Casseroles

When you want a casserole dish for cooking and serving a whole family for feasts and family get-together, then the ProCook Professional Steel Shallow Casserole is your right pick. These casseroles are simply great for preparing stews, curries, sautes and soups. Being a high quality manufacturer of casserole dishes, ProCook casseroles deserves a place in every kitchen for its extraordinary quality and mind blowing cooking performances. Continue reading the review to know more about this casserole dish.

Outlook:

This casserole looks amazing at your kitchen and as its name implies it looks very professional and adds up the quality. The casserole comes with a durable glass lid, so that your cooking is still quicker and easier.

Design features:

The ProCook Professional Steel Shallow Casserole & Lid measures about 24cm and has a capacity of 3.6 liters which is undeniably more than enough for serving a family of 4 to 6. It is very well made with the high grade 18/10 stainless steel, where 18% of chromium and 10% of nickel is used to manufacture the casserole. Hence, they are much robust and strive for a long term use. The 0.8 mm thick body and the 7mm impact bonded base allows an even cooking without any hotspots and burning. With the shallow base you will be able to cook a large amount of food without any trouble.

About the Handles:

The handles of this casserole are quite long and are made of riveted stainless steel for extra durability. They are comfortable to hold with and certainly you would not feel the heat when you are moving them from the hob to your table. Also they provide a good grip so that you will not tend to slip them off at times.

Glass lids:

The casserole comes with a self basting heat tempered glass lids in order to seal in juices and flavour. The self basting finish enables moist to remain while cooking. As the lids are made of glass, you can clearly view the contents inside and keep an eye on your food without any overcooking or under cooking.

Suitability:

This casserole dish is suitable for use on gas, ceramic, electric, halogen, solid fuel cookers and induction.

Oven & Dishwasher compatibility:

This ProCook 24cm Professional Steel Shallow casserole is absolutely oven safe up to 260 C. Also it is safe to use with dishwashers. Always do remember to pat dry the casserole soon after every wash from the dishwasher.

Manufacturer Guarantee:

This product is covered under a manufacturer guarantee of 25 years against its manufacturing defects from the original date of purchase.

On the whole:

The ProCook Professional Steel Shallow Casserole & Lid 24 cm/3.6 L is a good looking casserole dish suitable for use on both hob and in an oven. They are simply great for preparing stews, soups, sautés and even for roasting and baking foods. The shallow base allows you to cook a large amount of food that is more than enough for family consisting of 4 to 6. On the whole, a worthy purchase they look simply amazing for your dinner table and the pride now comes your way!

ProCook Professional Steel Shallow 24cm Casserole – Specification Table

The Cast Iron Shallow Casserole 30cm from Le Creuset is indeed great for both cooking and serving purposes. It gives you a classic look and remains attractive with its wide shape and elegant finish. As a manufacturer, Le Creuset has been manufacturing high quality cookware since 1925 and their process of manufacturing involves a unique methodology. Each and every cookware is made from an exclusive mould and later on molten iron is poured into it from a big cauldron. This mould is then hand crafted with an extraordinary quality for an excellent finish. The final process takes up the coating of cast iron enamel at a relatively very high temperature and is hard finished to create a traditional appeal to your kitchen and table. Continue reading the review to know more about this casserole.

Quick look:

The Le Creuset 30cm Cast Iron Shallow Casserole simply looks great in almond colour finish and has a stunning design, it also comes in many attractive colours and shades. The bases are much wide and this lets you cook your food as easy as ever without having to struggle stirring and frying them. This casserole dish can be used for all kitchen purposes including cooking, serving and storing your food.

Design features:

The Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole  is 30cm wide and its dimensions are about 31.2 x 36.8 x 13.5 cm. As the bases are much shallow and wide, heat is well distributed throughout the casserole and thus the food is evenly cooked without any overcooking or undercooking. The capacity of this dish is about 3.2 liters and this is large enough to serve 4 to 6 people at a time.

The enamel coat is merely heated at 840 degrees Celsius and this smooth finish demands its durability. So no matter whether you stew, braise, grill, roast or boil the food everything will provide you a wonderful result. Usually, cookware made of cast iron can withstand temperatures up to 190 degrees Celsius. This casserole is capable of distributing the heat evenly and with this even heat retention you can cook your food at a relatively low to medium temperatures. This means once the casserole is hot and ready to cook the food, a low to medium temperature is highly enough for better cooking results. Also this will keep the food warm inside for a long time.

Hygienic Enamel Coating:

The enamel cooking surface of this casserole dish is very hygienic. Hence you can cook any of the food that you desire and it is impervious to flavours and odours.

Adaptability:

This cast iron casserole dish is suitable for use on all hobs and heat resources including gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, solid fuel, and other induction hobs. But do always remember to follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using.

Use:

When you are using this casserole for the first time, do wash them with hot soapy water and dry them completely. Usually, pans made of enamel cooking surfaces are not suitable for dry cooking. So pour some liquid, oil or butter before the casserole starts heating. High heat is required only for boiling vegetables and water. Never use high heats to pre-heat the pan because cast iron is capable of retaining heat well and if you high heat the pan automatically food will get sticked to the pan and it will become difficult for you to clean them.

Dishwasher & Oven Safe:

This Le Creuset 30cm Shallow casserole dish is absolutely safe to use on dishwashers. As the interior sides of this casserole feature a sand colour smooth gloss finish, cleaning them both by hands and dishwasher is much easy. Cast iron enamelled cookwares are highly durable, but when accidentally dropped on the floor they do get damaged. This casserole is also oven safe up to 190 C / 375 C / Gas Mark 5. Not only ovens, they are safe to use with fridge and freezer as well.

Manufacturer Guarantee:

The manufacturer provides you a lifetime guarantee for this casserole dish against its manufacturing defects.

Conclusion:

The Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole is really a fantastic cooking appliance to have in your kitchen. They are much wide and shallow providing you a lot of space to cook your food. The smooth enamel finish of this cast iron casserole is much durable and hygienic too. They absorb and spread the heat very quickly whereby they are considered eco-friendly and energy efficient. In short, this is a very attractive and versatile casserole you would feel proud to take it to your table

Le Creuset 30cm Cast Iron Shallow Casserole – Technical Details

ProCook, one of the traditional manufacturers of cookware is well known for their innovative and stylish range of products. Their products are robust and are built for long lastingness. The ProCook Black Cast Iron Casserole 27 cm/4.0 L Oval Casserole Dish is a brilliant addition to its wide range of products. A very essential kitchen accessory, you will find this casserole very helpful in your kitchen for long and slow cooking. The following review will let you know how this casserole dish makes your work easy at the desk.

Outlook:

When you look at the casserole for the first time, it is very sure you will be quite pleased with its lovely appearance. Casseroles made of black colour are undeniably always an ideal gift, as it gives your kitchen a stylish and modernized look all over. This black cast iron casserole with a perfect closing lid is always a feast for your kitchen.

Design features:

The ProCook Black Cast Iron 27cm Oval Shape Casserole  is a well made casserole built for strength and durability. Being hand casted from high grade molten iron, they are strong enough and can be trusted for years to come. The inner and outer sides are enameled with black and cream colour, in order to give your casserole a high end finish. Also it comes with a self basting finish so as to remain moist while cooking. It also stands for excellent heat distribution and heat retaining properties.

This casserole dish is mainly ideal for long and slow cooking wherein you can cook a whole large chicken or a beef for a long time with no trouble. You can simply place the food in the dish and forget about it until it is ready and hot for serving. Measuring about 27 cm this casserole has a capacity of 4 liters and this is something large enough for a whole family.

About the handles:

The handles of this ProCook 3994 casserole is made of high quality stainless steel. These integral handles are really very well made and also are durable. You can hold them comfortably and can carry them to the oven from hob with no much effort.

Suitability & Oven Compatibility:

This casserole is suitable and safe for use on gas, ceramic, electric, halogen, solid fuel cookers and on induction. Also it is oven safe up to 260 degrees C.

Not safe to use with dishwashers:

The manufacturer strictly recommends this casserole not to use with dishwashers. Just a simple hand wash is highly enough. Do not use any detergents or soap to wash the casserole instead only water is required. If there are any food residues left over just soak the casserole in water for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash them with your hands and wipe it off with a kitchen roll. Also remember to pat dry the casserole after every wash for a long lasting life.

Manufacturer Guarantee:

This product is covered under a 25 year guarantee by the manufacturer against its manufacturing defects from the original date of purchase.

Verdict:

The casserole is very classy and for sure you will have compliments for your works. They are suitable for use on both cooking and serving purposes and they look great on your table. These casseroles are much ideal for long and slow cooking hence you can cook your food without having to watch them over and over. A very durable and worthy casserole this is a great addition to your kitchen.

ProCook Black Cast Iron Casserole 4 Litre Capacity – Technical Specification Table

No one could ever be without astonishing with the products offered by Kitchen Craft, one of the leading brands of UK’s largest kitchenware companies. They precisely come over with around 3000 kitchenware, dining and other household items that exhibit a superior quality and often an outstanding cooking performance in your kitchen.
Usually, cookwares made of cast iron provides an even heat distribution so as to cook your food more evenly and quickly. This Kitchen Craft KCCECASRD20 Casserole dish being made of molten cast iron is excellent in its heat distribution and gives a healthy and hygienic cooking all through. Continue reading the review to know more about this casserole dish.

Outlook:

The outlook of this casserole dish is perfectly amazing with a striking appeal.  Its round flat base is an added advantage as you will be able to cook your food without any trouble. The handles are very wide and the lid has a wide central knob so that you can easily handle the dish for cooking and serving needs.

Design Features:

The Molten Cast Iron Round Casserole with Lid (Product Code: KCCECASRD20) is perfect for preparing casseroles and stews. Being manufactured from molten cast iron, this casserole dish is very durable and also gives your kitchen a classic look. It ensures an even and efficient heat distribution whereby the food that you cook will be cooked more evenly. You can eliminate hotspots while cooking and moreover your food will be as delicious as you desire to be. The dimensions of this casserole dish are about 20.5 cm x 9 cm. With this you can comfortably serve two to three adults at a time without any difficulty.

Hygienic Coating:

The cast iron of this Kitchen Craft Molten KCCECASRD20 casserole dish has a high quality vitreous enamel coating. Besides its outstanding quality, these coatings are very hygienic and are impermeable too. So whatever you cook in this dish is undeniably hygienic and offers a healthy cooking performance all the time you ought to cook in your kitchen.

Easy grip handles & lids:

The handles of this casserole is much wide and you would feel very easy and comfortable handling them while cooking. The lids are ideal for keeping the food warm inside for a long period of time. There is a knob at the centre of the lid enabling you to open and close them when needed. Also they are heat proof up to 200 degrees C. Hence you will not feel the heat when touching them in cooking processes.

Suitability:

This casserole dish is suitable for use in the oven and under the grill. Also they can be used on all hobs including electric, gas, halogen tops, ceramic, fuel range cookers and induction.

Available colours:

The Molten Cast Iron Round Casserole with Lid is available in three different attractive colours Red, Cream and Black. It has a high quality enamel exterior coating with vibrant colours and the interior sides are given a contrasting cream colour finish. This gives the casserole a pleasant appeal and is suitable for any modern kitchen.

Dishwasher safe:

Cleaning this casserole is really an easy task and they are absolutely safe to use on dishwashers. As the heat distribution is efficient, food will be cooked evenly and as such it will not get stick to the dish when cooking. So ultimately cleaning this dish is not at all a chore.

Manufacturer Guarantee:

This casserole is covered under a manufacturer guarantee of fifteen years, against its manufacturing defects from its original date of purchase.

Conclusion:

The Molten Cast Iron Round Casserole with Lid 2.5l from Kitchen craft is perfect for preparing casseroles and stews. Cooking is merely very easy with this dish and overall it looks great for any kitchen. They can be used from oven to the table which means you can use it for both cooking and serving purposes. The capacity of this casserole is highly enough to serve 2 to 3 of your family members. But if your family is quite larger, then you must go for a larger capacity available on these models.

Kitchen Craft Molten Cast Iron 2.5 Litre Casserole – Product Specifications

Being a trustworthy brand since 1915, Pyrex glassware have a presence in almost every household. Their ultimate aim is to provide a durable and safe glass bakeware and this was the secret behind the success of the products manufactured by them. During the early days, Pyrex glassware were made from only borosilicate glass. Whereas later on they used the combination of borosilicate glass with a heat strengthened soda lime to improve the durability of the glassware. Pyrex offers a wide range of glassware products which can be used both for cooking and serving purposes. Thus the Pyrex Borosilicate Glass Mini Square Casserole is another range of glassware product by Pyrex. The following review will help you know more about this casserole.

Overview:

This mini square glass casserole is amazing and comes with a capacity of 0.25 liter. A small and handy casserole this is ideal for day to day kitchen use. They can be used as both a cooking vessel and a serving dish for your dinner table.

Design features:

The Pyrex Borosilicate Glass Mini Square Casserole (Product Code: 892A000/5040) comes with a glass lid for cooking, storing and serving needs. The dimension of this casserole is about 13 x 10 x 7.5 cm and is 10 x 4.5 cm deep. It has a weight of 390 grams, a very lightweight casserole where cooking is made easier. Made from a durable borosilicate glass they feature a high thermal shock resistance preventing your casserole from uncertain breakage or damage when exposed to high temperatures. Kitchenware made of glass are always attractive and impressive for all purposes. The whole casserole is made of glass and hence you can easily keep an eye on the dish when cooking. You need not take off the lid and view the food often.

Stain & Scratch Resistant:

This casserole is highly stain resistant whereby they do not retain flavours when cooking or storing food inside them. The thermal shock resistance protects your casserole dish from breakage caused by sudden changes in temperatures. It also has a scratch resistant which means they do not get any scratches and abrasions while cooking.

Oven safe:

This glass casserole is safe to use with both conventional and microwave ovens up to 300 degrees C. Not only safe to use on ovens, they can also be placed in fridge and freezers for storing your food. With a high quality glass, the food inside does not get spoil neither get any odour. It remains fresh and hygienic for a long time.

Suitability:

The Pyrex Borosilicate Glass Mini Square Casserole is safe to use on an electric and gas hob.

Cleaning is easy:

Cleaning this Pyrex 0.25 Litre Glass Mini Square Casserole is pretty easy. It is absolutely safe to use on a dishwasher though a hand wash is highly recommended. Just wash them with warm soapy liquid and dry it with a neat cloth for extended use.

Guarantee:

The Pyrex Borosilicate Glass Mini Square Casserole is covered under a manufacturer guarantee of 10 years against its manufacturing defects from the original date of purchase.

On the whole:

The Pyrex Borosilicate Glass Mini Square Casserole with Lid 0.25 litre is a stylish and ideal glass bakeware for everyday use. Made of a high quality heat strengthened glass these casseroles are less likely to get damaged and have a good resistance towards breakages and abrasions. Make sure to remember some points when handling this glass casserole. Do not place the hot bakeware directly in a sink, on the top of the stove, on a grill, broiler, in a toaster or in a wet towel. As said earlier when exposed to sudden temperatures the glasswares tend to break up. When you want to place it in an oven pre-heat the oven fully and then place it in the oven. Also pour some water inside the casserole when cooking meat and vegetables. Overall, this is a well made casserole dish with excellent cooking results.

Pyrex Borosilicate Glass Mini Square Casserole with Lid – Technical Specification Table