Back to Basics Nut Roaster Review

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If there is such a person as a nut-aholic, that's me! I love nuts and they're nutritious, too. In the past, glazed nuts have always been special occasion treats, bought in small jars or cellophane bags and doled out sparingly. No more!
The Back to Basics Nut Roaster easily glazes all my favorites - almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews in a quick ten minutes on top of the stove. The roaster itself looks a bit like a deep fry pan with a mixing handle in the center. All I do is put the roaster on our electric cook top over medium high and then add nuts, glaze mixture (more about that later) and specified amount of water to pan. Then, simply rotate the mixing handle until the moisture is gone. I pour the nuts onto a non-stick cookie sheet to cool. If any stick together they're easily separated with a wooden spoon while they're hot.
Now for the promised glaze info: We really like the Back To Basics Toffee and Cinnamon glazes. For either of these we use 2 cups nuts, 3/4 Cup of glaze and 3 Tablespoons of water. Delish!
This past holiday season we gave neighbors and friends jars of glazed nuts for which we received thanks and compliments galore. We also try to keep some on hand in an air tight container for drop-in guests but, to be honest, more often then not they're for us.
Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke

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Back to Basics Nut Roaster makes glazed nuts in just 10 minutes.Fun-to-use, the stove-top Nut Roaster's unique design gives consumers the ability to create this favorite snack at home.Ideal for glazing Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts, and more.

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All-Clad Stainless Roasting Pan with Rack and Turkey Forks Review

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(More customer reviews)The Roti models are not made with a three-ply construction with an aluminum core and magnetic stainless exterior. The Roti models are made in China (not America like the rest of the All Clad pots and pans) out of a non-magnetized stainless steel. They're not designed for use on induction or conventional stove tops (a common step in the preparation of gravy).
A curiousity: The All Clad Web site doesn't appear to list the Roti models. I couldn't find it under any category. This model is an orphan.

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A must-have when cooking that annual turkey for friends and family, this stainless-steel roasting pan provides the rugged durability and convenient features that help make it a successful event. It includes a nonstick cooking rack that suspends the meat above excess grease and helps ensure effortless food release, plus offers stainless-steel forks for lifting and transporting poultry. Measuring 13 by 16 by 3 inches, the rectangular pan includes a wide flat base, rounded corners, and tall sides that keep contents neatly contained.
The bestseller among All-Clad's renowned cookware collections, the Stainless line provides serious and professional cooks all the virtues that make All-Clad's worldwide reputation unsurpassed. Its three-ply bonded design features a thick aluminum core sandwiched between an inside layer of 18/10 stainless steel and an outside layer of stainless steel, which work together to ensure fast heat-up times and even heat distribution along the base and up the sides. In addition, the cookware's 18/10 stainless-steel interior won't react with food, which means tomato-based sauces and other acidic foods won't taste metallic. For use conventional gas or electric stovetops, including glass and ceramic. The cookware's solid stainless-steel loop side handles stay cool to the touch and come riveted for safety and long-lasting strength. The versatile cookware can go safely in the oven up to 500 degrees F, and it cleans up easily by hand (recommended) or in the dishwasher. Made in the USA, the cookware carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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All-Clad Stainless Petite Roti Pan with Roasting Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't really "review" this pan since I returned it unused, but I have the "same" All-Clad Petit Roti Pan from just a couple of years ago, and this one is now substantially different. My old one had a flat bottom, great for making gravy after you finished your roast. This new one has a ridge around the bottom, where the juices will drip off into these sides. Very difficult to make a gravy when that happens. This is just my opinion as a cook, I really can't comment otherwise on the product, but this change alone was enough for me to send the pan back.

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It's kind of like buying your first sofa; purchasing a real roasting pan (tin foil ones from the grocery store don't count) is a marker for adulthood. Don't trust those special occasions and holiday gatherings to inferior cookware. After all you're not just making good food, you're making memories. This superbly crafted roaster comes with a non-stick roasting rack. Now all you need is the bird or roast!

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Mauviel M'Cook 5 Ply Roasting Pans Review

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(More customer reviews)It's a well worth, lifetime investment you pass on to the next generation! Never need another roasting pan if you treat her like your girlfriend (follow instructions!). Fits over 2 burners when doing stove top stuff with even heat and, in size and performance, a no brainer in the oven. Love the big handles. It's rather heavy, although, I am a small person - so that's personally - the quality and benefits are worth the extra lift. A solid piece of hardware!


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In 1830 in a Normandy village called Villedieu-les-Poeles, Mr Ernest Mauviel established the Mauviel manufacturing company. Villedieu-les-Poeles, long known as "The City of Copper," has an 800 year heritage of copper manufacturing. Mauviel's manufacturing expertise is based on this rich tradition of copper manufacturing that has been handed down from generation to generation. Since the very early years, Mauviel has been a fixture in the professional and commercial markets. Today, Mauviel continues to offer the professional chef products that are unsurpassed in quality and design. Throughout the world, Mauviel is the cookware acclaimed chefs depend on: their restaurant and reputation relies on the best. Mauviel offers several collections of superior cookware- each designed and crafted to meet the needs of the most discerning chefs. Mauviel's M'Cook Collection is a high performance cookware line comprised of the following five layers: Magnetic Stainless Steel interior, Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy, Aluminum, and a Magnetic Stainless Steel exterior. Each piece in the collection is uniformly 2.6mm thick, and is designed to work on all cooking surfaces: electric, gas, halogen and induction. The handles are made of stay cool cast stainless steel and are ergonomically designed for safe usage. The M'Cook collection has pouring rims on all the shapes; is oven safe (to 680 degrees F) and dishwasher safe. Made in France, Lifetime warranty.

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Circulon 16-Inch Rectangular Nonstick Roaster Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this recently because of its special price on Amazon.com and its high rating. I purchased it without my wife's knowledge because I had to make a quick decision, so it was a bit dicy about whether or not she would approve.
Well, we used it today (Thanksgiving, 2007) for the very first time. Wow, was it great! It is very sturdy and just the right size to put into a very hot oven without much danger of touching the hot sides of the oven when putting the roaster into or taking it out of the oven. That's because the handles face up on the sides, rather than out, like our previous roaster handles did.
Also, the rack works very well for keeping the turkey off the bottom of the roaster, allowing air flow all the way around the bird. By the way - we roasted a 25.6 lb. turkey, and this roaster had no problem handling it!
The roaster is deep enough to handle any amount of basting/drippings from the meat. Additionally, when we finished with all of the meat and bones, we very easily poured the rest of the grease into a small mouthed jar, without mess. That means that while pouring, the grease did not run down and back on the sides of the roaster, as often happens when pouring liquids out of regular pots and pans.
All in all a very well made non-stick roaster, that is convenient to use, easy to clean and does everything you want a roaster to do (in my humble opinion). I give it 5 stars without reservation or hesitation.

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Non Stick / 16" Long / Fits family size Turkey or Roast / Stainless Steel Handles / Allows fast, even heat circulation / Lifetime Warranty

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KitchenAid Gourmet Distinctions Stainless Steel 16-1/2-Inch Rectangular Roaster with Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item expecting that it would be a light to medium grade stainless steel pan, would be easy to clean up, and would produce well-browned even cooking results. I was very pleased, and feel it's a fabulous value and really good quality. I prepared a wonderful "kurobuta" pork roast, and finished a sauce on top of my stove from the pan juices. There were no hot spots in the pan at all, and after all was said and done, the pan was a breeze to clean - no scouring was even required!
The rack was a pleasant surprise... it is very sturdy, and fits snugly in the pan - elevating contents at an appropriate height, but cradling them in a slightly rounded rack instead of a sharply angled "v" shaped rack. This allows for the liquids to evaporate evenly, coating the food being cooked well and keeping meats moist.
I'm sure the All-Clad pan for almost 4 times the price would perform very well too, but this pan performs very well and is a tremendous value.

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Exquisite piece you'll want to take out and use often. Beautiful enough to go from the oven to your table. Made of durable stainless steel for long lasting beauty and luster. Rack allows you to conveniently lift roast or turkey out of the pan.

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Calphalon LRS1805P Contemporary Stainless Special-Value 16-Inch Roaster with Nonstick Roasting Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this pan to tackle a prime rib roast for Christmas dinner. The pan itself is very heavy, solid and distrubutes the heat well. One thing I do not like about other roasting pans that I have purchased is sometimes the pan juices seem to burn in the oven which results in no "pan goodness" to make gravy with. I have used this pan multiple times and never had that issue- the bits and pieces will brown, but do not get a burned flavor. I attribute this to the construction of the pan and the heaviness of the weight. I would give the pan a solid 5 stars, but the rack that comes with this pan immediately started peeling and rusting even though I ran it in the dishwasher and promptly removed it. So what is a girl to do?
I bought the William Bounds silicon roasting rack (from Amazon) and now use this with my pan. I could have purchased a replacement rack for $19 or paid shipping and handling to get a replacement rack through the warranty, but I have been very impressed with the William Bounds rack and it fits perfectly in the pan. Clean up is a snap- both pieces go right in the dishwasher and come out looking as if I just pulled them out of the box for the first time. Plus, the WB rack has a slightly smaller grid so even on the coldest of days I can have familiy over (about 20 people) and still serve roasted chicken breasts with baked potatoes and salad in a snap.

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Want a roasting pan that works and is also beautiful? Well, this is that roasting pan! The Contemporary Stainless 16" roasting pan features tri-ply stainless construction with aluminum at its core for superior conductivity for perfect cooking results. The V-shaped roasting rack is easy to use and features a nonstick coating for easy cleanup. The beautiful and unique design is both functional and versatile. Plus, this makes the ultimate lasagna or casserole pan!

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