Casserole dishes from kela - ready for delicious dishes from the oven?
Casseroles are in season all year round. While hearty casseroles may be reserved for the cooler season, you can enjoy a delicious lasagne or pasta au gratin all year round. In addition, casseroles are wonderfully versatile: whether vegetarian, with meat or fish or as a sweet treat. Casseroles are simple and very easy to prepare. The principle of preparation is the same for almost all casseroles. The ingredients are placed in the casserole dish and a liquid is poured over them. Hearty dishes are often topped with cheese. Dishes in casseroles are also a perfect choice for small birthday parties or celebrations, as the host has time for his guests.
Casseroles are available in many different designs and are guaranteed to become the favourite cookware in the home in no time. The design can be round, oval or square. Depending on the material, there is also a wide range of colours. The versatile casserole dishes must be extremely heat-resistant, as they are placed in the oven at high temperatures. Since casseroles are extremely decorative, they can be used immediately for serving. And if there are any leftovers, they can be stored in the dish in the fridge and reheated in the oven the next day. For the kitchen at home, casserole dishes in different sizes are recommended, as small dishes can be used, for example, to serve lasagne per guest, while at other times a large casserole dish is needed for potato gratin.
Casserole dishes from kela can be heated up to 280 °C and are dishwasher-safe.
Your casserole dish made of different materials
Casseroles in the kela range are made of ceramic, porcelain or glass. The Kerros roaster offers a special feature, as it is equipped with a transparent glass lid that can also be used as a casserole dish. A glass casserole dish is special simply because it allows the best view of the dish. This material is also the best for observing the cooking process and progress. Ceramic casseroles have been around since time immemorial. Ceramic casserole dishes can already be found in the kitchens of our parents and grandparents. With the right care, casseroles will give pleasure for years. Because of the material, strong impacts should be avoided, and it is also advisable not to expose the dishes to extreme temperature changes, which can occur if the dish is soaked in cold water while it is still hot.
Ceramic casserole dish
Ceramic casserole dishes offer plenty of scope for colour. Our Malin casserole dishes in red look almost a little nostalgic. If you want to set eye-catchers on the dining table with casserole dishes, then the Malin in black is the right choice. Ceramic is characterised by good heat properties and can be used in the oven at temperatures up to 280 °C. It is easy to clean. Ceramic is easy to care for, but no scratching kitchen utensils should be used.
Porcelain casserole dish
With porcelain casserole dishes, natural and beautiful accessories move into your kitchen. Strictly speaking, porcelain is a subspecies of ceramics and consists mainly of kaolin (porcelain clay). In our assortment you will find porcelain casserole dishes in different sizes and shapes. The selection ranges from rectangular serving dishes and casseroles to small, round bowls for desserts. Porcelain has very good thermal properties and can be placed in the oven at temperatures up to 280 °C. The Ester series offers timelessly beautiful casserole dishes.
Glass casserole dish
Like ceramic casseroles, glass casseroles are heat-resistant and can be used in the oven. Glass looks cooler, lighter and more modern. A great side effect of glass casseroles is the fact that the cooking process and the dish as a whole can be observed. This effect is particularly advantageous for layered dishes. In glass casserole dishes, food can be heated perfectly - both in the oven and in the microwave.
Your casserole dish in different sizes & shapes
In our shop, we have casserole dishes in round and rectangular shapes. Casserole dishes are classically square, and not without reason. An angular base offers a lot of volume and can also be arranged in a space-saving way in the oven, should several casseroles be heated at the same time. All casseroles have small handles on the side. Thanks to these, the dish is very easy to grip for serving, and these handles also give the casseroles a special look. The Maila ceramic casserole dishes also have a beautiful grooved structure.
If the purchase of casserole dishes is planned, the size of the household is a first guideline. For large families, different shapes are needed than for a single household. Cooking habits also play a role, as depending on the dish, a large or small casserole dish may be the right choice. And sometimes it is just nice to serve each family member their own casserole dish. For example, a lasagne can be prepared individually, as not everyone wants mushrooms or a minced meat sauce.
Small casserole dish
Small casserole dishes are particularly pretty and a great idea for a meal with friends. This way, each guest has their own casserole dish from which they can enjoy their meal. The small casseroles can also be filled with different ingredients or dishes - adding variety to the table. This also gives the host the opportunity to cater individually to the wishes or intolerances of his guests.
Large casserole dish
Large casseroles are particularly suitable for serving the whole family or several people at a small party. For a small family, casseroles measuring around 19 x 32 cm are a good choice, while large casseroles measuring around 22 x 38 cm are perfect for 4-person households.
Round casserole dish
Round casseroles are not so common and are therefore a real eye-catcher. Ragout fin can be prepared in small, round casseroles in a very typical way. Of course, these moulds with lids are also used to set the scene, but they offer the host a wide range of possibilities for serving different dishes or catering to personal wishes.
Rectangular casserole dish
Rectangular casserole dishes are classics and very common. The rectangular casserole dish is particularly suitable for lasagne, as the pasta sheets can be easily fitted in. A potato gratin can also be arranged neatly and creates a beautiful picture. A small side effect is the fact that a rectangular casserole dish offers optimal space and volume.
Casserole dish for 1 person
Are you looking for a casserole dish for one person? Our small Ester casserole dish with a size of about 13 x 22 cm is particularly well suited for individual preparations and single households. A small serving and casserole dish, which our Malin series offers, should also not be missing in any kitchen.
XXL casserole dish
XXL casserole dishes are very large representatives of casserole dishes. They are particularly suitable for celebrations to be able to provide many guests with delicious oven dishes. XXL casseroles are usually rectangular.
Casserole dish with lid - when things have to go quickly
Although typical dishes in casseroles do not need a lid for preparation, a suitable lid can be a grateful addition. Especially for storage, it is an advantage to have a suitable lid at hand. In some cases, the lid can be used to speed up the cooking time, but it should be removed in time for crispy cooking results.
The Malin round serving and casserole dish is equipped with a ceramic lid. The ceramic lid can be placed in the oven or microwave. When serving, the lid keeps the food warm or serves as a perfect cover in the refrigerator.
Casserole dishes in a set
With a practical set of casserole dishes, the cooking fun can begin immediately. Do you like crème brûlée? Then the Manou crème brûlée set with 4 bowls and a gas burner is just right for you. With this set, you can prepare the well-known French dessert with egg yolks, sugar and cream. The porcelain bowls can be used in the oven up to 280 °C. The gas burner is used to make the caramel. The gas burner is needed to caramelise the sugar on the cream that is ready to serve.
You can also put together all the other casserole dishes for casseroles & co. according to your needs - whether the same size casserole dishes or a set with different sizes. Our series include between two and four different sizes - so that you can choose your casserole dish set individually.
Casserole dishes - versatile
As the name suggests, casseroles are very often prepared in these moulds. There are many delicious dishes for casseroles, from a tasty potato gratin to hearty or sweet pies and quiches. Even dishes that do not go into the oven for gratinating, such as tiramisu or tomato mozzarella, can be prepared and served attractively in these casserole dishes. Large and small casserole dishes are also great kitchen helpers for marinating meat or vegetables.
Small casseroles are needed for various starters and desserts. For soufflés, which can be prepared savoury or sweet, high dishes (Maleen dishes) are the perfect choice, while small casseroles, i.e. dishes with a low rim, are suitable for crème brûlée.
Mini Casserole Dish for Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée is definitely one of the classics among desserts. This dessert, which originated in France, houses the most delicious vanilla egg cream under a caramelised sugar crust. To prepare it, the cream is poured into shallow bowls and heated in the oven until the mixture sets. Then caramelise the sugar on the cooled cream using a gas burner. Tip: The bowls are available together with a gourmet gas burner as a set in our shop.
Frequently asked questions about the casserole dish
How should a casserole dish be greased?
Greasing is especially important when baking. But in general, and especially for casseroles with little liquid, it is advisable to grease the casserole dish. Soft butter is perfect for greasing. Grease the entire dish to just below the rim with a brush or a piece ofpaper. Oil or margarine can also be used. Greasing prevents the ingredients from sticking to the rim of the casserole dish, so that nice pieces can be removed after cooking.
How can you make a casserole dish smaller?
If the existing casserole dishes in the kitchen are too big for a dish, you can reduce the size of the casserole dish with aluminium foil. Tear off a piece of aluminium foil slightly wider than the width of the casserole dish and fold a strip to the desired height. Now fold the ends along the edge of the casserole dish so that the liquid cannot run through the separation.
How to clean casserole dishes?
Since dishes are often prepared with liquid in casserole dishes and often baked with cheese, it is impossible to avoid residues remaining on the edges or burning easily. To gently remove these encrustations, the casserole dish can first be soaked in hot water and a little washing-up liquid. Most residues can be removed in this way after a short time. Very stubborn encrustations can be removed with water and baking soda. Casserole dishes should not be cleaned with scouring pads or steel wool. Note: do not use sharp-edged kitchen utensils, even for cutting in the dish and removing the food.
What do I need a casserole dish for?
Casserole dishes are a great kitchen aid for preparing a wide variety of dishes. Typically, these dishes are suitable for all kinds of casseroles. Lasagne, for example, is classically prepared and served in casseroles. But there are many oven dishes in casseroles, whether with pasta, potatoes, rice, fish, meat or vegetables. Sweet casseroles are also very popular with both children and adults.