Do you love stews and slow-cooked meat? Then a casserole dish is indispensable in your kitchen cupboard. Besides flavourful stews, you can also prepare the most tender braised meat in this pan. Thanks to the thick base, heat is distributed evenly and retained exceptionally well. This is exactly what you need for braising, simmering and slow cooking. Vegetables can also be perfectly prepared in this pan, for example a delicious vegetarian shakshuka.

Our casserole dishes are available in different materials

When it comes to even heat distribution, a cast iron casserole dish is ideal. This material is extremely strong, lasts for many years and excels at retaining heat. Looking for a cast iron casserole dish? You can choose a version with or without a non-stick coating. Uncoated versions are certainly not inferior in quality, but they do require some preparation. A cast iron pan needs to be seasoned before use. This is fully explained in our buying guide. In addition to cast iron, we also offer enamelled casserole dishes. These are slightly lighter and very suitable for gently and evenly browning meat.

Which casserole dish suits you best?

Looking for a good casserole dish? To help you get started, we have created a top 5 of our best-selling casserole dishes. The best choice ultimately depends on your personal preferences and cooking style.

Sola cast iron casserole dish

Looking for a budget-friendly casserole dish that still offers high quality? Then the Sola cast iron casserole dish is a great choice. This dish features a non-stick coating and is suitable for various heat sources. It can also be used in the oven. After use, the pan can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Which casserole dish can go in the oven?

Not all casserole dishes are suitable for oven use. This largely depends on the material. For example, aluminium casserole dishes are generally not oven-safe, while stainless steel and cast iron versions usually are. Even with a non-stick coating, it is important to check the manufacturer’s instructions, as some brands advise against oven use.

Some recipes require finishing a dish in the oven, for example when a stew needs extra cooking time or when you want a crispy layer on vegetables. In such cases, it is very convenient if your casserole dish is oven-safe.

How do I season my casserole dish?

Before using a cast iron casserole dish without a non-stick coating, it must be seasoned. This involves heating the pan and cooking oil in it, such as peanut oil, which can withstand very high temperatures. This creates a protective layer that helps prevent rusting and reduces sticking. Seasoning can be done on a gas hob or in the oven. Make sure to ventilate well, as it can produce quite a lot of smoke.

What is the difference between a stew pot and a casserole dish?

Many people think there is no difference between a stew pot and a casserole dish, but that is not entirely true. Stew pots are often deeper and have a thicker base, as stews need to simmer longer and retain more liquid. Casserole dishes are mainly used for braising or short steaming.

Casserole dishes in different designs

Whatever your personal taste, you are likely to find a suitable pan at Cookinglife. Choose from a wide range of colours, designs and materials. Available colours include blue, cream, yellow, grey, green, orange, red, pink, white and black. You can also choose between round and oval shapes, making sure the pan fits your hob.

Casserole dish for every heat source

Whatever heat source you use, Cookinglife offers a suitable casserole dish. From induction and gas to electric, ceramic, halogen and oven use. Always check the product information to see which heat sources the pan is suitable for. Specifically looking for induction-compatible options? Take a look at our induction casserole dishes.

Buying a casserole dish

Found the casserole dish you want? Order easily via our webshop and we will deliver it to your home as quickly as possible. At Cookinglife, you will find everything related to cookware, from frying pans and grill pans to wok pans and complete pan sets.