Best Gratinee Bowls
This heavy duty colander can withstand high temperatures, making it possible to immerse in hot water to quickly blanch foods like carrots, fresh lettuce, pasta, potatoes, shrimp and more. Materials: Silicone body, Plastic base Capacity: 5 quart (4.7L) Size: 12.5 inches long (31.7 cm) Collapsed height: 2 in (5 cm) Expanded height: 5 in (12.7 cm) Heat Safe up to 175°F BPA Free Dishwasher Safe (top rack recommended) Do not put in microwave, oven, freezer or above a direct heat source. ESSENTIAL KITCHEN STRAINER TOOL - This simple yet stylish strainer can securely stand when expanded and collapses down to become nearly flat for convenient and easy storage. FOLDABLE and SPACE SAVING - The height of this lightweight silicone strainer basket collapses from 5 inches to 2 inches (12.7 cm to 5 cm) in one push, making it suitable to store in any kitchen cabinet, drawer, drying tray and easy nesting with another container. JUST RIGHT SIZE and 5 QT CAPACITY - This folding and flexible colander has a capacity of 5 quarts or 4.7 liters, and with 12.5 inch / 31.7 cm length - perfectly sized to hold a variety of foods.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My kitchen is short on space and one of the things I like about this product is that It is big enough to clean my fruit or drain a pot of pasta."
"Foldable colanders are fantastic."
"It folds and opens easily (great it can slide in my cupboard easily and takes up so little room) I also loves that the rubber has drainage holes (my previous one did not) It also has a nice plastic base to set in the sink/ counter."
"Another great feature is that you can drain your noodles (even spaghetti and angel hair) without them going through the holes!"
"I love the bright red color."
"The Silicone makes it easy to wash and easy to dry."
"I bought this for my brother to use in his very first apartment and so far the best thing about it is that it collapses!"
"This collander is perfect for those who have little to no storage space in their cabinets."
This heavy duty colander can withstand high temperatures, making it possible to immerse in hot water to quickly blanch foods like carrots, fresh lettuce, pasta, potatoes, shrimp and more. Materials: Silicone body, Plastic base Capacity: 5 quart (4.7L) Size: 12.5 inches long (31.7 cm) Collapsed height: 2 in (5 cm) Expanded height: 5 in (12.7 cm) Heat Safe up to 175°F BPA Free Dishwasher Safe (top rack recommended) Do not put in microwave, oven, freezer or above a direct heat source. ESSENTIAL KITCHEN STRAINER TOOL - This simple yet stylish strainer can securely stand when expanded and collapses down to become nearly flat for convenient and easy storage. FOLDABLE and SPACE SAVING - The height of this lightweight silicone strainer basket collapses from 5 inches to 2 inches (12.7 cm to 5 cm) in one push, making it suitable to store in any kitchen cabinet, drawer, drying tray and easy nesting with another container. JUST RIGHT SIZE and 5 QT CAPACITY - This folding and flexible colander has a capacity of 5 quarts or 4.7 liters, and with 12.5 inch / 31.7 cm length - perfectly sized to hold a variety of foods.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My kitchen is short on space and one of the things I like about this product is that It is big enough to clean my fruit or drain a pot of pasta."
"Foldable colanders are fantastic."
"It folds and opens easily (great it can slide in my cupboard easily and takes up so little room) I also loves that the rubber has drainage holes (my previous one did not) It also has a nice plastic base to set in the sink/ counter."
"Another great feature is that you can drain your noodles (even spaghetti and angel hair) without them going through the holes!"
"I love the bright red color."
"The Silicone makes it easy to wash and easy to dry."
"I bought this for my brother to use in his very first apartment and so far the best thing about it is that it collapses!"
"This collander is perfect for those who have little to no storage space in their cabinets."
This heavy duty colander can withstand high temperatures, making it possible to immerse in hot water to quickly blanch foods like carrots, fresh lettuce, pasta, potatoes, shrimp and more. Materials: Silicone body, Plastic base Capacity: 5 quart (4.7L) Size: 12.5 inches long (31.7 cm) Collapsed height: 2 in (5 cm) Expanded height: 5 in (12.7 cm) Heat Safe up to 175°F BPA Free Dishwasher Safe (top rack recommended) Do not put in microwave, oven, freezer or above a direct heat source. ESSENTIAL KITCHEN STRAINER TOOL - This simple yet stylish strainer can securely stand when expanded and collapses down to become nearly flat for convenient and easy storage. FOLDABLE and SPACE SAVING - The height of this lightweight silicone strainer basket collapses from 5 inches to 2 inches (12.7 cm to 5 cm) in one push, making it suitable to store in any kitchen cabinet, drawer, drying tray and easy nesting with another container. JUST RIGHT SIZE and 5 QT CAPACITY - This folding and flexible colander has a capacity of 5 quarts or 4.7 liters, and with 12.5 inch / 31.7 cm length - perfectly sized to hold a variety of foods.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My kitchen is short on space and one of the things I like about this product is that It is big enough to clean my fruit or drain a pot of pasta."
"Foldable colanders are fantastic."
"It folds and opens easily (great it can slide in my cupboard easily and takes up so little room) I also loves that the rubber has drainage holes (my previous one did not) It also has a nice plastic base to set in the sink/ counter."
"Another great feature is that you can drain your noodles (even spaghetti and angel hair) without them going through the holes!"
"I love the bright red color."
"The Silicone makes it easy to wash and easy to dry."
"I bought this for my brother to use in his very first apartment and so far the best thing about it is that it collapses!"
"This collander is perfect for those who have little to no storage space in their cabinets."
Best Au Gratin Pans
HIC’s Oval Au Gratin Dishes are perfect for baking and serving casseroles and au gratin recipes. HIC’s Oval Au Gratin Baking Dishes for baking and serving au gratin recipes and other casserole and single-serving recipes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They do work very well in the broiler for fish and do soak clean very easily."
"I wouldn't use them to bake mini quiche-lorraine because they are not that deep, but I would definitively put already baked mini-quiche lorraine in it because these plates are really nice and can be used as presentation plates for individual mini breads or mini pies, or individual portions of cheese, etc...."
"The casserole was baked at 50 degrees, the eggs at broiler temp."
"The dishes are not as nice as the ones that cost $20 a piece but for as often as they are used, they look/work perfectly fine for the price."
"I got these for my husband, who loves serving individual appetizers, and he loves them."
"The manufacturer or importer placed labels on the product that prove extremely difficult to remove."
"Simple, clean white 10" dishes are perfect for an individual serving."
"I ordered twelve and none had specks in the top but did have a few with a black soeck on the sides."
Best Tagines
The base in this model, made of cast iron, works with any heat source: gas, electric radiant or solid plates, ceramic, halogen, induction, and Aga-Rayburn-type stoves. Hand washing recommended; oven- and broiler-safe up to 500 degrees F. Measures 12-4/5 by 12-4/5 by 11-2/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I start by sauteeing a cup of chopped onions along with 1 tsp each of minced garlic and a spice blend with cumin, caraway, coriander, ginger and turmeric in 1 T oil in the iron base with med. While they're softening, I chop a combination of vegetables such as baby eggplants, winter squash, zucchini, carrots and cauliflower. Unlike a slow cooker, the vegetables are more like braised than boiled, and there is less liquid and time involved."
"Arrived early, well packed and it's fantastic!"
"For those that don't want to use the oven and desire cooking on the stove top, this Le Creuset version with a cast iron base is what you need. It has a good capacity (makes a reasonable 4 serving meal), and both the cast iron base and ceramic top clean up quite easily."
"Most tagines I've looked at have a hole near the top of the top piece, and this one does not, which I think is an improvement as the spice aromatics remain in the dish better."
"I loved using this piece of cookware until I noticed the enamel on the base is flaking off. It's pretty heavy, so I'm pondering whether to skip the shipping and just move to a different brand and toss this one. Update: I decided to return the unit and they replaced it without a problem."
"I wanted to cook by induction, so chose this tagine with a cast iron base."
"Purchased this tagine after much deliberation, due to price and limited space in my kitchen and my life for stuff I don't use."
Best Terrines
Long appreciated as both a cooking and serving dish, the terrine was traditionally used to compact a forcemeat mixture like pâté (resulting form is also referred to as a terrine). Like other pieces in Le Creuset's line of enameled cast iron, the cookware's exterior features a colorful, long-lasting enamel that resists chipping and cracking, while its durable, nonreactive sand-colored enamel interior offers a smooth surface for cooking and an optimal palette for food presentation. As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the dish cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating, cooking on the stovetop, or finishing in the oven. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron cookware, this pan is hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. Traditional scalloped side handles for a secure grip during transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very heavy for size."
"Nice."
"I made a loaf of bread and the crust came a lot more thicker and tastier than in the ceramic dish that I would normally bake."
"If your making pates and terrines at home or in your restaurant, then this is the pâté and terrine mold for you!"
"I love the fact that it is long and narrow, and makes for beautiful presentation when you slice your dish. Since it is cast iron, it is extremely heavy, so if you have issues with your joints or muscles, avoid getting it (that's my 88-year old aunt talking)."
Best Crepe Pans
Style Name: Crepe Pan |. Size: 10-Inch. The hard anodized exterior is dense, nonporous, and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performance. Oven safe to 500 F. Clear, break-resistant glass with tight fit to seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my second purchase for Cuisinart crepe pan. There are many pics available for this pan on internet. You can not go wrong with this pan."
"I hand washed the pot and lid and the glass inside the metal casing moved around."
"They perform well generally, nearly as well as my girlfriend's Calphalon, the skillets of which have sides a little too vertical for my taste and whose handles definitely get HOT during use. They only thing I have ever had stick during cooking are packaged red beans and rice which require frequent stirring."
"Or else you will be trying to heat a surface area of maybe a half dollar coin...pan just does not remain flat. It did maintain its integrity with regard to the non-stick surface...but the non flat is why it is now just ill spent money to me."
"I like the size and weight of this skillet. One issue I'm having is that it seems to be slow to heat."
"The glass in the lid broke and the handle on the lid buckled in into the pan. Don't buy this pan, if you buy it don't use the lid. I have solid evidence to what happened to the pan just 20 days after I bought the pan."
"I am a big, strong man (ugly, too) and lifting the heavy skillet while keeping it level is (almost) impossible because the handle rolls in your hand."
Best Paella Pans
Includes: Paella Burner / Two rings individually controlled - Good for pans up to 24 inches. Complete paella kit, just add propane tank and regulator !
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Also, if you've never had a carbon steel pan before, you need to be aware that once you've washed the pan you must immediately dry it and give it a light coating of oil or it will rust (google caring for a paella pan and follow the instructions)."
"Fast shipping and quality!!!"
"Great product good quality."
"Excellent!!!"
"Great product, easy to assemble."
"Update - After research, I have found that I did not take care of the pan properly."
Best Chafing Dishes
The unit features three separate 2-1/2-quart buffet pans that can keep up to three different dishes warm and ready to serve-anything from scrambled eggs, sausage links, and pancakes to mashed potatoes, green beans, and stuffing. Attractively housed in stainless steel with black stay-cool side handles, the Oster triple buffet server with warming tray carries a one-year limited warranty with warming 3 individual 2-1/2 Quart sections. Stainless steel warming tray with 20-Inch by 13-Inch heating surface can be used separately.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We have had ours two months and have used it three times for entertaining guests in our party room. We've used for chicken wings, toasted ravoli's, pizza rolls, meatballs, bacon wraped lil' smokies, and more. We find that the product base is make of very light materials that flex when you move it. Instead of getting one of the ones that were on sale for $30 everywhere at Christmas, we paid a bit more for this one as the servering pans were twice as big."
"I used foil pans in them for easy refills (I kept back up dishes in the oven) and easy clean up."
"I put my food in the buffet trays that come with this buffet server, covered them with foil, and heated the food in the oven before transferring the trays directly to the buffet server."
"Could heat better and alot of condensation forms on the inside of lids but these get the job done and look great on the serving table."
"I cover the metal containers with foil (for easy cleaning) and dump food in it and it keeps it warm for hours."
"The first time I turned it on it had a smell, but after about 5 minutes it went away."
"love this product, easy set up, easy clean up and holds just the right amount of food for entertaining."
"The 3rd purchase was a fire hazard, smoking at the switch site and had to be discarded prior to any use."
Best Fajita Pans
Includes oval fajita griddle, red stained 1/2" routed wooden underliner, chili pepper hot handle mitt and. Preseasoned to prevent food from sticking (though coating first with oil or spray is recommended).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Works great for anything you want to keep hot/warm while eating. PREVENT RUST after washing by drying it completely."
"The mit fits nicely on the handle."
"It's great to all one piece - friend has one with separate handle (doesn't like it)."
"You serve rare in the pan and finish cooking each bite as you cut it."
""), put my steak on top and I ended up with an excellent restaurant style fajita experience."
"really adds a nice touch if you enjoy cooking and keeping the food hot much longer . I just heat them on the grill while cooking whatever and then transfer the whatever to them and wow ."
"Since the fajita skillet is meant to also be used as the serving plate, it worked great (since no dough = having to eat with a fork since it’s basically cheese, sauce and toppings)."
"These are great ordered four."
Best Butter Warmers
It's durable, so whether you need it for preparing that holiday feast, melting butter, heating sauces or to melt just a bit of butter for popcorn on family movie night, the HIC Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot will be there, ready to tackle any job. HIC’s Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot features a large 24-Ounce capacity; ¾ of a quart. Use for preparing Turkish coffee, warming gravy, melting butter, heating up sauces and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You pretty much had to use fat free milk to get a decent froth and then, at least in my case, had to clean the splatter caused by the steaming process. As I was searching Amazon, I discovered that there were powered and unpowered frother's. I heated about a half a cup of 2% milk in the microwave, pored it into the frother and then pumped away. There is so little effort and time that I simply cannot imagine why anyone would want a powered unit. My routine now is to pore about a 1/3 cup of milk in my coffee cup, heat it in the microwave for about 40 seconds, pore it into the frother, pump twelve times, pore it back into my coffee cup, and then put it under my espresso machine for a shot of espresso. While my Jura is making the espresso, I rinse and clean the frother. I suppose if you are making a couple of 20 oz latte's or simply wanted to spoon in the froth for three or more drinks, you would want to consider one of the bigger units."
"The espresso is made while the milk warms."
"We found that if we put COLD milk into the frother's container and plunged it maybe 10-15 times so that there was the same "wet" froth in the container, all we had to do then was transfer that milk to a microwave safe container that would be able to hold at least double the amount you started with .....yes, it will expand that much and the froth will be super dry, dense and just perfect; just like whipped cream."
"I crave the frothy coffee drinks from that particular Seattle based company, but I am trying to stick to a budget. Also works great for adding frothy milk to your hot teas!"
Best Fish Poachers
Excellent for all of your poaching needs the long and narrow 18 inch body of the fish poacher provides for the whole fish fish steaks or fillets. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"No real valid complaints."
"I've used it a couple of times and really like the way it cooks."
"Beautiful piece of cookware."
"THE FIRST ONE I GOT, ONE OF THE HANDLES ON THE INSIDE PIECE CAME BROKEN."
"Good quality for the price."
"Use it to steam red grouper and works good, although I had to bend the ends of the pull up handles around the rim outward to hang the perforated rack to elevate it higher for steaming."
"I have used it twice to cook whole fish and the result was delicious eveytime."
"Perfect for steaming a whole salmon."
Best Egg Poachers
This 18/10 stainless steel egg poacher with non-stick coated egg cups, is perfect for preparing that Sunday brunch. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love poached eggs, and this is so ridiculously easy to use (and clean). The instructions that come with the pan are a bit vague, so here's what works for me."
"Excelsteel 18/10 Stainless 4 Non Stick Egg Poacher. There are so many inept cooks out there, it's a wonder this product got any good reviews! And for pity sakes, don't hold your fingers over the holes with live steam coming up - you're asking for trouble! Little gourmet tips: try putting a pat of butter in the cups with some chopped fresh chives; put in some hot or mild paprika to taste; salt seasoning & pepper are a good idea."
"For a soft egg yolk cook six minutes."
"The cups are solid and they are big enough to hold extra large eggs with some room to spare."
"Got in the mood for poached eggs and was not having very good results with just using a pan of hot water!!"
"So much easier to make poached eggs."
"With a little common sense I realized that the pickup handles may be in (being in a cooking hot pan....again duh) so I used tongs and turned over onto my toast and they were just right."
"The non stick individual cups and fine but a little fussy to get out when hot."