The Cookware HeadQuarters

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How to clean your non-stick pans?

You can hand wash the non-stick pan using mild dish soap and soft sponge. Wait until pan is cooled off before washing. If your pan is not made of anodized aluminimum, it can be placed in dish washer to clean.
To remove any stuck-on food, use a soft plastic scrub-brush or sponge and a gentle and mild soap.

Can I put Le Creuset in oven?

Yes, you can. according to Le Creuset website, products are made from cast iron and coated with enamel which makes for even heat distribution and oven and broiler safe.

Can I put my all-clad pan in to oven safely?

According to All-clad website information, each one of All-Clad’s five collections are oven-safe. Non-stick items can be put into an oven that is up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

You recommended “8/10” describing stainless steel cookware. What is that?

Stainless steel is actually a combination of metals. Most of the stainless steel used in cookware and flatware is composed of 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel. The more nickel it has, the more resistant to corrosion it is. Some stainless steel cookware is 18/8 or 18/0. This is less expensive, but over time will probably not hold up as well as 18/10 stainless steel.

How can I make my nonstick cookware last longer?

Hand washing your non-stick cookware will help it last longer, as dishwasher detergents are usually too harsh for the non-stick coating. Make sure you thoroughly clean the pan immediately after each cooking job, because any oil residue could bake into the coating every time you put it on fire, as it reduces its effect of non-stick quality. Clean it with a dishcloth or soft sponge, never use steel wool to scrub off any stuck food pieces. Instead soak in luke warm water for little while before scrubbing it off with soft sponge.

Avoid preheating nonstick pots and pans before adding food, specially over 450 degree. Also, don’t use metal spoons or spatula to stir food inside the non-stick pans, use wooden and rubber spatula instead.

How to season Lodge cast iron skillet?

Here is the process for preparing to season the cast iron skillet, per Lodge’s site. Wash your Lodge cast iron skillet with hot water and a scrub brush. Towel dry the skillet. Use a paper towel to coat the inside and outside of the skillet with a layer of vegetable oil such as peanut oil in a thin layer.

To season the skillet, place an cookware upside down in top rach of the oven, and line the bottom of your oven with a piece of aluminum foil to catch any oil that drips off the skillet. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Leave it in the hot oven for one hour. Turn oven off and let the cookware cool in the oven before taking it out.

How to take care for nonstick Calphalon pans?

Do not use the pan in high heat, or heat a empty pan as it can cause the coating to peel away. Use silicon, wooden or plastic utensils with the nonstick cookware. Do not use metal spatula, only use sillicon, rubber or wooden stencils with your non-stick Caphalon. You can use nonstick Calphalon pans in the oven up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Is my stainless steel pan oven proof?

High-quality stainless steel cookware is generally oven proof, and some are even safe to use in the broiler. However, check the instructions that came with your cookware to make sure before putting any cookware in your oven.