I love my Scan-Pan. On other threads about this subject, many people love their IKEA non-stick frying pan as well.

Are you sure about that, eld6161? I recommended the white ceramic non-stick pans. Sorry I didn't recall the brand name, but I've since checked and the brands are Ecolution and Denmark.

I have cast iron as well as stainless steel, but the ceramics are really nice to use and as I said, brown foods beautifully at lower temperatures.

Sorry Carol, I meant a brand name recommendation.

Honestly, the brand doesn't matter. None of them last that long anyway.

I agree that they don't last, though I've never had a ceramic pan. It's well-seasoned cast iron for the long ruǹ, or go cheap and repeat for the non stick pans.

Not to be a contrarian, but my Scan-Pan is six years old and gets heavy use- daily at least. It looks and performs like it was brand spanking new.

We just randomly picked this Healthy Living ceramic fry pan up the other day b/c we wanted a healthier non-stick option. It is not fancy but cooks wonderfully and cleans up easily.

https://www.boscovs.com/shop/prod/healthy-living-12in-ceramic-nonstick-skillet/200929.htm?fromsearch=1

Best I have found after many years of trying various types including the copper and ceramic. Are CeraPan Marble Hill Cookware Set from Fleischer and Wolf.

CeraPan Marble Hill Aluminum Non-Stick Cookware Set (10-Piece) - Fry pan Sauce Pan and Dutch Oven Pan Set - Kitchen Pots and Pans Set - Dishwasher Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMHFVGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Xyl0Bb4FMQJF4

This is what my set looks like. I really like them. I think target has them too.

I posted my suggestion on the cooking forum thread. Brand does matter, as some I have had have lasted much longer than others. The Green Pan that I have has lasted a very long time with no damage, but older cheaper pans have worn out more quickly, including a non-stick sauce pan from Paula Deen (bought before her scandal), but this pan has gotten a lot of use. I only use wooden spoons or silicon spatulas in it, but still some of the non-stick coating on this sauce pan has worn off - particularly in the corner where the side meets the bottom.

I love my Cuisinart non stick pans. I got them at Bed Bath & Beyond about six years ago. I’ve been religious about hand washing them as recommended, and they are in great shape.

Donna

The ceramic pans, does it matter if you use a fork, or cut things in them, or use a metal utensil? We have a family member who can't remember not to do that, so we use mainly the stainless and one of us (the strongest) uses the cast iron.

I never use metal utensils in ceramic pans - that can scratch them, and so I do not let anyone use them that might use metal utensils. If you can't prevent this, then it is better to use stainless, which is not as non-stick but does not damage as easily. I use cast iron frequently, but even when seasoned properly, it is not non-stick like the ceramic coated pans. When I make frittata or Spanish tortilla in cast iron, it always sticks, but it is easy enough to scrape out.

Some people do well with carbon steel pans for non-stick. They need to be seasoned like cast iron.

I'm a convert to my All Clad. DH insists on using the two non-stick pans we've had for years-they're about to be thrown out by me as they're getting pretty scratched up. IIRC we got them at Costco. I helped my DD season her stainless pans and she now swears by them too.

I have a small Green Pan that I bought at C&B. It doesn't get a whole lot of use, but it has held up very well. I also have a large Circulon that came with our old Samsung induction range. Green Pan will work on induction. We also have a LeCreuset grill pan.