Corningware dishes and some Corningware lids can be used in the oven, the microwave, the fridge or the freezer. This means you can use the same dish to cook in, serve in, and for storing leftovers in.

Corningware has kept up with the times and some of their cookware collections come in vibrant colors that can be mixed and matched for a stunning effect. You might even consider combining Corningware lids with dishes of a different color!

They are designed with ease-of-use in mind, as many of them feature large, easy to hold handles.

There are many reasons for cooking with a lid. Using a lid makes cooking quicker, as it keeps in hot air rather than letting it escape into the room or oven. This also makes the use of a lid more energy efficient, because of the quicker cooking time. It also helps keep foods moist, as steam is prevented from escaping, and stays in contact with the food. Of course if you need to brown the top of the food, or keep food crispy, a lid is not the right option. Lids can also be used after the cooking process, in order to keep food warm, and they are also handy when keeping leftovers in the refrigerator, as the lid helps preserve the food longer, and keeps its odors from seeping into other foods. Having the lid means not having to use plastic wrap, aluminum foil or separate plastic containers.

When it comes to Corningware lids, they are not made of the same material as the rest of the bake ware. As durable as the cookware may be, over the years, the lids can crack or break. But fortunately, a broken lid doesn’t mean you can no longer use your dish, because the company does provide replacement lids. Just make sure you get the proper lid: the one that fits your dish.

Another handy aspect of Corningware lids is that they fit upside down inside their respective dishes, which saves you space when storing them.