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CorningWare SimplyLite 2-Quart Oblong Baking Dish with Plastic Lid  | 
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Brand: CorningWare
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $19.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 205086
Color: White
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 9.4 x 3.3
Model: 1078932
UPC: 071160047679
EAN: 0071160047679
ASIN: B0016KZPDK
Release Date: July 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 2-quart oblong baking dish with plastic lid for daily meals and casual entertaining | | • | Made from extra-lightweight white glass for versatile use and quick cleanup | | • | Features deep sides, integrated carrying handles, and rounded corners | | • | Safe in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher; lid is not oven-safe | | • | Made in U.S.A.; extensive coordinating bakeware selection available |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 The weight difference is no joke July 18, 2008
I gave this to my mom, who does a lot of cooking. She likes CorningWare a lot, so when I saw that they had a new, lightweight line out, I picked up two items for her -- the SimplyLite 2-Quart Baking Dish and the 1-1/2-Quart Casserole.
At first she was suspicious of the dishes because they are remarkably light (she pulled out some older CorningWare to show me the weight difference). I think she thought they would be very fragile. But she's used them three times now, and she says they cook and brown just like her old CW dishes. She says she didn't think the old CorningWare dishes she has used for years were heavy until she used this new line, and now the old stuff feels heavy to her. It was a nice surprise.
She really likes the tight-fitting lids, too, as she does a lot of cooking for her church and having the plastic lids is nice when transporting the dishes in her car. The dishes are dishwasher-safe, but she hasn't tried washing the lids themselves in the dishwasher yet as she has a fear the plastic might warp and no longer hold a tight fit. (I'm not saying the lids won't hold their shapes, I'm saying I'll probably never find out because she'll never find out.)
Also, as mentioned in other reviews, CorningWare says these items should not be used when broiling. I imagine that's a downer for people who would like to bake, say, enchiladas in the dish and give them a quick broil before taking them out of the oven. My mom hasn't yet complained about not being able to broil with these dishes and since she cooks all sorts of things, I'm assuming the problem isn't really too great.
It was nice to give her a cooking-related gift that she didn't even know she needed.
 Shockingly light, excellent cooking properties. Beware the plastic lid. July 17, 2008
When this came in the mail, I thought Amazon had sent me the wrong thing. The box was simply too light to possibly contain a GLASS 2 quart CorningWare baking dish + cover. I figured they'd sent me something made of plastic.
But no, I was wrong and happily surprised: The dish is glass--just a new layered approach that allows a much lighter but fully functional dish to be manufactured. In a few cooking tests (casserole, cornbread, macaroni & cheese) I found the cooking properties to be excellent and comparable to those of a heavier traditional piece of CorningWare. Cleanup was straightforward and certainly no worse than traditional glassware. On the whole, I am very satisfied.
One complaint: The cover is plastic and is not oven safe. I know they used a plastic lid to save on weight (a traditional glass lid would make the whole package MUCH heavier), but a non-oven-safe lid is just an accident waiting to happen.
 Light enough, but the lid is killer June 26, 2008
While this item is roomy and light enough to move one-handed, the lid seals so tightly that it is very difficult to remove. Attempting to remove it from a very full dish results in a huge mess.
Excellent Quality Item June 20, 2008
This is an extremely useful, extremely durable dish. I have already found a ton of uses for it, including marinating meats and portabello mushrooms for the grill, refrigerating salads for transport to picnics, etc. The easy to clean surface of this dish coupled with the durability of the material, means that I will be using and enjoying this product for years to come! Highly recommended!
Love it! June 19, 2008
I've been using CorningWare daily for years. Small plates, big plates, bowls... What I like about CorningWare products is that its microwave safe, and can survive a light fall to the ground. I was delighted when I saw that Amazon made this product available to review.
Pros: As the product name indicates, this item is "SimplyLite," which is definitely a plus. Another pro to this item is the clear lid which allows you to see the contents of the dish when you have it stored. Continuing with tradition, the product is sturdy, and microwave safe.
Cons: My gripes is that the lid is difficult to remove. It took quite a bit of effort to remove it. Another con, which is common with lots of their large items is that it does not have stacking feet, for stacking up in the fridge easily.
Despite the cons listed, I love the upgrades to their great line of products, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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