Would this be big enough for making a casserole dish for just 2 people? No left overs!?
378789
No, not really. It is the perfect size for a can of vegetables, so it is great for that.
378790
Well, the answer here is somewhat appetite dependent but probably. If I really fill mine to bake ziti, for instance, it's more than one serving for me.
378791
Would be large enough for a side dish - like potatoes or broccoli - but not big enough for two people for a main dish.
203833
No, the pan that comes with it is getting a LOT of use. Perhaps I would have invested in a larger oven, but this fits nicely on the counter and is very useful. We are only two people, so is perfect for us.
1670909
Storage area is small. I don't think dinner plate would fit but maybe teacup and saucer. It's long but not deep
1053190
I was just cleaning out my sister's email inbox and I'll answer this question. NO, these bags which I have also will not be large enough to hold a casserole dish of that size.
1866897
This is no wider than 4", it could do pie dough and you would have to pinch the pieces together. And for casseroles, small ones yes, and I would recommend the same principle as the pie dough.
183218
We are two in here also and I use it everyday, once a day (when we are out working, on weekdays, I use it every other day). It fits 6 dishes and I have tried to put a pan in it but it didn't get cleaned. Careful not to stuff it otherwise nothing will be cleaned, including your forks and knives.
2240012
I guess it depends on how much you are cooking at a time. The 1/2 size works fine when cooking for 1 to 4 people.
267378
No, in fact I would think the 7 qt would be perfect. Think of it this way: you can always make a lesser amount of food in a larger pot. If you don't have a larger pot, it would be really difficult to make enough for leftovers, guests, a whole chicken, etc, etc. I wouldn't trade my 8 qt for anything, and we've been empty nesters for 6 years now. I make everything in it.
67245
If it was a Costco chicken (on steroids) no it would not be big enough. If you are doing 2 standard size chicken breasts it would be just fine. This pan is 1/2 the size of a "normal" full size oven roasting pan. It is great for one or two steaks or one or two other types of meat or chicken for two people. It is not the pan you would use for a family of 3 or 4 or more.
735333
It's the perfect size for 2. Personally, I find myself not using the lazy Suzan because the dishes that come with it are so small and something else to keep up with. Hope this helps!
244839
No you will not regret the size, it needs the size to properly be able to stir the food up on the sides as it cooks as to not over cook it. Enjoy.
1091626
I only cook for 2 of us but we like leftovers. I guess I haven't tried to cook for 2 so I can't answer this question. I would think if you were cooking smaller amounts then you could cut down on your cooking time.
1356269
No, it is not wide enough for a 9x 13 casserole. Plus, it cooks everything from the bottom only.
1480364
I thought it would be too small, going from a 5 or 6 quart, but it's been pretty easy to make most of what I like. I cook for one person, but always keep leftovers. Still, I would have preferred 4 quarts instead. But it doesn't take up much counter space-looks cute, and it works for most recipes. I had to modify one Chili recipe, due to it being too small. So, not at all too big for one person. I had something smaller when I started, but I couldn't imagine going smaller than this now.I've had this one for a year and half. Had to get it replaced just recently. The electronics went out and cracks formed around the readout. 3yr warranty, replaced the old one no problem. I thought it would be too small, going from a 5 or 6 quart, but it's been pretty easy to make most of what I like. I cook for one person, but always keep leftovers. Still, I would have preferred 4 quarts instead. But it doesn't take up much counter space-looks cute, and it works for most recipes. I had to modify one Chili recipe, due to it being too small. So, not at all too big for one person. I had something smaller when I started, but I couldn't imagine going smaller than this now.I've had this one for a year and half. Had to get it replaced just recently. The electronics... » Read More I thought it would be too small, going from a 5 or 6 quart, but it's been pretty easy to make most of what I like. I cook for one person, but always keep leftovers. Still, I would have preferred 4 quarts instead. But it doesn't take up much counter space-looks cute, and it works for most recipes. I had to modify one Chili recipe, due to it being too small. So, not at all too big for one person. I had something smaller when I started, but I couldn't imagine going smaller than this now.I've had this one for a year and half. Had to get it replaced just recently. The electronics went out and cracks formed around the readout. 3yr warranty, replaced the old one no problem. « Show Less
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The cooking surface is 15 and 3/4 by 10 and 3/4 inches. It is the right size for 2 people.
79480
I use the 7 1/2 quart dutch oven for everything and I usually cook for 2 people. I live with my husband, and the dutch oven is great for making soups, stews, sauces, chili, spaghetti, and I even use it for stir-fry dishes. You can definitely fry chicken for four people in it. I like this size because I can make a full recipe of things like chili in it, and I usually have leftovers when it's just the two of us. For four people, we'll eat the whole thing!
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Yes, it will hold up to casseroles. You just need to make sure not to metal utensils.