Le Creuset Casserole Dish with Lid

Since it's intended for both cooking and serving tableside, a good baking dish should be both functional and attractive. It should be made with high-quality glazed ceramic, meaning that not only will it heat foods evenly (and, more importantly, store that heat so your food stays hot while you're trying to corral the family around the table), but it's still practically nonstick. That makes for a simple clean-up, even with gooey foods like this Summer Vegetable Lasagna.