Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 1/3-Quart Mini Cocotte, Cobalt

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 1/3-Quart Mini Cocotte, Cobalt Review

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 1/3-Quart Mini Cocotte, Cobalt Feature

• 1/3-quart mini cocotte made of enameled cast iron
• Cast-iron loop side handles for a secure grip during transport
• Tight-fitting lid with easy-grip phenolic knob locks in heat and moisture
• Hand washing recommended; oven-safe up to 350 degrees F
• Measures 5-1/5 by 4 by 3-2/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty

This charming little French oven is irresistible. One on its own handsomely heats and serves a dip for parties; several allow you to make individual pot pies or almost a cup and a half of cheese-smothered French onion soup for each dinner guest. Made of rugged cast iron and coated in nonporous enamel, the pot takes the heat of any stovetop burner, then finishes baking in the oven (the updated phenolic lid knob is oven-safe to 400 degrees F), with a lid-less stint under the broiler to brown a topping. And, you can make a dish ahead of time and freeze it. The hard enamel resists odor retention, staining, and cracking, and is perfect for marinating.

Le Creuset is known for suffusing the exterior of its products with bright, modern colors, while keeping a more neutral tone on the interior to showcase the cuisine. The enamel is best cared for when the contents are stirred with nylon, wood, or silicone utensils. It's also so smooth that food particles tend not to stick, making cleaning by hand or in the dishwasher a snap. Made in France, Le Creuset premium cookware brings joie de vivre to any kitchen it graces and is covered by a lifetime warranty, whether you bought the item for yourself or received it as a gift. --Ann Bieri The mini cocotte is crafted with old world charm and updated with vibrant color to complement today's kitchen decor. Ideal for serving individual chicken pot pies, French onion soup, appetizers and more, right from the oven to the table for sure delight. Complete with tight fitting lid and phenolic knob. Limited lifetime warranty.