I don't understand how this is better than a nice glass casserole dish with a cover? What am I missing?
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It is a pressure cooker that you use in the microwave only. I haven't been able to use it so far because I can't find any receipes and the little booklet that comes with it is useless
1862818
Higher pressures allow water to boil at a higher temperature... This allows any food that has water or moisture in it to cook at a higher temperature while there is water or moisture still in it. (i.e. before it is totally dried out) A higher temperature means shorter cooking times. The higher the pressure the faster the possible cook time.
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I use this item primarily to cook rice. The rice comes out perfect every time. The lid has two parts, which I guess somehow makes the rice steam. I also found the accompanying booklet useless. I can store this item more easily than a glass casserole dish. It is very light, and I toss it into whatever space I have in my crowded kitchen. One problem. Strong colors, like curry or saffron, will stain the interior but the cooking quality is not affected. Hope this is useful.
1862820
Microwave pressure cooker allows rapid cooking of foods that ordinarily takes 45 to 60 minutes to cook in 5 to 6 minutes. Best example is fresh green beans and new potatoes. Both can be cooked in 5 to 6 minutes instead of over an hour. I bought this to replace the old microwave pressure cooker which finally wore out after 20 plus years.
1862821
Nothing is better than a glass dish, but this one is lighter. If you have a motor home with a micro wave it works fine. Also it is sort of a pressure cooker and you don't usually use them in a micro wave.
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It's a metal cover that is several inches higher than the edges so the turkey they show in the cooker won't hit the top. Cover is unremarkable.....it works.As I noted in another reply, although they show it with a turkey, the turkey is not included or if it was, I must have tossed it out with the packaging.It's a good cooker. It works.
136209
You should let the dish cool a bit before using the lid, to,prevent its melting. Warm is ok, but fresh from oven, I wouldn't.
67499
I only cook rice for myself, most of the time, and I am thrilled with this model you asked about. If you think you might make a huge casserole with rice or entertain and want to serve rice, you will be happy you bought a larger one. If not, the smaller capacity one will take up less space and produce equally awesome rice. Hope that helps!
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I agree with others and I have used glass dishes several times in this oven and it's been fine. I do lower the temperature at least 25 degrees when I use a glass dish. Convection also speeds up the time needed to cook so be sure to take that into account. But using glassware is perfectly safe.
841176
It is glazed and does not stain. It cleans as easily as a glass casserole - pretty easy. Its not Teflon. You could probably use some oil first if you really wanted..
1771810
The lid does not seal securely but if I think that the contents in the casserole will leak out, I cover the dish with foil and have never had it leak when transporting it.
1101058
I don't know. Haven't used it yet, but I will say that if you are cooking at a 350 to 375 degree, I would have no hesitation putting it into the casserole carrier. I had a dish crack on me once just setting it on a cold counter. This would not happen with this carrier. Honestly. This is well made. I purchased 2 more for family that are at the age of taking dishes to gatherings. I can not comment on the separation of hot and cold.
647208
I'm curious about how large a casserole dish I could use in this. I don't bake that many 12" pizzas.
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It's easy to clean. If you have a large handy,a spoon or anything to move your dish cloth around will be easily done.
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No the outside is the shinier part of the dish, and on the inside its that rougher type of material that makes the dish. the inside is like a ivory color and the ouside is the bright wihite. I love this dish becuase my grandma used this for her pies and I can keep up the tradition now. It is so hard to find a good dish at big box chain stores but i absolutely love this dish! Hopefully this helps and you iwll love it as much as I do!
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It is lighter than glass china, perhaps thinner and lighter also than Corelle. It's elegant. I haven't had difficulties with dishwashing and microwaving. It was a good bargain, I think.
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There is a rim that "more or less" holds it in place. I find it easier when moving it to just take the lid off and carry the butter exposed in the dish. It would be nice if they would put some kind of handle on the lid but in lieu of that, when carrying the entire dish, I always wrap my hand around the entire top of the dish all the way to the bottom and grip it that way. Otherwise, as mentioned before, I take the lid off. Once you put the lid on and have it in place, however, the rim WILL keep the lid in place unless you jostle it hard. Hope this helps. Love this dish. Butter never goes bad and stays nice and soft. There is a rim that "more or less" holds it in place. I find it easier when moving it to just take the lid off and carry the butter exposed in the dish. It would be nice if they would put some kind of handle on the lid but in lieu of that, when carrying the entire dish, I always wrap my hand around the entire top of the dish all the way to the bottom and grip it that way. Otherwise, as mentioned before, I take the lid off. Once you put the lid on and have it in place, however, the rim WILL keep the lid in place unless you jostle it hard. Hope this helps. Love this dish. Butter... » Read More There is a rim that "more or less" holds it in place. I find it easier when moving it to just take the lid off and carry the butter exposed in the dish. It would be nice if they would put some kind of handle on the lid but in lieu of that, when carrying the entire dish, I always wrap my hand around the entire top of the dish all the way to the bottom and grip it that way. Otherwise, as mentioned before, I take the lid off. Once you put the lid on and have it in place, however, the rim WILL keep the lid in place unless you jostle it hard. Hope this helps. Love this dish. Butter never goes bad and stays nice and soft. « Show Less
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That issue had me confused, too; but I decided to buy it for my daughter anyway. I looked it over before taking it to her, and it looked adequate to me. My daughter has had no complaints and says it IS a space saver. It looks very nice in her kitchen, too. I helped with the dishes once and didn't have a problem with putting silverware in its container. If you're sloppy putting things in there, you might have to right them again; but, honestly, it just doesn't seem like it should be an issue. Hope you like it. It's very attractive and sturdy.
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I mainly use it to keep the food splatter down. I think it might heat up more evenly because the plate is covered. Hope that helps!
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Where did you come up with the measurement of 10.7x5x5 for the carrier? I honestly do not know just what the measurements for the carrier are, but for CERTAIN the 3 quart casserole dish fits nicely into it, and there is even a little space around it. I have carried 3qt casseroles in the carrier so many times I cannot count them all. In fact I wore out one carrier, and had to buy a new one...and all my 3qt casserole dishes fit just fine into the carrier with the "hot pack" to keep things warm, and it Zips up fine and has so far never leaked when the cover is properly in place. So, wherever you got that measurement for the carrier, you just don't have the right measurements. Where did you come up with the measurement of 10.7x5x5 for the carrier? I honestly do not know just what the measurements for the carrier are, but for CERTAIN the 3 quart casserole dish fits nicely into it, and there is even a little space around it. I have carried 3qt casseroles in the carrier so many times I cannot count them all. In fact I wore out one carrier, and had to buy a new one...and all my 3qt casserole dishes fit just fine into the carrier with the "hot pack" to keep things warm, and it Zips up fine and has so far never leaked when the cover is properly in place. So,... » Read More Where did you come up with the measurement of 10.7x5x5 for the carrier? I honestly do not know just what the measurements for the carrier are, but for CERTAIN the 3 quart casserole dish fits nicely into it, and there is even a little space around it. I have carried 3qt casseroles in the carrier so many times I cannot count them all. In fact I wore out one carrier, and had to buy a new one...and all my 3qt casserole dishes fit just fine into the carrier with the "hot pack" to keep things warm, and it Zips up fine and has so far never leaked when the cover is properly in place. So, wherever you got that measurement for the carrier, you just don't have the right measurements. « Show Less
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this is not anything you would bake, it is used to keep items from rolling off/out of a space and break. I have used this for art glass pieces that sit on one another and virtually do not move or slip.