Le Creuset 3.5 L Artichaut Shallow Braisers are ideal for all your cooking and braising needs. The shallow round shape makes them perfect for oven or stovetop use. The heavy lids allow for the moisture to remain inside the pot resulting in delicious tender restaurant-quality meals. You can use this for all your roasting, braising, frying, and basting. The unique shape of this cookware makes them a chef's favorite. Easy to use and clean your Le Creuset braiser and will quickly become a favorite in your own kitchen. A soft bottom base keeps your stovetop safe from scratches or marks. Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware with very little change to the process, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France. This experience has made them industry leaders in cast iron cookware where many have imitated the Le Creuset product but never duplicated. Through Superb heat retention, even the toughest cuts of meat will melt in your mouth! This hard enameled coating is stick-resistant making cleaning a breeze, no need for time-consuming cleaning or scrubbing. Functionality is the main aspect of this cast iron cookware but the beautiful design makes this the focal point of any kitchen or home!