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Stellar Easy Lift Cast Iron Pans Review & Giveaway rrp £170 – Closed

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Competition, Light, Cast IronIf you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know I’m like a magpie when it comes to quality cookware, so when I was offered the chance to review Stellar’s Easy Lift Cast Iron Fry Pan and Casserole I jumped at the chance. I am also pleased to say that Stellar kindly offered the same 2 pans as a prize for one of my readers.

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The Prize: Stellar Easy Lift 27cm Fry Pan and 28cm Casserole

Here’s what Stellar have to say about their Fry Pans, Sauté Pans, Woks and Casseroles:

“As easy on the wrist as it is on the eye, Stellar’s much admired “Easy Lift” cast iron cookware is now available in attractive shades of glossy red and vanilla, as well as the original sleek lustrous black there’s also a new Wok with side handles.

Manufactured using a unique “thrown” cast iron technique, each pan in the “Easy Lift” range has been created with a thinner, lighter weight body than traditional cast iron cookware, while retaining the outstanding thermal properties associated with this fabulous material. Lined with durable enamel, which will last as long as you have need of your pans, the “Easy Lift” collection is free from the concerns that come with the chemical compounds of non-stick coatings. This, combined with the comfortable stainless steel handles, means that the pans are suitable for all hob types, will excel on induction – but are also oven-safe up to 240°C. To complete the package, the pans come with vented glass lids, perfect for keeping an eye on proceedings, and when the work is done they can also be popped in the dishwasher, making life that little bit easier.

Designed for longevity as well as ease, “Easy Lift” pans are sure to cook up years of pleasure. The clever combination of a flat base, for maximum heat efficiency, the bright cream, non stick enamel lining, which enhances the colours of the cooking ingredients, and the beautiful but hard wearing glossy finish provide the best recipe for good, flavour-enhancing, efficient cooking.

“Easy Lift” pans are supported by the Stellar Lifetime Guarantee. Prices Start at £52.”

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So what did I think? Well I have to admit that I’d always been a bit dubious about getting cast iron pans as I thought they would be incredibly heavy. So I was pleasantly surprised by my new pans as they were lighter than I’d expected being only half the weight of a traditional cast iron pan. I simply love the gloss enamel finish to the Stellar Easy Lift pans and cooking in them gives me such pleasure. The casserole reminds me a of a cauldron and is great for soups and stews. The fry pan feels so sturdy on the hob and you can tell these pans are built to last.

I did find that I had to get used to cooking with cast iron as you need to cook on a much lower temperature otherwise you just end up burning your cooking fat before you’ve even started. But like riding a bike I soon got the hang of this and only had one mishap! As long as you keep the food moving and don’t walk off and leave your pan when frying, the enamel coating acts like non-stick. I also like the fact that unlike non-stick there are no nasty toxins being released while you cook. So for these reasons and the fact that every time I cook with them it puts a smile on my face, these pans get a massive thumbs up from me!

If you’d like to win the same Stellar Easy Lift Cast Iron 27cm Fry Pan (rrp £60) and 28 cm Casserole (rrp £110) then simply enter the rafflecopter below and answer this question:

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Disclaimer: Many thanks to Stellar and Pam for the above prize which I also received to review, all opinions are my own as always.

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  2. Anna Lock

    Hi Camilla,I have a problem with my 24cm easy lift ceramic frying pan.Bought before Christmas, have used it a few times but cant stop food from sticking.I cook on very low gas and recently bought a smaller one ( different make) and have had no problems with it.I usually cook my much loved Spinach & ricotta omelette in the Stellar pan and it always sticks and burns.Would appreciate your advice.Many thanks, Anna.

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  57. susan willshee

    I would cook gluten free pasta with a cheese sauce and with leeks, spinach and gluten free veggie hot dog slices.

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  85. Kenneth Mason

    a pan of mince beef and vegatables hash turnip,leeks,onions,pieces of potatoes,celeriac,some times a hand full of frozen sliced runner beans or a bit of cabbage,couple of stock pot cubes,couple of spoonfuls of gravy granules an hour on the cooker, four small yorkshire puddings floating per person,super.

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  113. Janet

    It would be great for a Thai green curry, leave to simmer on a low heat, no risk of burning(something I do quite a lot).

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  121. stephen

    in the frying pan: pork chops, with a white wine and mustard sauce

    in the casserole: boeuf bourguignon

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  162. Susan Kempson

    I would make a lovely fruit omelette for my breakfast in the frying pan and in the stock pot a wholesome Staffordshire Lobby!

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  166. Dan Murphy

    Which one?! A ham and cheese omelet in the frying pan and a hearty, autumnal, comfort foody shepherd’s pie in the casserole dish. Yum!

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  185. Eliza_Do_Lots

    I would make an omelette. I know that’s dull but my pans are terrible and it always sticks – a decent omelette would go down a treat.

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  190. adrian trevelyan

    All I can do is scrabbled egg and baked beans, however they would be the most epic scrambled egg and baked beans ever!

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  215. Gilla01

    My first dish would be chicken rissotto – made with home made chicken stock and lots of veg. Perhaps not a ‘proper’ rissotto, but very tasty.

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  257. Susan Elaine Carter

    I’d cook up one of my hearty bean & whatever’s lurking along with the lentils veggie stew. The enamel finish will stop the barley striking o the base.

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  268. Beverley Cousins

    Pans of my own,YEAH! Only i am a celiac and need to keep my food separate from wheat,barley etc.
    No more arguing over pans anymore.

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  274. Joanne Gaylor

    I would get my husband to make some of his lovely chicken curry. After all, I’d’ve done the hard part, winning the pans! 😉

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  296. Jessica Cocks

    A client of mine told me about an amazing dinner she had in Greece – fresh chopped up tomatoes cooked in olive oil, onion and basil and lastly an egg cracked on top. I break the yolk but you can have it unbroken – place a lid on top and allow the egg to cook, then serve with crusty bread for dipping, it’s FANTASTIC!

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  298. Stephanie Whitehouse

    a beef stew with dumplings. I already have a shallow one of these pans so i know how good they are

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  299. Choclette

    Oh an omelette in the fry pan – I need a pan I can put under the grill to finish off the top. As for the cassarole, a great big winter veggie stew with dumplings.

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  326. Judy Monti

    A lovely stir fry with chicken, beansporuts, carrots, baby sweetcorn and waterchestnuts, with a honey, soy and chilli sauce. Mmm…tasty, healthy, colourful and crunchy!

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  350. Jen @ BlueKitchenBakes

    I’d make a huge pot of spicy chilli con carne in the casserole and an indulgent fry up in the frying pan

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  358. Tracy Klein

    I would cook a Greek dish called Stifado, Its slow cooked veal with baby onions in a tomato and red wine based sauce, delicious

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  360. YOLANDA DAVIS

    its cold and miserable outside so some comfort food like beef stew and dumplings or a chilli con carne

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  401. Sandra Oliver

    I would use these beautiful pans to cook a creamy mushroom risotto stand and stir it to get the greatest benefit and enjoy the whole cooking process…….Love these pans

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  411. Penelope Harper

    I love the idea of being able to caramalise my chicken on the hob, add vegetables to my casserole, stick it in the oven in the same pan and go off and do something interesting – and only one great pan to wash up too!

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  426. Annabelle Taylor

    I’d cook an enormous pan of mince and then split it for Bolognese sauce, Ragu and Chilli. In these heady days of high power bills and fuel poverty I try to do as many batch cooks as I can, it doesn’t cost that much more to cook a large casserole, curry etc than a small ‘one meal’ size.

    These pans are a v desirable prize for cooks. Good pans are like good husbands, if they’re good quality, they’re with you for life!!!

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  432. Helen

    If I won the pan, the first thing I would cook is a nice hot chilli con carne, my family’s favourite

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  433. Isobelle Forde

    I would make a beef and chorizo chilli, nice and smokey with lots of beans and chunky veggies

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  446. Victoria Easton

    In the casserole dish I would pre cook a sausage casserole then put it in the oven. In the frying pan I would cook a stir fry.

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  448. Linda Macdonald

    I would make peach chutney in the large pan, as I don’t have anything big enough at present.

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  464. Libby Alexander

    I’m just starting to learn the joys of slow cooking, so would probably make a beef casserole and dumplings. I’ve found that even I can’t go wrong much with this.

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  471. lyn burgess

    Spoon lamb, braised in a very low oven for 5/6 hours, till it can bs served with just a spoon.

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  472. Irene Wright

    Would probably just drool over them for a while and then cook whatever is in the fridge at the time when I get motivated.

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  495. jen english

    A heart warming stew because the weather’s getting cooler and we’re craving that home made taste.

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  507. Lara

    Ooo a warming veggie sausage stew, with some herb dumplings. And the frying pan would have to be used for some bubble and squeak patties, fried tomatoes and eggs.

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  523. Anna

    My mum has had Stellar pans for years and they are still brilliant. I’d make a hot chocolate while I looked through all my cookery books for things to try.

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  554. euphoriabuzz

    The pans look so well made and sturdy. I would make beef stew and dumplings in the cauldron style casserole pot.

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  560. Lynn Savage

    As we’re coming into autumn I would cook a nice casserole proaly with my favourite meat lamb and veggies. Summers finished – enough salads.

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  562. Samantha Holloway

    This may sound silly, but pancakes as for the pass couple of years the kids have been unable to enjoys a good pancake as my pan always sticks and it turns out like a scrabbled pancake concoction.

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  564. Eleanor W

    Probably a frittata as my non stick pans have lost their ‘non stick’ so I can’t make it at the moment.

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  589. Tracey Peach

    They look very strong & durable. I have also stayed away from cast iron thinking they would be too heavy like you. I am pleased they are not as heavy as you thought they would be. I would give them a good test & fry some egg’s in the frying pan as I have yet to find one that the egg’s don’t stick to & cook a lovely stew in the casserole dish & see if it comes up clean.

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  603. Janice

    oh I love a cast iron pan! I would make a lovely slow cooked pot roast in the casserole dish and some French toast in the frying pan.

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  604. June Etherington

    The 1st thing I would cook will be a good old fashioned stew. Made with loads of fresh vegetables.

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  616. tracey gwynne

    I would cook some salmon – it would be a good test to see how to get lovely crispy skin with ease and not leave a mess in the pan that is impossible to wash off!

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  617. Phil Holland

    I cook my favourite everyday dish at the moment – catalan chicken with chorizo, paprika, onins and chopped tomatoes

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  628. Jean Bolsover

    In the casserole I’d cook a nice warming beef stew and dumplings. In the fry pan I’d cook a bacon and cheese frittata

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  631. Jane Willis

    I’d cook a casserole because I could start it on the hob then move it to the oven without having to change pans

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