The Dutch Oven was a gift to my daughter that I found out  had wanted one for awhile. She was so excited to receive it. She has been teaching her children to cook and bake. They are really enjoying the Dutch Oven. It works great for a family of four.The children have been looking up more and more recipes for the 7 qt.  to experiment with. I sent her the smaller one too It’s  .7 which they are making sauce and dips in