This pan was a surprise gift that came out of the blue. Turns out it's something I didn't know I needed and now I totally love it. This sort of cooking is better suited to the winter months but I turned on the AC and kept going. So far, I've made two roasted chicken dishes and an onion soup. The 4-quart size has been large enough - at least so far. Can roast a whole (medium sized) chicken. Looking forward to winter stews in about 6 months. Until then, I'll focus on soups and the occasional roasted chicken and vegetables.
One of the most popular sizes in the round cocotte and I do love it. I keep mine on the stove because I love the look, but I mainly keep it there because I use it so much. It is perfect for stove top or the oven and going from either to the table makes quite the statement!
Love it so much! It's beautiful, easy to use and clean, and made the most perfect quart of turkey stock from a picked store-cooked turkey breast. Just enough room for all the good things that go into stock.
I also made the early vegetable recipe from Staub, using what I had on hand, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked and superb. Wish I had bought some for our sons' kitchens.
Purchased this item as a gift for my wife as it was on super clearance. She absolutely loves it. The first meal that she made was a salmon chowder and it was delicious. Worth the money even at full price.