Le Creuset Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Shallow Casserole

There’s no better occasion to dress up than to celebrate birthdays. And as it couldn’t be otherwise, the Le Creuset Centennial Edition Low Cocotte dresses up in its finest for the 100th anniversary celebration of Le Creuset.

Inspired by its fiery origins and with all the brilliance of the centennial, the volcanic color of Le Creuset’s first cast iron cocotte transforms into the elegant Flame Dorée, to commemorate the brand’s 100 years, in a Special Limited Edition of Le Creuset’s 100th anniversary. The combination of a vibrant gold-speckled finish and the exclusive Crisol knob makes this premium low cocotte a true symbol of style, culinary passion, and joie de vivre.

At Claudia&Julia, we join in the celebration, toasting with Le Creuset for their first century. Congratulations, and here’s to 100 more years!

What distinguishes Le Creuset cocottes

The Flame Dorée low cocotte is a collector’s piece, through which Le Creuset honors its past with eyes set on the future. And like all Le Creuset cocottes, it is a cast iron casserole for life, a piece coveted by cooks around the world. Cooking in a cocotte is a guarantee of absolutely delicious results and years of enjoyment both in the kitchen and at the table.

• The 30 cm low cocotte is as versatile as the classic round cocotte, but its shape makes it perfect for cooking rice or stews that don’t require much height, making its wide surface ideal. With its 3.5-liter capacity, it’s incredibly versatile and also provides a great base for baking bread, pizzas, and tarts, or for use as a griddle for meats.
  
• Made of enamel-coated cast iron, cocottes work on all heat sources (including induction), in the oven, and can even be frozen and cleaned in the dishwasher.
• Its elegant volcanic enamel with gold particles makes it shine both in the kitchen and on the table.
• Le Creuset casseroles and cocottes are especially suited for slow cooking at low heat to achieve the most tender and flavorful meats.
• Free of non-stick coatings, these pieces offer 100% natural cooking of food.
• There’s no material like cast iron to conduct heat. It heats from the base and up the sides (even the lid!), heating the entire preparation evenly and providing quicker, more uniform, and efficient cooking.
• They come with a lifetime warranty. Surely the first cocottes from 1925 are still bringing joy to families at the table. If they last 100 years, it’s because Le Creuset stands for quality, durability, and reliability.
  
• Wide handles make it easy and safe to transfer the cocotte from oven to table, even when wearing oven mitts.
• Highly resistant interior enamel resists stains, wear, and scratches. It’s also very easy to clean.
• Well-fitting lid design retains moisture and flavor inside the cocotte.

What can you make in a Le Creuset low cocotte?

Everything! Cast iron cocottes are incredibly versatile! The Le Creuset cocotte is suitable for stovetop (including induction), oven, barbecue, or even fireplace cooking. And you can use it to make:

1. Stews and Braises: Perfect for slow-cooked dishes like stews, braises, and soups. Cast iron evenly distributes heat, cooking ingredients gently and enhancing their flavors.
2. Roasts: Its ample surface lets you lay a base of onions and potatoes and place a fine piece of meat or whole fish on top. You'll get perfect roasts! It retains moisture and caramelizes ingredients for juicy, flavorful results.
3. Slow-cooked meats: Make dishes like ragù, pulled pork, or ribs. The steady, gentle heat ensures tender, flavorful meat.
4. Sauté and fry vegetables or make sauces: Thanks to the flat base, you can use it as a griddle or for sautéing and frying veggies, or preparing sauces and reductions.
5. Legumes and vegetables: Whether boiled or stewed, you can prepare hearty and nutritious dishes rich in vitamins and iron.
6. Rice and stews: Its shape is ideal for rice dishes and stews that don’t need much height and benefit from a wide cooking area.
7. Fish: Braised or roasted, it turns out fabulous.
8. Pasta dishes: From lasagna to mac and cheese, cocottes are ideal for oven-baked pasta, offering even cooking and great heat retention.
9. Vegetarian dishes: Roast, gratin, or sauté vegetables. Cocottes preserve nutrients and enhance natural flavors.
10. Use it to bake pizzas, bread, and pastries! From Friday night pizza to savory or sweet pies and perfectly baked bread. Low cocottes give your dough the perfect bake.

These are just a few examples, but the versatility of cocottes lets you explore a wide variety of recipes and cooking styles. Feel free to experiment and adapt dishes to your liking!

Why we love the Le Creuset Low Cocotte – Centennial Special Edition!

1. A century only comes once. A cocotte like this one may not return for another 100 years. Don’t miss it!
2. It has all the virtues of the classic round cocotte, with the elegance of its gold-speckled enamel and festive knob.
3. Its design is ideal for special occasions.
   
4. When a manufacturer knows what it’s doing, the result becomes history.
   
5. And Le Creuset’s story is reflected in its most iconic piece, the volcanic cocotte.
6. Besides cooking wonderfully, you won’t be able to stop admiring it.
7. And when you bring it to the table, you’ll shine!

History of Le Creuset