Customer Reviews

CorningWare French White 24-Ounce Round Dish

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The original "French White" Corningware was made of Corning's famous pyroceramic glass, which could be used on the gas stove, put directly in the freezer, put under the broiler right from the freezer, and oh yes, also used in a microwave. And it was very unlikely to shatter if dropped. If you pounded on it with a hammer and nail you might have gotten it to break.

When World Kitchens bought the license from Corning n the late 90's, they decided to halt production of a line of cookware that would take anything and last forever, and dupe customers, especially brides, into thinking the stoneware "French White" was the same thing as the wonderful French White pyroceramic cookware previously available to their mothers and sisters.

The pattern is very attractive and can be used with any decor, and they do offer many sizes, but this stuff is not, repeat, really not, what people mean when they say "Corningware."

Le Creuset can do most of the above mentioned, but it being metal you cannot use it in the microwave. Stoneware cannot go on top of the stove, and repeated trips from the freezer to the oven will eventually cause it to craze and crack. And stoneware will also chip, and break if dropped, etc. Pyrex glassware cannot go on the gas stove although you can take it from the freezer to the oven, and also microwave it.

The only product which could do anything was pyroceramic, and World Kitchens has chosen to remove it from the market because it is "too good."

They have recently brought back a few of the old square shapes, with the Cornflower, or plain white, calling it "vintage," but the French White shape is not making a reappearance yet. If you want it, email them and ask for it!

Meanwhile, don't buy this stuff. Get Le Creuset for cooking and roasting (yes it is expensive but it lasts forever and cooks beautifully), and reheat things in Pyrex in the microwave.

The item works fine and looks good. My only complaint is that the dish a little too shallow. It could be a little deeper/taller, perhaps with a smaller diameter. If it were deeper, I would have given it a five. Arrived in perfect condition.

CorningWare is a good quality product to start with. This product is great for storing and heating lunches, excellent way to save money.

As my review title states, this 24-ounce size is the perfect size for small side dishes or items. I actually bought this to make individual baked oatmeal recipes, and it works perfectly. It's a cinch to clean up, and the plastic lid makes storing leftovers a breeze. It hasn't chipped on me so far, but I'll update this if it does. So far, a nice purchase!

This size corning dish is hard to find in stores. I think it is perfect for re-heating leftovers and frozen vegetables for two people. I never use plastic in my microwave, and find that I can heat or cook with this in the microwave while placing either a corelle plate or a glass top from my other corning products on top.

Delivered in a timely fashion.
24 Oz Corningware is a practical container to have around in the kitchen - it can be used to store food right away in the fridge, and food can be readily microwaved and eaten within the same container.

I've used this product to bake pies and cakes in the oven, and to reheat leftovers in the microwave. It works very well at all tasks. The product looks nice, so wouldn't be out of place on a dining table and is of good quality. It washes without any problems in the dishwasher, and the plastic lids fits very well and is a great way to preserve food. The size is just perfect for making meals for two people. I am very happy with my purchase, and will no doubt be buying another one of these products at some point in the future.

I purchased this for use in my smallish Krups toaster oven. It works fine. Bake and serve.

It is a good size dish but each time I use it I regret that the lid isn't glass. That would increase its versatility greatly.

Of all my French White dishes I use this one the most. Would rate it 5 stars but it doesn't come with a glass lid for baking.