Customer Reviews

Rachael Ray Stoneware 1-Quart and 1-1/2-Quart Oval Bubble & Brown Baker Set, Orange

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1 star:		(4)

 

 

I didn't think I would use these so often, but I do. I find myself looking for recipes to try, just to use these. They hold heat like you wouldn't believe, they actually cook everything evenly, and they are great to put under the broiler to get nice crisp crusts on casseroles.

The small size is absolutely perfect for a household of two people. It has allowed me to scale down my recipes to work for just two people, and still get the same quality that I would in the full scale version. The rounded sides are great and make it easy to scoop things out. They don't look very deep, but they can hold A LOT.

And, as cliche as it might be, they ARE great from going from the oven to table, and people really are impressed (plus, that makes less dishes to clean up, BONUS!!). Buy these, you will not be disappointed.

I received these as a gift from my sister and LOVED them for about a year and a half. Then, the glaze on the small one (which I use most) began cracking. I do often use them for fish at high temps, but come on, they're BAKING dishes, they should hold up. It is now to the point where the whole dish is covered in a spider web of cracks. Last night, I made tilapia and when I pulled it out of the oven, all of the cracks were oozing this mysterious black/brown gunk!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am hoping to get a replacement and that this is a fluke because I really do love the color, shape, and easy cleanup. BUT, I also agree with previous poster's issue with the unglazed bottoms sweating. They WILL MOLD if you nest them and don't put a paper towel in there, even if you hand washed and especially if you used the dishwasher.

I love the way this stoneware bakes and serving in this modern design makes a beautiful dish for any table. I have baked casseroles, veggies, apple dumplings, and pot pies in them. The handles makes it so easy to remove from a hot oven. Never have the crusts cooked so evenly and they are really easy to clean.

I had been eyeing these for quite awhile and finally decided to take the plunge. At first I couldn't justify purchasing these when I have lots of other stoneware pieces that I acquired over the past 10-12 years or so back when I was a Pamp Chef consultant. Back then I fell in love with stoneware and have every size baking pan, cookie sheet, pizza stones etc, and I don't bake in any metal pans anymore... ever! Then these unique shaped and beautifully designed pieces come along from Rachael Ray, and I just finally had to have them! I only just rec'd them yesterday, and although some might say it's too early for a review, I beg to differ! As soon as I took them out of the box I was in love! Beautiful, vibrant orange color and oh so cute! I purchased the 1 qt/1.5 set and also the 3 qt. I couldn't wait to get cooking in them, so last night I roasted a chicken in the 1 qt, (yes, it fit!) made brownies in the 1.5 qt, and a BIG pan of lasagna in the 3 qt - this particular pan is BIG - the inside measures approx 15 x 9.5. Everything cooked up beautifully in all the pans and the small/medium size cleaned up VERY EASILY, and I am sure the large size will too. I covered the lasagna with foil and put in the fridge, and plan to reheat it right before my children/grandchildren come over for pre-treat-or-treating dinner! Being able to put it in the oven (up to 500 degrees), the fridge, freezer, microwave AND DISHWASHER, (hellllloooo!!!!) is just amazing for stoneware!!!!! You do have to make sure you read the instructions regarding going from hot/cold so as not to crack your stoneware though. Also another big plus with these pans are that the handles make them super easy to move around and retrieve from the oven, carry to the table etc... and they all nest inside each other for easy storage!! (That is not the case with all my other stoneware..it takes up tons of room!) I highly recommend these pans!!!! I will be selling some of my old stoneware at my garage sale next spring, now that I have these super replacements! Happy cooking to you!

I like these very much. Handles are comfortable and large enough. My only complaint is that the pictures on the internet show a lovely lemon yellow which induced me to buy. The reality is that they are 1960's "Harvest Gold", NOT lemon yellow. I can only assume that the lovely lime color is actually muddy and that the beautiful royal blue is in fact dark prussian blue. I did debate about sending them back because I was disappointed in the color. However the unusual design and well thought out engineering of the dishes won out.

I have two sets of the Bubble and Browns, and tonight, I was baking Salmon, and went to pull it out and it had broken completely in half! I"m sooo bummed cuz I loved these till it broke. Now I'm scared to use them cuz they should not break at 375º. I can't remember which site I bought them from, so I doubt that I can get a replacement.

I've wanted to try these for a long time and finally was able to get them. They are very easy to handle in and out of the oven, and they clean up great. (I love the bright orange color, too!)

I bought these as a birthday present for my daughter, a Rachael Ray nut, and she absolutely loved them, an has used them often in the 3 weeks since she got them. A true superb gift.

The beautiful vibrant colors and versatile shape of these bakers make them a fun and very useful addition to the kitchen. They are great for baking but equally useful as serveware since everything looks great in them. This is really what distinguishes them from your standard rectangular stoneware or metal baking pan. I love piling a big dark green salad or chips in the beautiful bright orange, or using it to display fresh fruit on the counter - the colors and retro shape really make food pop.

The only drawback is that there are no lids and it's hard to get a super tight seal with foil or plastic wrap because of the shape. That's the nature of the product, not a defect.

I do wish they would offer these sizes for individual purchase; I broke my 1 quart and do not want to buy the whole set again to replace it. It would also make it easier to mix and match colors without buying multiple sets, which would be fun to do since the colors really complement each other.

Overall I'm happy with them so far.

This pair is a great size for up to medium size families. They clean well and produce a good dish! Very convenient stacking as well.