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Receta In The Beginning - Corning Ware 2nd Generation BPE (Before P# Era - 1960-1961)
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Ingredientes
- to test the waters..... These would be the 1 quart, 1 1/2 quart and 1
- 1 Quart
- 1 1/2 Quart
- 1 3/4 Quart
- 2 1/2 Quart
- 7 inch Skillet
- 9 inch Skillet
- 10 inch Skillet with Pyroceram lid
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