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What are these things seconds?? They are total junk. The covers rock back and forth so badly that it would be comical if it weren't so annoying that I have to spend the time sending them back! Check out the video I uploaded. JUNK JUNK JUNK!!!

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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.

12 OUNCE CASSEROLE DISHES

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 favorite 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.

The "lid" of the 12 oz casserole can be used as a "sandwich-size egg microwaving dish": Coat dish with a little vegetable oil or butter. Break egg into dish. Optionally stir egg. Optionally, add grated cheese, ham chips Hormel Premium Real Crumbled Bacon chopped onion, and/or chopped bell peppers. Microwave on low (in my microwave power level 3) for 3 minutes. But if add alot of extras, you might want to use the lid of a 24 oz casserole instead and increase the cooking time by a minute or so.

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.

24 OUNCE CASSEROLE 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 "lid" of the 24 oz casserole can be used as a "omelette-size egg microwaving dish": see above

1 1/2 QUART CASSEROLE DISHES

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. The Marinex large casseroles are particularly nicely designed. Marinex 1-2/3-Quart Medium Round Casserole with Lid or Marinex 4-Piece Round Casserole Set, Gift-Boxed. Among other features, the Marinex casseroles stack much better than Pyrex or Anchor casseroles.

GLASS STORAGE CONTAINERS

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.

BROWNING MICROWAVED FOOD

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

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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.

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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.

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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.