Customer Reviews

Anchor Hocking 3 Piece Casserole Glass Bakeware Set with Bonus 2 Piece Kitchen Tool Set

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You need the whole set, not just the big casserole.

Why? Because when you cook vegetables in a microwave, it is the steam within the vegies which does the cooking. If you use an open container, the vegies just dry out, and never cook. Try it, just try microwaving string beans in an open container---you can't do it. You have to use a covered container, and the container needs to be as small as possible. The glass tops work very well, releasing pressure, but holding in as much steam as possible.

Unlike the reviewer who claims that the 12 oz casserole is useless, I used them heavily. It's the right size for one large serving or two small servings of your favorate vegetable. Just fill it to the brim, and microwave for 3--5 minutes. For example, dice a 2 1/2" potato, microwave for 4 minutes, mix in a little mayo or butter, and you've got 2 servings of great-tasting mashed potatoes.

I actually have 6 of the 12 oz casseroles, and also use them for baking French onion soup, baked custards, and other single-serving dishes.

The 24 oz casseroles are my workhorses (I have 3). They are great for 2 vegetable servings. Ever cook a cup of brown rice, and find that not all the water has been absorbed? Pack it in a 24 oz casserole and microwave for 5 minutes---the rice will be perfect. Honest!! The 24oz are available individually under Marenex brand Marinex 23.7-Ounce Small Round Casserole with Lid

The 1 1/2 quart size is most useful for 4 vegetable servings, or to prepare a 2-servings of a 1 dish meal, such as chili, chicken and rice etc. For a family, a 2 quart and 3 quart casserole would be useful.

Some reviewers use the dishes for storage---of course you CAN do that. But I recommend Pyrex or Anchor glass storage bowls with plastic tops. They are cheaper and better for storage. The plastic cover seals tighter, and can be used for moderately long term storage in the freezer Pyrex 6022369 Storage 14-Piece Round Set, Clear with Blue Lids

The 2 cup containers are similar in size to the 12 oz casserole, and the 4 cup containers are similar in size to the 24 oz casseroles---the glass casserole tops do not perfectly fit the storage containers, but are usable when microwaving a storage container to warm the contents.

Yes, I know, microwaved vegies are kinda bland---want to perk them up? Brown them in a gridler. With this set of casserole dishes, a microwave, and a gridler, you can make many great dishes in just a few minutes. Can you imagine great potato pancakes in 6-8 minutes, including cooking the potatoes?---it can be done. How about nicely browned chicken thighs from frozen to done in 8-10 minutes? See my review of the Cuisinart Gridler for my recipes. Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler

I've had very good luck with these and use them all the time. The two quart is perfect for the entree casseraole, the 20 oz for the veggie side, and the small one for a sauce or gravy. At first I was dissapointed that the two smaller dishes didn't have a knob on the lid. But then I realized that the flat top allowed you to use the lid as a hotplate for the dish so the lid was always handy.
In fact, I'd buy a half a dozen of the 20 oz ones if I could find them. My only complaint is that I could only find this size as part of a package deal.

This set is perfect for microwave cooking and refrigerator storage. I do not like to microwave in plastic containers or lids. Sizes are just what I needed.

Not a good selection. The 12 oz. size is small and basically useless. The 20 oz. size (impossible to find) is fine for all-around use but packing was VERY (and I mean VERY) bad and it was broken. The 2 qt. should be bought basically. Replacement of broken item wasn't offered. "Refund" required shipment back of item(s), but postage cost would cancel refund. All told, this is NOT a good purchase. the 2 pc cookware utensils were a spoon and slotted spoon and nice to have as spares.

I bought this set to replace a bluish Anchor Hocking piece I broke. From the photos, I thought these were the same color. It turns out they are clear. One of the pieces is also warped a bit on one site- like it was pressed on a wall while the glass was still hot or something- but the lids still fit and work well.

Despite the color mismatch, I decided to keep the set. The sizes are very nice and I have enjoyed using them.

I was looking forward to this item as I have been looking awhile for small casseroles with glass lids. The items arrived with no real packaging, just nestled among brown paper in a box. None of the glass had broken, however, one of the melamine spoons was broken. Since 6 glass pieces arrived intact despite the poor packaging, I can only conclude that the spoon was already broken when packed. I was going to ignore the spoon and enjoy my dishes, but then realized that the lids on the smaller bowls were not formed properly and therefore do not sit squarely(or roundly)on the bowls. I am sending the items back.

My wife, one by one, broke every piece of casserole glass and pyrex I bought her when we got married. Now, nine years later, I had to start looking for a very good set, one that lasts at least 5 more years (I don't expect more than that).

One month later, my wife is pleased with this set and every peace is still standing. With time, I'll write about the long-term life of this set.

I bought these because I wanted 3 casserole bowls with lids. That's what I got. I like them. The plastic things that came with it are kinda cheesy but that really wasn't the point.

I was looking for a large casserole to replace a chipped old one. Elsewhere on the Net, I saw the thing in question, at a higher price for a single casserole than this charged for all three. I found this deal, and went for it. It turned out well. The big casserole exactly replaces the broken one; and the two smaller ones have come in handy in a variety of uses, especially storing leftovers. The tool set was flimsy-looking and frankly, I don't think they should even bother including it. It just looks cheap.

This is the FIRST casserole set I've bought myself. I've had hand-me-down casserole dishes forever, for once I wanted a matching set! This is wonderful and the price was just great with the AMAZON Free Shipping. Everything arrived OK but the packing could have been better and has been addressed in the proper channels.

This gets continuous use as I cook in the microwave everyday avoiding additional fats in most traditional cooking. No problems worrying about plastic fumes and chemicals leaching into the food. In that same vein, I also purchased nesting glass bowls. It feels good to be taking better care of myself and family.