We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think about a long-standing line of glass cookware, brands like Pyrex might pop into mind, and for good reason. After all, it's been ...

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I clearly remember the very last time I used one of my large pyrex baking dishes. I was making a chicken dish, but had forgotten to add enough liquid to the pan. I took the hot pan out of the oven, ...