Le Creuset Heritage 2-Quart Legumier : Discovered from the early archives at Le Creuset, this Le Creuset 2-qt. legumier, or bean pot, is perfect for legumes, vegetables, soups, risottos and more. With a wider interior, this deep-rounded pot from the Heritage Collection is also ideal to simmer, poach, roast or braise. Excellent as a casserole dish, with more exposed surface to allow the golden-crisp browning of breadcrumb or cheese toppings. Crafted from molten steel and cast in a one-of-a-kind mold to exacting standards, this wide-interior dish from the Le Creuset Heritage Collection is preferred by professional chefs for the superior heat conductivity and retention of heat. The superior craftsmanship of Le Creuset in the Olde World tradition creates cast iron cookware that excels in performance. Food cooks faster at an even-heating temperature and stays hot longer on the table. Heavy-duty, tight-fitting lid seals in and moisture and nutrients, continuously self-basting foods in their own rich flavors. Classic Heritage handle withstands higher heat. Le Creuset 2-qt. legumier features smooth rounded edges for easy cleaning. Expertly enameled with a vitreous, glossy porcelain coating that distinguishes Le Creuset from all other cookware, this durable surface is scratch- and stain- resistant to retain the beautifully vibrant color and smooth finish. The legumier attractively goes from oven or stove top to the table, and easily stores in the refrigerator. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need and home decor. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Oven safe to 500 F and broiler safe. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made in France. Lifetime warranty. Product Features Originally designed for French restaurants in the 1930s, this Heritage collection dish is perfect for legumes, vegetables, soups or risotto dishes Deep-rounded pot is also ideal to simmer, poach, roast or braise Expertly molded of cast iron to exacting standards The superior heat conduction of cast iron ensures faster cooking times Retains heat to keep foot hot longer Tight-fitting lid seals in nutrients and moisture, self-basting food in rich flavors Legumier goes beautifully from freezer or refrigerator to cooking device to table Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains and scratch resistant Heritage handle withstands high heat Foods will not react with the enameled finish