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That Good Old 9x13 Pan. Only Better.

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Like so many couples, one of our wedding gifts was a glass 9"x13" baking pan. Just like the old standby ones our mothers had as we were growing up. Back then, it seemed huge for just my husband and me (although we do love leftovers).Today, with the addition of three children to our family, that size seems just about right, whether I'm cooking a casserole, roasting vegetables, making brownies or baking some other dessert. I use this pan almost daily, which is why I'm seriously considering buying another one. Well, here's that same good old 9x13 pan, updated in gleaming stainless steel. Glass is good, but stainless steel is even better - easier cleanup and much more attractive, in my opinion. Plus, my clumsy self can't break it if dropped. All in all, a super-sturdy, elegant solution! But here's the #1 greatest thing about this pan: the raised lid! No more struggling with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, only to have the pan shift in the car on the way to wherever we're going, and having messed-up icing when we get there! When I decorate someone's birthday cake, I can keep it secret AND make sure the top is perfect when I lift the lid to unveil my meticulously drawn flowers, monkey, Dora the Explorer, robot, or whatever design my growing children sweetly request.

Here's what some other cooks love about it: "I wanted a pan I could bake a big meat pie or lasagna in, and then just cover the leftovers for reheating the next night." "The nice tall sides make it perfect for lasagna!" " It heats evenly, feels strong and sturdy, and cleans up in a snap without the worry of non-stick coatings. This pan looks really nice, too. A few times my wife has used it for potlucks and everyone asks where she got it." We asked our staff for their favorite summertime recipes - all for that good old 9x13 pan! Enjoy. [tasty-recipe id="37542"] [tasty-recipe id="37550"] [tasty-recipe id="37556"] [tasty-recipe id="37561"] [tasty-recipe id="37563"]