Cooking Reviews

These are absolutely the best cookie sheets I have ever owned. All my bakeware is Calphalon so I am accustomed to the dark finish. Actually, many newer recipes adjust the cooking times for dark finish bakeware. The sides are bent up so you can easily grab them in the oven. I have 4 of these cookie sheets; I like to get a batch ready while the first is in the oven. They are easy to stack on top of one another however I put a paper towel in between them so they don't scratch each other. The nonstick finish is fantastic, I can't say that I have cleaned anything burnt on them yet but they are very easy to clean. You really don't even need a spatula; the cookies literally slide right off. Definitely a wise investment!

So you want a pan to braise those rolled roasts, or give that flank steak roast something to do, other than the trad. London Broil. Simply put, Hooooo doggy, now this is the pan..

While I was reluctant to spend this much money on a cookie sheet, I'm really glad that I did. This is the best cookie sheet I've ever owned. I purchased two of the large sheets and now need the medium sized sheet for the extra overflow of cookies. They bake well and actually look like the cookies in the recipe's pictures. Great purchase~

I was a little hestitant about spending so much for these cookie sheets. However, I read all the reviews and purchased them as a gift for a "baker" and we have been very happy with the "treats".
My only complaint is the extra pounds that comes with owning them...LOL.

My wife and I received a set of these cookie sheets as a wedding present. My first impression of them was that they were very nicely manufactured. They present as a sheet of heavy guage aluminum coated with a very slippery non-stick finish, each end being bent up a bit to make it easier to grab.

My disappointment with these cookie sheets came not with their construction, but with their use. The combination of a solid sheet and a dark-dark finish wreaked havoc with cookie recipes that I have been making for over a decade on my shiny aluminum cookie sheets.

I played around with the recipes several times, trying shorter cooking times and even a lower temperature oven, but I just could not make cookies the way I can on my old reliables.

Sure, you can clean up a burnt chocolate-chip cookie off of these sheets easily, and you will have to, because using these sheets you are MORE likely to burn the cookies in the first place!

(If you already are comfortable with dark cookie sheets, I would give these a 5. They are very well made.)

I got these cookie sheets because I needed some - but I've been really disappointed with them. Most of the reviews are right for the most part - they do have a fantastic non-stick finish and they do stack easily in the cupboard. My problem with them is that whenever I make cookies with them, my cookies are burned on the bottom and barely done on the top. Also, they are a little TOO big and I have a difficult time washing them after usage. They don't fit very well in the sink at all. Overall I give them 3 stars because they don't work well for me - but they are as advertised.

I have never owned cookie sheets like these. It is impossible to have something stick to it--even burned chocolate chips wipe off with a paper towel. I even bought a set for my mother who couldn't believe how easy they were to cleanup.

We have a 4 qt. saucepan of a similar description. The inside bottom of the pan is pitted and chalky. Calphalon has not responded to our request for explanation.

People don't always seem to get the point of this pan. It is indeed a larger capacity pan, 3 1/2 quart, but the smaller thick base allows you to achieve very even heating with your smaller burner while using your larger burners for other tasks. Many times I wished I had 5 large burners instead of four while multitasking on the stovetop. I now have two of these pans and they are quickly becoming my favorite 3 1/2 quart pans. All around performance is excellent! The tapered sides make pouring from this thing a snap with little or no running down the side. I could not be happier with this pan. I only wish they made this style in other sizes.

If you enjoy making sauces you need to add this pan to your collection. I just finished making four straight recipes of Yakitori sauce which left the sides of the pan caked with residue from sake,mirin, and soy sauce which had evaporated during reduction. After letting the pan cool I placed hot soapy water into it and to my amazement it all came off, barely needed a sponge! The lighter weight construction of this pan allows it to heat/cool quickly as needed and the tapered sides allow you to stir much easier than with a conventional pan. I have used this pan for a wide variety of sauces from reduced basalmic to a reduced sherry/cranberry sauce (which can burn easily if distracted) and each time it has performed beautifully. The quality of Calphalon, its performance,easy clean up, and at an incredible price makes this pan a must!

This cake pan is certainly the best I've ever owned. I was so tired of making what had the potential to be a great cake, only to have half of it left in the pan, despite my best efforts. Since buying this (actually, I bought two), I've cleaned my cabinets of all my old bakeware, and replaced everything with Calphalon.

I wouldn't say that they turn out perfect every time, but it's pretty darn close. You should definitely follow Calphalon's directions when they say prep the pan as you would any other, and follow the cake recipe as though this were not a non-stick pan. That is the only way you are going to have the easy slide-out. When I didn't do that, thinking to myself that the pans were that amazing, my cakes stuck somewhat - although nothing like what I'd experienced before.

Take note of the fact that you can't stack Calphalon - make sure you've got the room to store it, or are prepared to take the time to care for it properly.

Also, you cannot put it in the dishwasher. This is a very important point when it comes to Calphalon.

Again, make sure you read the use and care instructions.

You will never need to own other cake pans again.

The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Bakeware collection is excellent. I recommend them without reservation. This 9 inch pan is a great size for cakes, I actually have 2 of them so I can make a double layer cake with filling. This pan is very high quality and the nonstick coating is superb! You can count on perfect cakes with this pan. One note: you may want to check on your cake a couple of minutes early. I have noticed that cakes are done a little quicker in pans with a dark finish. Many newer recipes will indicate the timing for dark finish bakeware. This pan is also a breeze to clean, just a little soap and water and you are done. Wonderful Pan! Highly recommended!

Also, read the Calphalon brochure in the box, if you plan to nest this pan with others make sure to put a paper towel between them to prevent any damage to the nonstick coating.

I finally found bakeware that bakes evenly. This is one of several different pieces of Calphalon bakeware that I own. Once I tried the first loaf pan, I had to switch all of my bakeware, since the difference was incredible. I no longer worry about burned edges and soggy centers with anything that I bake. I highly recommend this brand.

The pan is terrific - heavy duty, nice non-stick surface, but SO difficult to clean. And what's worse, I was having trouble cleaning the corners and assumed it was dishwasher-safe. Big mistake: the non-stick coating is gone and it's no longer usable unless I line the whole thing with foil. Ugh.

The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Bakeware collection is excellent. I recommend them without reservation. This square pan is a great size for cakes, I actually have 2 of them so I can make a double layer cake with filling. This pan is very high quality and the nonstick coating is superb! You can count on perfect cakes with this pan. One note: you may want to check on your cake a couple of minutes early. I have noticed that cakes are done a little quicker in pans with a dark finish. Many newer recipes will indicate the timing for dark finish bakeware. This pan is also a breeze to clean, just a little soap and water and you are done. Wonderful Pan! Highly recommended!

Also, read the Calphalon brochure in the box, if you plan to nest this pan with others make sure to put a paper towel between them to prevent any damage to the nonstick coating. And, this pan is not dishwasher safe.

I wouldn't even trade it for an All Clad bake pan, all my cookware is All Clad and I love it but nothing beats high quality, heavy duty Nonstick bakeware!

For those people who complain that the construction of this pan makes it hard to clean would have to complain also about the pan made by Chicago Metallic and those sold by Williams-Sonoma. These are wonderful heavy duty pans that bake evenly. Yes, the folded metal construction does make cleaning corners a bit harder than molded metal, but I wouldn't trade it otherwise. Unless, of course it's for a SUPER EXPENSIVE All-Clad bake pan.

Made in China, this pan lacks the true quality of American made Calphalon pans. The interior has still a decent finish, with good quality anodizing, providing an ideal cooking surface. The handle is rough cast stainless. The bottom of the pan has all the indentation lines that form the "grill" suface, and has a very rough, poor texture. It works well enough, but I don't think this pan truely caters to the "Collector."

I come from a family that buys quality items - but when I moved away from home - I bought my cookware at Kmart - 7 piece set for around 50 dollars. They were hunter green and matched my kitchen - lol - that was the mentality:). 6 years later, I am now starting to replace my cheap cookware because, frankly, it sucks! I absolutley LOVE my Grill Pan from Calphalon! It's great...granted I can't throw it in the dishwasher like my hunter green ones - but it's worth the time to scrub it. I priced the brand made by Calphalon at a few stores and the quality of this pan vs. the "spin off" is by far better and MUCH cheaper in price. So, if you are someone who is starting to upgrade your pots and pans - this is a definate must!

I love to bbq, but when it's 40 degrees below zero, I usually say "forget about it"! Not since I bought my new calphalon grill pan, it heats my steak evenly and quickly and adds those nice grill marks. I add just a little liquid smoke to give it the outdoors taste and that's a damn good steak! The pan cleans up pretty easy and looks great in the kitchen.