Paula Deen 10 Inch Stoneware Round Covered Casserole, Green Review

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(More customer reviews)I find it a little odd that they say this is a green dish when is it mostly a beautiful warm brown although there is a lovely mossy sage glaze along the sides of the dish. I have been very busy testing out the casserole dish in all sorts of ways in my test kitchen. My first recipe test was making slow-poached chicken in the dish. Next was Martha's Perfect Mac and Cheese followed by slow-cooked ribs. Everything turned out perfectly except the ribs but I think that is just because ribs are not my thing, I have officially given up making them.
Transporting the dish is a little awkward because there are no grips on the side but it is definitely do-able. The lid is not on very tightly but it does not slide or wobble. As a result it was quite easy to remove to allow for browning which ended up being a big help. I was impressed that I could cook these in the dish with zero oil and there was no issue with food sticking to the casserole dish. I prefer to hand wash big dishes to save space in my dishwasher but I did put it through my dishwasher last night and it came out gleaming like new.
My one disappointment was finding out that you can not cook the stoneware on the stovetop at all. Oh well, I will live. As a result I will just brown meat and veggies in a stainless steel skillet and then transfer the food to the casserole dish. No big deal. Although it is not safe on the stove it is safe in the dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge and freezer. Nice!
I do worry about breaking it and chipping it but so far it has done extremely well. It is tougher than I am! Normally I do not care about aesthetics but I love how beautiful this dish and does it ever gleam. The dish is very easy to clean even by hand, the design and colour are so appealing and I absolutely adore that each casserole dish is uniquely glazed so mine is one of a kind.
Stoneware has always appealed to me. Rustic, charming and a healthy cooking vessel choice, this was the right product for me. Believe it or not, this is my first real casserole dish with a top and everything. I can not believe what I have been missing! I would proudly serve a boeuf bourguignon to friends and family at a special celebration from this casserole dish. It is elegant and feels like home. I give this product four and a half out of five wooden spoons.

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Rachael Ray Stoneware "Casserovals" and "Casserrounds" Dishes Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the four-quart version in the vivid orange color as I wanted something noteworthy to transport and serve my holiday side dish I was taking to a dinner party. While the high handles make it a bit more difficult to fit into the oven or microwave, it did just fit into my friend's smaller-size microwave as I needed to reheat it just a bit--and it's a rather whimsical piece that is sure to start conversation. While it can't be used on the stovetop, the fact that it can go into the freezer, the microwave, and the oven is a big plus--and the fact that it comes with a lid made it even handier though I wrapped a sheet of foil over the top of the casserole before putting the lid on for transport. A set of the various other pieces in this range would be a great gift for a cook or a treat to add to one's own kitchen.

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Prepare baked ziti or shepherd's pie in this 2-3/4-quart Casserround, a covered, round casserole baking dish from Rachael Ray's Bubble and Brown collection. Not only does the casserole succeed in the oven, but its colorful glaze and stylish design also livens up the dinner table as a serving dish for hot dishes or cold salads alike. Crafted in vitrified, high-fired stoneware, the covered casserole's nonporous glaze prevents residual stains or odors while the strong construction resists chips and cracks. The versatility of stoneware renders the dish and its dome lid safe for use in the microwave, freezer, dishwasher, and oven, sustaining temperatures up to 500 degrees F. To transfer steaming stews from the oven to the table, the body of the casserole flares out at opposite sides to offer two easy-to-grasp handles with cutout oval holes two wide oval handle holes. The dome lid fits into the casserole just below its handles, containing the contents' heat, moisture, and flavor. For removal, a solid, sculpted handle in the shape of a crescent rests on top of the lid. For the best care, avoid subjecting the casserole dish to extreme temperature changes or freezing liquids inside it to prevent permanent damage. The dish is available in orange, blue, yellow, and chocolate hues. Made in China, this item is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. The casserole measures 13 by 13 by 8 inches and weighs 2-1/2 pounds.

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