Cuisinart comes through with the great appliance.  I have had it for 3 weeks and have used it at least 2 - 3 times a week.  Heats up in 5 - 7 minutes to 500 degrees to roast or brown.  After slow cooking on low, you don't have to remove the juices to another pan on the stove to make the gravy.  Just turn the setting to brown/saute and 350 degrees.  It heats up in about a minute and you can make your gravy.   It is a little pricey but worth every penny.  Solidly built. Heavy stainless steel outside and heavy duty stainless steel handles so it is sturdy to take it  when full to a pot luck, etc.