They're made from stoneware, so they're best used in the oven on a baking tray and uncovered. The set I got came with a cookbook filled with recipes optimized for tiny portions, but if you're comfortable with experimentation, I can see the potential to get really creative and cute with these mini cocottes.
We used it to cook: fudgy vegan brownies , roasted apricots with coconut sugar, cornbread, and a million other things. Why we love it: I've had this square dish for about three years now, and it's one of the most-used dishes in my kitchen. I bake quick-breads and brownies in it, use it to roast veggies at high temperatures, and even make pot pies with fluffy, crispy drop biscuit crust.
The coating on the stoneware is so glossy and smooth that it's always easy to clean — mine has been through hell and back, and still looks as new as it did the very first day I got it. Why we love it: I have a lot of nonstick pans, but I threw two of them out after I cooked with this one for the first time. The nonstick coating is above and beyond what I've experienced before. It took about three seconds to wash the pot I cooked this sauce in because there was absolutely nothing sticking to it.
Not only that, but it provided fast, even heat throughout, and the walls of the pan are just high enough that you can use it as a saucepan and saute pan interchangeably. We used it to cook: lemon thyme chicken thighs , rigatoni and chicken with vodka sauce family recipe , and lots of other bigger, saucy pasta dishes. Why we love it: This pan is the perfect size for the kinds of one-pot, saucy pasta dishes I make all the time.
It's super wide and deep enough that I don't have to worry about adding too much liquid and having the contents spill over the sides. It's also great for cooking meats and veggies since, like I said, there's plenty of surface area so everything has room to get nice and crispy. Why we love it: The depth of this 3. Though you might think the enamel would be too delicate to touch with a knife, rest assured you can slice into your casserole worry-free.
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A simple smack in the wrong place will mean that it will break. I have more freedom and confidence in the cast iron model. The reviews on amazon are claiming that there are some issues with cracking.
Most of the time this is due to thermal shock. For example, placing a hot dish on a cold surface or vice versa. You see this happen a lot with glassware dish.
Normally I would say the fit and finish on most Le Creuset products are close to excellent. However, comparing the stoneware and cast iron finish side by side, you will see how bad the cast iron model really is. The overall paint job is better in the stoneware. There is no orange peel and the paint is smooth. The paint on the cast iron model is not even or uniform.
The one on the stoneware model is perfect. Finally, the subtle gradient in yellow richness is beautifully done on the stoneware but is lacking in the cast iron version. Note:These measurement are done by me with the tools that I have on hand. The manufacturers have their own measurement guidelines and that should be assumed to be accurate. What I find on this review can vary widely due to several factors, such as ambient temperature, location, water, tool calibration, stove btu, etc..
Weight: g Rim Width:Around 9. Unfortunately, I do not have a good way to test the performance. I will say that the due to the shear mass of the cast iron version, it will retain heat better. Because of that alone, I will say it performs better. Keeping a food hot when serving is one of the important thing to do when entertaining.
There is a reason why restaurant always heat their plate prior to serving. Well, this sure is surprising, the Le Creuset Stoneware Au Gratin pan is made to a higher standard than the cast iron version. This goes to show you that the country of manufacturer should not be what sways your purchase. Third world country can make products that is superior to first world country. Although this can be just due to the fact that cast iron is more difficult to manufacturer.
It is hard to say as I am not the one making it. But what you buy should depend on your wants and needs. I personally will still stick with the cast iron version even if it is not as well made. The main reason is for the durability.
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