This is a 2 part question. 1-what is the quart capacity on this and 2-is a tagine Really necessary or can I use a covered casserole dish?
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The capacity is one quart. For your second question..."Nothing" is really needed...It's just nice to have..Personally I prefer my Lodge cast iron pots...I have them in all sizes for all occasions, small group, medium group, large group....By the way I cook with propane gas..Regards, Roy
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I've cooked up to 6 chicken breasts in it (stacked them) and they turned out fine. The tagine will cook food differently than a casserole dish b/c of the hole at the top. It allows enough steam out so that the liquid steeps the food and additional condensation doesn't build (making the sauce very watery). Plus, the presentation is amazing when you cook with it. Feels like I'm still in Tangiers!
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You might ask the quart capacity question of a large soup or bean pot, but a tagine doesn't require a quart of liquid. The base is shallow. This tagine though, is large enough to make a servings for four, like say six chicken thighs fit with added vegetables. At most, I have only added 1 1/2 cups of liquid. Any more might spill over. Yes, you can use a heavy casserole dish but I have one of them as well but wanted an earthenware pot that kept even heat for slow cooking. That's why all of my meat dishes in the tagine created the most tender of meats. It seems to simmer everything to perfection and infuse the herbs so well. Again, it cooks the food gently in a small amount of liquid and that liquid becomes a fabulous sauce. I've never been able to do that with my enamel cast-iron casserole dish (obtain that special flavor). If you decide to order one, make sure you also get a heat diffuser. Never put cold liquids in a hot tagine or hot liquids in a cold tagine. (I heat the liquid first in microwave) Hope this helps.
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On the actual box it says "10 cup" bowl capacity. Emeril's Cooking with Power cook book states "you will need a rice or multi cooker that has a bowl with at least a 4-quart capacity and in which you can saute directly in the bowl." This is odd since I think he tested the recipes for his cook book with the 10 cup bowl capacity multi cooker that I purchased. Therefore, I am thinking the 10 cup bowl capacity is adequate.
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HiYou can leave it like that. I had the same question and after investigating its a kind of two style which dont affect the cooking results.I must tell you that I was disapointed with my order of the tagine. I ordered the large one but received a smaller one. They dont give any measurements. After my complaint, they wanted me to get it back with prepaid transport but I did not, I did not want to spend more time. So be carefull with the size?
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8" tall with lid on, 12" across, serves 4 - 6, glazed clay that resists scratching, dishwasher safe, has instructions and cook book, made in France. I have been cooking my favorite Moroccan dishes in it for 5 years. The steam circulates in the top so it's a slow cooker. The dish and recipes are called 'TAGINE'. From stove top to table! And the kitchen smells sooo good when it's cooking!
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You do not need an additional dish. If you have a smaller recipe, simply place it in the stoneware dish that comes with this. That's the beauty of it. You don't need anything else. You could make large recipes or you could make smaller recipes. It works very well no matter the size. I've never had any problems with the smaller recipes. If you have any further questions, you might want to contact the manufacturer. I hope this helps.
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By capacity I think you mean what can I cook. This was a gift to my son and he has fixed a 12 pound turkey in his. He wants to do some seafood when the weather gets better and layer it with lobster, corn, clams, etc. The item itself is 32 quarts.
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Not sure of exact size bc I have it as a gift but I would say it would cook 2-3 servings of a tagine dish. Was very pleased with the quality, design & how well packaged it was upon delivery.
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I use the lid from the Infinite 10.5" covered buffet casserole. But each pot needs it's own lid for me, so I found an extra one on eBay. It was a random sale, but keep looking. The universal pan lid cover also works very well.
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I usually cook for 4 or 5 so that we will have left overs. My tagine in the 9 incher. I don't think it would matter at all. You can put as much or as little as you like and it will cook wonderfully.
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It will NOT fit snug on the Le Creuset 2 and 3/4 quart enamel-on-cast-iron SAUCEPANS. I'm not sure if you meant a casserole specifically or if you really meant the saucepan, but it does not fit the enameled saucepans. You can balance it on the saucepan and get it to work, most of the steam will enter the steamer and not escape around the edges, but because it's just balanced in place and not snugly attached, there is risk of the steamer sliding off if you jostle it during cooking. And you have to be careful when removing the lid to get at the food. This was made for their stainless steel line and works fine there, but not really meant for the enameled cast-iron. It will NOT fit snug on the Le Creuset 2 and 3/4 quart enamel-on-cast-iron SAUCEPANS. I'm not sure if you meant a casserole specifically or if you really meant the saucepan, but it does not fit the enameled saucepans. You can balance it on the saucepan and get it to work, most of the steam will enter the steamer and not escape around the edges, but because it's just balanced in place and not snugly attached, there is risk of the steamer sliding off if you jostle it during cooking. And you have to be careful when removing the lid to get at the food. This was made for their stainless steel... » Read More It will NOT fit snug on the Le Creuset 2 and 3/4 quart enamel-on-cast-iron SAUCEPANS. I'm not sure if you meant a casserole specifically or if you really meant the saucepan, but it does not fit the enameled saucepans. You can balance it on the saucepan and get it to work, most of the steam will enter the steamer and not escape around the edges, but because it's just balanced in place and not snugly attached, there is risk of the steamer sliding off if you jostle it during cooking. And you have to be careful when removing the lid to get at the food. This was made for their stainless steel line and works fine there, but not really meant for the enameled cast-iron. « Show Less
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It depends a bit if you are considering using it for entertaining guests. However, if you cook for just two people, the smaller size is more than sufficient and the 7 quart will generally be much to large.
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12 inch is as large as you can go, a casserole dish is what I use - 12 x 6 - does great for everything I do. I absolutely enjoy this oven, easy to make everything in it, grilling is the thing I use the least.
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Hi Gabby,....yes, you will need a 6+quart stainless or ceramic(unchipped)pot to cook all your ingredients in. I used a big stainless pot we had and it works perfectly.
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Kate, in my large repertoire of pans and lids, I haven't found one that fits well, this pan is for frying, you could use a screen over it if it spits oil on the stove, but usually you should have the heat turned down low enough to eliminate this.This pan cooks well with low heat.I ended up getting the 5.5 quart French oven which I like a lot better than the frying pan.You can slow cook anything in this pot and it comes out flavorful and tender.I know I got off the subject of the lid, because I couldn't find one, but the French oven is wonderful.
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The 6 quart should be enough. Since it is modular design, you can actually put the rings without the pans in the middle. It can hold food much larger than corns alone.
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it is the largest tagine i have found...but if you're serving 4 people, be sure to supplement the finished recipe with plenty of couscous. i like to serve each person 2 thighs (if serving chicken) and the tagine will be filled by the time you finish adding all recipe ingredients. hope this helps...if i had to guess in quarts, i'd say two quarts in the bottle dish. it is lovely - enjoy!
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It is a casserole dish so should be good to about 450 or so. Use mine at 400 plus frequently. Check the lid. If plastic parts probably not good in the oven. Mine is glass.