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 would check Amazon if I were you with those specifics in your search for just type in Wearever pans. I swear by this pan & we will be buying more. My husband even "overcooked" his macaroni & cheese & it didn't hurt it at all! Best of luck!
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Le creuset Ovens are more resistant to chipping (I have a 43 year old one ) but lodge are long lasting - Le Creuset have a lifetime guarantee. There are now many rival companies and most are cheaper but only LC has this guaranteeMore on French ovens from frenchovens.org with comparisons.
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I would contact Le Creuset directly. They are pretty good with replacement and warranty items.
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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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Try the Simax 7216 which is a 12"x9"x2.5" glass casserole. It doesn't have large handles sticking out to get in the way.
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I'd consider a grill pizza stone. Just set it on the grate without worrying about the cast iron pizza pan. You may also like the KettlePizza insert. I splurged and I love it. Keeps the temp up for great pizza.
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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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I don't recommend these for any type of use (stove or oven) as the set I got was very cheaply made and the finish started rusting out within a few months. For oven/broiler use, Le Creuset ceramic bakers are great (can withstand up to 500 degrees). I also love my All Clad lasagna pan. If you need pots that go from stove to oven, then Lodge brand or Le Creuset cast iron pots work well.
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maybe at a saint vinnys. i am also looking for one. i melted the handle on the stove, oops!good luck
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Yes! As with all cast iron, you can easily transfer all Le Creuset from stove to oven to make delicious dishes. I love my collection. Take good care of them and they will last you forever.
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Can anyone tell me if a casseole dish will fit on this oven. A reg. size one like a 9x13. biggefr would be great!
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I baked a corn pudding in it and took it to the church. I didn't reheat it but I'm sure you could for I have used the same pan over again. It also has a nice cover. Actually I love these pans. I use them at home and in our rv. That's why I bought so many in the package available. They also wash up so easily. Now you may have to support it a bit if your casserole is heavy.
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I am looking for a non-stick skillet in the 12-inch range. I am all for the Earth friendly options, but most importantly, it must sit flat on a glass top range. The skillet that I am retiring is a Cooks Tools from Belk. It has served admirably for three years, but now the non-stick is breaking down. At this point, it is worthless for frying eggs and it is only going to get worse. I am statisfied with the Cook's Tools from Belk, three years for a non-stick pan that gets used on a daily basis is very good, but Cook's Tool doesn't seem to have a comparable pan in their current lineup. Does anyone know of a largish skillet with a lid that won't worp? Basically, I need some thing with a thick multiclad bottom.
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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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Yes Le Creuset prides itself on making cookware minus the toxins. I believe that only certain lines of Le Creuset do this though. Please do a search on Le Creuset to see their policy. I would have provided a link to search but Amazon blocked me from doing that. Nice play, Amazon. You want me to help customers but you block any searching that a client provides. :-/ Also, cast iron is a great way to cook anyway. Pans are heavy, but my health is more important!
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Depends what you're looking for whether a campfire Dutch oven or one for stove top and or oven. Generally, the heavier it is, the more stable it is with regards to holding/dispersing heat. I have a campfire version, the enameled one, and another 8 qt with a dome lid. All are Lodge. There are others out there, although I'm not familiar with them. I have an older cast iron skillet that is not a Lodge, and it is fine. I also have a cast iron loaf pan in which I have made breads and meatloaf. I also recently purchased a 12 inch Lodge cast iron skillet, and got a stove top griddle and ribbed square pan as gifts; all are Lodge. Keep your un-enameled cast iron well seasoned. Even if pre-seasoned, I still season them myself.