Housewares International 2-Quart Modern Style Oval Ceramic Baking and Casserole Dish with Lid, White, 11-Inch by 8-Inch

Oval Ceramic
very modern-inexpensive and just the right size for my needs-fits in with my white dishes and has a different shape then others





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Mongolian Hot Pot / Stainless Shabu Shabu Pot w/Strainers #Ypot110

Mongolian Hot Pot
I have been using mine for years There are many recipes online that you can make. Its all about cooking at the table. I have given several as presents and am about to buy another now.My friends are very happy when they get a repeat invitation.

Lower quality than imagined
My wife is Asian and we spotted this online. We enjoyed many meals in restaurants over in Asia using these at the table. Unfortunately, in comparison, this item is truly low, low quality. Very thin metal... So thin we kinda worry it will melt or suffer some once heat is applied .

To be fair, we have yet to use this item, but simply from a 'feel' standpoint we feel this is definitely NOT worth the money. Better to go to a specialty shop to see and 'feel' the utility before you buy.



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Oster 69483.07 Merton 7-Piece Cookware Set, Red

deceptive
Read the reviews prior to purchasing and figured it can't be as bad as the one star reviews say:IT IS.After the first time use the big pot is burnt on the inside,the rest of the pots have uncleanable scorch marks.The set is marketed as stainless steel,seriously doubt that claim,at best it is a kind of coated aluminum.You will know the minute you feel the weight of the package that you just got burnt:WAY TOO LIGHT.The product has a one year guarantee for defects in workmanship,it's clear that the pots will not be useable long before then.Rather than going through the hassel of trying to return this trash I'll cut my losses and give future buyers a heads up to stay away from this set.Better to purchase locally,where you can actually touch the merchandise and make sure it is what it says it is.

A 'Decent' cookware set but terrible durability.
I ordered this cookware set as a gift for my mother and expected it to be a good choice for a good price. At first, they worked like a charm, decent heat distribution, looked great, pretty much perfect aside from feeling a little to flimsy and light. However, the paint has started to peel right off the large pot, in a VERY noticeable way, after only a full week of use under normal usage conditions; without exceeding any guidelines outlined in the usage guide section of the information pamphlet included in the original packaging. While this defect could theoretically be just a small fluke in manufacturing, I would not recommend this product to anyone nor will I be purchasing another.

Makes Me Wanna
This set makes me wanna cook... It's very durable and the look is very stylish. I made rotel dip and I thought the cheese was going to stick, due to my poor judgement of cooking on a gas stove. But instead it was an easy cleanup. Loving this set, will recommend to any and everyone!!

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Concept Houseware 12-Inch Heavy Professional Wok Lid, Aluminum

Nice mid weight lid
I am not using this for a wok, but as a cover when I am cooking on my commercial griddle.

Its a nice medium weight lid, that would work great with any application.

UPDATE: I ordered two more BOTH came without the knobs. Sent back for replacement and both came AGAIN without the knobs, so beware.

The lid without a knob
The lid came without a knob but a hole on top. Waited a long time and now I cannot use it for my cooking at all...

It's too big...
12-inch wok lid supposed to be slightly smaller than 12inches. This is a decent lid, but it's the exact same size as my 12-inch wok so doesn't sit right. It hits where the wok handle is and doesn't sit flush. Thin aluminum though as I was easily able to bend / cut it to fit right.

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CFO%2D3SS%2D Electric Fondue Maker

WAAAY too big for two people. Attractive but has design issues...
We were borrowing my in-laws 40 year old fondue pot before we received this. I definitely prefer that one (Waring) to this one.

Good
1) Heats very quickly.
2) Very large capacity which is good if you have 4+ adults
3) Looks nice

Bad
1) Rubber feet are VERY fragile. One came off and the exposed screw scratched the table
2) Heats unevenly
3) Too big if it's just the two of you. Also with such a large capacity it takes 2 packages of cheese to get enough fondue to dip - but that's far more than 2 people would normally eat.
4) This thing is designed to boil several pints of oil for oil Fondue so it's way too powerful for cheese. As a result it cycles on and off, intermittently overheating and then cooling off.
5) Cord is way too short. It says you're NOT supposed to use an extension, but who has an outlet within 16" inches of their dinner table?

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I love this fondue pot so much, I'm here to purchase a second one!
I recieved this for a Mothers Day gift and we used it side by side with my Mom's old Sterno pot. Well, I can hands down say that I will never own a sterno pot, electric is definitely the way to go and this is an excellent model. We had two groups of three, one using this pot and the other using the sterno pot. The sterno group was afraid they were going to starve ;)

This is really my first foray into fonduing and I am sure there are many really good cookbooks out there. But I treated myself to the Melting Pot's cookbook Dip Into Something Different: A Collection of Recipes from Our Fondue Pot to Yours and it has several alternatives to the oil fondue that are delightful and make this an appliance we use at least once a week.

Pros:
1. Heats quickly and evenly. Thicker fondues (such as chocolate and cheese) need to be stirred as they heat. The directions indicate which settings to...

Fondue pot
The item was exactly what I expected and less expensive than what the bride registered for. Perfect quality and absolutely wonderful gift!

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Norpro 972 Nonstick Individual Egg Poacher, 2.75-Inch, Black

Single egg cooker
Simply a bad product! Does not work in a small pan! You get what you pay for that's for sure!





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Cooking & Serving Berber Tangia

Great cooking pot
I love this tagine, I've used it in the oven and bought a clay brazier to use it outside. Didn't try it on the stove with a diffuser, don't want it to break. It's a perfect size for 2-4 people, cleans easily inside, and cooks food really tender. Highly recommended!

Dissatisfied
This item was received the next day. I can't fault the merchant on shipping. It was as prompt as one could expect. Thought it helped that the distance between my home and the seller's location is less than 100 miles.

The above acknowledged, the product is inferior. I seasoned it as directed and cared for it in the recommended manner. Nowhere in the accompanying information was there made mention that the item should not be refrigerated to store what had been cooked in it. I used it 3 times and did refrigerate after taking care to bring the food it to room temperature. It sat on the counter for at least 3 hours.)

Upon finishing the dish the next day, I washed it as usual and didn't immediately notice anything unusual. Upon taking it out to use it several days later, I noticed there were several hairline cracks on the unglazed underside of the tangia. (The lid is glazed on both sides, however the outside of the bottom is not. Upon further examination, it...

Cooking the traditional way!
I love cooking with earthenware; it makes a huge difference for slow cooking. It also makes cooking in general so much more fun to have such beautiful, handcrafted, tradtional cooking vessels.

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Paderno World Cuisine 12-Inch Non-stick Chinese Wok - PTFE & PFOA-FREE

Disappointment
This was a great pan the first few times I used it for sautéed vegies. Then I used it to sauté and sear hamburg style meat, I used a wooden spoon to to stir and the finish started to come off the wok. Now the finish is ruined after a single use.

Not so great
Sometimes you luck out and get more than what you paid for, but not in this "wok" - it sticks.. I still use it, but I expected more from "non-stick".



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Old Mountain Cast Iron Preseasoned 3pc Skillet Set

Cheaply made
My wife recieved the 3 pan set from UPS the other day and when opened, it was found that the handle for the 10.5 inch pan was broke off. I cant believe that cast iron broke like that. It takes a pretty good impact to do that to cast iron. The packaging it came in was undamaged so it was shipped from the seller in that condition. I am a fan of cast iron, but i would not buy from this seller again because either the product is cheap or the dealers dont care for the product.

Cheap!!
We received an Old Mountain grill and I heard a loud sound and found it cracked the cast iron while cooking. I thought cast iron would not do this. I will not recommend Old Mountain to anyone.

Not too happy
I had one of this products, the small one which I use daily for making eggs. After in about 8 months, the bottom of the pan start to get a bit sticky and some metal flakes come out when I clean it. Looks like the 'layers' is not that good. I own 2 cast iron Lodge, I don't have any problems. It seems to me the 'embossed design' may have an effect to the practicality too. I hope the Chinese company does not just apply something cheap - it is going to be a waste (don't you think we need to 'safe our planet' anyway ?).

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Ceramic Marble Coated Cast Aluminium 2.5 qt. Stockpot Non Stick Cookware (20 cm diameter)

True non-stick-2-a-tive-ness
It has all the working of an award winning product. Cleans up in a jif and it's construction is of great quality. Excellent product.





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Corning Vision Visions 7.25" Amber Skillet

Amber skillet
I'm becoming more and more of a fan of this site. I have really enjoyed the corning vision ware skillet skillet that replaced the one that I broke.





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Bunzlauer Polish Pottery 2-Quart Rectangular Baker, DU60 Design

Arrived Broken
Very disappointed with amazon. The item's very beautiful but I received it in pieces.. I wish they could have packaged the item properly and not in a big box with a lot of space and not enough protective layer. I ordered this with a number of Bunzlauer Polish pottery all of which are broken when it arrived :-(

perfect potluck dish
I made my signature hot dip recipe for a potluck and everyone commented on the beautiful dish. What a showstopper!

Instantly addicted to Bunzlauer...
This just arrived and far exceeded my expectations. Without mentioning names, lately I've been gravely disappointed with the ceramic/stoneware that I've seen in places where higher quality would be the norm. Amazon comes through again (not surprisingly) with this heirloom piece that I will be able to use forever--unless I purposely break it. For the record, it was only packed in bubble wrap and rolled around the large Amazon box as I accepted it from the carrier--this worried me. Alas, whomever packed this must know how sturdy it is. I'm usually one to buy Le Creuset (whose quality has only dropped marginally since its inception) and bought the Polish "rectangular baker" on impulse. Though there are no reviews, the item was listed as low inventory--which I consider to be a silently positive review of an item...

Needless to say: presently I will be looking for more Bunzlauer. For anyone with even a vague sense of aesthetic will find themselves feeling exulted by the...

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Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid

The best I've ever used
I have a very complete set of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware and it is fabulous. The quality and finish are superb. The handles are very securely attached with more rivets than the much more expensive All Clad cookware. The lids fit perfectly and the see-through tempered glass allows you to look inside to see if your water is coming to a boil without having to frequently lift the lid which allows heat to escape.

This 4 1/2 quart pot is just that: 4 1/2 quart capacity. Some lines of multi-clad cookware claim the pot or pan is a certain capacity, but it falls far short. Not Calphalon! If they say it's a 4 1/2 quart pot, you can count on it!

This pot has a loop-type "helper handle" opposite its main handle--a must when you get into a pot of this size. This makes it much easier and safer to move from the stove or to pour off hot liquids. Please note, this loop-style helper handle and the handles on the pot lids will get hot during stovetop cooking, so you'll...

Pantastic!
These pans are the best. I've collected just about all of them over the years and have one in every size and style available. I also have the Calphalon Commercial, Calphalon One and All-Clad pans - these Tri-Ply Stainless pans get the most use and are my all-time favorites.

Beautiful and Useful
It is the best pan i have ever used and is comparable to my All Clad in performace and looks. I bought the whole set and am very very happy with it. I cook a lot for my family and i think since i have started using try ply pots and pans, my cooking has improved furthermore even cooking and better browning.The handle does stay cool throughout cooking and cleaning is easy. I love it!

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Browne Foodservice 1226SP Stainless Steel Fruit/Vegetable Scoop with Plastic Handle, 7-Inch

Great tool
This handy kitchen tool is a great buy for very reasonable price. It exceeded my expectations and is a great addition to my kitchen tool collection.





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Creative Home 77028 Avalon Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, 3-Quart, Opaque Black

What I Expected
I read reviews of dozens of tea kettles. All of them had many negative reviews. This kettle hadn't been reviewed yet, but it was far and away much more attractive than any of the others. I decided since most of the kettle are bad for one or more reasons, I might as well get one that at least looks good. The whistle doesn't work and you have to dry it after every use, but it heats water and it looks good.

There are a few cons
This kettle heats quickly on my gas stove, has good capacity and good looks. However, I was disappointed that I still need to use a potholder to pour. Part of the reason is the design...you really need to tip the kettle sharply to empty it and your hand is over the steam when you do so. Not recommended for the elderly. Operating the release lever with a mitt is a bit awkward.



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Browne Foodservice 564004W Ceramic Oval Baking Dish, White, 9-Ounce

Perfect little bakeware
These little bake dishes were purchased for the specific purpose of individual Chicken Pot Pies. They are perfect, with the perfect serving. We are very pleased with this purchase.





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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Omelet Pan

Decent at the price, but lightweight
I've used Calphalon's non-stick cookware since they first introduced it with the Professional and Commercial lines (since discontinued), so I was very interested to see how their new products worked out for me. This one, Calphalon Contemporary, falls in the middle of their current non-stick lineup.

Three things struck me as different right away. One was the inclusion of a tempered glass lid, a nice touch, and not usual on an omelet pan. The second was that the pan was a lot lighter than previous models. This is mostly bad, since with the highly heat-conductive metal they use, hot spots develop and things cook too rapidly. Conversely, as is the case with all thinner pans, the heated pan cools down too much when cold ingredients are added. Finally, the pan is notably deeper than most omelet pans, more similar to a chef's pan, which I found enjoyable since I don't have to be as careful to not slop my ingredients onto the stove-top.

For the promotional price...

Great Pan with Lid, Great Price.
Great Pan, Great Price.

I can't find anything wrong with this pan, or the 10inch Contemporary Omelet pan I have.

My other Cookware is Calphalon Commercial (two simply)

This Pan is deeper then most 12inch omelet pan's , which I find this makes this more useful then just for Omelets.

I have fried Potatoes in this.

I have sauted Chicken breasts, Hamburger meat, It can be used for pancakes, although I use the Calphalon double Griddle.

Great for the Large Omelets with Veggies, or just sauteing anything...

For me this has become a all around pan, and I do have every size Calphalon makes, I think!

Don't forget this can also go into the Oven, and cooks very even.

I have used this pan for everything for a couple of months, and I do NOT find that it has warped, or peeled , nothing wrong with this Pan, it still looks like new.

Also I have NEVER had any problems with my...

Best Pan Ever!!!
Wow, what a great pan...I know a lot of people think that this is a bad pan just because you can't shove it in the dishwasher, but I love cooking with it so much I actually look forward to hand washing it. The instructions to keep it in good shape are very common sense (don't put directly into fridge from hot stove, etc) and if people have had problems with this pan, it's probably because they aren't following the directions. It cooks very evenly and doesn't burn anything and the seal with the lid is so tight that you could easily steam vegetables. Just an awesome pan, can't wait to get the rest of the set that I'm registered for!!!

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Cajun Cookware Skillets 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

great for the price and small spaces
I purchased this skillet for a gift to some British friends that the world in their sailboat. They had garbage for a skillet. I mailed the skillet to myself and shipped to them in England. They cooked often on it at home, but i have yet to hear how it fares on the sailboat. I'm sure it's wonderful, and they love it. The skillet was as true cast iron as I know it to be because it was very heavy. You simply shouldn't cook on anything else. The cast iron gets carbon buildup, which is all of the flavor. A "clean sparkly" skillet is one that won't flavor well and nothing conducts heat like cast iron. Additionally, you should never cook in high heat with anything but peanut oil. Other oils will burn and are potentially flamable at high temperatures. Use peanut oil to properly season your skillet and produce its true carbon coating by smoking it on high. You can probably find better detailed instruction on the net about how to do it, but it is simple enough and then just rinse and...

Speed bump!
I love cooking with cast iron. Apparently, this product was a "second"-- I was not aware of this when I purchased it. There is an iron "glob" in the middle of the cooking surface that makes it hard to flip food successfully. If it weren't for that, I would love this item.



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Chicago Metallic Taco/bread Pan

Great pans, great deal!
Great product... makes excellent taco bowls. Adds a delicious and healthy choice to your menu. Bake the soft tortilla in the pan, fill with your favorite meat, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, salad dressing or salsa and enjoy!

Makes Great Taco Salad Bowls! !
The Chicago metallic taco/bread pan works great! We use it several times a week for making edible salad bowls. We like using the large burrito size tortillas which we have found in different flavors like wheat, roasted tomato and multi-grain.

Great item to cook with!
Very easy to use, oil it, 350 @ 10 minutes. This is great for taco salad shells and I also use it for queso dip as well. Plus this at the time $16.38 for two. I seen the as seen on TV ad for this, searched Amazon found it over two dollars cheaper here, plus free shipping (Amazon Prime). On TV it was listed at $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling. Makes a crispy taco bowl for salads and queso in my case!

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Cameron Cookware CR Chile Roasta Stainless-Steel 16-Hole Chile Rack

Specialized Cooking/Grilling Product with Delicious Results
I saw a similar product in a gourmet kitchen supply catalog but had trouble justifying the $50 price tag. This version is less than half the cost and accomplishes the same task.

Looking for some new food to grill? Use this chile holder on the grill and stuff the peppers with anything and everything -- cheddar cheese with crumbled cooked bacon, cream cheese with cooked chorizo bits, jack cheese with garlic and teaspoon of salsa -- fill the chile with egg, onion and cheese. Endless possibilities. The chile holder also works well in the oven.

A unique gift for a chile lover or grill master. Anyone with the slightest interest in the product won't be disappointed in the purchase.





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