Contemporary Nonstick Stir Fry Pan (10-in.) by Calphalon

The small flat spot on this stir fry pan does not generate enough heat when used on a smooth top range. The result is that even a two-serving size of meat does not sear as it should for stir frying, but loses its juices and boils. The pan may work fine on a gas range as it otherwise seemed well made. After one trial, I returned it.

I chose this pan because I liked the depth for stir frying. The nonstick finish makes it easy to cook in and easy to clean up. A really good value!

Replaced an older version and this one is superior to my original and really handy....plus my older stir fry was a 14 inch....a little overkill most of the time. Love this, can you tell?

My previous woks were heavy commercial pans with Teflon coatings. Aside from everything I have been reading about Teflon, the finish on this pan was starting to wear off badly. I have been looking around for replacements for all my Teflon coated pans for a while, but hadn't really found anything I liked. This wok really meets a lot of needs -- the non-stick finish is not Teflon, the handle is at a very good angle, the bowl is well shaped, and so on. I recommend this wok highly.

Although I have been slow to adopt non-stick pans, I fell in love with the Calphalon Contemporary skillet set special, and decided to look for a matching chefs' pan to replace the el cheapo pan I got a Wal-Mart. I purchased this 10-in. stir fry pan and also bought a 12-in glass-lidded wok. I particularly like the rugged non-stick finish and the stay-cool handles that really work found on the Contemporary line of Calphalon non-stick.

The slate colored anodized Calphalon finish is very attractive hanging from my pot rack next to my cast iron collection.