356241 Tue Jan 02 13:26:41 -0800 2007 17 41 Cookware 0 2144951 Hello - What are your thoughts on a great everyday pan? My Calphalon met an untimely fate and I need to replace it. It needs to be at least 12" across and have 2 loop handles. Thanks. Matt Tue Jan 02 13:26:41 -0800 2007 18069 Westy 1 2145012 As an everyday pan I use a simple iron saute pan that cost me under $30.00. Tue Jan 02 14:12:04 -0800 2007 2144951 16537 andreas 2 2146694 I love my cast iron skillet, 12" across, one loop handle, one regular. It's under $30. Tue Jan 02 23:38:18 -0800 2007 2145012 15457 peppatty 1 2145025 Westy, Staube makes a coated cast iron skillet that is a work of art. Tue Jan 02 14:24:26 -0800 2007 2144951 11158 Leper 1 2146178 I was looking for something similar, and I found that the All-Clad braiser resembles the Calphalon everyday pan, has a lid, can go in the over, has the two loop handles (I think)...basically can do everything. I don't know if you're looking in that range (I decided I couldn't swing it), but if you want to splurge, an absolutely-every-single-day pan is the place to do it, right? Tue Jan 02 21:05:57 -0800 2007 2144951 41864 optimal forager 2 2146655 I have a very similar pan made by Cuisineart which I bought at Macy's for I think around $30-40. It has become my go to pan for just about everything. Its nice and deep, which is really great if you're cooking things like greens which shrink a lot. Fantastic! It has curved sides though if that's a problem for you. Tue Jan 02 23:28:02 -0800 2007 2146178 13248 China 1 2146599 The Calphalon Anondized Everyday Pan is perpetually on sale at Amazon for $25-30. I haven't used it, so I cannot attest to it's quality. Tue Jan 02 23:09:10 -0800 2007 2144951 12513 Divamac 1 2146628 My mom just got some Belgique pans from Macy's for my sister because they were on sale. She got 3 or 4 different pans for $79. At first I thought they were just pretty with their domed lids and copper bottoms. But then she accidentally boiled some tea for about 2 hours because she fell asleep. The bottom was dried out and charred and it looked a mess but it cleaned up in 2 seconds. I was so impressed because I would've thought you'd have to throw it out or boil with some baking soda concoction. So, they're made in China and not too heavy but I think they're good pans. And very reasonably priced now. http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=7737&PageID=7737*1*24*-1*-1&LinkType=DepthPath Tue Jan 02 23:18:05 -0800 2007 2144951 23961 traceybell 1 2148547 Costco sells an All-Clad looking pot set for $199. It looks pretty sturdy. Wed Jan 03 16:45:10 -0800 2007 2144951 13223 amoncada 1 2151290 It's not quite as big as you say you need, but I have a 10-inch Farberware "sauteuse" pan. I've had it for several years; it's not nonstick (I have a problem with nonstick wearing off, so I've given up) and I had to buy the lid separately, but both were pretty inexpensive and it tends to be my go-to pan. (In fact, when I moved from Oregon to here, and part of my stuff was in a moving van and part was left behind for my husband to use in the month and a half before he joined me, that one pan was the only one I took with me in the car so I'd have *something* to cook in till my stuff arrived.) Thu Jan 04 03:56:37 -0800 2007 2144951 32586 revsharkie 1 2151543 That Calphalon Everyday Pan is $29.99 at Amazon. Note that there have been some customer complaints about the quality of pans made in China. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006FX83/ Thu Jan 04 05:59:21 -0800 2007 2144951 15954 meatme 1 2151582 I have an old Calphalon Everyday from when they just came out, when they were pretty expensive. (Why doesn't the new stuff seem as good as my 25 year old Calphlon?) It has a slightly domed lid. I use it a lot but not nearly as much as my 12" cast iron Lodge skillet which does a much better job of searing, browning, sautéeing, etc. just because it is so much heavier. And my Everyday is the old one, before Calphlon was made in China. Unfortunately, the cast iron skillet doesn't have the two loop handles you want. I don't know if Lodge makes a pan like that. Thu Jan 04 06:27:43 -0800 2007 2144951 32444 MakingSense 1 2151605 My favorite pan is my well-seasoned cast iron skillet, a 10-inch Wagner about 35 years old, and we still fight over who is the rightful owner. It probably came from the old Western Auto store or some other hardware store. I have a couple, but the 10-inch is my favorite. You could find a Lodge or similar brand 12-incher at the hardware store. I last used mine to make some killer chilaquiles over the weekend. Hope this helps. Happy cooking! Thu Jan 04 06:44:15 -0800 2007 2144951 63648 la vida dulce 1 2152330 I use cast iron skillets from Lodge, you can even buy them preseasoned these days. Thu Jan 04 16:11:10 -0800 2007 2144951 63978 Stek 1 2154339 I have a 3 qt All-Clad cassoulet that's perfect for 2. Thu Jan 04 23:27:51 -0800 2007 2144951 12873 OCAnn 1 2155059 I'll second the 13" All Clad paella/braiser pan. I bought my LTD version on close out at Bloomingdales in the paella version (flat lid). I subsequently ordered the domed braiser lid. It's a great pan. It acts as a saute pan, large fry pan, in-oven braiser...and oh yeah great paella pan. I've seared veal chops in it, braised lamb shanks, made paella and even deep dish pizza. I've given serious thought--but not yet attempted--doing a large round no-knead bread in it. A great pan, that I thought would be an unnecessary splurge, has instead become incredibly versatile and frequently used. Fri Jan 05 03:40:49 -0800 2007 2144951 56341 Sam Harmon 1 2155068 My whole collection is All Clad LTD..I have had them since 1990. Although they are faded a bit on the outside..yes, I put them in the dishwasher..they have held up 100% and cook today as they did on day one. Daphna Fri Jan 05 03:43:59 -0800 2007 2144951 25486 Daphna101 1 2155187 I have to tell you about the Bourgeat Evasee that is available at http://www.shopping.cutlery.com/Forms/shopping/*ws4d-db-query-Show.ws4d?*ws4d-db-query-Show***007497***-eProducts***-***shopping(directory)***.ws4d?shopping/results(S).html It is 11.5" in diameter. An evasee can function as a saute pan, saucepan and makeshift wok. You could even buy a generic lid for it and use it as a brazier. The pan has a commercial grade, 10-ply nonstick finish. So, you don't have to worry about replacing it for a long time. It's handle is more functional that the All Clad BTW. A great value at $89.99. Fri Jan 05 04:30:54 -0800 2007 2144951 16797 bogie