Rachael Ray Cook + Create 12.5-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan - Red

Elevate your everyday cooking with the Rachael Ray Cook + Create Nonstick Frying Pan, a 12.5-inch skillet that blends performance with style. Built from thicker gauge aluminum, it feels sturdy on the stovetop and heats quickly and evenly, so you can move through weeknight meals and weekend experiments with confidence. The tulip-shaped profile creates a larger, more versatile cooking surface, inviting you to spread ingredients for thorough browning and even cooking. A new triple-layer nonstick adds scratch resistance while keeping food release smooth, so you’ll notice better performance over time. Even the rivets inside the pan are treated with nonstick, helping reduce food buildup around the handle attachments for easier cleanup. And when you want to finish a dish in the oven, this pan is safe up to 400°F, offering added flexibility for finishing touches or melting cheese.

Key design choices work in harmony to support practical, flavorful cooking moments. The roomy 12.5-inch diameter is well suited to one-pan meals, sautéed vegetables, and pan sauces, while the tulip surface provides a generous cooking area without crowding the stovetop. The combination of a robust exterior, smooth interior, and reliable nonstick means you can focus on technique rather than fuss, with foods releasing smoothly and cleanup feeling straightforward. The contemporary red finish adds a touch of style to any kitchen setup, making this pan as pleasing to look at as it is enjoyable to cook with.

Why this pan might fit your kitchen goals

• Faster, more even heating thanks to thicker gauge aluminum, supporting consistent results across recipes.
• Triple-layer nonstick offers durable food release and improved scratch resistance for long-lasting performance.
• Nonstick on interior rivets helps minimize buildup near the handle and simplifies cleaning.
• Tulip-design surface expands the cooking area for bigger, one-pan dishes.
• Oven safe up to 400°F provides flexible stove-to-oven cooking options for finishing meals.

What you can cook with it

• Sear steaks and chops, then finish with a pan sauce in the same pan.
• Sauté vegetables for colorful, evenly cooked bases.
• Scramble eggs, make frittatas, or whip up pan-fried favorites with minimal sticking.
• Simmer sauces and reduce flavors while maintaining control over heat and texture.

Care and use tips

For best results, let the pan cool before cleaning and use gentle cleaning methods to protect the surface. Medium heat is typically sufficient for most tasks, and using wooden or silicone utensils helps preserve the nonstick coating over time. The red finish brings contemporary style to your cookware collection while delivering practical everyday value in the kitchen.