Le Creuset Round French Oven - 2 to 13 Quart Capacity

Pros: cast iron holds heat, oven/range/refrigerator/table use, beautiful, 101 year warranty
Cons: heavy, price, not available in many stores

Form and Function Meet in my Kitchen

No cook worth his kosher salt can do without a made-in-France Le Creuset Round French Oven in the kitchen. Whether you want to emulate Emeril, baste like Bobby, or sauté like Sara (Food...

Pros: Even cooking and easy to clean
Cons: Heavy and no way to get replacement parts from the store.

I have some pots in Indiana in the beautiful blue color. I really wanted a nice set of pots in my Winter Home in Florida. I have been fighting high taxes and Insurance Bills here in Naples. I really needed to figure a way to get my dream pots. Well, ...

Pros: Durable, sized-right, nearly perfect.
Cons: Weight and price (if you buy it at full retail)

Lots of Research and Disappointment I spent countless hours pouring over the various reviews of all the different Dutch ovens out on the market and in the end, this is the one that I ended up with. It was expensive but I have no regrets and ...

Pros: Excellent conductivity, beautiful, durable, versatile.
Cons: Heavy, pricey.

There are several wonderful things about Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Cookware. It is sturdy, beautiful, and you get the benefits of cast iron cookware (such as beautiful heat retention) without having to season anything or worry about reactivity of ...

Pros: Even heat distribution, quality product, great color
Cons: Heavy (as expected for cast iron), expensive

I got a red, round oven as an anniversary gift from my employer. I already had 2 Le Creuset pieces and was looking to expand my collection (as my wallet allows!) and so this was great.

I've already used it many times for things like beef stew and it's wonderful. Easy to clean up (no bits of food sticking to the bottom and sides) and great for even heat distribution.