Community Chat

[Shorty2U]

Hi, I am wondering what others use for baking dishes. I'm talking deep enough to make lasagna, baked zit, and also a roast and or chicken.

I have Rachel Rays set (bought approximately 4-5? years ago). I am disgusted with them because they have hairline cracks in them for awhile now. The cracks are not all the way through...yet. But every time I use them I worry they will totally crack.. Although I love the way they clean up, I don't think I will purchase hers again due to the cracking issue.

So I am just wondering if anyone likes Temptations, and or what others use and how they hold up. Also I don't want to break the bank buying baking dishes because its just DH and I, except if we have a few family dinners a year. (But we make extra of pasta dishes and freeze some for later, thus I prefer bigger sizes and not small quart sizes!).

[Alsee]

I still use my Mom's old CorningWare. Still think it's the best and indestructible.

[Winifred]

Corningware - the very best. I have some of my own and some my Mother had - now that is really old.

[willdob3]

Pyrex and Corningware (French White). All the ones I own are pretty old & all are in perfect condition. If I ever need more I will purchase the same brands. Newer brands don't seem to be of the same quality.

[jackiejenny]

When I got married, our very generous friend bought us every piece of Corning Ware made. I still have it all and it is still in perfect condition. 

I have Rachel's Bubble and Brown and Cucina bakers. I love the Cucina sets the best and have had no trouble with it. 

A lot of peole have complained about Temptations, but again, I own quite a bit of it in Cranberry in Floral Lace and love it too. No trouble with cracking like others have reported.

[Shorty2U]

Thank you for the replies, I will keep checking back.

PS) I have 1 piece of corning ware, but its small. I think I may purchase more. I agree its sturdy. (But I dont think it cleans up as well as Rachels but at least it doesnt crack for no reason so thats the main thing).

[MathisFan]

Corningware and Pyrex for me, too. You can't beat either.  I've had most since I married in 1969.

[Sooner]

I'm not a big fan of glass baking dishes like Corning and Pyrex.  I prefer procelain or the better ceramics.  To me the very best is Apilco, and I've got some of them from the Williams-Sonoma markdown tables over the years.

I think the Le Creuset pieces are great.  I've had no problem with them, and especially like the covered casseroles.  I haven't been dissapointed in the Emile Henry ones as well.  

As you'd guess, I shop the outlets, WS sales tables, and Le Creuset outlet stores a lot! 

[patbz]

Polish Pottery is my favorite.  Wide variety of shapes and sizes acquired over the years from T.N.Marx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Tuesday Morning.

[sandraskates]

For making lasagne and casseroles I like boring, old Pyrex glass baking dishes.

For my bundt cakes I love my Nordic Ware bundt pan; that sucker was expensive but worth every dollar.