Wow, this oval cocotte does it all.  You can sear meat, simmer a sauce, make a stew, roast vegetables, fry chicken, boil potatoes, bake a dessert, and everything in between!  The heat capability of the pan is amazing - heats up quickly, evenly, and retains heat all the way through the cooking process.  The cocotte has self-basting spikes on the interior of the lid which collects and returns all moisture back into dish - keeping your dish moist and the flavor base intact.  The beautiful grey color will fit nicely into any tablescape.