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Suggestions please for light weight bakeware

SouthernBee — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:04:05 GMT

I need help from people that have purchased bakeware and casserole dishes that are lightweight, easy to handle, easy to clean. About 4 years ago a special friend gifted me the Pyrex easy grab baking dishes. I take good care of my kitchen items. However, the Pyrex is now difficult to clean. I have lightly greased pan before baking but food still sticks. Still a mess to clean if use foil. Food sticks and even after soaking, difficult to clean. Your help greatly appreciated. Southern Bee

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jannabelle1 — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:20:59 GMT

I think all glass baking pans will be somewhat heavy, although I've never had a problem with food sticking to my pyrex when I use Pam spray (or something similar). If you're looking for something truly lightweight and easy to clean, how about using metal, non-stick pans? I think those pans would work for both cakes, etc. as well as casseroles. Granted, they might not look as nice, but they'd sure be lighter weight and easy to clean. Just a suggestion....

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SouthernBee — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:41:29 GMT

@jannabelle1 : Thank you. I have been using the disposable pans the last few days but if thy have a small hole creates big mess in the oven.Another problem - if I put the dish on a cookie sheet to prevent spilled- difficult to remove from the oven. I have decided using two smaller pans would be better than a 9x13 pan. Lately, I have dropped and spilled a lot of dishes in my oven but - Blessed that I didn’t get burned. Southern Bee

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Spacrazy — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:51:36 GMT

I feel your pain !! Love my heavy, seasoned, beautiful bakeware but it’s just not very practical for me any more.

Recenty picked up Ayesha Curry’’s cookie sheets, muffin pans, cake pans, etc. and so far I’m very pleased. Price points are great. When Copper Chef came along I fell in love with the “copper color” but it hasn’t held up. I can’t stand it when a cookie sheet “warps” in the oven so I ditched it.

Saw Ayesha’s when they brought it to the Q, tried it, loved it, gifted it, reordered it. So far - so good.

Just FYI - i still use parchment paper just because I’m set in my ways.

Also, a big plus for me is many of the pieces come with lids.

Good luck and cook happy!

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SouthernBee — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:06:45 GMT

@Spacrazy : Thanks. Reviews on cookie sheets good. Reviews for casserole dishes indicate that they are heavy and issues of cracking or breaking in the oven. Southern Bee

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:08:23 GMT

@SouthernBee, since it's just the two of us, I seldom use a 9x13 pan anymore for anything. I've used my 8x8 non-stick metal baking pan for half-recipes when making a casserole and it's worked just fine. Since it's just for DH and me, I'm not concerned about the presentation (he doesn't mind either!). I'm 71 so I understand the desire for lighter weight pans. Best to you....

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SouthernBee — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:14:42 GMT

@jannabelle1 : Thank you. Blessings and safety for you while cooking. I am handicapped and use a walking cane and have to be very careful. I will be 65 on the 30th. Three years ago remodeled the kitchen and love cooking and baking but dealing with several issues. Southern Bee

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spent2much — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:19:55 GMT

A few years ago I started replacing my Corningware bakeware with Corelle Light. Much easier to handle!

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Spacrazy — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:39:17 GMT

@SouthernBee : Uh oh, you got me, girl. I don’t think I have tried casserole dishes. I’ve gotten so lazy I’ll just portion out my serving and hit the microwave (I’m sorry to say).

Good for you for doing your homework. I need to look closer at those reviews before I make a purchase so thanks for the reminder and for your kind reply.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:01:49 GMT

@spent2much : Thanks. I have one small casserole dish that is the Corning Ware simply light but no longer made and pieces available on Amazon - $148- nope, purchase metal pans instead.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:07:11 GMT

@Spacrazy : Trying to cook for DH and me. If it was just me- would be eating a lot of salads and microwave entrees. Dealing with so many health issues doing a lot of careful reading and research. Southern Bee

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ECBG — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:13:38 GMT

Get no stick tin. Tin gives more tender crusts than glass.

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Misplaced Parisian — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:56:31 GMT

@SouthernBee I don't know how helpful this will be...I have both Pyrex glass casserole dishes and metal pans (Williams Sonoma) that I make casseroles and things in....when cleaning I let it soak first with Dawn Platinum dish soap (soak time is about 15 minutes with super hot water). OMG, that stuff has been a godsend to me. It cleans everything. Good Luck and Happy Cooking/Baking.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:07:23 GMT

@Misplaced Parisian :I love the Dawn and Dawn Platinum and have used it on the Pyrex. We think it’s clean and once dry can see like shadows but surface still smooth😲🤷‍♀️. I no longer use the Pam spray because of the residue and never used it on the Pyrex. DH said that I just need to throw the Pyrex out. Thank you, Southern Bee

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Twins Mom — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:15:21 GMT

Am really surprised you having difficulty cleaning that Pyrex. I love glass over that metal stuff. Meatloaf even comes out. I too use Dawn Platinum and I let things soak.
Perhaps baking soda followed by vinegar?

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SouthernBee — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:54:20 GMT

@Twins Mom : Thank you. I tried the vinegar but will try again with the baking soda and then the vinegar. I have one older and small Pyrex casserole dish that was my Mother’s and it is easier to clean. Southern Bee

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peachesncream — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:24:12 GMT

Aluminum is lighter than steel or glass, and aluminum is the best surface for baking IMO (and many chefs say this).

I have a lot of Nordic Ware aluminum pans - bread pan, 13 X 9 cake pan, round cake pans, cookie sheets. Amazon has them.

Wilton makes aluminum baking pans and sheets, and they are thinner and even lighter in weight. Wilton's website, Michael's and Joanne's carry them.

Casseroles can be baked in metal pans, although bare aluminum might interact with acidic foods such as tomato sauce. Nonstick interiors solve that issue, and also make for easy cleanup. Here's a nonstick Nordic pan, 9 x 9 inches, that could be used for cakes and casseroles.

This is called Nordic Ware Naturals.

I would not use disposable aluminum pans in your situation. As you've said, they are not very stable.

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SouthernBee — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:50:49 GMT

@peachesncream : Thanks for the great information. I really like the looks of that pan.I am considering finding casserole recipe that are good to freeze and then just reheat to make better meals and have quick clean up. Southern Bee

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aunt bea — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:12:24 GMT

Southern Bee : A cleaning tip my mother taught me is to put the Dawn dish soap, hot water and then add some dishwasher detergent and let it sit overnight. With the new dishwasher pods I just drop one in on stubborn stains and it cleans up like a charm.

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SouthernBee — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:08:01 GMT

@aunt bea : Thank you. I will try this. I have 3 of the Pyrex 9x13, the loaf pan, and a square one. I plan to start using the smaller pans to help prevent baking spills and accidents. Southern Bee