Le Creuset Dune Garlic Casserole 2.25 Qt.
by Le Creuset
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Le CreusetBrand: Le Creuset
Model: 8200-11741
Product features:
- Durable cast iron with enamel exterior ideal for browning and slow cooking
- Cast iron lid with phenolic knob
- 8 1/2" Diameter
- Perfect for standard electric, flat top electric, gas or induction stoves. Oven and broiler safe.
- Use wood or plastic utensils
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Le Creuset Dune Garlic Casserole 2.25 Qt.
Customer Review: Beauty and Function with Style
Summary: 5 Stars
I so enjoy all of Le Creuset's fruit and vegetable shaped cast iron enameled casseroles. They are beautiful to display on a table or on a kitchen counter and very practical in cooking great casseroles. The exterior and interior enamel coating is very durable and easy to clean. I have cooked a multitude of dishes in these casseroles and have found them to be excellent in heat conduction and preventing "hot spots".
My favorite use for this casserole is a Romanian dish that inculdes corn meal, three kinds of tasty cheeses, sour cream and bacon (mamaliga). It produces a bubbling mass of flavor and the cast iron casserole keeps this creation hot after serving. The garlic shape of the casserole fits in nicely with many of the meals that are cooked in it since I am a true lover of the garlic spice. Many Romanian dishes are not for those watching their cholesterol, but on occassion, to indulge in these little diet busters is a delight.
There is a drawback to these whimsical cookers and that is the rim of both the top and bottom of the casseroles. There is no enamel on these rims and they can rust if not dried immediately after hand washing. They are dishwasher safe but I do recommend that you hand wash and dry immediately. I also recommend that you let them sit out for an hour or so to air dry before storing them.
When wet this casserole can be very slippery and the handles on the top and bottom help in preventing dropping them.
Finally, closely inspect your casserole when it arrives. My first garlic casserole had a two inch crack in the enamel. Amazon.com immediately sent a replacement to me and had the defective item picked up at my home at no charge. I commend them for standing behind the products they sell!
Description of Le Creuset Dune Garlic Casserole 2.25 Qt.
The Garlic Casserole makes a unique gift and piece to own. The strong enamel coating not only gives a completely smooth glass like finish to the cocotte but also promotes quick and even heat distribution. The sand enamel interior is a hard wearing, impermeable enamel with hygenic and "easy-clean" properties. Perfect for roasting garlic, the unique shaped design of this piece will make a great presentation at the table. The Garlic Casserole is a fun, collectible shape, and the neutral color will compliment and enhance the decor of any kitchen. Put a whimsical twist on the shape by preparing garlic inspired dishes, such as shrimp with garlic lemon or roasted garlic soup with parmesan cheese.A perfect complement to Le Creuset's tomato, bell pepper, and pumpkin casserole dishes, this garlic-shaped casserole adds panache to your cookware collection. It also signals devotion to one of the world's most popular bulbs, and what garlic fan could resist that? Like most of Le Creuset's innovative and attractive cookware line, this dish is comfortable both in the oven and on the table, with the versatility to bake, broil, refrigerate, or freeze your casseroles, vegetable medleys, or one-pot meals. It's especially suited to dinner parties and other showy occasions, as the unique garlic profile is a sure attention grabber.
Le Creuset's enameled cast-iron construction gives the casserole unrivaled heat retention on the inside for efficient, thorough cooking, and a durable exterior surface that's attractive and long lasting. Cast iron also holds its heat long after exposure to the oven, keeping your food warm on the table. An easy-to-clean, impermeable sand enamel coats the inside of the dish, ensuring that odors and flavors don't attach themselves to the surface. To prevent nutrients and flavors from escaping, the casserole features a tight-fitting lid that seals in heat during cooking. Add two side handles for carrying and a limited lifetime warranty, and you will soon value this versatile casserole as much as the bulb that inspired it. The dish is oven-safe to 450 degrees F and is dishwasher-safe. --Rivers Janssen
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