It's not pyroceramic Corningware, will chip & break
The original "French White" Corningware was made of Corning's famous pyroceramic glass, which could be used on the gas stove, put directly in the freezer, put under the broiler right from the freezer, and oh yes, also used in a microwave. And it was very unlikely to shatter if dropped. If you pounded on it with a hammer and nail you might have gotten it to break.
When World Kitchens bought the license from Corningback in the 90's, they decided to halt production of a line of cookware that would take anything and last forever, and dupe customers, especially brides, into thinking the stoneware "French White" was the same thing as the wonderful French White pyroceramic cookware previously available to their mothers and sisters.
The pattern is very attractive and can be used with any decor, and they do offer many sizes, but this stuff is not, repeat, really not, what people mean when they say "Corningware."
Le Creuset can do most of the above mentioned,...
Not Like the Original
My wife needed a larger Corning Ware dish after she broke hers. As it turned out, after measuring the holder, I order this size, then had to order the next size up. Today's product isn't made of the same material as those in the past and the bottom is a bit rough. However, since we used a holder for a hot dish anyway, the rough bottom wasn't a problem. Just realize that "they don't make 'em like they used to." Seems to hold up as well as the previous ones, but only time will tell.
Arrived broken twice!
Fine product but Amazon packaging was poor and the original and its replacement arrived cracked. Save yourself the time and hassle and get it elsewhere.
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