Though we wouldn’t judge if you bought these enamel dishes for decorative purposes ... meaning you can bake the perfect blueberry-lemon pie without fear of losing the acidity balance and flavour ...

Mary Berry's rhubarb pie is made on an enamel or metal plate with a pastry top and bottom. "My mother used to make a plate pie as a treat, piled high with fruit and sweet shortcrust pastry." ...

Set aside in a large enamel pie dish. Adding more oil if necessary, gently fry the shallots and the carrots for a few minutes and then add the garlic. Cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes.