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From oven to table a myriad of dishes can be prepared, baked, and presented in this adaptable piece. Serve your masterpiece hot and fresh!
For several months I pondered getting this, but was put off by the reviews which describe a very rough bottom. Eventually I ordered it anyway because I needed something this shape and size.
My product arrived broken, but Amazon immediately sent a replacement, no questions asked, so I am very impressed with customer service!
And much to my delight, the base of my dish is wonderfully smooth. I have been using it frequently for several weeks, and am so pleased. It bakes evenly, holds heat well for use as a serving dish, and is easy to clean. What more could I ask for?
The product is fine. What I was impressed with was Amazon's response when the product initially arrived in about 5 pieces. Using the online site I was able to get a replacement sent almost immediately at no cost. I am very appreciative of such a service-oriented company.
The original Corningware cookware hasn't been manufactured since the late '90's after the brand was sold to another company. The original could be used on top of the stove, under the broiler, and in the freezer. The new company altered the cookware and eliminated the flameware properties and begin production of the Corningware products that we have today. According to the Corningware website, these products can still be placed in the freezer, but are not to be used on the stovetop or under the broiler. However, the use and care guide for this dish does not mention anything about freezer use or from freezer to oven use. It says pretty much that the Corningware stoneware bakeware can be used for baking, serving, and re-heating food. I intend to go by the instructions in the guide and not use mine in the freezer.
I just bought the 1 1/2 & 2 1/2 oval baking dishes. I also have the au gratins, and the round souffle French White dishes, which I have had about 6 years. Being curious about the comments about the coarse and gritty ridge piece under the bottom of the oval dishes, I took a peek and saw that it's just an unglazed piece of ceramic that is probably there for heat diffusion or to prevent the bottom of the dish from getting scratched up, maybe both. The unglazed piece is not gritty and certainly not rough enough to scratch up countertops and tables. Mine aren't anyway.
Having said all of that, I really like my Corningware pieces, and I think they perform very well for their intended purpose as bakeware. My older pieces are still like new, free from chips or rough edges. I always spray mine with a little cooking spray before using them so even baked on cheese is easy to remove. I bought the plastic and glass lids, which have to be purchased separately, unless buying a set, so I could have the glass one for baking use, and the plastic one when storing the food in the fridge.
If interested in ceramic bakeware that can be used in the oven as well as under the broiler then this is not the cookware to purchase. The Emile Henry and Le Crueset lines would be better suited to meet those needs.
For those looking for bakeware that can be taken from the oven to the table at an affordable price, then I recommend the Corningware line which includes a variety of pieces, sets, and colors to choose from.
It appears that I should have read the reviews before purchasing. I too have several french white pieces that I purchsed years ago that I'm very pleased with. Seems the quality and construction has declined dramatically (over the past few years). From what I can tell about Amazon's return policy, I'd have to pay to return the item. Maybe I'll buy a dog and use it as a feeding dish ;-)
P.S., (I won't be buing any more corningWare)!
I bought a set of these years ago, and used them almost daily...freezer to oven to table, on the range..never a problem, and wanted to replace the same sized casserole. As the previous reviewer stated,the rough and unfinished bottom of the dish was coarse and gritty, and scratched my table and counter. What a disappointment! I don't believe the older set I have was made in China, but here in the USA. Save your money!
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About CorningWare French White 2-1/2-Quart Oval Dish detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #38846 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: French White
- Brand: CorningWare
- Model: French White
- Released on: 2005-04-01
- Dimensions: 3.00" h x 9.00" w x 12.00" l,
Features
- Glass and plastic lids make cooking, serving, and storing easy and convenient
- Durable stoneware material designed for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer
- Corningware material resists chipping and cracking
- Non-porous surface does not absorb food odors, flavors, or stains
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