Chop, season, slide it into the oven and sit down: a one-dish oven meal is one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table. A glass oven dish makes it simpler still, because you cook, serve and store in the same dish. This guide explains what glass does well, which size suits which meal, and the two small helpers that finish the job at the table.
The short answer
- A glass oven dish bakes, roasts and reheats, goes straight to the table and then into the fridge with the leftovers.
- A silicone trivet gives the hot dish a safe place to land on the table or worktop.
- A salt and pepper mill adds the finishing touch, freshly ground at the table.
Here is how to choose and use them.
The glass oven dish: cook, serve and store in one
Glass does not react with food, does not stain and does not hold odours, so today's tomato sauce leaves no trace in tomorrow's crumble. You can also see through the sides, which makes it easy to check whether a gratin is bubbling or a lasagne has browned at the edges.
- Best for: lasagne, gratin, roast vegetables, chicken with vegetables, pasta bakes and fruit crumble.
- Keep in mind: glass dislikes sudden temperature changes, so never run cold water over a hot dish.
The Hi Nature® Glass Oven Dish Set of 3 gives you 1.0 L, 1.6 L and 2.2 L dishes in heat-resistant thermal glass, with wide handles for a safe grip. The dishes are oven, microwave and freezer safe, and they stack to save cupboard space.
The silicone trivet: a safe landing for a hot dish
A dish straight from the oven needs somewhere to stand. A trivet protects the table and worktop from heat marks and scratches, and it keeps the dish steady while you serve. Silicone is heat-resistant and waterproof, does not absorb odours and wipes clean.
- Best for: hot oven dishes, pans and teapots on the table or worktop.
- Keep in mind: put the trivet on the table before you open the oven.
The Hi Nature® Silicone Trivet Set of 2 is heat-resistant and non-slip, and each trivet folds in half to fit in a drawer. They also work as pot holders for lifting a hot lid, as a jar opener and as a non-slip mat under a mixing bowl.
The salt and pepper mill: season at the table
An oven meal is seasoned twice: once before it goes in, and once on the plate. Pre-ground pepper loses its oils within days, while grinding at the table releases the full aroma. A coarse grind suits roast vegetables and potatoes, and a fine grind blends into a creamy gratin.
- Best for: black pepper, coarse sea salt and letting everyone season their own plate.
- Keep in mind: the mechanism should stay dry, so wipe the mills with a dry cloth and do not wash them.
The Hi Nature® Salt & Pepper Mill Set is a pair of stainless steel grinders with an adjustable ceramic mechanism, from fine powder to coarse cracked pepper. Twist the top to set the coarseness and unscrew it to refill through the mess-free opening.
Glass oven dishes at a glance
- Material: heat-resistant thermal glass that does not stain or hold odours.
- Sizes: 1.0 L, 1.6 L and 2.2 L in one stackable set.
- Use: oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher.
- At the table: serve straight from the dish, on a silicone trivet.
Which dish for which meal?
- Lasagne or a roast: the 2.2 L dish.
- A family gratin: the 1.6 L dish.
- Sides and small bakes: the 1.0 L dish.
- Reheating leftovers: the smallest dish that fits, in the oven or the microwave.
- Cooking ahead: any of the three, since they are all freezer safe.
Care: keep the glass clear
- Avoid sudden temperature shocks, such as cold water on a hot dish.
- Soak baked-on cheese or sauce in warm water before washing.
- The glass oven dishes and the silicone trivets are dishwasher safe.
- Wipe the salt and pepper mills with a dry cloth and do not wash the mechanism.
- Stack the three dishes and fold the trivets in half to save space.
Frequently asked questions
Can a glass oven dish go straight from the fridge into the oven?
Thermal glass is made for oven heat, but no glass likes a sudden change in temperature. Let a chilled dish stand on the worktop while the oven heats up, and set the hot dish on a trivet, not on a cold or wet surface.
Do I need to grease a glass oven dish?
A thin film of butter or oil helps with gratins and pasta bakes, because it makes serving and washing up easier. Vegetables already tossed in oil need nothing extra.
What size oven dish do I need for lasagne?
A family lasagne needs the largest dish, which is 2.2 L in the Hi Nature® set. Leave a little room at the top so the sauce can bubble without running over.
Can I freeze food in a glass oven dish?
Yes, if the dish is freezer safe, as the Hi Nature® dishes are. Let the food cool down first and do not fill the dish to the brim. Avoid sudden temperature shocks when you reheat it.
Conclusion
A one-dish oven meal asks for very little: good ingredients, a hot oven and a dish you can rely on. A glass oven dish takes the meal from oven to table to fridge, a silicone trivet protects the table, and a salt and pepper mill finishes every plate. Avoid temperature shocks, and dinner stays as simple as it should be.
Related Products from Hi Nature®
Everything for an oven meal, from the oven to the table:
1. Glass Oven Dish Set of 3
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- Three thermal glass dishes of 1.0 L, 1.6 L and 2.2 L with wide handles. Oven, microwave and freezer safe, stackable and dishwasher safe.
2. Silicone Trivet Set of 2
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- Two heat-resistant, non-slip trivets in food-grade silicone that fold in half for the drawer. Dishwasher safe.
3. Salt & Pepper Mill Set
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- Two stainless steel mills with an adjustable ceramic mechanism and a mess-free refill opening. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.