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Great budget friendly pans
I use these pans for everything from cookies to burgers, when I use them I spray them with cooking oil and never have a problem with sticking. Easy to clean up after using.
Thick and brilliant quality!
I've previously only used the dirt cheap pans you pick up at any grocery store and wow, these are a massive difference from that. The word quality comes to mind and sticks there immediately upon opening this set of baking trays by Calphalon. They are thicker, heavier and noticeably improved over thin and cheap baking sheets and it shows in cooking times. They conduct heat much better, though they heat up more slowly due to their thickness, they heat evenly and don't warp, I'm really impressed.
They're also quite a bit bigger than I'm used to, making them ideal for big families or cooking multiples at once, sadly this means they won't fit in my toaster oven, but for a regular oven they are brilliant. The brand name and size is stylishly embossed in the centre of the trays, but didn't leave imprints or interfere with my food, it's only very slightly raised. I'll come back and update this review over long-term use, but for now, I'm very impressed. Food simply slides right off these with no issues at all.
They are non-stick, which means absolutely NO abrasive scrubbers or metal utensils on these baking sheets. I do like that Calphalon very helpfully also suggested not using aerosol cooking spray (like pam) as I had no idea that had an effect on non-stick and it's a really good thing to know. For me, the most important thing about these baking sheets is the full lifetime guarantee. When a company stands by its products for life, even if there's a problem you can get a replacement, so it's a really good sign. I feel like these will stand the test of time, but I'll try and come back in a few months (or sooner if there's a problem) to let you all know!
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Summary
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Overall, these are a little more expensive than the bakeware I usually buy, but the lifetime guarantee and stunning quality make it worth it. Food slides off like a dream, the pans are thick and sturdy and the food cooks more evenly without warping the baking sheet. These are very large, so make sure that you'll be able to fit them in your dishwasher or oven before purchasing. Size is 12" by 17".
Note: I don't have a dishwasher, will be washing these by hand and thus can't comment on any issues stemming from dishwasher use, but it does say they are dishwasher safe.
Pros:
+ Amazing quality.
+ Thick and sturdy.
+ No warping.
+ Food slides off the non-stick surface easily.
+ Food cooks a lot more evenly than on my cheaper trays.
+ Large size.
+ Lifetime guarantee!
Cons:
- Large size might not fit in some smaller ovens or dishwasher.
Note (You should know):
- Heavy.
- Can't use metal utensils or aerosol cooking spray on them (will damage).
- I am currently in the process of testing long term (updates to come in a few months. Written April 2019).
Recommended: Yes, the quality is wonderful and cooks food really well, but the lifetime guarantee sells it!
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