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I am enjoying my pans. I ... see more

I am enjoying my pans. I have had to do some research on how to care for them though. Yes, heat them and then add oil is a good idea. That way it does not get too hot before you put in the food and splatter all over. Make sure to add the oil slowly. Cooking spray does not work the best. It tends to leave brown spots. They come off with a product recommended by Kitchenaid. I accidently got the pan too hot and the bottom turned coppery colored. I tried vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap. It would not come off. I went and got this product and it saved my pan. Vinegar works well to polish. Absolutely no dishwasher for these pans. I repeat no dishwasher!! Also Medium heat is high enough to boil water in these pans. I did wash them once in the dishwasher and they turned bluish. Vinegar polished them back up, but I will be hand washing from now on. I have been cooking for twenty years and otherwise am happy with my pans. see less

I grew up on stainless, b ... see more

I grew up on stainless, but for the past decades I've been using non-stick pans. Now with the evidence about non-stick, I asked for new pans for Christmas. I did a lot of research on stainless steel pans and how to treat them. I learned new things in my research. 1- No dishwasher 2- Hot Pan - Cold Oil 3- [...] Just say no to the dishwasher. I used to put the oil into the pan and then heat them up. According to my research that is exactly wrong. Stainless will act non-stick if you heat the pan THEN put in the oil/butter. Foods do have a tendency to stain cookware. [...] is a dry cleaning powder that helps clean the pans to the just-like-new state. I find these pans wonderful and a good buy. Make sure you understand the difference between stainless and non-stick, and how to take care of them, and they will last longer than any non-stick pans you get. see less

Love, Love, Love this coo ... see more

Love, Love, Love this cookware!!! This is a great stainless steel cookware set. I was so tired of the peeling teflon, non-stick pans, so upgraded to stainless. This set is great! I cook everyday, usually three times a day, my cookware must be durable and easy to use. I love every piece. From eggs, soups, stir fry, rice, beans, chicken and rice, gravy steak, fudge, peanut brittle, you name it and I cook it - I cook everything you can imagine and everything turns out perfectly. These pans cook everything like an expensive pro set. I especially love the easy clean up. These pans look beautiful, even after every day use. We have an old gas propane stove which is hard to cook anything on low, but that is no problem with these pots and pans. Thank you KitchenAid and thank you Target for such a great price on this set of wonderful cookware!!! see less

I got exactly what I hope ... see more

I got exactly what I hoped I was ordering. The quality of the appliance is good and the food that comes out of it is great! I would recommend to anyone! see less

It works great!Assembly w ... see more

It works great!Assembly was simple and easy, requiring nothing more than a screwdriver and a few minutes.I've had two Presto aluminum pressure cookers in the past, so the instructions were not new to me, although the cooking times appear to be slightly different.I mainly use it to cook roasts, mostly 2-4 lbs, which take about 35-45 minutes. My roast turned out perfect. What more can I say. see less

Great product at this pri ... see more

Great product at this price! Including Shipping, it is the best Deal! I love my pressure cooker for perfect brown rice, cooked fresh vegies, and quickly cooks meat, soups, & stews for healthiest meals! Highly recommended. see less

I bought this Calphalon s ... see more

I bought this Calphalon set for my mom and get to use it while I was at her house. So when I got back to Japan, I had to order one for myself. Love the set, and will keep them forever. see less

I purchased these pans ab ... see more

I purchased these pans about 3 weeks ago and was very disappointed as the first time I used them they got a rainbow effect on the bottom of the inside and were dull looking [...]. Came home and used it immediately and I have my shiny as new pots back again Now I am VERY happy with them...they cook so evenly and I am love the look of them.. Thanks for the cleaning tip see less

I bought these pots and p ... see more

I bought these pots and pans for my wife as a present and we're very happy with them. They are great -- good sizes, good weight, and very easy to clean. Like everything, they aren't going to look perfect forever, but I've used many of the pots several times and so far they still look like new. see less

I researched cookware and ... see more

I researched cookware and compared sets before getting this set. I'm not sure what the negative reviews are from? People that can't cook? I love this set, and have had no problems with sticking or staining. I did also buy her nonstick frying pan to complete the set. So far, this set and her other utensils are all of good quality. see less

these pans are, simply pu ... see more

these pans are, simply put, amazing. even and quick heat distribution, beautiful, the handles don't heat up while you're cooking, they're wonderful.[...] see less

I was extremely pleased w ... see more

I was extremely pleased with my purchase of the Giada De Laurentiis 10-pc. cookware set. I got it as a gift for a sister for a birthday present. The shipping was way faster than I anticipated and I found the item at the best price on the Target website. I'm so glad I got this awesome deal. And the item was in mint condition and they did a wonderful job at packing and shipping it to ensure the products safety. Thank so much Target. see less

My Sister-In-Law got this ... see more

My Sister-In-Law got this for me last Christmas and I love it! First pot I grab to cook. It's still in perfect condition after a year of usage on a daily basis and being washed in the dishwasher! [..........] My favorite pot. Will have to replace it if it ever gets used! Totally recommend it! It's shape is sleek,pretty and easy for storage. see less

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I purchased this product in January of this year. It was working fine for me. I used this pan to cook my pasta. And hand washed only. But starting last month I noticed on the rim of the pan discoloration, and the rim was rough to the touch, then the rust appeared. [...]Disappointed to say the least. see less

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I was so happy when we re ... see more

I was so happy when we received this pan as a wedding present! It is a wonderful fry pan. I have cooked meat, sauteed veggies, made stir-fry. it works very well. see less

I have been using this pa ... see more

I have been using this pan pretty much every day for a year now and I love it! Now I need to rest of the collection! see less

This pan is a wonderful a ... see more

This pan is a wonderful addition to my collection. I've been searching for a great pan to make stirfry in, and this is definitely a winner. see less

I have had this stock pot ... see more

I have had this stock pot for about a year and half and it has been great. I have cooked everything from ice cream to seared meat... i have even tossed it on occasion, passionate cook. It cleans up well as long a you get water in it right after you are finished cooking. It has really stood the test of time and i am very pleased with it for the price ..... which i thought was really expensive until i began researching stainless steal cookwear. It can get quite expensive. see less

I use them constantly. Th ... see more

I use them constantly. The are sturdy and made to last. You can spend the same amount for flimsy, poorly constructed garbage, or you can go for pans with durability. I especially like the well-fitting, clear lids. see less

I received as a gift the ... see more

I received as a gift the Faberware Classic 10-piece cookware set from my husband and I never thought that these cooking pans could be so much fun to use. We actually are excited to cook and use our new cookware set. The food we have made in the short time that we've had the cookware is so much better than eating out or ordering take out food. It's nice to have a coordinated set of cookware and I would recommend this affordable cookware set to anyone who enjoys home cooked meals in their kitchen. see less

I bought this Farberware ... see more

I bought this Farberware Classic 10 pc Cookware Set for my daughter and her family. She simply LOVES it. Easy to cook with and cooks evenly on a gas stove, easy to clean and you can't beat the price. Also, a nice quality cookware set. Recommend it highly!!!! see less

I was going to buy a diff ... see more

I was going to buy a different multi-cooker based on the first two reviews but noticed it on sale and bought it today at Target. I made soup...steamed the squash in the steamer and made the broth below and it worked great. I liked the smaller steamer for this reason...can make soup in one pot. I like the quality of it, it cleaned easily and I love the way it looks. As with any pan, I was careful to use potholders when it is hot! I am really glad I bought it! see less

I was very excited when I ... see more

I was very excited when I received this as a wedding gift. I love Giada De Laurentiis's personality and style. That being said, I was very disappointed with this piece of cookware. The steaming insert works fine, but please be cautious when using the pot, because none of the handles are heat proof. I made a soup in the pot (sans the steaming insert) and went to rotate the pot a bit, and promptly burned my hands. I am used to dealing with that when I put a pot in the oven, but I have never had a pot that gets a hot handle just from being on the stove. It is a terribly overpriced product. see less

The colander is much too ... see more

The colander is much too shallow and as the other review states, it is very easy to scald and burn yourself. I sustained a pretty painful blistering burn from the steam released due to poor design with my first use.Back to the store you go. Zero stars if possible see less

I bought this to brew my ... see more

I bought this to brew my Indian Chi Tea and Love IT! The pot is high quality thick stainless steel with conduction bottom so it won't burn easily. Be careful, anything too hot will burn after a while. This is the nicest pot I have now and I can use it for so many different purposes. I only wish they had several sizes as this one is smaller and a good pot for 2 at most. I highly recommend the pot, well worth the money and you'll get years of use of it. Cheers and Vidimo Se! see less

This is a great pot for e ... see more

This is a great pot for everything from warming butter to heating milk for hot chocolate. I find myself using it all the time! The spout is super functional. It looks very high end, and cleans up beautifully (I only hand wash my stainless steel). Well worth the [$] see less

Wanted something to make ... see more

Wanted something to make hot chocolate. This pot is perfect for that or many other things. not too small but big enough to heat up or melt things. love it! see less

This is a must in anyone' ... see more

This is a must in anyone's kitchen. Its great for cooking any type of cuisine...from Italian to Indian. And it has great quality and is super easy to clean. Highly recommend! see less

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The Calphalon brand name ensures that this is a gift which will be used and enjoyed for years by the new couple. see less

I received this pan as a ... see more

I received this pan as a wedding gift 4 months ago and it's great - solid quality, love that it has stay-cool handles on both ends, cleans up well and is the perfect size for one-pan family meals. Mine gets used up to 4x/week and still looks and works great (buffing with fresh lemon makes it shine like new). I hear it's dishwasher safe (?), but i handwash. The lid is also quality-constructed. Highly recommended! see less

I love this pan. I have r ... see more

I love this pan. I have read some of the reviews about this cookware and I don't feel like the product should be punished because people do not know what they are doing. I have been very happy with this product, and all the products I have purchased in this line. One of the best things about it is that they are dishwasher safe, for the most part. They cook evenly and you don't have to worry about the non stick coating chipping off and getting into your food. I do have two of the non stick coated pans and have not had any trouble with the coating coming off at least visibly. They will tarnish over time if you only put them in the dishwasher however, but there is a warning about this on the instructions. Overall I would say these are wonderful products. Purchase them and please remember that metal conducts heat, be safe. see less

[...] Once outside of the ... see more

[...] Once outside of the box we realized that there aren't any 'bolt's on the side handles or lid so they have weird weld marks where they just pushed through the actual pan. The metal is very thin and will most likely dent with and not keep food hot as long as hoped. see less

Okay, saying this skillet ... see more

Okay, saying this skillet is "a beautiful thing" may be over the top for some of you. I have had this skillet for a little over a week and have cooked every dinner in it, everything from chicken thighs in dry seasonings to salmon fillets with caramelized onions and a lemon juice base. If you already know how to use staineless steel but need a new skillet - this one is it. A little heavy? Yes. Takes a little longer to heat up, yes. Me, I look at it like it's sturdy on the stove (I use a small gas stove) and the thick base distributes the heat so evenly the little extra weight is worth it. If you know to add an acid base liquid (tomato sauce, lemon, wine, vinegar) when it's still hot it is a dream to clean. Plus the sucs (little pieces stuck to the pan) deglaze so easily you can make wonderfules sauces. Can I say enough about this skillet? No, it's absolutelt wonderful. [...] Okay, the downside - if you've never cooked on stainless steel it does take a little getting used to. Not much but the pan will control how you cook, not the other way around. It's okay though, learn how to use it. It's easy.The other thing - yeah, I sure wish it had a lid. One of my other lids fits well enough but it sure would be nice if it had one of its own. [...] As I replace my other pans, cheaper non-stick, I will definately seek out this particular line for my saute pan and smaller skillet. see less

I was nervous about getti ... see more

I was nervous about getting a Stainless Steel Skillet, I've always had non-stick coating. I am tired of replacing my cookware because of the coating scratching and coming off. I should have went this route a long time ago. I have no problems with this skillet. Nice and heavy, cooks evenly, washes up perfect. I highly recommend this brand. see less

This is a execellent skil ... see more

This is a execellent skillet, It's easy to clean up an it cooks the food evenly. The down slide is that it a really heavy skillet. Other than that I love it. see less

I love the even cooking o ... see more

I love the even cooking of product and the clean up. I'm anxious to try using it in the oven. Would reccomend this product to anyone. see less

I use this saucepan nearl ... see more

I use this saucepan nearly everyday to cook various things from oatmeal to bechamel to steamed vegetables. After two years, the pan still looks fantastic. Silicone handles mean I don't need a towel to grab the hot pan or top. My only gripe is the lid. The metal ring around the glass lid angles inwards to fit nicely with the saucepan. Depending on what you're cooking, however, food can get caught at the angle formed between the glass lid and the metal ring...a real pain to clean. see less

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I would give this 5 stars if I had an electric range. But we moved and have a new gas range so silicone handles on our pots is KEY but also the base surface area needs to be larger so the heat goes into the pot and not up the sides causing liquid to sizzle and steam when stirred. (causes splattering/burning) PLEASE makes these with LARGER bases for GAS RANGE OWNERS! see less

These pans are great - be ... see more

These pans are great - best feature is that they are nonstick yet dishwasher safe. They have staycool, comfortable handles. They work on induction stovetops too. see less

I got this set for my bir ... see more

I got this set for my birthday and just ordered the 12" round to finish my nonstick set. I do wish they came with lids but I have some for other pans that do okay with them. I love the encapsulated bottoms - I have a new glass cooktop and these don't slide around while I'm stirring like my old nonstick pans. see less

This is a good looking po ... see more

This is a good looking pot. It is all stainless steel and contains no aluminum... which is important to me. The only other pot I was thinking of buying was the Green Pot sold by target... but it had no lid. This one feels very sturdy. I like it. Calphalon seems to be a very good company. see less

i totally agree with last ... see more

i totally agree with last review. the pot is easy to clean, food doesn't get stuck but the lid rim is different story. i use this pot at least twice a week and every time i have to scrub 3 times the lid rim because food gets stuck on it. otherwise i'll give it a 5 stars. see less

I bought this pot ~3 mont ... see more

I bought this pot ~3 months ago and have only used it occasionally because of its flaws. It conducts heat evenly and quickly and I can pour out of it with no drips, BUT:- The lid LEAKS because the glass and metal around the rim aren't sealed together. Watch out for hot water leaking out of the rim!- The silicon grips don't stay cool at all if you cook at maximum high heat- It's hard to clean the inside rim of the lid because of the way the it is designed... so even though I've only used it a few times there are still bits of food stuck in the rim.I've heard good things about Calphalon before, so I'm really disappointed that this was my first pot from them. I hope their other products are a lot better. see less

This pan works great for ... see more

This pan works great for everyday cooking. It heats evenly and cooks well. I'm not sure why other reviewers are worried about the aluminum core. It's surrounded by stainless steel so there shouldn't be any chance of aluminum contamination in your food. If you have an induction cooktop, then yes, this might be a problem. see less

I have this pan plus seve ... see more

I have this pan plus several others in the stainless steel series. [.......................]. I also have the stock pot, saucepan and larger skillet. My problem comes with the fact that I want 100% stainless - no aluminum - and the label and signage at Target all state stainless steel. It isn't until you look it up online that you discover there is an aluminum core. :( I've had this set for two years and only just now see this online. Very, very frustrating for those of us who are trying very hard to avoid all aluminum in our cookware!! see less

My husband has been sayin ... see more

My husband has been saying that he wanted a smoker, however, I wasn't keen on the idea of having another outdoor cooking device to take up more space on our porch and in our shed, not knowing how often it would be used. We've had this one for about two weeks now, and he's used it twice. It does what is says....cooks meat in about 20-30 minutes with great flavor, and easy clean up & storage. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves to cook and experience different flavors. see less

If used properly, this co ... see more

If used properly, this cooker will help you make the best ribs and bbq chicken. I have never had better ribs or chicken at at any restaurant anywhere. I soak my ribs or chicken in a brine consisting of apple juice, water, kosher salt and brown sugar, for about 2 hrs. Dry the meat w/ paper towels and drizzle olive oil on meat and rub in really good. Take your favorite dry rub and rub into meat covering modestly. Grill meat turning frequently to get a golod color. Add water and a couple pinches of the wood chips to the drip pan in smoker. Place r/c into smoker and bake in oven at 325F. 1 hour for chicken and 2 hours for ribs. Remove from smoker and brush meat with your favorite bbq sauce and finish on grill. Be careful because the meat will be very tender.Good luck and happy bbqing! see less

calphalon is the best ive ... see more

calphalon is the best ive had mine for 4 years and they are still in excellent condition and the food doesnt stick luv luv luv!!! see less

I just bought this pan la ... see more

I just bought this pan last night, so this is more of a short term review, but it was everything I hoped it would be after struggling to find a good omelet pan. The shape of the pan helps the eggs fluff up wonderfully and encourages the egg to pull away from the sides nicely. Even with no cooking spray or oil, I was able to make a beautiful omelet without the egg tearing or sticking at all. Cleanup was a breeze-- just make sure to dry right away to avoid water marks. I would purchase this pan again in a heartbeat. see less

As soon as I brought this ... see more

As soon as I brought this home, I tested it on my portable induction cooktop. There is not enough steel in the pan for it to work with induction cooktops. Sadly, I had to return it. I looked like such a great pan. see less

Not sure what other peopl ... see more

Not sure what other people's issues are, this has become my go to frying pan. see less

I have Giada's red non st ... see more

I have Giada's red non stick cookwera, but it didnt have a large satee pan. This was a perfect addition. It is HUGE. It is perfect for all the pan frying I do and seems great so far, but I am only a month in. see less

These are the best qualit ... see more

These are the best quality pans I have found for less than $100 per piece. I hope they hold up over time as well. We will see. see less

The 2 skillets are exactl ... see more

The 2 skillets are exactly as represented in the description on the website. I also ordered 2 glass lids for them and they were in perfect condition. However, the box that everything came in looked like it was packed by a two-year old! Target should make some improvement in that area. While it is unlikely that I will need to return these items, [...] see less

This cooker is very easy ... see more

This cooker is very easy to use & clean. Very pleased with this purchase. see less

This pressure cooker is t ... see more

This pressure cooker is the best perches I've made in long time.It cooks beef stew in 20 minutes.Beef shanks in 25 minutes. It has very easy steam reliser, so I don't have to wait to open the cooker.It is very easy to clean.I am very happy with my pressure cooker. see less

I had the same Presto pre ... see more

I had the same Presto pressure cooker for about 20 yrs when I decided to go for one of the new designer models sold in the kitchen stores. What a mistake that was! I am now back to Presto and this new stainless model is better than ever (however I do miss the rocking valve type). As soon as it arrived I threw together a very tasty beef stew that was tender and juicy in just about 1 hour! Great time saver! see less

This is the nicest cookwa ... see more

This is the nicest cookware, very good quality, easy to clean. I love it! see less

I received these as a wed ... see more

I received these as a wedding gift and they are quite the step up from my old set. The heat seems to be very even from the first couple of times that I've used them. The style is slightly different than your "every day" set, so that is a nice bonus if you're looking for something different but not too flashy. The reasons I didn't give 5 stars- -The 10-inch skillet doesn't come with a cover - it's not the same size as the stock pot, so that one can't be used, which I thought was weird. That piece is sold separately from the set - and not at Target. - And the Target description lists "non-stick" as a product attribute, but the box doesn't have any mention of that. So I'm unsure if they're non-stick, but I haven't had any issue cleaning them so far although I haven't really burned anything in them yet. Other than that, so far these seem like a very good gift! see less

Excellent way to avoid te ... see more

Excellent way to avoid teflon coating. Cleans up well, no problems with food sticking, comfortable handle and nicely fitting lid. The lid is inset a little, making it easy to drain the water off pasta without worrying about losing noodles.The metal handle does get hot when heating for a while.I plan to stick with this line of cookware. see less

To the person leaving thi ... see more

To the person leaving this pan 1 star. You wrote that the pan did not hold up to the dishwashing. If you read the description, it obviously states that it should be hand washed only...... Sorry but you ruined the pan.Really liked the pan. Perfect sized, cleans well :) see less

I've used this pot three ... see more

I've used this pot three times. Once to cook pasta, it discolored... and twice to make hard boiled eggs. After hand cleaning the pot, both times, it rusted. After running it through the dishwasher it is still discolored and rusted. I am returning it to the store.stainless steel shouldn't rust, nor should it discolor. My mother's pots and pans from 50 years ago still look just like new.I am incredibly disappointed. see less

The seal went on it right ... see more

The seal went on it right away. The cost of a new seal is [$] however you can not order it from the company. The cooker is worthless see less

This is a great collectio ... see more

This is a great collection of cooking tools to get you started. It is durable and includes the basic necessities of cooking vessels and utensils. I would recommend this to a young couple just starting out because it is affordable. The set shipped very quickly and intact. I am very satisfied with Target's service on this product. see less

I purchased this saucepan ... see more

I purchased this saucepan recently and used it once so far. I make sure I wash it with hot soapy water before use. I was happy and surprised that the lid handle and the saucepan handle didn't get hot at all! The saucepan handle that's closest to the pot was warm but that was expected. I also like the glass lid with steam vent which is an important feature to me. see less

I used this pot once and ... see more

I used this pot once and burned my hand so bad on the handle that I returned it. I was careful not to have the handle over a burner and all the other normal safety precautions. I won't ever have this pot in my house again. It's dangerous. see less

Purchased this pot thinki ... see more

Purchased this pot thinking it would be a good back up to my other stainless steel pots - WRONG. This pot has actually split around the rim in 5 different places and warped so much the lid has to be forced to fit properly and even then there is still a gap. The handle gets EXTREMELY hot whenever it's used to the point where I actually burned my hand. The pot LOOKS good but not sturdy at all. That's [$] down the drain as I won't be able to use this pot much longer and I've had it less than 3 months! see less

I thought I was getting a ... see more

I thought I was getting a pan. What arrived was an "Imusa Stainless Steel EGG Pan". It is tiny! Perhaps it's my fault for not noticing the actual measurements weren't listed in the item details section. I'm returning it asap. see less