Boiler foods are considered to be very healthy as they retain the nutrients of the food, which is being cooked. Food items like vegetables, eggs, meat etc should be boiled as they have the best of nutrients and if they are deep-fried then they will lose all the nutrients.
In order to boil food in correct way double steam boilers are available which helps food to boil in correct proportion. They are also used to melt chocolates and other hard items fast and easily. If one knows the correct technique of using a double boiler they can get good nutritious food.
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Double boilers are available in different sizes and capacity. The outer body is made of stainless steel, which does not corrode due to its exposure to heat. They are also available with lids, which make them easy to handle. They decorate your kitchen and are very compact and flexible. Stacks of cooking bowls are available which assists in easy storage.
The double boiler steamer comes with a solid bowl, sauce pot and a double boiler. The solid bowl is a component in which the food to be cooked is food. It comes in different sizes so as to enhance its flexibility. The sauce pot is the main heating constituent, which forms the bottom part of the double boiler.
It consists of the water, which converts into steam, and it further heats the food item kept in the solid bowl. The water in the sauce pot and the solid bowl should not touch each other because it results in burning of the food items. Double boiler is the component, which is exposed to heat and provides heat to boil water in sauce pot.
To cook food the sauce pot is filled with water up to a level of 1 inch. The solid bowl is filled with cooking items and it is placed over the sauce pot. Thus this results in indirect heating of food items and prevents burning it. Moreover encapsulated bottom of the steamer helps in smooth distribution of heat. This will help to achieve completely boiled food.
Using a double boiler steamer on can go for steam heating, which is a healthy procedure for boiling food items. Other boiling techniques may result in over boiling which will make the nutrients evaporate. So it is a wise decision to opt for a double steam boiler and replace all the heavy cookwares in your kitchen.
Special Price!!! Calphalon Contemporary Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Chef's Pan with Glass Lid
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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Chef's Pan with Glass Lid Feature
- 2-quart chef's pan for sauces, dips, and one-pot stovetop meals
- Modern, curved shape and brushed surfaces to hide wear
- Tri-ply construction: stainless steel with aluminum core for superb conductivity
- Long, stay-cool handle comfortable through hours of cooking
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Chef's Pan with Glass Lid Overview
It's a saucepan. It's a fry pan. It's the chameleon of cookware! Incorporating features of several vessels, the chef's pan has a personality all its own. The gently curving sides near the pan bottom graciously accept a balloon whisk. The rolled, matte-finish Cool Touch handle stays cool on the stove top and provides a stable grip. Plus, the wider mouth offers more efficient evaporation than a standard saucepan can. Calphalon's chef's pans are designed for easy cooking, easy cleanup, and maximum performance.Calphalon Contemporary Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Chef's Pan with Glass Lid Specifications
Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish can. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and are forked in a half-moon shape at the riveted base to prevent heat from transferring down the shaft. Glass covers are convenient for watching food cook and have curved handles plus wide-banded stainless-steel rims for durability.Heating in this 2-quart chef's pan is sure to satisfy the performance requirements of discerning cooks. The pan boasts triple-layer construction with stainless-steel exteriors bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, providing consistent cooking for small portions of stovetop macaroni and cheese, tomato sauce, or mussels in broth. The stainless-steel pan is safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. However, the lid is oven-safe only to 450 degrees F. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and is covered by a lifetime warranty.--Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless.
 | Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece. |
Professional, Versatile, Comfortable
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel.
| Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features long, sculpted handles that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop. |  |
Easy Cleanup
 | Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is 100 percent dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup. (That's a feature you'll appreciate at the end of a long evening of entertaining.) You can also hand wash your pans using a dishcloth and hot sudsy water. For occasional polishing, we recommend Bar Keeper's Friend. |
Features
- Distinctive, Contemporary Design
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware's sleek, curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks or open shelves or in glass-front cabinets. - Versatility
The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too. - Tri-ply Construction
The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler. - Full Aluminum Core
Sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, the pan's full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating. - Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors
Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help hide wear and help promote incredibly long life for the vessels. - Convenience
The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees F and that securely fit the vessels, making it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. - Dishwasher-Safe
The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy cleanup, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people. - Lifetime Warranty
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Time Saving Secrets Used by Professional Cooks
Caterers and professional cooks have some tricks that we can use to help us save time in the kitchen too.
They know what they're making and they get the supplies they need to make the meal. You can decide in the morning or at least by lunchtime what you are having for dinner that night. This will reduce your mealtime stress because you will not have to try to figure out what to make and then have to wrestle with a frozen piece of meat too.
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They cook in large quantities. Cooking for your freezer has many benefits. You can check the cooking manual Simple Cooking for more details on how you can use the time you're already in the kitchen to multiply meals for your freezer.
They have the tools they need and have them in the right places in their kitchen. If your counter is cluttered you will not be able to cook as efficiently. Professional cooks don't have knick knacks and kitchen gadgets standing on their counters. They have the tools they need and a clear surface.
They know what to spend their time on and what not to spend their time on. They don't spend a lot of time on the meat, but do spend time making sure the plate presentation is good. I'm sure your family is not expecting a gourmet meal, but you can make sure you have a nice variety of foods for their eating pleasure. When in doubt keep it simple. If you have 3 items on the plate and they look and taste good, then you have accomplished your goal.
Professional cooks also use what I call backward planning. They know that their meal needs to be completed at a certain time so they think about how long it will take to prepare the meal and make sure they allow themselves enough time to cut, chop and cook.
Imitate the professionals and reduce your mealtime stress. Their simple strategies can help anyone who is responsible for cooking meals.
Special Price!!! Simply Calphalon 7-Quart Nonstick Dutch Oven with Cover
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Simply Calphalon 7-Quart Nonstick Dutch Oven with Cover Feature
- Versatile, oversized vessel; works great from stove top to oven to table
- Vessel Construction: drawn construction with an impact bonded aluminum plate; key performance: crafted with impact bonded aluminum base to maximize heat conduction
- Key performance: 2 layers of nonstick coating for extended performance; cooks with little to no oil or fats; effortless food release; non-reactive with foods; safe for use with nylon, coated or wooden utensils; oven safe to 400-Degree f
- Handles: contoured, cast stainless steel with silicone for added comfort and heat-resistance; double riveted for durable performance
- Covers: tempered glass; allows easy monitoring of the cooking process; domed shape returns moisture to foods; stainless steel bands reinforce glass and complements handles
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How To Keep Nuts Fresh
Nuts are a great food source. First, as a rule, they are extremely rich in nutrients. And, secondly, they mesh extremely well with food recipes from all sorts of cultures.
In fact, they are so versatile that if you are a cook, it helps to keep a supply of your favorite nuts on hand to use as you need them. The problem, however, is how do you store them?
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Kept in the shell, nuts can last for quite a while. This is apparent simply by the fact that squirrels are famously known for hiding and storing nuts for the winter. By this alone, we know that nuts inherently are a food source that can be stored for long periods of time. But there some things that you can do to make them last even longer.
When squirrels store their nuts, they typically start to store them in the fall, in preparation for the winter months. So, for the most part, the storage is taking place in cool weather. And that's what you should do as well. Avoid storing your nuts at room temperatures. In warm weather they can become rancid if kept for long periods of time. This is because of their high fat content. Fat tends to break down when kept for long periods of time at warm temperatures. In a damp atmosphere, the rancidity will occur at an even greater rate, in some cases even leading to the growth of mold.
The key to keeping nuts fresh is to store them in a freezer. Most food experts believe that storing them in the shell is best. In practice, however, most cooks tend to buy nuts that have already been shelled. Luckily, shelled nuts store well also. Nuts can easily be stored in the freezer for six or seven months or longer and still retain the bulk of their flavor. If they are pressure sealed, they can be stored in the freezer even longer. Chopped nuts can be stored for a lesser period of time. So, for the best results, if you require chopped nuts, save the chopping until after they have been removed from the freezer.
Thawing nuts is not a problem. Simply leave your storage bag at room temperature until they are thawed. In fact, if you are using them in recipes that require baking or stovetop cooking, many times you don't even need to thaw them out. In a pinch, just take them directly from the freezer and toss them into the mix.
Special Price!!! Simply Calphalon Nonstick 4-Quart Saucepan
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Simply Calphalon Nonstick 4-Quart Saucepan Feature
- Great for basics like pasta, veggies, and macaroni and cheese; Calphalon's signature hard-anodized aluminum construction for excellent conductivity and even heating; The interior surface is double-coated with Calphalon's sturdy
- Tempered glass covers
- handle is contoured, cast stainless steel with silicone
- Oven Safe ; 400-degree F Utensils ; Nylon, coated or wooden utensils
- Cleaning ; Hand wash
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You Can't Call Yourself a Good Cook Without Good Cookware
It doesn't matter whether you're preparing a meal for your family at home, or for a large dinner party. Having the right cookware can make a big difference in how easy it is to make the meal and how it turns out. It doesn't matter what type you choose, as long as it's high quality, and right for the type of food you're cooking. Here's some basic information about high quality cookware and what it can do for your meals.
Good cookware has enough mass to evenly distribute heat throughout. There are a number of materials that can do this, and each is appropriate for different jobs. For instance, for long braising or stewing, a heavy steel, copper, or even cast iron pot will retain heat and keep the food warm without producing hot spots. Avoid thin, cheap aluminum cookware, however. It won't do the job, and you'll be forever struggling with it.
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Another characteristic of high quality cookware is quality manufacturing. That means that lids should fit tightly on the reinforced rims of your pots, handles should be securely fastened, and pots should be evenly made. You'll be happier if your cookware does what's intended, and the food will come out better in the end.
Remember that the best cookware is the type that fits your lifestyle and the way you cook. That means that you should examine several types of high quality cookware and look at how they need to be used and cared for. For some, high quality nonstick pots and pans are ideal. They reduce the amount of fat required in foods and make cleanup a snap. Stir frying and other low oil cooking methods have never been so easy.
However, the need to use nylon or silicone utensils with them, and the care required in cleaning them may cause others to have a bad experience when using this kind of cookware. If you're a chef who wants to be able to use metal in the pan and really scrub it afterward, steel, heavy aluminum, cast iron, and other surfaces that can take a beating while still providing even heat are a good choice.
Look for pots and pans that offer other useful features, too. Cool touch handles mean that even the hottest pan will be easy to pick up and carry. There's no more worry about fussing with hot pads or dropping a pan full of food. Quality cookware should also be used with good utensils. While it might not seem worth it, you'll notice a difference in the long run.
If you love to cook, remember to invest in some good cookware and utensils. It'll really affect the ease of cooking and the quality of your food. Even a mediocre cook can become better with the right tools. That's because you can't serve a really good meal without the right pots and pans to create it.
Take a look at all your options today. You'll be surprised at how inexpensive high quality cookware can be.
Special Price!!! Calphalon Contemporary 10 and 12-Inch Cover Combo
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Calphalon Contemporary 10 and 12-Inch Cover Combo Feature
- Set Contents: 10 inch Glass Cover and 12 inch Glass Cover
- Dishwasher Safe
- Oven Safe to 450 degrees.
- Sparkling 12" glass-and-stainless cover gives you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces. Fits the following pans: JR1392, JR1392C, JR5005 and JR1382P
- Sparkling 10" glass-and-stainless cover gives you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces. Fits the following pans: JR1390, JR1390P, JR1390C, JR5003, JR8704, JR8704SP, JR808, JR1380.
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What's For Dinner Tonight? 1st Edition
What's for Dinner Tonight? Corned Beef and Cabbage with Cornbread!
You would think that I'm and old Irish-American (and I could possibly be at least one-eighth) because tonight Grandma surprised us with my hands-down favorite meal: Corned Beef and Cabbage with Cornbread.
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Corned Beef, the kind that is cured in a seasoned brine and boiled on top of our stove with sectioned peeled potatoes in our stock pot to a perfection. Perfection meaning, the process of when take your fork (don't need a knife!) and slice a row of that tender brisket. You put it in your mouth and as you chew, you taste the lush seasoned steak-like juices trickle down your throat.
Mom's cabbage is no other word but awesome! The trick that she uses to make her cabbage so good is that she waits until after the corned beef is cooked, then removes the corned beef from the pot, turns off the fire underneath the stock pot, inserts the dissected cabbage into the pot and lets it simmer in the steam and the juices of the beef so that it wilts to a faultless texture that almost melts in my mouth when eating it.
The cornbread, this time was a Jiffy mix. [She usually makes homemade cornbread, but time was of an essence tonight.] What problem I always had with when baking cornbread, is how to keep the cornbread from sticking to the bottom of my nonstick pan! What Grandma does is preheat the empty muffin tin with butter or cooking oil (probably not more than a teaspoon) in each cup of the tin, then take it out of the oven (after only a couple of minutes - tops), pour the excess of the shortening into the batter and pour the cornbread mixture in the tin for baking. We get perfectly shaped cornbread muffins every time!
I would like to take some of the credit for this impeccable corned beef and cabbage meal, so...I provided Grandma with the Calphalon stock pot to help make this delicious dinner.
Dessert, you ask? Well, my daughter created these yummy chocolate and peanut butter brownie treats. I ate two and secretly stole another one, hid it behind some books on my nightstand, to have as a midnight snack.
Needless to say, no left overs for tomorrow, so I'll definitely be writing you to let you know...What's for dinner tonight, tomorrow.
Special Price!!! Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set Feature
- Includes 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans; 8- and 10-inch skillets; 3-1/2-quart saute pan; 8-quart stockpot; steamer insert
- Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with aluminum core; brushed exterior, mirror-finish interior
- Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop; riveted for strength
- Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 500 degrees F
- Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty
Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set Overview
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Calphalon Contemporary 10 and 12-Inch Cover Combo
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Calphalon Contemporary 10 and 12-Inch Cover Combo Feature
- Set Contents: 10 inch Glass Cover and 12 inch Glass Cover
- Dishwasher Safe
- Oven Safe to 450 degrees.
- Sparkling 12" glass-and-stainless cover gives you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces. Fits the following pans: JR1392, JR1392C, JR5005 and JR1382P
- Sparkling 10" glass-and-stainless cover gives you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces. Fits the following pans: JR1390, JR1390P, JR1390C, JR5003, JR8704, JR8704SP, JR808, JR1380.
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Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set
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Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set Feature
- 5-quart Dutch oven made of heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick interior
- Riveted, stainless-steel handles stay cool to the touch on the stovetop
- Domed, tempered-glass cover with stainless-steel rim and riveted stay-cool handle
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe up to 500 degrees F; towel and nylon spoon included
- Measures 16-1/2 by 15-1/2 by 11-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set Overview
Calphalon Unison Nonstick 5 qt Dutch Oven with Glass Lid. The specially textured Calphalon Unison SEAR NONSTICK surface seals in flavor and is ideal for sautéed vegetables, braised beef, chops and cutlets and pan sauces. Free your culinary spirit, try a new recipe or improvise your own creation - Sear Nonstick makes it easy to express your culinary creativity. The specially textured Sear Nonstick surface has the searing capability that true chefs demand from professional-grade cookware, yet all the convenience of nonstick.Cook with little or no oils, butter or fats.100% Dishwasher safe. Oven safe to 500°F / 260°C . Utensils: Nylon, coated and wooden.Material: Heavy-gauge, hard anodized aluminum; Sear nonstick interior. Cover: Domed, tempered glass with stainless steel rim. The flat, heavy-bottom pan has a wide surface to provide even heat, and the sloped sides are designed for easy tossing and rolling. Cook with confidence no matter what you have on the menu.SAVE NOW on the special offers below!
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