The grilled meat-and-cheese sandwich on the box of the Heavyweight Calphalon Panini Pan and Press looks so scrumptious that it might be a sign of the potential culinary fun you are about to have.

This 9-by-12 nonstick pan does so much more than help you make just a panini, or grilled sandwich, although if you follow any of the recipes included in the box, you’ll probably end up with something delicious. Don’t just think of melted cheese sandwiches when it comes to this panini maker. Think burgers, fish and whatever else you want. Nothing is truly off limits when it comes to the versatility of this set.

The bottom of the pan has ridges so that when you use the lid, or “press,” to add pressure on the top of your food, you’ll create meals with a grilled look on the bottom. For the first time in your life, you might find you have an anomaly in your kitchen by owning cookware with a lid that is smaller than the pan. And it’s possible that after just a few go-rounds with this set, you could start blatantly ignoring your other cookware.

The pan and press set weighs 7.3 pounds, is made of heavy-gauge aluminum, and features stay-cool handles. The pan and press comes with a lifetime warranty and is available for $39.99 from calphalon.com.

By MAGGIE O’NEILL