The low casserole is very versatile and handy to have in your kitchen. It is a wonderful pot to cook your pasta sauce and complete / serve your pasta dish. Also good for stir-frying meat with vegetables, cooking risotto, and even making desserts like Tarte Tatin and Focaccia bread! This is also perfect for searing meat on the stovetop before putting it in the oven to complete the cooking process. Its heavy lid with unique rings creates a self-basting effect that keeps your food tender and moist while retaining the flavor. This product is made in France. It provides all the benefits of cooking with cast iron including compatibility with the use of induction and other cooktops.