The test … casserole dishes

1. Le Creuset shallow casserole £130, lecreuset.co.uk Suitable for all heat sources, this cast-iron dish will last you a lifetime. The shallow base is good for making dishes such as paella. 2. Kingfisher oval casserole £35, johnlewis.com Beautiful colour, great size, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. Just watch the lid: its height means you're unlikely to fit anything else on other oven shelves. 3. Linea curve casserole £28, houseoffraser.co.uk This bright design will look beautiful on the table – a good budget buy.