Flameproof

Flameproof
A material that is resistant to direct heat, eg a hob, and indirect heat, eg the oven. Flameproof materials such as cast iron are used to make casserole dishes.
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Flameproof: Cookware that can be used directly on a burner or under a broiler without damage.
Flute: To seal and make an attractive edge on a pie by pinching the dough all around the rim.

The advantage of flameproof/ovenproof glass is that you can see what's going on inside. A disadvantage I found was that when you drop one of these pans the glass seems to go everywhere!
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Heat the oil or beef fat on your stovetop over medium heat in a large, flameproof roasting pan for five to 10 minutes [source: Rhodes].

butter and oil in large heavy flameproof roasting pan over medium high heat. When hot, add leeks and carrots and saute, stirring constantly, until just softened, about 5 minutes.

The dish must be flameproof if it is to be placed under a broiler for a gratin or brûlée topping.

Meanwhile, pace the lamb in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole and cover with the cold water or lamb stock. Bring to a simmer and skim off the scum. Add the onion, bay leaf and thyme to the pan.

Arrange the breasts in a single layer in a heavy skillet or flameproof casserole, season with salt and pepper, add the liquid almost to cover, and add a bay leaf, some parsley and thyme.

Special equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder; an adjustable-blade slicer; a 2-qt flameproof shallow baking dish
Preparation
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
Finely grind juniper berries in grinder.

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Served flaming, accomplished by pouring spirits over food and igniting them. Flameproof
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Cookware that can be used directly on a burner or under a broiler without damage. Flan ...

(1) A casserole is an ovenproof or flameproof dish or pan that has a tight lid. It is used to cook meat and vegetables slowly.

Non-reactive items include any undamaged non-stick interiors, flameproof glass, stainless steel, enameled iron or steel.

Cast iron casserole: a flameproof casserole dish with a tightly fitting lid that can be used on the hob for browning ingredients as well as braising and stewing in the oven.

See also: Proof, Cooking, Pepper, Baking, Dessert