. Probably one of the most useful pans, you'll find many other uses for it. I've been very pleased by the sturdy construction and the appropriately heavy weight that distributes heat evenly. The long handle stays cool to the touch. In addition, the pan cleans exceptionally easily, saving time and energy.

After hearing a lot of bad things about non-stick cookware, I decided that it was time to change my cookware. After extensive research on the internet, I went with All-Clad stainless. This is my first All-Clad pan. I love it. The quality is excellent. The food browns evenly. It is easy to clean. I am adding more All-Clad to my collection.

There's nothing much negative to say about All Clad in my view. I've upgraded almost all my stove-top pots and pans over the last year, and can't say enough good about them. New Year's Eve, I did fettucini Alfredo, and this pan held the butter, cream, cheese mix at a perfect temperature until the fettucini was ready. So much of a "perfect" dish is in the timing, and All-Clad lets you do that.

My wife and I bought a set of Master Chef (before there was MC2) pans 3 and a half years ago, and the 10" N/S skillet was the best part of it. All-Clad is heavy stuff, no hot spots or cold spots. I love every piece that I own, and have been completely satisfied with the set, except that now, the exterior of the pan is discolored (I really don't mind that part, it just means that we love it; and no, we haven't used it on a gas range), and the non-stick surface is not so non-stick anymore. I cooked salmon, of all things, an oily fish(!), in a dry pan, and it stuck. Maybe we've just worn it out, but my next non-stick pan is still going to be All-Clad.

As one would expect from AllClad, this pan conforms to the superior reputation All-Clad has gained. Results are always what you would expect from this caliber of cookware both in even heat absorbtion for even cooking and release of food. Clean up is easy, the non-stick surface is just that, and the mirror finish holds its luster.

This pan is great! cooks quick,browns food beautifuly. Use the Bar Keeper's Friend for clean up.It works well. This pan is A+++!

Yes, these pans are expensive, but you can leave them to your children. I have used many different kinds of pans and All-Clad is hands down the best. The reason? The aluminum core that goes up the sides of the pan, not just on the bottom. This assures even cooking and avoids hot spots. To the reviewers who say things stick in this pan, you don't cook eggs and fish in this. Use a non-stick. But if you want to sear meat and get a great "fond" this is the one that will do it. The non-stick is exceptional as well. You will notice a difference in your cooking when you use good quality pans! I promise!

This pan is great, easy to cook with, very even heating, and very light for its size compared to cast iron, solid steel, or copper bottom pans.

It seems a little pricey, but once you cook with it a while, you realize why it is so good.

Metal handles help when doing oven pan roasting -- they don't melt like plastic ones do, but still stay cool on the stove top -- unlike some other brands metal handles.

You get a good fond with it, so you have lots of good stuff left for making gravies and pan sauces with.

No non-stick stuff to flake off. Metal handles are rivoted on, so they don't fall off like those cheap bolted on plastic ones (anything by Faberware) or the welded on metal ones.

The only caution is don't cook things like eggs and pancakes in it -- they stick like crazy no matter how much oil you use..... buy a non-stick pan for that sort of stuff.

I have just about avery All-Clad pot or pan. The non sticks are no worse than others out there but, they do eventually flake off their nonstick surface. I did return mine for a full refund after 3 years of use which was nice. However, when it comes to nonstick, that is one time when I would opt for a cheaper version that I won't feel bad throwing away.

I've heard some complain that their nonstick surface did not last as long as they would have liked, or that it actually became sticky. Those reading should know that you should only use a nonstick pan for cooking things that require it, like; omlettes, eggs, pancakes, etc. For sautes and normal cooking, you should have another regular (i.e. not a nonstick type) pan. This will ensure that your nonstick pan will last a very long time because you will not be prematurely wearing it down by using it for cooking it was not made for. Sautes cook much better on a regular pan anyway. You should only use plastic or wood utensils on it, never metal. Also, nonstick pans are NOT dishwasher safe! Dishwashers will damage the nonstick surface! Wash your nonstick with a soft sponge and soapy water only.

All Clad is probably the best cookware around. This is due to the layered metal design (and the lifetime warranty). It has stainless steel layers with aluminium in between. This works to evenly distribute the heat (even if you have a nasty electric element stove!) because aluminium is a great heat conductor. Also, this pan has the layers on the sides as well so the heat distribution is quite even.

That said, my feeling is that this pan is too expensive. It's very well made and works well, however for non stick pans, you will see very similar performace in the much cheaper Emerilware nonstick (also made by All Clad). The difference is that the Emerilware nonstick pan does not use any stainless steel. Instead, it uses anodized aluminium. Aluminium is a great heat conductor so this pan will perform just as well, for a much cheaper price. The outside finish may not look as good for as long as a stainless steel finish though so if you care about looks and don't mind spending the money, this All Clad is tops.

The Emerilware one still has the lifetime warranty and is of the exact same dimensions as the All Clad branded one. And I like the handle on the Emerilware even better than the handle on the All Clad.

With this All Clad, you are paying more for the layered stainless steel and aluminium, which require more labor to produce as well as more metel and materials.

Of course the choice is yours. If you want the best and don't mind spending the extra money, this All Clad is tops. If however you want nearly identical performance at a cheaper cost and the same lifetime warranty, the less expensive Emerilware pan would be a better match. I don't think you can go wrong either way!

Not only is All Clad stainless cookware superb, the nonstick is superb as well! I am not a fan of nonstick in general however I make an exception with fry pans. Eggs and cheese are just so much healthier when they are cooked with less oil. That being said I have the 7, 8 & two of the 10 inch All Clad nonstick fry pans and I couldn't be happier with them. I have 2 of the 10 inch so I can make two 3 egg omelets at the same time. I find the 10 inch is perfect for 3 eggs, my husband and I prefer our omelets loose or slightly runny versus dry and this is a great size for that, it is also great for several scrambled eggs or breakfast sausage. The 8 inch is perfect for a 2 egg omelet or scrambled eggs and the 7 inch is perfect for 1 or 2 eggs or sausage.

All Clad fry pans (and the entire All Clad cookware collection) are first class, top quality, well made, designed to last and come with a lifetime warranty...Doesn't it make more sense to buy a top quality pan that has a lifetime warranty and will be replaced by the manufacturer than a cheap pan that will eventually end up in the trash? All Clad makes more sense for your wallet and the environment and wouldn't you rather use "crème de la crème" professional quality cookware than junk? I know I would!

Highly recommended! A+++!

I purchase two of these spice racks thinking I would be getting something reasonable. But All Clad let me down. When my spice racks came the metal on the rack was bent. I would have to say this was a poorly made set. The lids on the jars will easily wear away. Even on the first uses the lips were a little difficult to handle. The is not the typical quality of All Clad items- all I can say this was poorly made and spending this $30 something dollars on this is just way too much. This item is worth 75% less than the asking price. Not a great gift nor is it functional. It just sits in the corner on my countertop doing nothing.