March 29, 20205 yr 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!
March 29, 20205 yr 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
March 29, 20205 yr 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.
March 29, 20205 yr 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
March 30, 20205 yr I have the Le Creuset Heritage casserole dish. It kicks ass and is worth the money.
March 30, 20205 yr Julia Childs should starts. Home Depot of all places has some decent cookware for the price. Got this as a gift and it works great. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crock-Pot-Artisan-13-in-Rectangle-Enameled-Cast-Iron-Casserole-Dish-985100805M/310938036 They have a lot of enameled cast iron.
March 30, 20205 yr Can’t ever go wrong with simple Corningware. Been abusing mine for years. Durable and easy to clean.
March 30, 20205 yr 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
March 30, 20205 yr Author 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 MorningPass. Closest is in Paramus NJ, and even when we can go out again, I still wouldn't go to Paramus NJ.
March 30, 20205 yr My wife picked a LeCreuset from the little catalog for my 25th anniversary at work. It holds food like most any other glass dish.
March 30, 20205 yr 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.
March 30, 20205 yr 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.
March 30, 20205 yr 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
April 3, 20205 yr 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 April 3, 20205 yr by otisdog
April 4, 20205 yr 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).
April 4, 20205 yr 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.
April 4, 20205 yr 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
April 5, 20205 yr 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.
April 5, 20205 yr Lodge is solid. Done plenty of JC recipes in ours. Just coated cast iron cookware. No reason to overspend on it. Edited April 5, 20205 yr by dcbc
April 13, 20205 yr Williams Sonoma is having a sale on Le Creuset.https://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/bakeware/Casseroles//?cm_type=lnav&isx=0.0.1028
April 13, 20205 yr Cuisinart 7qt oval for $60, from Woot (Amazon company) https://slickdeals.net/f/13977206-cuisinart-oval-casserole-matte-grey-7-quart-for-59-99-free-ship-with-prime?src=frontpage
April 16, 20205 yr 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.
April 16, 20205 yr Got the 4 quart Staubs delivered yesterday. Definitely a smoking deal for $99. White and black. White one is very attractive.... Edited April 16, 20205 yr by otisdog
April 16, 20205 yr 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.
April 16, 20205 yr 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.
April 16, 20205 yr 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.
April 16, 20205 yr 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
April 16, 20205 yr 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.
April 17, 20205 yr Author 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.
April 17, 20205 yr 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 April 17, 20205 yr by Judge Roybeanbag
April 17, 20205 yr 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.
April 17, 20205 yr 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.😂
April 17, 20205 yr i think its funny that 2+ weeks later there are still 2 different sets of conversations going in response to the same question
April 17, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said: I’m ordering the white one. You'll be happy.....
April 17, 20205 yr 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 April 17, 20205 yr by Sam Lin
April 17, 20205 yr 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
April 17, 20205 yr Author 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.
April 17, 20205 yr 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.
April 17, 20205 yr Author 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]
April 17, 20205 yr Fancy non-stick dishes are for amateurs. The best part of any casserole is the borderline burnt stuff that sticks to the sides.
April 17, 20205 yr 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. she didn't say she was making bbq
April 18, 20205 yr This thing is bad ass... not available around here ymmv $179 https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/staub-essential-french-oven-dragon-design/?pkey=s|staub|89
April 26, 20205 yr The Staub 5.5qt is down to 158 with coupon at Saks, also available in white: https://slickdeals.net/f/14007482-5-5-quart-staub-round-cocotte-dutch-oven-158-free-s-h-157-99?src=frontpage
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