Our family loves one pot dishes.  We just made oso buco in this pan and it turned out fantastic.  The heat capability of the pan is amazing - heats up quickly and evenly, also stays hot for hours. It has self-basting spikes on the interior of the lid which collect and return all moisture back into dish - nothing dries out and the food stays moist. Occasionally I use this braiser as a second fry pan.  The black matte finish allows for a perfect sear.