Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 2-1/4-Quart Pumpkin Casserole, Flame
Beautiful enough to bring to the table and durable enough to outlive its  101-year warranty against defects, this heavy, 2-1/4-quart casserole is shaped like  an orange pumpkin, perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving a vegetable  stew or other festive dish. Suitable for the oven or for browning meat and  sweating vegetables on gas, electric, induction, or ceramic ranges, and  delightful to behold on the countertop when not in use, the casserole is made of  cast-iron and clad inside and out in Le Creuset's famous bright enamel, which  won't absorb odors or flavors and readily scrubs clean. As cast-iron is  unexcelled for heat distribution and retention, the casserole cooks foods evenly  and gently without hot spots. The knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is  ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Handles facilitate carrying, and the casserole is  dishwasher-safe. Like all of Le Creuset's renowned cookware and bakeware, it's  made in France.--Fred Brack