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CorningWare SimplyLite 2-1/2-Quart Casserole with Glass and Plastic Lids Review

CorningWare SimplyLite 2-1/2-Quart Casserole with Glass and Plastic LidsI was looking for a covered glass cooking dish that was not heavy. The dish is lighter than the old Corning Ware, but the lid is still pretty heavy.It has a plastic lid as well, and that is really hard to get on.I am a little disappointed but I will use it.

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Product Description:
Introducing a new innovation in bakeware that delivers the cooking performance of traditional glass and ceramic but at half the weight. CorningWare® SimplyLite™ is made of a lightweight yet durable glass that makes cooking easy and entertaining a snap--50% lighter*, 100% CorningWare.(*50% lighter on average versus the leading ceramic bakeware brand.)

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Chicago Metallic Specialty Lasagna Trio Pan Review

Chicago Metallic Specialty Lasagna Trio PanA bit pricey, but a great pan.It makes a LARGE quantity of lasagna, perfectly cooked.Each section is the width of a lasagna noodle which makes assembling the dish a breeze. The pan itself is heavy with a nice quality Teflon coating. Perfect for making some lasagna and freezing some of it.

Our recipe stated that it would take 90 minutes to bake, but it only took 60 minutes.The shortened cooking time is probably because of the compartmented pan structure, so be aware when using the pan to monitor cooking time until you get used to it.

Perfect for making multiple variations for picky family members or house guests!Highly Recommend!!

Update: 1 DEC 2009.Just had another EXCELLENT lasagna made in this pan.We really love it.Makes enough to feed us and freeze the rest.

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Product Description:
The Trio Lasagna Pan from Chicago Metallic has 3 separate channels allowing cooks to be creative and makes it easy to serve vegetarians or carnivores from one pan.A custom-fit, exclusive spatula is deep enough to get that great first piece with no mess.The width and length of each channel is the same as standard lasagna noodles, making lasagna building fast and easy.Can be used to make three dinners in one batch - tonight's dinner and two for future nights or for those unexpected guests.

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All-Clad LTD 3 Quart Cassoulet with Lid Review

All-Clad LTD 3 Quart Cassoulet with LidOnce I got a set of pots that included a "saucier" and I fell in love with the concept of the gently sloping sides. I guess this pot is not exactly a saucier because it doesn't have a long handle.However, apart from missing the long handle, it acts like a saucier and is excellent for reducing liquids as well as fitting perfectly on the small burners on my electric stove, increasing the efficiency.

The pan looks excellent. We've kept it reasonably clean with a minimum of effort.I don't mind a bit of buildup of burnt whatever on the outside so I don't scrub it with anything other than the sponge, and while it doesn't look "shiny-new" we kind of like the "comfortably-used" look.We've not worn through the outer coating though I have used the pan pretty much every day for a year now.

The lid doesn't quite fit precisely and is a bit loose.It rests slightly on the inside of the curved lip.I suspect that it prevents moisture that builds on the lid from sneaking out the side and over the edge--if that's the case, then it was a good decision.

I'd prefer this with a long handle, but I've generally not had any trouble picking it up and pouring with only one hand.The handles stay fairly cool for a while, but I habitually reach for a potholder unless I've just used it to heat some soup for a couple minutes.

I was so happy with this that I bought one as a gift for my mother.

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Product Description:
When performance counts, turn to All-Clad LTD with its hard anodized exterior and pure aluminum core for even, energy efficient cooking. The cassoulet pan is suitable for braising and simmering, and is equally at home on top of the stove or in it.

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Pyrex Accents 2-Quart Rectangular Baking Dish Review

Pyrex Accents 2-Quart Rectangular Baking DishThis Pyrex baking dish adds a little color with the red handles.It is a more delicate design than the average.I like it!

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Product Description:
Get a grip on your casseroles with this 2-quart baking dish from the Pyrex Accents collection. The dish features a signature strip of silicone bonded into each handle for a sure, safe grip. The brilliant-red strips also add a decorative touch that makes the dish a pretty piece to take from the kitchen to the dinner table. Made of durable, non-porous, non-reactive Pyrex glass, the dish is safe to use in the oven (to 425°), microwave, freezer, and dishwasher. The rectangular baking dish measures 7 by 11 by 2 inches and comes with a two-year warranty. Made in the USA.

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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Everyday Pan Review

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12 inch Everyday PanI have had two of these and they are great. Easy to cook with a clean up is a breeze. This is a great everyday pan, buy one. The one down side is that using it everyday and despite taking care of it, I have sent two of these back to calphalon for warranty replacement.

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Product Description:
From the comfortably arched handles to the stylish flared silhouettes, the Calphalon Contemporary line is designed to please. Looks aren't everything however, and this cookware line is not simply another pretty face! No indeed, this collection is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, reknowned for its fast and even heating, and it's lined with durable non-stick for easy clean up and low fat cooking. General sauteing, frying, simmering and even oven baking are all within the scope of this "everyday" pan. It's great for au gratin potatoes, paella, enchiladas and more!

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KitchenAid 8-Quart Cast-Iron Oval Casserole, Blue Review

KitchenAid 8-Quart Cast-Iron Oval Casserole, BlueI have a 5-quart Le Creuset already and needed a bigger casserole for larger family gatherings. This piece is perfect-great size, terrific price, performs just as well as the much pricier Le Creuset. It works well for soups, stews, roasts, and the newly popular "no-knead bread". It also looks good on the table.

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This oval casserole performs flawlessly whether cooking on the stovetop or in the oven. The shape allows multiple pieces to fit better together on the stove top, and a large cooking surface makes it perfect for searing meats at the start of a one-dish recipe. The capacity allows plenty of space for the rest of your ingredients making this the ideal vessel for stews, pot roasts, and other slow-cooked foods.

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All-Clad Stainless 10-Quart Rondeau with Lid Review

All-Clad Stainless 10-Quart Rondeau with LidI had been looking for the perfect dutch oven for several years to do cassoulets, large simmering dishes etc. I wanted good stainless, very even heat (because of burn potential for those simmered recipes), 10 quarts (I would actually have preferred 12 - I am tired of having to spread my recipes across several pots) and a good looking pot.

I thought I had found my match in this rondeau. It bought it a few weeks ago (from a discounter I am afraid), and we have been playing with it almost everyday.

The rondeau is good looking and sturdy. It is solidly built, yet not as heavy as I thought it would be - a good point. The pot measures exactly 5" without the top, with an outside diameter of 13.5", and an inside diameter of approximately 12"3/4. The solid handles have an outside dimension of 13"9/16. With the burner on medium, they do not get significantly hot, and allow pick up with your bare hands. Be careful though! We have a large Wolf stove, and the rondeau barely fits on one burner - we cannot use a large pan on the next burner. I would say that the diameter is perfect for us in terms of the range, but I suspect that smaller ranges might not accommodate it as easily. The pot is, as usual with AllClad, fully lined to the rim. The rim is lipped, making a pour easier. The lid is well built, with a strong handle, and an outside diameter of 13"3/4.

My nitpicks:
- I would have preferred it a tad taller and narrower: it is very wide and surprisingly short (i had not realized how short when I ordered it). because of the large circumference, to cook 1" below the rim already involves the loss of 2 quarts.
- the lid for this expensive pot does not fit perfectly. Its inside rim is probably 1/2" short to be able to seal the opening better. You can move it left and right when it is on the top of the pot.

I would have loved to love this piece. As it is, I think I am going to really use it a lot and I really, really like it. I am not in love yet:-)

UPDATE Feb 17, 2010: after 2.5 months of use, I find the rondeau really a very good pot - excellent for a simmer, with good capacity and good looks. I still think the top could be better fitting. All in all, I look at it as a 4.5 star product.

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Product Description:
The stainless 10-Quart Rondeau by All Clad is a versatile piece for any kitchen and is good to have on hand when cooking for a crowd.This piece has many uses such as braising, searing, poaching and even baking casseroles.

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CorningWare SimplyLite 1-1/2-Quart Casserole with Glass and Plastic Lids Review

CorningWare SimplyLite 1-1/2-Quart Casserole with Glass and Plastic Lids*****
SimplyLite is a new line of bakeware from CorningWare, made from a super-lightweight glass that acts just like regular glass or ceramic called Vitrelle glass laminate, which is three special layers of glass fused together. It's stain and odor resistant and easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.

SimplyLite comes with a limited three-year warranty against breaking, chipping, or staining. As part of this video (near the end) I throw the casserole and the Pyrex lid down on my hardwood floor to demonstrate how durable it is.

SimplyLite can be used in the oven, microwave, or freezer, but not on the stovetop or under the broiler. And it's made in the USA.

Highly recommended.
*****

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Product Description:
Long known for its reliability in the kitchen, CorningWare adds easy use and simplicity to cooking with its SimplyLite bakeware line. A versatile collection, SimplyLite is made from a super-lightweight glass that acts like traditional glass or ceramic in use. Surprisingly durable, this material makes its easier to retrieve the dishes from high or low shelves, allows for nesting storage, and gives the arms of busy cooks a break. A smart choice for daily meals, SimplyLite comes in a crisp white with rounded corners, clean profiles, and integrated handles. Some pieces include bake-safe glass lids, while others feature durable plastic lids for storing food before or after meals. All pieces are notably easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.
With a glass lid for baking and a plastic one for storage, this SimplyLite casserole is a great choice for everyday recipes. Made in the U.S.A., it holds 1-1/2 quarts and nests for storage with other SimplyLite dishes. CorningWare also makes a similar casserole in a 2-1/2-quart size as well as casserole sets with serving cradles.
From the Manufacturer

Form and function are combined in an innovative and stylish next-generation bakeware, the CorningWare® SimplyLite™ collection, which delivers the cooking performance of traditional ceramic bakeware but at half the weight* of comparably shaped ceramic stoneware baking dishes. (*On average versus the leading ceramic bakeware brand.)
Made in America, CorningWare® SimplyLite™ bake and serveware is made of Vitrelle™ glass laminate, a proprietary advanced material made of three layers of glass which produces a bakeware with a durability far exceeding that of any single glass composition.
An alternative to weightier ceramic dishes, the SimplyLite™ collection was developed in response to market research that strongly indicated a consumer desire for bake and serveware that is easier to handle and maneuver in and out of the oven, to carry from kitchen to table and for guests to pass while entertaining.
SimplyLite™ bakeware offers real space-saving solutions, as well. The dishes with glass and plastic storage lids are designed to nest and stack within just 12 inches, leaving cabinets free for other storage.
And the bakeware is designed for effortless cleanups. The Vitrelle™ glass produces a smooth, non-porous surface that is both stain and odor resistant and dishwasher safe. Available in pure white, the CorningWare® SimplyLite™ bakeware collection is available in a variety of sets and open stock pieces.
Stylish accessories, including serving cradles, multi-functional serving pieces and portable carriers for transporting dishes, add to the contemporary look of the SimplyLite™ collection. Features and Benefits:

    50% lighter*; 100% Corningware®
    Easy to clean glass
    Dishwasher-, microwave, and oven-safe
    Nests and stacks within 12-inches for space saving storage
    Presentation perfect with stylish accessories for the table
    Bakeware, glass, and plasticlids made in the USA

Taking Care of CorningWare® SimplyLite™ Bakeware:
CorningWare® SimplyLite™ bakeware can be used for warming, baking and reheating food in microwave ovens, and in preheated conventional or convection ovens. CorningWare(r) SimplyLite™ bakeware is dishwasher-safe, but may also be washed by hand.
There are two types of lids for CorningWare® SimplyLite™ bakeware--glass and plastic lids.Glass lids can be used as a cover for your CorningWare®SimplyLite™ bakeware in a preheated oven. Glass lids can also be used in a microwave oven, refrigerator, or freezer. Plastic lids can be used in a microwave oven, refrigerator, or freezer; plastic lids are not oven-safe.
Warranty Information:
Limited Three-Year Warranty: CorningWare® SimplyLite™ Bakeware: World Kitchen, LLC promises to replace any CorningWare®SimplyLite™ Vitrelle™ glass bakeware dish that breaks, chips or becomes permanently stained within three years from the date of purchase.
Limited One-Year Warranty: CorningWare® SimplyLite™ Accessories: World Kitchen, LLC promises to replace any CorningWare® SimplyLite™ bakeware accessory item (i.e., glass lid, plastic lid, Portables™, hot/cold pack, Bamboo Server, and Stainless Cradle with Bamboo Handles) with a manufacturing defect within one year from date of purchase.
About World Kitchen, LLC:

Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, World Kitchen and its affiliates manufacture and market metal cookware, glass, ceramic and metal bakeware, tabletop products, cutlery and kitchen tools sold under well-known brand names, including Baker's Secret®, Chicago Cutlery®, Corelle®, CorningWare®, EKCO®, Magnalite®, OLFA®, OLO®, Pyrex®, Revere® and Visions®. The company employs approximately 2,800 people, and has major manufacturing and distribution operations in the U.S., Canada and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information, visit www.worldkitchen.com.

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