Well...should I splurge and spend $47.10 on these awesome looking casserole/serving dishes?
Or should I just get these boring/ugly (but oh so practical) Pyrex casserole dishes for $12.97?
Or both for a grand total of $60.07? Or is there a good set you love? I need to make a decision rather quickly as I realized I need more dishes to make food for Thanksgiving next week!
I personally love my Pyrex. Nothing sticks to them. Put them in the dishwasher and they come out just like new.
I have some other casserole/baking dishes, but the white ones always end up discolored or just don't rinse as clean as the Pyrex.
I'm all for practicality, so I voted Pyrex! That way if you accidentally leave it behind or it breaks, you won't be heartbroken. I also like the locking lids on the Pyrex, rather than the lids than just sit on top of the green ones.
I am leaning toward both because I need some good serving dishes. Forgot to mention that!
I have the pyrex set and love it. I absolutely think it is the best out there, and is a great price.
Are these the actual sets? Because it looks like you get a lot more pieces (and different sizes) in the green... That's value right?
@Contented_J: That's a good point. The Pyrex is four pieces for $12.97, which is $3.24 a piece. The CorningWare is $47.10 for seven pieces, which is $7.85 a piece. So the Pyrex really is a good deal.
But the green is sooo pretty...
@peachacid: You can get the Pyrex set and then get little "cozies" for them. I'm not sure where, but ALL the church ladies have cute little carrying cases for their pyrex/casserole dishes. Could be the ugliest dish in the world, or an icky-looking tuna noodle casserole through the sides, but they have nicely sewn cozies, little baskets, and even insulated pouches for these things that spruce it all up to make it festive. Then your practical Pyrex can be accessorized for every holiday/occasion :-)
I voted Pyrex and then was gonna suggest corningware... which led me to a search and noticed the green ones you posted are corningware. so, now i have no opinion ;)
I really like my pyrex also my corningware cassarole dishes. I have some pretty ones but they just don't work as well. ETA: I have the plain white corningware and they are great! Also not as expensive I don't think.
I have pyrex and some from Le Cruset - I use the Pyrex more often, they're awesome for marinating things, tossing veggies, and other kinds of things. Plus, they are standard sizes which is nice when following a recipe. I have not had a problem with my Le Cruset discoloring, and I put them in the dishwasher a-ok, but they are definitely NOT on the frugal side of the road and we only have 2 small ones for "fancy" dishes :-)
I say both! I think of pyrex more for baking, whereas corningware is something that you can serve food out of it and it keeps it warm for seconds.
You can never have enough casserole dishes. Ever. I would go for both. Plus get some Corningware lol
@AB Bride: Haha, clearly I'm tired, because I read that as "keeps it warm for seconds" like 1, 2, 3...I was confused as to how that was a good attribute.
Second helpings, indi, not seconds in a minute. *facepalm*
Both, if you can justify it! Honestly, the dishes that my sister and I fight over when my mom goes through her cabinets are the colored ones. We have memory associations with them that we just don't have with the clear pyrex (well...except for that one time my mom added cold broth to a chicken that had been in the oven for an hour to juice it up, and the whole thing shattered. Any glassware would have shattered, I'm not blaming pyrex, it's just literally the only memory I associate with it!).
@indibee: I did the same thing at first and then felt really stupid, I'm glad I'm not alone!
I voted green. I love it! I have a couple corningware pieces and they are wonderful. As well with the green set there are more pieces/sizes, which is always nice.
I really thought this was going to be a casserole recipe post, bummer. I do think Pyrex is the best though, I own two with carriers to kkeep them warm!
Get the Pyrex. Number one, Pyrex is a good brand. Number two, and I don't mean to be offensive, the green ones look very 1970s to me.
I personally LOVE my pyrex dishes! They're amazing and so easy to clean:) But the green is very pretty for special occasions;)
The Pyrex is good for taking food somewhere. The lids seal relatively well so it travels well and you won't be too heartbroken if it got left behind. The pyrex probably works better for brownies and cakes while the green ones I'd uses more for dishes like green beans and casserole (And dishes in a pot that need steam) I'd get both For me the two would serve completely different purposes.
I think both, from my own clumsy experience, you will drop some, crack some, and lend some to someone and never get it back! I say splurge on this, its something you'll need!
I say get both.
Why?
Well I'm thinking, leftovers in an already packed fridge, you can stack the pyrex dishes on top of each other, or put something else on top of it, thanks to the flat lid - not possible with the green with that lid. Also handy to take as a dish to someone else's house - you won't miss it as much as the pretty green ones if they're AWOL for a couple of weeks
It's always good to have a set of posh casserole dishes for best, so you would need the green as well.
I vote Pyrex. I love my Pyrex dishes and they are by far my favorite casserole dish brand.
@MrsMeNow: "I really thought this was going to be a casserole recipe post, bummer."
Me too!
Pyrex.. best stuff EVER! But if you're looking for some nice pretty and practical dishes, I bought my mom some 'temp-tations' off of QVC (website). They're SOOOO awesome and practical! This is the set I bought. Definitely out of your pricerange (for the full set)... But I figured I'd give you something to oggle over. also they have some different sets and standalone dishes that you may want to buy.
http://www.qvc.com/Temp-tations-Old-World-16-piece-Oven-to-Table-Set-Bakeware-Kitchen-&-Food.product.K27938.html?sc=K27938-User&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-K27938&catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/k/38/k27938.001?$uslarge$
I freakin love my Pyrex dishes. I got them when I got my first apartment at 19, so they're about 8 years old. They don't have a scratch, chip, nothing. They're also easy to store. However, I voted both because you get a lot of dishes with the other set, and they look super versatile if you want to make dips and other items!
I love that the pyrex dishes have lids!!!! That's a huge bonus in my opinion. Also the size of the pyrex is more standard (for recipes it counts). I hate square baking dishes like your green ones!
I'd get both if you can afford it.
The Pyrex is always useful, but truly ugly. The pretty ones are fun to have and you never know when you'll need a different size.
I've got Pyrex dishes as well as the basic white Corningware. I use the Pyrex way more than the Corningware, but find both to be good. I can see having both pieces, especially if you host dinners or have parties all the time.
If you go with Corningware, just try to get some with sealing lids. They do come in handy.
I love the green ones, I have a couple of kinds but let me tell you, the snap on plastic lids are a godsend for clean up after dinner. No need to transfer in to a new contained for storing leftovers. The lids are also super handy for bringing a dish somewhere for a pot luck, or to a family dinner.
Both have their advantages!
@indibee: can you post a picture of the pyrex cozies you're talking about? I tried to find some on google but didn't come up with anything?
I have the classic french white Corningware and I cannot rave about it enough. It's amazing, always holds up well, just... don't leave it on an electric burner. There is a slight chance your FI will turn the burner on by mistake and you'll hear a loud crack. That was a sad day. He made sure to buy me a replacement.
@indibee: Some are likely homemade.
@Meowkers: http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Portables-Baking-Insulated-Carrier/dp/B0008156K0
http://www.rachaelraystore.com/Product/Detail/Rachael-Ray-9x13-in-Double-Decker-Collapsible-Carrier-Orange/297540/0/1#.UKPgJ4YlqSo
http://www.amazon.com/OAGear-WCSKP-Casserole-Keeper/dp/B00379I6DO/ref=pd_sim_k_3
My mom also had something that looked a bit like a wicker basket. No clue where she got it!
@MrsSawyer: I made a spinoff for casserole recipe posts :)
I love Pyrex for the convenience... plus if one ever chips or breaks, its easy to replace! Look for a Corningware Outlet near you and you can get them for super cheap!
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