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Best Bakeware

Nordicware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet (2 Pack), Silver
The durable, natural aluminum construction bakes evenly and browns uniformly, while the light color prevents overbrowning. Baked goods rise and bake evenly due to aluminums superior heat conductivity and the reinforced encapsulated steel rim prevents warping.
Reviews
"I have bought so many high priced "commercial grade" cookie sheets in the past that I hesitated to buy these."
"I wouldn't feel comfortable putting any food DIRECTLY on this pan. Don't trust all that gray metallic colored residue that comes off in the washing process. Update Feb 20, 2012: I sent Nordic Ware an e-mail asking if they could explain the reason for all the gray metal color all over everything when I wash this pan. I told them I was very happy to buy a pan made in the USA and the product did perform flawlessly. Update Nov 19, 2012: After almost a year someone commented on my feedback suggesting I try contacting Nordic Ware customer service again. I just got an e-mail saying they received it, reviewed the information, and they're sending me a new pan because THE GRAYING I'M EXPERIENCING IS NOT NORMAL."
"The cookies on my old sheet started burning on the bottom so I took them out a few minutes earlier than the nordicware."
"The prefect pan to make Texas sheet cakes in!!"
"This is the best commercial baking sheet that I have ever owned."
"Doesn't say made in the USA."
"The pans would warp when heated, often causing the food on them to 'jump' when taking something out of the oven as the pan would shift/flex abruptly from changes in temperature."
"I was planning to return them, as I already had two PAN USA half sheets and two PAN USA cookie sheets."
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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls by Finedine (Set of 6) Polished Mirror Finish Nesting Bowls, ¾ - 1.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 8 Quart - Cooking Supplies
Its rolled rim allows the user to have a sturdy grip every time they handle the bowls; especially convenient for mixing and beating. These bowls feature a flat bottom on each of the bowls that ensures they stay put and balanced while mixing, whisking, and beating. Stainless steel bowls with commercial grade metal that can be used as both mixing bowls and serving bowls.
Reviews
"My only minor quibble, is it would be nice if the quart size was stamped on the bottom of the bowl. However the size is easy enough to estimate, so it really is not an issue."
"Nice size bowls!"
"Various size mixing bowls made of a clean lasting steel that can be used for marinating, salads, mixing, etc."
"However, the construction seems cheap, especially since some of metal is slightly gouged or "folded" as if scraped randomly in some of the bowls."
"These are great stainless mixing bowls A great price for so many sizes."
"Variety of size is nice to have, I haven't felt like I've needed anything outside of this range."
"These bowls have been great!"
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Silpat AE420295-07 Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet Size, 11-5/8" x 16-1/2"
This 11.6 x 16.5-inch half-sheet size baking mat will turn your pan into a non-stick surface. It is ideal for use when creating Danish pastries, baking biscuits, working with sugar and all sugary and salted preparations. Can be used at temperatures varying from -40 degrees C to 250 degrees C (-40 degrees F to 482 degrees F). Since then, we continue to strive for improvements in non-stick products for the baking, patisserie and food-service industries. Silpat baking sheets replace parchment paper, and are heat-resistant up to 480 degrees F. The Silpat makes any baking sheet nonstick--no greasing necessary. Silpat is the original non-stick baking mat and has stood the test of time with use by the most demanding chefs in the world; Silpat products conform to US regulations on food grade silicone, and are FDA, NSF, and Kosher certified.
Reviews
"I bought this because a family member had one and raved about it."
"They are wonderful for non-stick baking."
"Cooked pretzels, cookies and anything else that goes in the oven."
"I love this mat - it is sturdy and easy to use."
"I finally spoiled myself with silpats this past christmas and have been using them exclusively ever since."
"Don't know why I waited so long to try these."
"Excellent coffee and fits my baking sheet perfectly."
"I love this Silpat I have had mine for over a year and have since gotten one for both my mom and my mother in law because it works so well!"
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Best Bakers & Casseroles

Pyrex Easy Grab 28-Piece Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set
Each piece comes with a secure-fitting red plastic lid, designed to keep your foods fresher longer. Glass is preheated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer & dishwasher safe.
Reviews
"The item came packaged correctly and unopened (New in box) but one of the lids had a side piece that was cracked, which means the cover will not stay on correctly."
"As far as 'safety' the lids are plastic, seemingly very high quality as well, but they may melt if you aren't careful."
"I purchased this set because I liked the sizes of the dishes and especially because Pyrex is made here in the USA!"
"One lid didn't fit correctly (the lid for the smaller oblong pan)."
"I use them everyday and they are working well for refrigerator storage warming up in the microwave."
"I purchased these because every metal pan I’ve purchased rusted!"
"We really like being able to pop these in the microwave from the fridge without worrying about plastic."
"Not only have I spent an hour of my life scrubbing out my oven, picking up tiny little glass pieces from parts of my oven that I didn't know about (which I was completely ok with by the way). I have wasted 2 full boxes of scalloped potatoes! I am now off to pick out the tiny little pieces of glass from my hands."
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Best Bakeware Sets

Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick Bakeware 10-Piece Set, Latte Brown with Cranberry Red Handle Grips
enjoy Easy, delicious roasted and baked foods with the distinctive, durable Rachael ray Cucina nonstick bakeware 10-piece bakeware set in a unique and stylish color. Oven safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, the nonstick bakeware set includes all the essential pan shapes for great baking results.
Reviews
"I love that all of the pans have a good size handle area on both sides - I used to hate picking up my cake pan or muffin tins and having the thumb of my oven mitt smoosh into the food when I was trying to remove it from a hot oven. As the ham finished cooking, the glaze got WAY more sticky, and leaked out of the foil, all over the cookie pan, bubbled up, and literally burnt onto the surface. I just rinsed the pan with more hot water, and before I even touched it with the sponge, the rest of the burnt goo fell out!! The pan looks brand new, like it had never gone through such a horrible ordeal :-) I have never had a pan that came clean without severe scrubbing, scraping, soaking, and more scrubbing."
"As far as the talk of toxic fumes coming off the metal, or it being bad for your birds and small pets when you use them for the first time (as said in the instructions, which one reviewer did mention), I am sure that it is propably something that California had them write in the warning labels, because these are not teflon coated pans. Still, it is better to be safe and not have any of your birds around your kitchen while you cool or clean anything, because birds are especially sensitive to cleaning materials as well as food cooking sumes. Your oven itself has materials in it which can affect birds every time you heat it up."
"Got these for our college son and he uses them all the time."
"One negative: The first few times you wash them in a dishwasher, beware of water dripping from under the rolled edges of the pan (it is darkly stained with rust from the unprotected steel under the rolled edge)."
"These are the easiest things to cook/bake on!"
"I had this in my oven and the silicon burnt off at 375 degrees."
"Update: Tried to get a replacement with Rachel Ray and they told me they were not in charge of their products, I had to call the manufacturer, Meyer, and they said we had to pay for the shipping to them, they would "inspect it" to make sure I was not the one to cause the defect and then they might send a replacement."
"It stains very easily and absolutely does not return to its original condition afternonly a handful of uses."
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Best Baking & Cookie Sheets

Nordicware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet (2 Pack), Silver
The durable, natural aluminum construction bakes evenly and browns uniformly, while the light color prevents overbrowning. Baked goods rise and bake evenly due to aluminums superior heat conductivity and the reinforced encapsulated steel rim prevents warping.
Reviews
"I have bought so many high priced "commercial grade" cookie sheets in the past that I hesitated to buy these."
"I wouldn't feel comfortable putting any food DIRECTLY on this pan. Don't trust all that gray metallic colored residue that comes off in the washing process. Update Feb 20, 2012: I sent Nordic Ware an e-mail asking if they could explain the reason for all the gray metal color all over everything when I wash this pan. I told them I was very happy to buy a pan made in the USA and the product did perform flawlessly. Update Nov 19, 2012: After almost a year someone commented on my feedback suggesting I try contacting Nordic Ware customer service again. I just got an e-mail saying they received it, reviewed the information, and they're sending me a new pan because THE GRAYING I'M EXPERIENCING IS NOT NORMAL."
"The cookies on my old sheet started burning on the bottom so I took them out a few minutes earlier than the nordicware."
"The prefect pan to make Texas sheet cakes in!!"
"This is the best commercial baking sheet that I have ever owned."
"Doesn't say made in the USA."
"The pans would warp when heated, often causing the food on them to 'jump' when taking something out of the oven as the pan would shift/flex abruptly from changes in temperature."
"I was planning to return them, as I already had two PAN USA half sheets and two PAN USA cookie sheets."
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Best Baking Tools & Accessories

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls by Finedine (Set of 6) Polished Mirror Finish Nesting Bowls, ¾ - 1.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 8 Quart - Cooking Supplies
Its rolled rim allows the user to have a sturdy grip every time they handle the bowls; especially convenient for mixing and beating. These bowls feature a flat bottom on each of the bowls that ensures they stay put and balanced while mixing, whisking, and beating. Stainless steel bowls with commercial grade metal that can be used as both mixing bowls and serving bowls.
Reviews
"My only minor quibble, is it would be nice if the quart size was stamped on the bottom of the bowl. However the size is easy enough to estimate, so it really is not an issue."
"Nice size bowls!"
"Various size mixing bowls made of a clean lasting steel that can be used for marinating, salads, mixing, etc."
"However, the construction seems cheap, especially since some of metal is slightly gouged or "folded" as if scraped randomly in some of the bowls."
"These are great stainless mixing bowls A great price for so many sizes."
"Variety of size is nice to have, I haven't felt like I've needed anything outside of this range."
"These bowls have been great!"
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Best Bread & Loaf Pans

USA Pan Bakeware Aluminized Steel 1 Pound Loaf Pan
Every USA Pan is made in the USA and has been designed with the same standard high performance features that commercial bakers enjoy including aluminized steel and heavy gauge steel construction that allows for even heat distribution and maximum service life. USA Pan is a Bundy Family owned company, based in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area that has been producing high performance bakeware for over 50 years. USA Pan is a Bundy Family Company that has proudly manufactured high quality bakeware and provided jobs in the USA for over 50 years.
Reviews
"The photo shows the pan and first bread 5 minutes out of the oven just put on the cooling rack."
"NOTE: THE BAKEWARE IS MADE IN THE USA! There is also a loaf pan which can be used when baking meatloaf."
"Great product, only issue I have is that in the corners you have gaps."
"Rock solid professional pan."
"I have never been able to do well with bread."
"I was thinking about purchasing the pans from Williams Sonoma, but I found out that USA pans makes their pans."
"I thought the raised portions in the pan would make it nearly impossible to clean, but I was wrong - they clean up like a dream (I hand wash them)."
"When I turned the pan over the loaf plopped out clean as a whistle."
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Best Cake Pans

Baker's Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan
Baker's Edge Signature Cookie Bars Marbled Cheesecake Brownies Raspberry Pecan Blondies. We also include a custom nylon spatula - so you are ready to bake as soon as you open the box and preheat the oven! Featured on hit tv shows, series, magazines, gameshows, and even a local paper two! Durable nonstick coating and heavy gauge cast aluminum construction.
Reviews
"Between the pan and the great silicone lid that fits it perfectly, I spent money I did not need to spend. I would just trim off the edges here and there, eat the occasional corner piece, and enjoy the chewy goodness."
"Baked the brownies for the exact same time as in a regular pan."
"My home came with a top-heat only convection oven, which never cooks many food items evenly."
"Should have written this a while ago because we love this pan!"
"Has some minor casting imperfections (meaning it's not perfectly smooth), but it's awesome nonetheless if you just like the edge pieces of a particular recipe or you're getting too much variation in consistency from the edge to the middle in a normal pan."
"There is always a fight in our house for the four corner pieces of a brownie batch, now no more fights with this pan!"
"It’s an all-edge brownie tray...how could it possibly be less than fantastic?"
"I just made my first batch and they came out perfect."
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Best Cake Pop & Mini Cake Makers

Wilton 2105-1620 6 Cavity Nonstick Donut Pans (2 Pack)
Makes 12 Donuts.
Reviews
"This is a review for the Wilton 2105-1620 6 Cavity Nonstick Donut Pans (2 Pack) by Wilton. After filling one of the pans with batter using a spoon (it can be done but it's a bit time consuming when you have salivating guests gathered about), I piped in the batter to the second pan with my pastry bag."
"I use this all of the time and I think I need to invest in a couple more so I can bust out more awesome donuts at a time."
"Here's a photo of what my doughnuts looked like even after I attempted to grease a nonstick pan. I'm sorry Wilton, I love your nonstick pans and I will continue to use them with a generous amount of nonstick spray. But I think you should change the name of the pan to just 6-Cavity Donut Pan because they are not nonstick."
"To ease removing the doughnuts from the baking pans, I used some Wilton Cake Release to ensure the doughnuts slipped out of their nonstick pans. If you put too much batter in the pan, the doughnut holes will fill-in and the doughnuts look more like muffins."
"I ordered 2 of these pans to make doughnuts with my little granddaughters."
"The doughnuts come out skinnier than what you'd typically find in a bakery but that's no big deal, they still look wonderful."
"Donut making is a cinch with these bake your own donuts."
"great quality!!!"
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Best Candy Making Supplies

3 Flavor Cotton Candy Sugar Kit | Cherry, Blue Raspberry & Grape Cotton Candy Express Sugar (11 oz Each) & 50 Paper Cones | Best for Home or Commercial Use
With the Cotton Candy Express Cotton Candy Sugar Fun Pack, there is no need to wait for the circus or fair to enjoy delicious, hand-spun cotton candy! Order the Cotton Candy Express Sugar Fun Pack today and pair it with the Cotton Candy Express Machine to begin spinning delicious treats! CIRCUS OF SWEETNESS: Try this cotton candy floss sugar kit in a variety of different flavor options!
Reviews
"While the maker could have used candy, I had read that the floss worked better."
"I bought a small cotton candy maker, one that you could either use hard candy or flossing sugar."
"My son wanted a home machine, and now we make it when he brings home a perfect spelling test."
"Great flavors!"
"I will definitely move this to my "Buy Again" list once I figure out how to do it but surely, I will be purchasing this item many times over."
"Purchased this to go with a cotton candy maker birthday gift."
"The hard candy started making the cotton candy right away."
"I had tried hard candy, as the machine suggests, but it only made very small servings and was rather messy."
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Best Decorating Tools

Wilton 601-5580 1/2-Ounce Certified-Kosher Icing Colors, Set of 12
Great for beginning and veteran cake decorators alike, this set of twelve 1/2-ounce icing colors makes it simple to tint buttercream, Royal Icing, fondant, and even cake batter to the perfect shade for any occasion. Great for beginning and experience cake decorators alike with 1/2 ounce size jar. Great for beginning and experience cake decorators alike; certified kosher.
Reviews
"I thought I'd share the ingredient list and allergy information for those who are looking for it."
"I've taken to making cupcakes and cookies and making icing letters on them... you know, an "H" on one cookie, "A" on another, and so forth, and arrange the cookies or cupcakes to spell out HAPPY BIRTHDAY or whatever the occasion might be. I prefer bold, rich colors, like jewel tone colors, so these gel colors fit the bill to get the bold color without watering down my icing."
"In case anyone else is using this for the wool dying the darker colors do break a bit (example: if your wool is bunched up you will end up with blue and purple on your wool if you use violet because of the break in the base color - purple is made of red and blue). I used 7g (.25oz) of wool, 3/4 cup water, 1 table spoon white vinegar(sets the colors), and most important the amount of the Wilton dye used was a wooden chopstick 1-3 dips in the dye depending on richness of color desired."
"It took a. few jabs of violet to get a decent lavender color."
"I have only used these but twice as I have splurged into so many types of color agents."
"Not sure if it was a mistake or I didn't read closely enough but I ended up getting 4 sets of the 8-color icing jars."
"It has been a few years since I've used the Wilton gel icing colors, but I remembered liking them and I wanted a set with a big variety of colors for my daughter's art themed birthday party. We decided to try letting the kids (ages 7-10) color their own small bowl of icing and decorate their own cupcakes."
"So the food coloring has a taste that is a bit bitter and if you're trying to make a really strong color and use a lot of it."
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Best Jelly-Roll Pans

USA Pan Bakeware 1300ST Half Sheet Pan, Set of 2, Aluminized Steel
These baking pans provide home bakers with high quality and heavy duty tools to create memories and flawless homemade cookies, rolls or french-fries for friends and family. The pans are built with performance features that commercial bakers enjoy, including heavy gauge aluminized steel constructed to allow even heat distribution and maximum service life and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Commercial grade sheet pan proudly made in the USA.
Reviews
"UPDATE: USA Pans has promptly and courteously replaced my defunct pans at no charge whatsoever."
"I really like this baking pan and replaced my old ones with USA Pan pans."
"Heavy guage pan with wonderful finish and stout rolled edges."
"I love this mfg."
"I wish all my pans were USA pans."
"But for now, I will use silicone spatula and remind my kids to exercise caution when suing so this pan does not get scratched."
"USA pans do not buckle in the oven at high heat."
"Do not buy those, we have used them for only a few month now and the coating on both pans is coming off!!!!"
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Best Muffin & Cupcake Pans

USA Pan Bakeware Cupcake and Muffin Pan, 12 Well, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
The USA Pan 12 Cup Cupcake and Muffin Pan measures a full 2.75 x 2.0625 x 1.375 inches* in each cup. The 12 Cup Cupcake and Muffin Pan feature a fluted surface design that facilitates air circulation and also maximizes pan strength, which helps to resist warping. Nonstick Americoat coating - a patented silicone coating which is PTFE, PFOA and BPA free - provides quick and easy release of all baked-goods and minimal easy clean up.
Reviews
"I purchased this pan to make hamburger buns, and the results were AMAZING ...I'm not even a good baker and they were effortless."
"When my muffins are out of the oven, I invert the tin and the muffins spring out with alacrity."
"I used to have to use liners but I'd find that I'd run out of them and I am not about to go back to the store to buy them in the middle of muffin time. I now preheat oven, make muffins, put the batter straight into the pan without doing anything to the pan (not even spraying with non stick spray) and into the oven they go."
"Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into greased (non-stick spray is what I use) miniature muffin pans."
"Great non-stick surface."
"They are heavy and bake perfectly evenly every time, but also have a clear, non-stick coating that makes them easy to use and clean (just be careful not to scratch the coating)."
"Even my husband eats them....though he will not eat any allergy free breads or rolls I buy."
"I did have to cook them a little longer, at a little higher temp than usual (than when I've used my cheap aluminum cupcake pan)."
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Best Pie, Tart & Quiche Pans

MontoPack Disposable 5" Aluminum Foil Tart/Pie Pans (50 Pack)
MontoPack Disposable 5" Aluminum Foil Tart/Pie Pans Sometimes you need a few small pie pans that are high in quality, easy to transport and also conveniently disposable. Whether you are a professional baker, a caterer, a party planner or simply someone who enjoys sharing their passion for baking with others, you definitely need to grab yourself a pack of our MontoPack disposable aluminum tart pans! It's time to stop fussing around with those flimsy pie pans and finally make the switch to these disposable baking pans by MontoPack!
Reviews
"I'm sure they'd work just as well for baking pies or tarts in a regular oven."
"I just use slice and back, cook it up in this pan, and serve w a scoop of ice cream."
"we made about 20 pies and the pans were sturdy enough to reuse for other pies."
"The pie tins arrived on time and possibly a day early."
"My husband thinks that they are too small for pot pies so I'll be ordering the 'extra deep' ones instead."
"These little aluminum pans are nice, but very small."
"I actually ordered this size by accident but I love these and I'll always keep this size on hand."
"I ordered these to use as targets for slingshots for a scouting event."
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Best Pizza Pans & Stones

Lodge P14P3 Seasoned Cast Iron Baking and Pizza Pan, 14 Inch
Seasoned 14" round pizza pan with loop handles features even, fast heating and excellent heat retention. Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating; Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil.
Reviews
"I am in love with this Pizza pan."
"A long review for those curious about the ins and outs of this great piece of cookware. I have also attached photos (see customer images above). SHORT REVIEW. Pros: *Preseasoned. *Multiple uses. *Can be used almost anywhere. *Makes best pizza ever. *Heats evenly. *Won't stain. *Provides iron in diet. *Easy cleanup. *Made in the USA. Cons: *It is 11 pounds (Not a con for me, but could be heavy for some). Bottom Line: Glad I bought it and would recommend it to anyone interested. LONG REVIEW. What comes in the box: *Lodge Logic Preseasoned Pizza Pan 16 x 15 x 2.5 (** Cooking surface is 14 inches **), 11 pounds. Before you can get that true black cast iron slickness, it still needs one or two more rounds in the oven with Crisco or just cook a pound a bacon on it like I did. *Griddle on stove for eggs, bacon, pancakes, burgers, hot dogs and similar items. *Stir Fry (Use it on one burner; the middle gets the hottest and it gets cooler towards the edges, just like a wok!). For example, if I took the pan out of a blazing hot oven and ran cold water on it right away, it may bend or break. The pan heats evenly all the way to the center creating a perfect, uniform crust. (see customer image above). For softer pizza, follow the same directions as above without first baking the dough. Although the pizza does still cook while in the pan, I noticed it basically keeps it warm until the last slice. If you cut your pizza in the pan, please be careful not to scratch seasoning. Because it is cast iron, it won't stain like a pizza stone or get those burnt spots like aluminum does. Normally, I eat about 2/3 of the pie along with a side salad and I am satisfied--I do have a good appetite. (The photos included above do have a US quarter in the picture so you can gauge the size of the pie). Clean up & Seasoning: After cooking, take a dry paper towel while the pan is still warm and wipe it down (if it is really dirty use a little water but I never use soap). Place pan back in the warm oven or on top of the burner just used. Oils that I have used are vegetable, peanut, coconut, Pam, crisco, and lard. Place piece upside down in the center of the middle rack. After 30 minutes, take the piece out and wipe anymore excess oil."
"Not much to add, but if you're serious about making pizza, this is the only pan you'll ever need, regardless of technique."
"My husband makes almost everything from scratch (except cheese & pepperoni) and it's so much better than ordering from papa johns or dominos!"
"I love cast iron and totally love this pan it was a toss up....pizza stone or cast iron. I have no doubt the pizza and potatoes and whatever else I cook on it will be wonderful."
"Nearly 2 days later Amazon shipped it anyhow while saying all that time they were attempting to cancel my order. A couple of days later I noticed that Amazon had removed that statement from their website. Anyway, I tried out the pan last night and just like all of the rest of my Lodge items it worked flawlessly. The family was surprised at how well it turned out even thought I've been making pizzas for them for about 25 years."
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Best Popover Pans

Chicago Metallic Professional 6-Cup Popover Pan, 15.5-Inch-by-9-Inch
The cups are designed so that as popovers bake, rise, and "pop over" just like in the bakery—they won't spread into the others in the pan. That’s why we’ve been crafting innovative equipment, for professionals and serious home bakers, for over 100 years. Use this pan to make traditional popovers, Yorkshire puddings but can also be used to make traditional muffins.
Reviews
"But you could also save $3 and buy this other pan that, in my opinion, is a smidgen better than the Chicago Metallic. Compare this to: Bellemain 6 Cup Nonstick Popover Pan. (Available on Amazon). Yes, I felt like a doctor with a jar of butter oiling up the pans, but ANYWAY... That's why popover pans are separated like that to allow air circulation. The extra 0.25" wider mouth allowed the pop over to open ever so slightly more than the Chicago. The Chicago brand had a more straight side (so to speak) whereas the Bellmain curved out slightly more rounded at the top of the cups. I was America Test Kitchen's #1 pick and recommended product. Again, the extra edge the Bellmain had was: smoother opening/curvature of the cup, darker color for better heat absorption, and slightly heavier weight. The slight problem the Bellmain had was more imperfection as detected by my fingers and this may lead to longer term non-stick performance issue but again I cannot predict this without a long-term trial. Both cups when new released the pastry very, very easily without any issue whatsoever. The Bellmain produced a slightly prettier popover than the Chicago. Make sure you hot water soak your eggs, milk, and melt that better before whisking the batter."
"Terriffic pan."
"Heavy gauge metal cups, good coating, good welds."
"This is the best popover pan for the Hudsons popover recipe I have perfected."
"Very nice popover pan that produces large size popovers."
"First time I had a popover was at a quaint country restaurant in Wisconsin and they were so good and unique I knew I would want to make them."
"It made the popovers and use was easy."
"I've read in some of the reviews the their popovers did not pop over. First, if you use too much flour, they will not pop over."
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Best Ramekins & Soufflé Dishes

Bellemain 4 oz. Porcelain Ramekins, Set of 6
From making individual desserts and baked eggs to holding prepped cooking ingredients and party dips, ramekins can be real workhorses in your kitchen and on your table. Bake lava cakes in the oven (up to 400°F); organize your "mise en place" (chopped and measured ingredients) ; serve salsa and shredded cheese at your taco buffet; store leftovers in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave. This convenient size measures 3.75" diameter x 1.5" high —perfect for individual servings of pudding, fruit cobbler, baked egg breakfast, etc. You can serve food in them, eat out of them, and never worry about chips, nicks, cracks, and scratches. 100% FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins will resist scratches, chips and cracks, but if they don't perform up to expectations, let us know.
Reviews
"I bought these ramekins twice; first was for myself when I wanted to try out a lemon pudding cake I saw on the Food Network. I wanted something simple and classic to go with my other dishes."
"I love these!"
"A serving of ice cream is typically 4 Oz and it’s easy to eat a whole lot more-but, not with these."
"These things are smaller than you would expect, but I find them perfect for making oven poached eggs and holding au jus for a French dip."
"These 4 oz Ramekins are the perfect size to use when setting up spices etc."
"Even though the package said they could handle up to 400 degrees, I used them directly under a broiler - no problem."
"Fantastic quality and worked great with a blow torch for Creme Brulee."
"I give the highest marks to the first three and if the Price (one of the better ones I found) I paid survives Usage and Time... then I will give them the final and highest award of Value."
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Best Roasting Pans

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 16-Inch Rectangular Roaster with Rack, 7117-16UR
Style Name: Roaster Rack. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"roasts wonderfully, great size for turkeys, hams even pork roasts for pulled pork."
"Great roasting pan."
"This is a great size roasting pan with stainless Steel roasting rack."
"excellent, low cost stainless roasting pan."
"Solid, and nice looking."
"Purchased this as a gift."
"The handles stick off from the end of the pan and I have to put it in the oven at an angle just to get it to fit."
"Full disclosure, I probably should have done some more research on this pan before I bought it but I saw Stainless, Roaster, riveted handles and I figured it would work. Sure it will cook a turkey or a roast but about all it will do is give you handles to take the item in and out of the oven and stop juices from running everywhere."
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Best Small Pastry Molds

Bellemain 12-Cup Nonstick Madeleine Pan
Easy Clean-Up The nonstick coating also makes cleaning the Bellemain Nonstick Madeleine Pan practically effortless. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"After ordering 4 of these Bellemain Madeleine Pans...I should write a review to state how wonderful they are. A small cookie scoop in the center is all you need...it spreads into the mold and they all bake perfectly."
"Love this pan!!"
"I have made several batches of madeleines so far, and sticking has not been an issue at all."
"I've used this pan twice to make traditional sponge cake madeleines and I'm pleased with the pan."
"These pans are wonderful,ironically I didn’t make the classic Madeleine for their maiden use,I followed a New York Times recipe for corn bread- jalapeño written and adapted for Madeleine pans!"
"After much research and reading reviews, I ordered the Bellemain Nonstick Madeleine Pan."
"She said the pan is very well made and arrived so fast and of course her Madeleine's turned out perfect."
"It's sturdy enough to place directly onto the oven rack for baking, and that along with the dark color of the metal produced perfectly browned madeleines."
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