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Old 15-01-2015, 20:13
JethroUK
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For a few years now I've been into oven cooking by putting everything in the oven and nothing on the hob

I cook all my veg s in a pyrex with water in

I have noticed they cook faster with less water in so it boils much quicker and streams them more than boils

This also need a better fitting lid so it doesn't let too much steam/heat out

So now to my question

I'm looking for some casserole dishes with close fitting lid s

About 2.5 litres
Prefer glass
Prefer square
But not essential

Any clues?
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Old 15-01-2015, 20:51
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Can help on the specifics but some work arounds are
A layer of clingfilm and tinfoil to cover the dish.
A layer of graseproof over the food (cartouche).

A slow cooker instead of oven cooking.
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Old 15-01-2015, 20:59
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It has to go in the oven as part of my low/no maintenance cooking methods

Cling film would surely melt writing it?

I'll give foil a go though thanks
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Old 15-01-2015, 21:26
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Slow cooker is just or moreso low maintenance than an oven and probably cheaper.


If you're cooking low and slow then there should be no problems with the clingfilm.
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Old 15-01-2015, 21:50
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It has to go in the oven as part of my low/no maintenance cooking methods

Cling film would surely melt writing it?

I'll give foil a go though thanks
TV cookery programmes often refer to "ovenproof" clingfilm.
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Old 16-01-2015, 09:38
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You can cook with cling film in the oven but really only at lower temperatures and don't let the film touch the food as it imparts a slightly plasticky taste.
Old fashioned way of sealing pans is make a water and flour paste into a sausage shape and line top of pan then put lid on top and it forms a really good seal.

Perhaps try roasting bags they can be used to steam foods quite nicely.
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Old 17-01-2015, 15:32
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I'd go with putting foil over the dish.

Alternatively put the veg in a microwaveable lidded bowl with about a table spoonful of water and cook for a few minutes, they come out perfect every time, from fresh or frozen.
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