Until I can afford Le Creuset, what is going to be the best inexpensive standby? What is going to be the best, inexpensive option for a sturdy, fireproof casserole size dish that can go from stovetop to oven?
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Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice Red I love my lodge! I'm not going to bother with Le Creuset
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I find the saut function to work quite well. It takes longer than on the stovetop, so you have to be a little patient, but it's worth the time to save having to clean another pan.
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I use a Cooks Illustrated recipe for paella (adjusted somewhat). Part of the cooking is on the stovetop and part in the oven where I cover the pan with heavy duty aluminum foil as per the recipe. This works really well. I have this pan myself and have bought it as a gift, it cooks and cleans up well. Paella always makes a stunning presentation for a dinner party, and it's delicious!
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00? I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought. Have not used my regular stove oven since. The convection feature is great. Pizza is the best. Pies are wonderful Cookies are even better. VERY PLEASED.
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I have a small Le Creuset for almost 2 years and it is still perfect . The surface does not have scraches or other damages. It is a very high quality pan. It is easy to clean - just use a soft cleaning sponge with detergent and water and your pan will last for several years like a new one. I am very happy with my pan. Hope you will be happy with your as well. Just one tip: do not use metal cutlery in any kind of pan, just wood or silicone.
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The Le Creuset are not non stick. I am not sure if they are marketed that way but if you spay them with a little oil then they work like a charm. We have Calphalon and Le Crueset and both are great brands but the Le Crueset is in a much higher league than Calphalon. You will never retreat buying one!
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Cast iron interior and what the heck is PFOA? Major cooking done in Le Creuset and has been for years and I ain't dead yet!!
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The Le Creuset website states that stoneware can go in the oven. The maximum oven-safe temperature is 500°F / 260°C. But this isn't a garlic roaster. This is just to store garlic in to keep the garlic from getting moist. Personally I wouldn't try putting this in the oven, especially not with the lid on it.
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ALL of my cast iron le creuset pans work GREAT on this cooktop! what an energy/time/added-kitchen-heat saver! enjoy the combo!!i wouldn't recommend "scooting" the pan [ANY cast iron pan] across the cooking surface, just in case of rough spots on the pan that might damage the cooktop.[special note: of course, the stoneware/bakeware won't work, but i'm sure that isn't your question.]
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Thank you for your prompt response. What a bargain the Granite Ware is compared to Le Creuset and other pans!
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You might also consider carbon steel cookware. Lodge makes that also. More like professional cookware. Care for like cast but a lot lighter weight. Works great with induction burners. Safer for glass tops.
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I'm curious about this as well. Has anyone found an answer or an alternative? Aluminum might be better for this.EDIT: Retroplanet sells a stoneware TV dinner dish.
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Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage, Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com
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Absolutely. I cook everything that is cooked on the stove top in my Le Creuset. It's great but it is very heavy.
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I used this oven last year on a week long camping trip in Montana. I was there strictly to do the cooking. The oven worked wonderfully. I cooked cornbread, casseroles, biscuits, and many other items. I did use it as a warmer and it did great. I purchased a converter and used a 5 gallon propane tank instead of the 1 gallon propane can it is set up to use. If you purchase it, I would suggest trying it at home first to get used to the oven temp setting. Also make sure it is used on a level surface. The first casserole I cooked, the oven was tilted back just a little and the casserole was thicker in the back and I had to cook it about 5 minutes longer. I had taken a separate 2 burner stove but found that I used the 2 burners on the top of the oven. I also bought a cover for it which made it easier to move around and pack. Randy
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Haven't tried other brands. Everyone I know who has a Le Creuset says it'll last a lifetime so I figured it was worth the price.
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Get the digital Nuwave with extender ring. Mine came with a stainless bottom drip pan and racks. very easy to clean and can be placed in the dishwasher. not sure what you mean by ceramic baking dish. I have enamel but you can put any 9-10" round non-stick pan in there to bake with so it should not be an issue. Just make sure of the diameter of the unit you are going to buy. some are tapered and not even 12" in diameter so a frozen pizza will not fit inside. The Nuwave is not tapered and is large enough.