Is this only good for re-heating or can you actually cook anything in it?
1651868
The sistema company told me he products are meant to 'heat up' rather than 'cook'. It seems that food getting too hot will cause a problem with the interior plastic. I've bought a lot of their products, too- I use them with caution now. QVC made them seem flawless and indestructible! I also hand wash them.
1651869
Here's a cute video about cooking ramen in the Sistema Microwave Noodle Bowl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LOnWSmRguU. I also tried cooking 3/4 cup regular dry egg noodles with 1 1/2 cups water for 3 min. (stirred it at 2 min.). It boiled over a little, but then I let it just sit for about 5 min. The noodles were cooked, "al dente".
1651870
I have never cooked anything in it. It works mainly for reheating and thing are never dried out.
1651871
Yes, we often cook vegetables in the noodle bowl, as well as reheating foods. It seems like a safe type of plastic, can take pretty high temperatures, and has a vent on top to release pressure. Good product.
1776251
You can cook anything you want in it. It's a great non-stick pan. You would need a sheet pan anyway to keep it from flopping around. And yes, it does cook just as well even 'doubled' up. No rust, unlike metal pans and you can turn it inside out to clean the corners!
29543
It works great! It is also extremely sturdy. You can cook just about anything that you would put on the stove top or in the oven in it. I have even scrambled eggs in it. Excellent for reheating leftovers and take out.
783965
You can bake anything you want to since the grate is just sitting in the pan. The pan is heavy duty and good for many things that are cooked.
1295597
You can cook at any temperature. I've cook soup in this. I've also done long term deep frying of Chinese pretzels
188175
Yes, you can bake anything in them at any temperature you like. Would not recommend reusing.
1363171
I have a toaster oven that I hardly ever use, and it's small. I can put in a dinner size plate into the microwave. I usually cook for myself and find myself re-heating previously cooked foods, like veggies and leftovers. The one really fabulous feature this microwave offers is a Re-heat food button. It works with the built in sensor. You put in your food that you want to re-heat, press the re-heat food button and press start. It automatically knows when to shut off. It hasn't overheated anything yet. For me that is a really handy feature.
1585413
I'm not totally sure, but I have only used it as a warmer. It can get things pretty warm (dips) but I'm not sure how it would work for things that are not cooked prior.
104533
Truth be told I have only used it to heat up soups and the like, its really not that necessary in my opinion (I bought this set over the 10-piece because it was part of a lightning deal so it cost me the same).
1778893
I have used it for heating food only. Sorry.........but it heats great. Oh wait I cooked ramen noodles in it a few times. Other than that no though
1938408
Yes, you can bake just about anything it. It's basically a round cooking sheet that heavier than a standing baking sheet.
631763
It's a LeCreuset....it can cook on anything any time. Don't mean to give you a short answer, but this is the best cookware you can buy. It will cook on gas, coil stove eyes, or glass cooktop without any problems. And it will last for many years. Best wishes to you and your cooking.
2220621
Yes and no. We use it to heat and keep warm canned corn, peas, vegies, meat balls, sauses etc. Ths way you don't need to keep all these items on a stove. Preheat them and put in one of the pots. They are out of the way and you can concentrate on the main meal items.
1225290
Not sure what kind of cooking you want to know about? But have used it for boiling water and just food. As long as you can adjust the heat it works great. Doesn't take as long as a regular pot.
1794825
I'm sure you can -- it's just a ceramic bowl, with a lid that has a hole in the top. I've not used it for reheating.
262188
You can cook almost anything in the steamer. You may have to experiment with the timing...
1585412
I would say just a warmer - it says to only put things in it that are already cooked.