Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 8-by-11-3/4-Inch Rectangular Baking Dish, Red

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 8-by-11-3/4-Inch Rectangular Baking Dish, Red Review

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 8-by-11-3/4-Inch Rectangular Baking Dish, Red Feature

• 2-1/2-quart rectangular baking dish made of enameled cast iron
• Low-profile design for optimal oven roasting; chip- and crack-resistant enamel
• Integral side handles provide a secure grip when transporting
• Hand washing recommended; oven- and broiler-safe at any oven temperature
• Measures 8 by 11-3/4 by 2-3/4 inches; limited lifetime warranty

This rectangular cast-iron baker from Le Creuset not only looks gorgeous at your table--it's also an unflagging workhorse in the kitchen. A cast-iron construction produces gentle, even heat for hot-spot-free cooking, while the double-coated, nonreactive porcelain enamel ensures easy release and cleanup. Chip- and nick-resistant, the coating doesn't absorb moisture, odors, or stains, and it has a lifetime guarantee. It also increases the baker's versatility. Whip up a batch of enchiladas, and you can freeze it, thaw it, bake it, and brown it all in the one pan. An underlip makes the handles grippable, while slightly curved sides facilitate serving. The dish's flame-colored glaze offsets its buff interior and features attractive gradations in hue. Like the rest of Le Creuset's enamel-coated products, this piece can even go through the dishwasher. --Emily Bedard Presenting your favorite roast meats, pastas or desserts has never been simpler with Le Creuset's bakeware. Our Roasters offer unsurpassed cooking performance. One of the most important essentials for good roasting is even heating. With our Roasters, heat is spread gently and evenly providing golden roasted potatoes and a crisp and light pastry every time. The wide, shallow shape of these pieces exposes the maximum surface area of the food to the heat source, whether it be all around heat in the oven or under the broiler. They can also be used on the stovetop for frying. For best results, in cooking roast meats, poultry or poaching fish the dish should be filled almost to the brim, so the top browns and crisps quickly, leaving the food beneath moist. These dishes are ideal for making pasta dishes such as lasagna and baking delicious pies and desserts such as fruit cake and gingerbread. Great for pastry, the cast iron spreads the heat evenly and well with no soggy middles to pies or tarts. Also excellent for marinating - the surface will not spoil or discolor. They make elegant serving dishes, too.