Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Cooking Club Starter Set

From the comfortably arched handles to the stylish flared silhouettes, the Calphalon Contemporary line is designed to please. Looks aren't everything however, and this cookware line is not simply another pretty face! No indeed, this collection is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, reknowned for its fast and even heating, and it's lined with durable non-stick for easy clean up and low fat cooking. Lids are of tempered glass to allow visual monitoring of the cooking process. This versatile pan will get you through a variety of tasks, from making a sauce to reheating soup to cooking vegetables or grains. With the addition of the Cooking Club Cookbook, the spoon and chef's knife it also makes a fabulous present for any cook!

Burgeoning chefs need to start somewhere, and Calphalon has cleverly offered some help with the Contemporary Nonstick Cooking Club Starter Set. This beginner's bundle includes a 3-quart chef's pan, with its high rounded sides ideal for stir-frying and braising; a 6-inch chef's knife constructed of a single forged piece of high-carbon, rust-resistant steel that makes chopping vegetables and slicing meat a delight; a serving spoon for stirring liquids and spooning up food; and The Cooking Club Cookbook, a collection of recipes and cooking tips that covers everything from quick time-savers to gourmet meals. The chef's pan hails from the company's Contemporary Nonstick line, with hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior construction, stay-cool handles, and glass cover. The knife is part of Calphalon's Contemporary Cutlery line, and features a contoured handle for extra comfort. This set is an offshoot of the Calphalon Cooking Club, which aims to build a community of cooking-inspired communication. --Rivers Janssen

What's in the Box
3-quart chef's pan, 6-inch chef's knife, serving spoon, and cookbook