Aplat Culinary Casserole Tote
This convenient and attractive casserole tote from San Francisco-based company àplat makes it easy to maneuver food and keeps dishes horizontal and upright during transport. It is made of 100% organic cotton canvas that is incredibly strong, with a double-layer construction that can accommodate even heavy cast-iron dishes. We love the crisp edges and the neat, clean look of the canvas, which is machine-washable so it's easy to maintain. For longer durability, the handles are attached in load-bearing positions, and the tote's opening is reinforced with bar-tack stitching. The casserole tote is also very compact despite its generous capacity; it folds perfectly flat when empty and can be stored in a kitchen drawer but is large enough to accommodate a 9-inch by 13-inch rectangular baking dish or 13-inch round pan. The wide handles are also shorter than those on a reusable grocery bag, which keeps your dish from swinging around or tipping over. And as a bonus, the casserole totes are made from sustainably sourced cotton and, oftentimes, local surplus fabric that might otherwise go to a landfill. Plus, àplat implements an origami-inspired design that results in virtually no fabric remnants. Any scraps leftover from production go to a local partner company for upcycling, eventually becoming insulation or packing material.
Falcon Enamelware Bake Set
This 5-piece cookware set from British company Falcon Enamelware includes individual-sized dishes for everyday use, as well as larger ones for family gatherings or parties. Made by fusing porcelain to metal, the surfaces of these baking dishes have all the nonstick and heat distribution properties of ceramic cookware but are more lightweight thanks to their durable yet thin steel cores. We love how Falcon cookware adds a charming touch of color to your table but in a timeless manner, with bright white interiors and a variety of accent colors—navy blue, vivid red or cool gray—around the rim and exterior of the pieces. The rounded corners on the rectangular baking dishes also look softer and more refined tableside. As an added bonus, the dishes can be stacked and nest into each other so they take up less space than your mismatched cookware.
The pieces in this set are shallower than those of Falcon's pie set and ranges from a pair of identical small tins with about a 2-cup capacity (perfect for dinner for two) to a large roasting pan that can accommodate your holiday turkey. Or for a vegetarian centerpiece, serve up Whole Roasted Cauliflower in Falcon's enamelware fresh from the oven. Use one of the medium-sized pans to make our Roasted Chicken Breasts with Grapes and Sherry Vinegar or even roast a whole chicken. Want to deglaze the fond from your chicken on the stove? No problem—Falcon enamelware can handle the high heat of stovetop burners.
Falcon Enamelware Pie Set
This 5-piece graduated cookware set from British company Falcon Enamelware ranges from a 2-cup volume for the smallest dish to a 6-cup capacity for the largest, about the same as an 8-by-8-inch pan. Made by fusing porcelain to metal, the surfaces of these baking dishes have all the nonstick and heat distribution properties of ceramic cookware but are more lightweight thanks to their durable yet thin steel cores. We love how Falcon cookware adds a charming touch of color to your table but in a timeless manner, with bright white interiors and a variety of accent colors—navy blue, vivid red or cool gray—around the rim and exterior of the pieces. The rounded corners on the rectangular baking dishes also look softer and more refined tableside. As an added bonus, the dishes can be stacked and nest into each other so they take up less space than your mismatched cookware.
The tapered sides of this rectangular pie set were designed with pot pies in mind but are ideal for all kinds of casseroles. Instead of your standard loaf pans, try making quick breads in these dishes. Or make your own ice cream, such as Crème Fraîche Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips and Crystallized Ginger, and keep it in a Falcon pie dish for a more attractive serving vessel. One of our favorite ways to use this set is to roast fruit for serving with ice cream or make fruit cobblers; for the latter, reheating is also much easier because Falcon's enamelware can go straight from the fridge to the oven.