Kitchen Reviews

My husband and I invested in Chantal cookware 17 years ago and still have mixed reviews between us on the value of that investment...well over $300 at the time. Yes, it cooks evenly, yes, it's sturdy, yes, it's even pretty...even after all these years.

My biggest complaint is that the saucepans are not non-stick and cooking rice, grains, pasta or creamy sauces creates a clean-up mess. We always kept a $20 non-stick pan on hand just for 'sticky' foods and used it at least 4 times a week. Every few years the Teflon would wear away and we'd have to replace the pot.

This time I purchased the Anolon Classic 2-Quart Nonstick Saucepan as my non-stick friend. I am thrilled and amazed at the quality of this saucepan for a number of reasons:

The 2-quart size is perfect for cooking side dishes for two. It's deep and straight-sided so you really get the full value of it's capacity. Yet it's not too large to cook one or two cups of sauce or gravy.

It truly cooks evenly and the pot retains heat so well that I can maintain a boil/simmer at a lower temperature. Pasta and rice cook perfectly for me.

The non-stick surface makes clean-up a snap and it looks like it will last forever. I even used a blender stick in the pot when I was making split pea soup and not a mark was left.

I wash dishes by hand so I can't personally speak to how this cookware will hold up in a dishwasher. Their product website, analon..., says Anolon® Classic is a hard-anodized, nonstick cookware - inside AND out - with glass lids and phenolic handles. The Use and Care section states that the Hard-anodized with titanium exterior cookware is dishwasher safe when using mild dishwashing detergent gels such as Palmolive®, Electrasol® and Sunlight®. The water temperature should be between 120°F-140°F. If the temperature exceeds this or the water is too hard, there may be an interaction with the exterior titanium surface causing the color to fade over time.

It's a five-star product in my opinion. There's no reason for me to totally ditch the Chantal, however, if I were buying cookware for the first time I would highly recommend investing in the Analon.

I had 3 of these for almost 2 years. What a great value. Easy to clean, thick anodized alum allows even cooking. Exterior surface can scratch easily but non-stick interior surface is excellent and long lasting if you follow the manufacturer directions for taking care of it.

i just recieved my pan today it is everything i'd hoped for i can't wait to use it and i'm looking forward to having this pan for many years

This pot is an exceptionally good investment, and an unbeatable value. I have used it to cook spaghetti sauce, braised beef with onion gravy, stew, chili, meatballs in sauce...you name it! The results have been excellent. Keep it on low simmer, and it requires just about no watching. It's a snap to clean. I have also bought one of these wonderful Analon pots for my son, who enjoys cooking for himself and his family.

To sum it all up: I LOVE THIS POT!

i have the whole set and got this one for free. they are all great so far. no problems whatsoever and they are aesthetically pleasing. the price is very good

I ORDERED THE CASEROLE DISH AND THE 8 PC. NON-STICK SET ALSO. WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE CASEROLE DISH AS YOU CAN USE ON THE STOVE TOP AS WELL AS IN THE OVEN- VERY VERSATILE. I'VE HAD A CUISINART SET FOR YEARS BUT EVEN WITH ITS 'LIFETIME' GUARANTEE- IT HAS MANY BURNT BROWN SPOTS ON ALL OF THE BOTTOMS AND IS VERY TOUGH TO KEEP CLEAN. I COOKED MY CHRISTMAS MEAL IN THE ANALON CASEROLE DISH AMD WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH IT- VERY EASY TO CLEAN!I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!

This is a very nicely sized pan. It is a cross between a fry pan and a saucepan. Like all Analon Classic Pans it does not have the weight of a professional pan, like the Circulon, but it is not a cheap thin pan. I really like the extra disk that Meyer has put on the bottom of their Anolon pans. it keeps them flat on the burner and conducts the heat quickly and evenly. I find that heat settings of medium to medium-low work best with this pan. I have even done small stir-fry with no more than a medium-high setting. This pans biggest drawback is no lid, However I have 10-inch lids from QVC's Cooks Essentials that fit it perfectly.

Easy to cook in, easy to clean, and a perfect size to cook everything we need but not be a nightmare to wash.

I accidentally happened on this pan quite a number of years ago, thought the shape looked "interesting" (this was before sauciers were common), and bought it. Since then I've used it constantly for absolutely everything! Out of habit, I use spray, nylon and wooden utensils and handwash cookware, and this pan has outlasted my Scanpan set. Nothing's ever stuck or burned, the coating has only minor marks that don't effect cooking, and none of it has flaked. If I need a lid I use a generic one. It's the smartest buy I've ever made. I'm looking for more Analon.

I have had this pasta cooker for almost a year and I find it to be a very versatile pan indeed. While it is not a pot that you would be use to cook for a large family, but for 1 to 3 people it is perfect. Especially if you require a pan to be multi functional. With the pasta insert in place you can cook pasta or steam a load of vegetables, it will even cook a dozen eggs or more. Remove the insert and it is a perfect size to make a small stew or a batch of soup. It heats evenly and works wonders on medium to medium-low heat. On low heat it will simmer for hours and the glass lid means you can monitor the progress without letting out the heat. If you have an electric range it will fit and heat well on either the small or large burner. For a single person or a 2 to 3 person family in a smaller home or apartment where storage space is at a premium this is a must have pan.

I am giving this pot 4 stars because I love Anolon Classic cookware but, it is really to small for cooking pasta. To get enough water in the basket it is to full and boils over. You can only cook very small amounts of pasta. The pot is a great small stock pot.

We got this pot as a wedding gift. It is absolutely outstanding as a vegetable steamer. The veggies come out much more flavorful than boiling and there is not the loss of nutrients associated with boiling. We love it: it rocks. We have also used it for pasta with and without the insert and have had great results. I (the cook of the relationship) like it so much. ...

I love my Anolon Classic cookware and have accumulated about 30 pieces including 4 qt. and 10 qt. Dutch ovens. I prefer the Classic series because of the material used for the handles. This item has metal handles like the Professional cookware although the pictures on the side of the box show the Classic resin handles. I haven't used this and might send it back. I would for sure if I could exchange it for the 5.5 qt. 'true' Classic at a comparable price but for some unknown reason it costs three times as much.

All i have to say is, this pot is GREAT!

This is one of the best Dutch Ovens I have owned. For couples or small families it is the perfect size. I like it best because it can go from stovetop to oven (over 350 degrees). This pan make roasting meats fun again, You can brown it on the stove top and then go right to the oven. It is deep enough that you can leave the lip off and not splatter up the oven to much. It is overall a very versital pan. It does fit the professional series better than the classic, but the price was definitely classic.

The pan that I received was not a nonstick pan. It was uncoated and everything sticks to it. If you ever see this pan on sale at amazon don't buy it.

The pan is OK. But the editorial review stated that "It comes with a sturdy roasting rack" which it does not. I was disappointed by this and would not have purchased this pan if I had known the rack was not included.

For the price, it's not worth sending back. Just another example of "you get what you pay for".