Help Me Choose My 60% off Piece!

[straitfan]

Alright experts........... I finally pieced together enough orders to make a catalog show that I can submit in my name--I WANT THE COOKWARE! All I have is the 8" saute pan from my SS bonus. In your opinion which would be the most bang for my buck, 12" skillet or grill pan? I got the grill press with the samples in Aug. b/c I thought at that time that I was going to get my first reqruit (during my SS months) and was planning on receiving the grill pan--but then that fell through! (And the press won't fit in any of my other skillets.) Submitting the show tonight and need to decide!

 

[cmdtrgd]

The skillet can be used for so many things! I use mine at least 3 times a week - and it's just me and hubby. Also, the skillet cakes are a show stopper!

 

[PampMomof3]

Skillet all the way for skillet cakes. That's how your sales sky rocket. The cakes are so moist! In fact, I made one here last night!

 

[quiverfull7]

What skillet cake recipes do you use?

 

[PampMomof3]

Okay, I'm not sure what recipes are in that attachment so if my favorites aren't, I"ll post them!

 

[straitfan]

WOW! You guys are convincing me to go with the skillet! the cakes alone sound so yummy--and if I can make them at a show and get on order or 2 for $125 skillet that would be so AWESOME!

 

[ChefAggi]

I would definetely go skillet too.. I don't have ANY of the cookware YET... but I hear so much about these skillet cakes that I really need to seriously look into getting one of those pieces myself!!

Cheers

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Absolutely the 12" skillet. So much more versitile! Looks like everyone else feels the same way!

 

[chefann]

Well, I love the grill pan, and the press will NOT fit in the 12" skillet (someone from HO told us at National Conference last year that she ruined a 12" skillet that way).

BUT- I also love the 12".

Get the 12" - you can do skillet cakes, etc. And then get the grill pan during kit enhancement!

 

[straitfan]

Oh yeah--I keep forget about Kit enhancement month. That's April, right? (I was broke in Nov. during my 4th month : (

 

[nicki25]

I would go with the 12" too. You can also do 8 or 9 pounds of hamburger at one time with the 12"

 

[jenniferknapp]

My director made the MSCB in the stir-fry skillet....what does everyone think about that vs. the 12" ??? Also, I eventually want to get the 5 & 7 sets, which include the 10"...will that hold the 12" recipes??

 

[quiverfull7]

Holy Smokes... 8 or 9 pounds of ground beef??? I know the audio cd said 4 pounds... I haven't tried greater amounts but that's how I cook and think so I'll be trying more next time!

 

[annepchef]

a lonely vote for the grill panmy director used the grill pan to make a skillet cake at my party (before I started). it turned out great and fits on the rect. SA platter. She then made a double recipe of hot pizza dip in the same pan. Since you have the press, you might like having the grill pan now and use KEM for the 12".

 

[raebates]

Christy, I would definitely choose the Family Skillet. It's just so much more versatile. (And you can still use your Grill Press to make paninis.)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My director made the MSCB in the stir-fry skillet....what does everyone think about that vs. the 12" ??? Also, I eventually want to get the 5 & 7 sets, which include the 10"...will that hold the 12" recipes??

I have the 12" skillet and stirfry skillet - and use them interchangeably...the stirfry holds a bit more. What I love to use it for is making soups, stews, and chilis. I saute' any veggies and meat, and then dump all the rest of the ingredients in, you can make a big batch of soup or chili, and only dirty one pot!

I'm not sure about the 10" - I have it, and it seems like there would be too big of a size difference - but I'm not too good at judging things like that!

 

[jenniferknapp]

I have the 12" skillet and stirfry skillet - and use them interchangeably...the stirfry holds a bit more. What I love to use it for is making soups, stews, and chilis. I saute' any veggies and meat, and then dump all the rest of the ingredients in, you can make a big batch of soup or chili, and only dirty one pot!

I'm not sure about the 10" - I have it, and it seems like there would be too big of a size difference - but I'm not too good at judging things like that!

Thanks for the info!! hmmm...so I guess I just need the stirfry skillet, 12" and the grill pan (someday) I really want it, but I hate the fact that I just recently bought new cookware, soon before signing... and mine is from Le Gourmet Chef, can go in the oven, etc... ahhh

 

[letscook04]

Absolutely the 12" skillet.

 

[straitfan]

I think you guys made my decision for me!! I'm going to submit the order and then wait impatiently for my new skillet to be Fed-Ex'd to me. (Will be my first FEX order--hope they get it right, they have a horrible track record with me!) First thing--Pineapple Upside Down Cake (I think I'll buy the ingredients tomorrow so I can make one as soon as it comes!!!)
Thanks for sharing your wisdom.