Hefty EZ OvenWare

Hefty has just introduced EZ Ovenware - disposable bake-ware made from a paper that can be used in the oven, microwave or freezer. This product will be very useful to the RV cook. The pans are made from cut-resistant lined pressed paperboard. One advantage over disposable foil pans, EZ Ovenware can be used in the microwave! The pans are also available with a flimsy see-through plastic cover and come in several sizes and shapes.

I tested Hefty EZ Ovenware with home-made macaroni and cheese - I wanted to try something really gooey to test the non-stick feature. The casserole did not stick to the sides of the pan. The pan was tested in the GE Profile Advantium Oven, using the regular oven feature.

Cooking with paper requires a few simple rules and instructions are printed on the packaging. The pans are oven safe to 425° and they advise to not cook in the product for more than one hour. They also caution to set the pan on a cookie sheet - do not set the pan directly on the oven rack. This will ease getting the dish in and out of the oven safety too. Of course, the plastic lids are not to be used in the oven or microwave. For storing leftovers, the lids work well and the ovenware will fit in the RV fridge with the lid attached. Hefty EZ Ovenware is light-weight, rattle-proof and inexpensive.

When planning for make-ahead meals, EZ Ovenware will be a great advantage over foil - just because of the microwaveable feature. There is no information about recycling the paper product and due to the non-stick lining, I can't advise burning the used pan in the campfire.

EZ Ovenware won the 2006 Chefs Best Award and won a place in my home and RV kitchen after a single test of the product. After testing EZ Ovenware several times with made-ahead frozen meals, I highly recommend this new product for your RV and home kitchen. Hefty EZ Ovenware is available now at The Wal-Mart and it will be coming soon to your local supermarket. For more information, contact  Hefty consumer affairs at 1-888-828-2850.