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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It can be used as a toster oven I have baked in it before the oven temp go's up to 425. So you can cook anything that would fit in a small casserole dish as long as it do not need to be cooked over 425. no need to preheat. I will say it's not the best though and LG warranty blows on this item
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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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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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The Emeril set which Amazon promotes every so often is excellent. At a lower price point you might look at the Rachel Ray Porcelain Enamel. Her new Oval pans are wonderful on crowded stove tops.
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My experience is that they were only useful for mildly warm handles. Definitely not oven safe! I ended up purchasing some Le Creuset brand that are far superior but not oven safe either.
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I did I bought 2 off amazon. Both lodge brand one has a pic of lodge cast iron with a pie in it. That has great recipes. There is also a cast iron or Dutch oven www that great recipies. I think it might be Dutch oven dudes. Or something close. But amazon had the best prices for cook where & books. You can also get great used books on here...
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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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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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I got a Swiss Diamond 12" skillet as a gift, and I loved it! It stayed flat and never warped, and the non-stick lasted pretty well. I used it so much I wore it out in 2 1/2 years. I want to buy another, but it's $130 so I'll have to save up.
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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 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 the 4 square cookware by HealthSmart. Purchased one piece from a salesman. Spent the next day experimenting cooking lots of stuff with that one pan. Next night called salesman and ordered more. Absolutely worth the money!
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I wouldn't trade any of my Le Creuset Dutch ovens. For me it's worth every penny! I don't own other enameled cast iron ovens so it's hard for me to make a comparison.
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Practice and oil. Do not expect stainless steel cookware cook easily like nonstick . I can make good omelette, maybe 80% of time only. Have not tried crepes yet.
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The cast iron part is fine in the oven, even good for it, I'd say. But don't try putting the wooden cover in there, too. I'd suggest putting a sturdy piece of aluminum foil over the top if you need to cover your dish in the oven.
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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.