Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Omelette Pan Set

We found stronger recommendations for the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Omelette Pan Set (which includes 10- and 12-inch pans) than we did for other nonstick cookware, particularly in this price range. Reviewers say the nonstick coating on these skillets is excellent, and they also retain heat well and are easy to clean. In addition, these skillets are oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. However, these pans do appear to have some durability problems. Though all nonstick coatings flake off eventually, some users report that these skillets begin to lose their coating within a few months. Also, like most nonstick pans, they can't be cleaned in a dishwasher. The proprietary nonstick coating is made using perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), two chemicals that some people say pose a danger to human health. If you are concerned about the safety of nonstick coatings, the EarthPan Pro 12-Inch Open French Skillet (*Est. $45) is PFOA- and PFTE-free, but it doesn't perform as well.

We did not find any professional comparison tests of the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Omelet Pan Set, but we did read a large number of reviews from owners. The two-pan set has more than 175 user reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 4.1 stars. At Cooking.com, the pans have thousands of reviews, averaging 4.7 stars, and 99 percent of users say they would recommend them.