The Cuisinart casserole -- or Dutch oven, as I call it -- is perfect for my needs. I've used it to make stove-top soups, stews, and other dishes. It makes the best bread ever. It holds two loaves and, when preheated to 400 degrees in the oven, bakes beautiful bread every time. It cleans up easily, sometimes with the help of a little baking soda. All in all, a great cooking pot for the price, easily comparable in quality and durability to the more expensive versions on the market..