Cocotte Flamme Dorée round Special Centenary Edition Le Creuset

There’s no better occasion to dress up than celebrating birthdays. And, as it could be no other way, the Le Creuset Centenary Special Edition Round Cast Iron Casserole puts on its finest attire to commemorate Le Creuset's 100th anniversary of Le Creuset.

Inspired by its fiery origins and with all the sparkle of the Centenary, the volcanic color of the first casserole cast iron from Le Creuset, is transformed into the elegant Flame Dorée, to commemorate the brand's 100 years in a Limited Special Edition for Le Creuset's 100th anniversary. The combination of the vibrant gold-speckled finish with the exclusive Trivet knob, makes this premium casserole a true symbol of style, culinary passion, and "joie de vivre." 

At Claudia&Julia, we join in this celebration, toasting with Le Creuset to its first century of life. Congratulations, and here’s to 100 more years!

What sets Le Creuset round casseroles apart

The round Flame Dorée casserole is a collector's piece, with which Le Creuset pays tribute to the past while looking toward the road ahead. And like all Le Creuset casseroles, it is a cast iron casserole for life, a coveted piece for cooking enthusiasts around the world. Cooking in a casserole is a guarantee of absolutely delicious results and years of enjoyment in the kitchen and at the table. 

• Made in cast iron with an enameled coating, the casseroles are suitable for all types of heat sources (including induction), oven use, and can even be frozen and washed in the dishwasher.
• Its elegant volcanic enamel with gold particles makes it shine both in the kitchen and on the table.
• Le Creuset pots and casseroles are especially suitable for slow cooking over low heat to achieve the most tender and flavorful meats.
• Free from nonstick coatings, they are pieces that offer 100% natural cooking of food.
• There is no material like iron for conducting heat. So they heat up from the base and the heat rises up the sides (and the lid!), warming the entire dish and ingredients all around, delivering faster, more even and efficient cooking.
• They come with a lifetime warranty. I'm sure the first casseroles, made in 1925, are still making their families happy, in the kitchen and at the table. If they still look like new after 100 years, it’s because Le Creuset is synonymous with quality, durability, and reliability.
  
• Wide handles, so you can hold and carry the cast iron pot from the oven to the table more comfortably and safely, even with oven mitts.
• Highly durable interior enamel resistant to stains, wear, and scratches. It is also very easy to clean.
• Lid design with an excellent fit to retain moisture and flavor inside the casserole.

What can you do in a Le Creuset casserole?

Everything! Round cast iron casseroles are versatile! The Le Creuset casserole is suitable for both the stovetop (including induction) and the oven (or the barbecue or fireplace if you wish). And in it you can make:

1. Stews and Casseroles: They are ideal for slow-cooked dishes such as stews, braises, and soups. cast iron distributes heat evenly, cooking ingredients over low heat and bringing out their flavors.
2. Roasts: From roast chicken to larger cuts like lamb or pork, casseroles are perfect for roasting. They retain moisture and caramelize ingredients for juicy, flavorful results.
3. Slow-cooked meats: Prepare slowly cooked meat dishes such as ragù, pulled meat, or even ribs. The steady, gentle heat ensures tender, flavorful meat.
4. Creams and soups: put them on the stove and let them simmer for hours. Pasta: they are tall, roomy pots, so you can boil all kinds of pasta in them. And if you want to brown the pasta in the oven at the end, you can do that too.
5. Legumes and vegetables: whether you want to boil or stew them, you can prepare spoon dishes and dishes full of vitamins, iron, and health.
6. Rice dishes: from simply boiling it to making risottos or rice dishes your way. All kinds of legumes and vegetables: from boiling them to preparing your stews.
7. Fish: stewed or roasted, they turn out fabulous.
8. Pasta dishes: From lasagna to macaroni and cheese, casseroles are perfect for baked pasta dishes. They provide even cooking and retain heat to keep dishes hot.
   
9. Vegetarian dishes: Cook steamed vegetables (by placing a steamer basket inside), gratins, or sautéed dishes. Casseroles keep nutrients and enhance the natural flavors of vegetables.
10. Breads and sponge cakes: Heat retention makes casseroles ideal for baking bread, buns, and sponge cakes. The lid creates a humid environment that helps form a crisp crust and a soft crumb (in fact, because it retains the dough's moisture inside the casserole, you do not need to add steam to the oven as with other bread-making methods).
11. Sauces and reductions: Even heat distribution helps create perfect sauces and reductions. From pasta sauces to meat glazes, casseroles are excellent for slow cooking.
12. Hot drinks, jams, and so many other desserts: with a casserole, you have a surface that distributes heat from the base to the sides very efficiently, while offering great capacity, both in width and height. So they are ideal for cooking everything from hot drinks and punches to jams, rice pudding, custards, and other desserts and preparations you can imagine.

These are just a few examples, but the versatility of casseroles lets you explore a wide range of recipes and cooking styles. You can experiment and adapt recipes to your taste! 

Why we love the Le Creuset Centenary Special Edition Round Cast Iron Casserole

1. A century does not come around every day. And a casserole like the centenary one will take another 100 years to come around again. So, go for it!
2. It has all the virtues of the cast iron casserole, with all the elegance of its gala enamel with gold particles and its festive knob.
3. When a manufacturer knows what it's doing, the result makes history. 
   
4. And Le Creuset's history is reflected in its most iconic piece, the volcanic casserole.
5. In addition to cooking wonderfully with it, you won't be able to stop looking at it.
6. And when you bring it to the table, it’s going to impress!

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