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Brand: CorningWare
Category: Kitchen

Buy New: $19.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

15 reviews
Sales Rank: 37851

Color: White
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 8.5 x 3.5

Model: 1078890
UPC: 071160047631
EAN: 0071160047631
ASIN: B0016L4VD4

Release Date: July 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.

Features:

•	Easy to clean glass surface & dishwasher safe
•	Microwave & oven safe
•	Nest and stacks in 12 inches for space saving storage
•	Presentation perfect with stylish accessories for the table
•	Bakeware and lids made in USA

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Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Light Upgrade to Classic CorningWare July 23, 2008
Having cooked with this a few times, I can report that it works as advertised and his impressively light. I've found that it performs the same as traditional ceramic bakeware.

Clean up, whether by hand or in the dishwasher, is easy.

My only complaint is about this specific model. I've found that the depth is too shallow for many applications. Had it been a half-inch deeper, it would be much more versatile.

5 out of 5 stars

A good gift for the cook who has everything July 18, 2008

I gave this to my mom, who does a lot of cooking. She likes CorningWare a lot, so when I saw that they had a new, lightweight line out, I picked up two items for her -- the SimplyLite 2-Quart Baking Dish and the 1-1/2-Quart Casserole.

At first she was suspicious of the dishes because they are remarkably light (she pulled out some older CorningWare to show me the weight difference). I think she thought they would be very fragile. But she's used them three times now, and she says they cook and brown just like her old CW dishes. She says she didn't think the old CorningWare dishes she has used for years were heavy until she used this new line, and now the old stuff feels heavy to her. It was a nice surprise.

She really likes the tight-fitting lids, too, as she does a lot of cooking for her church and having the plastic lids is nice when transporting the dishes in her car. The dishes are dishwasher-safe, but she hasn't tried washing the lids themselves in the dishwasher yet as she has a fear the plastic might warp and no longer hold a tight fit. (I'm not saying the lids won't hold their shapes, I'm saying I'll probably never find out because she'll never find out.)

Also, as mentioned in other reviews, CorningWare says these items should not be used when broiling. I imagine that's a downer for people who would like to bake, say, enchiladas in the dish and give them a quick broil before taking them out of the oven. My mom hasn't yet complained about not being able to broil with these dishes and since she cooks all sorts of things, I'm assuming the problem isn't really too great.

It was nice to give her a cooking-related gift that she didn't even know she needed.

4 out of 5 stars

Great, except for the lid fit and the handle July 17, 2008
I love Corningware, its always great to cook in. So this is my review on the new SimplyLite 1 and Q. casserole dish. The simply light really is light, it almost feels too light, like its so delicate you would smash it if you dropped it. Unlike the previous reviewer who dropped it on the floor, I just banged it against my cupboards a few times. No problems (Hey, we have tile floors, they could break!). So I am pretty certain it will stand up to most anything (except use on a broiler or stove top). Another great thing about Corningware is the ease of cleaning and being able to use them in the oven, microwave, etc.

The 1 and size is quite small. You wouldn't really be able to cook family sized entrees in it. It might be good for some side dishes and desserts. I think the most annoying part about this product is the lid. I love class lids, as you get to see what you are cooking, but this lid has 2 major problems. It doesn't quite fit snuggly (and since I am anal I keep spending time trying to adjust it and "Make" it fit). I wish the lid fit properly. Second, the handle is difficult to use. The edges are just not quite big enough to get a good grip on. And if you wear oven gloves, it would make it even harder.

We cooked soup in ours in the microwave, and even though the soup was steaming hot, we were able to take it out of the microwave right away with no potholders or anything.

I would prefer other colours than white.

4 out of 5 stars

Casserole is lightweight, lid is not July 10, 2008
A bit plain jane, but this casserole actually IS lighter than the traditional Corning ware casseroles, which tend to be a bit bulky. I found the thinner texture and weight of it to be almost identical to Corelle, which is very durable. However, whether this justifies the extra cost of this product, I'm not quite sure. Also, the lid appears to be the same sort of heavier glass that the original casserole lids are made from, which seems to defeat the purpose.

If one had a wrist problem or was looking for something lighter, this might fill the bill by taking off a few ounces of weight.

As far as cooking, my items seemed to cook just fine, at a similar temperature as the original Corning, which I have quite a few of.

I do like it, but the square version has a very boring and utilitarian shape. Not that your average Corning white casseroles are beautiful, but this one has a particularly "boring" look about it. Some may feel that it also has a "cheap" quality/feel due to its light weight.

But so far it is performing well.

5 out of 5 stars

Bizarrely light and thin, but works like a charm! June 27, 2008
When I received this and pulled it out of the box, I was shocked at how light and thin it is. So different from the old style ceramic cookware that's heavy and thick!

Even though I'm of the tradition that "thicker is better" in cookware, so that stuff doesn't burn and so it heats through evenly without hotspots, I trusted in the science behind it and gave it a go.

And by golly, it works. Cooks like a charm, just as well as my older casserole dishes. And it's so much lighter, and fits in the cabinet better, too.

Gotta love science.

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