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So, due to quarantine, I have pulled out my Julia Child volumes and started to cook at home again.

One of my favorite receipes is the chicken breasts in cream (the paprika and onion one is great, as is the mushrooms).  When I moved, I got rid of a lot of my heavy cookware.  

I have a really great stovetop casserole.  However, it has a glass lid, and I am not going to put that in the oven.  

Anyone have recommendations on a good casserole?  Looking at a Le Creuset, but not sure I want to spend the $200 on it.  

Help!

Tuna noodle casserole,  not sure how many cans of tuna, but it's legit. 

1 minute ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

So, due to quarantine, I have pulled out my Julia Child volumes and started to cook at home again.

One of my favorite receipes is the chicken breasts in cream (the paprika and onion one is great, as is the mushrooms).  When I moved, I got rid of a lot of my heavy cookware.  

I have a really great stovetop casserole.  However, it has a glass lid, and I am not going to put that in the oven.  

Anyone have recommendations on a good casserole?  Looking at a Le Creuset, but not sure I want to spend the $200 on it.  

Help!

Lodge.  Otherwise, SLT has a $99 Le Creuset special they sometimes list.  It's a perfect size for cutting recipes in half.  

https://www.surlatable.com/le-cresuset-soliel-oval-french-oven-675qt/PRO-1029552.html?cgid=SCA-428034#start=14

6 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

So, due to quarantine, I have pulled out my Julia Child volumes and started to cook at home again.

One of my favorite receipes is the chicken breasts in cream (the paprika and onion one is great, as is the mushrooms).  When I moved, I got rid of a lot of my heavy cookware.  

I have a really great stovetop casserole.  However, it has a glass lid, and I am not going to put that in the oven.  

Anyone have recommendations on a good casserole?  Looking at a Le Creuset, but not sure I want to spend the $200 on it.  

Help!

They are pricey, but you can’t go wrong with Le Creuset or Staub.  Last forever, cook evenly.



So, due to quarantine, I have pulled out my Julia Child volumes and started to cook at home again.
One of my favorite receipes is the chicken breasts in cream (the paprika and onion one is great, as is the mushrooms).  When I moved, I got rid of a lot of my heavy cookware.  
I have a really great stovetop casserole.  However, it has a glass lid, and I am not going to put that in the oven.  
Anyone have recommendations on a good casserole?  Looking at a Le Creuset, but not sure I want to spend the $200 on it.  
Help!


If you need to cover it in the oven just use aluminum foil

I have the Le Creuset Heritage casserole dish.  It kicks ass and is worth the money.

Can’t ever go wrong with simple Corningware. Been abusing mine for years. Durable and easy to clean. 

if you dont have a staub, are you even tryin??

10 hours ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Anyone have recommendations on a good casserole?  Looking at a Le Creuset, but not sure I want to spend the $200 on it.  

Help!

If you have a Tuesday Morning near you..  they had a ton of that stuff for cheap.  Le Creuset included.   Downside: you have to go to a Tuesday Morning

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If you have a Tuesday Morning near you..  they had a ton of that stuff for cheap.  Le Creuset included.   Downside: you have to go to a Tuesday Morning
Pass. Closest is in Paramus NJ, and even when we can go out again, I still wouldn't go to Paramus NJ.

My wife picked a LeCreuset from the little catalog for my 25th anniversary at work.

It holds food like most any other glass dish.

Tuesday Morning is where we got our Le Creuset knockoff many many years ago.  Fraction of the price and still going strong, I don't know, maybe 20 years?  Also got a large cast iron enameled knockoff dutch oven, which is probably my favorite piece of cookware.

if no Tuesday Morning, then Ross and TJ Maxx and Marshall's sometimes have them, too.

But if none of that works for you, if all stores are closed, then a Lodge should work fine.  All of my camping cast iron is Lodge and it's sturdy and quality.

Stop being a cheapskate. get the nice dish, it will last and the monies you are not spending on dining out will offset the purchase price. 

1 hour ago, next2naus said:

Stop being a cheapskate. get the nice dish, it will last and the monies you are not spending on dining out will offset the purchase price. 

sur la table is having a 45% off sale on le creuset right now with free shipping.  

i use my le creuset braiser for all kinds of stuff including casseroles, and it is money.   2.25 Q version now $179 (reg. $249).  baking/casserole dishes also on sale

Wow...thanks to the above tip, just bought two 4 quart Staub Cocotte for $99 each, which is a hell of a deal.  Thanks, Jack Straw.

Edit - seems this size are on sale everywhere 

Edited by otisdog

The Staub 4qt do very often go on sale at the $99 price. I know they've been there at most retailers during the last 3 Black Fridays. They're nice. If you're into kitchen quirks, the little replacement knobs they sell that are cast in the shape of various animals are a fun touch (for extra money).

On 3/29/2020 at 6:19 PM, HenryJames said:

You’re a Texan. Do a King Ranch.

This is great choice.  It’s so easy to customize to your own taste too.  I add lots of peppers/spices and use rotisserie chickens when available to change the flavor. 

1 hour ago, Sam Lin said:

The Staub 4qt do very often go on sale at the $99 price. I know they've been there at most retailers during the last 3 Black Fridays. They're nice. If you're into kitchen quirks, the little replacement knobs they sell that are cast in the shape of various animals are a fun touch (for extra money).

Wife has the larger Staubs. She wants the smaller ones for artisan bread.  There's an offer for a free animal/fish/rooster knob if you spend $200 on the cookware. Yesterdays total - $199.96

pics of wife's larger staubs?

8 hours ago, Loco said:

pics of wife's larger staubs?

Nope....

She's a petite thang....99 lbs., same as when we married  28 years ago. Me?  Umm...she's a really good cook.

Lodge is solid.  Done plenty of JC recipes in ours.   Just coated cast iron cookware.  No reason to overspend on it.

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Edited by dcbc

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I second the Lodge. I have not noticed any difference from Staub or LeC and it’s a fraction of the price. I use the Lodge casserole all the time and it was only $70.

 

Don’t go with the Costco brand. The ceramic cracked on mine in under a year.

Got the 4 quart Staubs delivered yesterday. Definitely a smoking deal for $99. White and black. White one is very attractive....

Edited by otisdog

On 3/29/2020 at 5:44 PM, Dewey said:

Tuna noodle casserole,  not sure how many cans of tuna, but it's legit. 

Mac and cheese (Velveeta) 1 box

Tuna - 1 large can drained

Green peas - 1 small bad frozen (cook them a bit before adding)

Sauteed onions chopped

Mix all together

Crushed potato chips for the top

Bake

Boom

Cheap, delicious and kids will generally eat this.

41 minutes ago, otisdog said:

Got the 4 quart Staubs delivered yesterday. Definitely a smoking deal for $99. White and black. White one is very attractive....

Quite racist.

Figured that was coming.....actually tried to head that charge off at the pass, edited it out cuz it seemed to be an admission of guilt. 

6 hours ago, Steamboat1874 said:

Mac and cheese (Velveeta) 1 box

Tuna - 1 large can drained

Green peas - 1 small bad frozen (cook them a bit before adding)

Sauteed onions chopped

Mix all together

Crushed potato chips for the top

Bake

Boom

Cheap, delicious and kids will generally eat this.

Now that’s Midwest

1 hour ago, Hank_Hill said:

Now that’s Midwest

Actually my grade school in Austin served that for lunch back in the 60's. Damn tasty.

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Got the 4 quart Staubs delivered yesterday. Definitely a smoking deal for $99. White and black. White one is very attractive....


I’m ordering the white one.
11 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

I second the Lodge. I have not noticed any difference from Staub or LeC and it’s a fraction of the price. I use the Lodge casserole all the time and it was only $70.

 

This is what I don’t understand.  Why spend money on a name brand when that’s all you’re paying for?  

Edited by Judge Roybeanbag

1 hour ago, Judge Roybeanbag said:

This is what I don’t understand.  Why spend money on a name brand when that’s all you’re paying for?  

I much prefer the Staub to my Lodge. Over time, the enamel became discolored and it even finally started to weirdly become unevenly rough inside. The Staub is black and textured, alleviating both problems. I paid $99 versus like $60-a bargain for a superior product.

26 minutes ago, formermav43 said:

I much prefer the Staub to my Lodge. Over time, the enamel became discolored and it even finally started to weirdly become unevenly rough inside. The Staub is black and textured, alleviating both problems. I paid $99 versus like $60-a bargain for a superior product.

Well black and textured wins every time.  I yield to your experience, hope you never go back.😂

i think its funny that 2+ weeks later there are still 2 different sets of conversations going in response to the same question

2 hours ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

 


I’m ordering the white one.

 

You'll be happy.....

Staub 4qt down to $84 after coupon (77ea if you buy 2 and follow the deal instructions with a filler item), is the lowest I've seen it. Agreed the white looks the best, I have white and red.

https://slickdeals.net/f/13985555-staub-4-quart-round-cocotte-cast-iron-dutch-oven-4-colors-84-free-s-h?src=SiteSearch

 

4 hours ago, Judge Roybeanbag said:

This is what I don’t understand.  Why spend money on a name brand when that’s all you’re paying for?  

This applies to damn near any purchase. Buy what you feel is the best value for you.

Edited by Sam Lin

Casting iron is casting iron.  Because the pot is so thick, differences in qualities of casting (grain consistency, voids, thickness variation, etc) doesn't affect actual heating at the cooking surface.  And then there's the enameling process which is mostly cosmetic.  It's definitely what the Le Creuset and Staub big boys market on -- "we make our pots really pretty".

 

The enameling itself is not a nonstick surface.  White enamel helps you view the fond (and Staubs are black so you cant see anything).  If it chips or scratches, what you have at worst is a raw cast iron pan.  And besides cocottes aren't used for delicate cooking.

 

TLDR if the base is flat, and lid fits well, and handle is heat resistance, you've got a good cocotte.  I use Staub but I've also beat on some Emeril Lagasse branded Chinese unit for years and it works just as well

 

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7 hours ago, Sam Lin said:

Staub 4qt down to $84 after coupon (77ea if you buy 2 and follow the deal instructions with a filler item), is the lowest I've seen it. Agreed the white looks the best, I have white and red.

https://slickdeals.net/f/13985555-staub-4-quart-round-cocotte-cast-iron-dutch-oven-4-colors-84-free-s-h?src=SiteSearch

 

This applies to damn near any purchase. Buy what you feel is the best value for you.

And thank you.  Knew about the For You code, but didn't know they had the cocotte. Thanks for the heads up.  Ordered this and got Avios from BA all at the same time.  With tax, was 92 and change.

On 3/30/2020 at 9:48 AM, next2naus said:

Stop being a cheapskate. get the nice dish, it will last and the monies you are not spending on dining out will offset the purchase price. 

This post is hilarious to anyone who's met Penolope in real life. Cheapskate...haha, no. The woman probably farts expensive french perfume. 

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This post is hilarious to anyone who's met Penolope in real life. Cheapskate...haha, no. The woman probably farts expensive french perfume. 
Women do not fart. [emoji6]

That's not a wink.  It's the effort face while squeezing one out.

Fancy non-stick dishes are for amateurs. The best part of any casserole is the borderline burnt stuff that sticks to the sides.

 

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11 minutes ago, DougO said:

Fancy non-stick dishes are for amateurs. The best part of any casserole is the borderline burnt stuff that sticks to the sides.

 

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she didn't say she was making bbq

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