Casserole dishes are a versatile kitchen utensil and are great for use in a number of formats from cooking in to storing leftovers and even freezing meals in. Cold casserole dishes are suitable for putting in the oven, these can be from room temperature to the refrigerator. There are some precautions you should be aware …
Frying food requires a frying pan, oil, and heat—but what can you use if you don’t have a frying pan? Is a casserole dish an acceptable alternative? Most casserole dishes are oven-only and not for stovetop use but there’s, however, one exception. Casserole dishes are not suitable for use on electric hobs or gas hobs …
Pyrex is one of those brands that’s seemingly been around forever. The company first opened in 1915, making it more than 100 years old today! That means there are plenty of vintage Pyrex casserole dishes out there, and you may be surprised at what some people will pay for them. A Pyrex casserole dish can …
Casserole dishes are great for a number of different dishes but can be a little limiting when cooking certain foods or even for cooking meals faster. If for some reason you are looking to make a meal quicker, faster or even more efficiently you might be looking for casserole dish alternatives. These range from a …
Casserole dish lids disappear; they crack or break, or they just plain wear out. So, if you need a lid for one of your dishes, read on for a few alternate possibilities. There are a whole host of casserole dish lid alternatives ranging from aluminium foil, silicone lids, baking sheets or a dinner plate to …
Some may say a kitchen and cook is not complete without having at least one Le Creuset item within the kitchen. While this may be true there are some valuable reasons why I think Le Creuset are worth buying and using. Le Creuset feels expensive compared to other brands and cookware, this is due to …
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Casserole dishes are great for using for more than just cooking casseroles. They make for great storage and can be used for a number of styles of recipes. I love using them for things such as pasta bakes and hunters chicken. Most ceramic or glass casserole dishes are not viable for using on the hob, …
I often use casserole dishes for a number of foods and they also make great storage containers for the fridge. What I used to struggle with the most was whether or not we could put a casserole dish in the microwave. I always wondered if it would damage the dish or the microwave itself. Casserole …