Pioneer cookware brand Le Creuset just turned 100 years old, and to celebrate, they’re launching a new colorway and putting a selection of pots, pans and other pieces on sale. Founded in 1925, Le Creuset is a household name in the kitchen appliance space, mainly because of the brand’s wide array of unique colors and the durability of enameled cast iron pieces, particularly the Dutch ovens.
Below, I discuss the brand, its beloved cookware pieces like braisers, tea kettles and stock pots, and the new colorway it launched — Flamme Dorée.
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What is Le Creuset Flamme Dorée?
Le Creuset has a ton of colorways for all of its cookware shades, most of which have names that reference foods, like shallot, berry, chiffon and sage. Its first color — still its most iconic — is Flame. The shade is a bright red and orange mix with a gradient effect that fades from the top to the bottom. For its 100th anniversary, the brand launched the Flamme Dorée (Golden Flame) colorway, a sparkly take on its trademark shade. The brand’s signature round Dutch oven, braiser, saucepan and oval Dutch oven are all available in Flamme Dorée.
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Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Braiser with Glass Lid
Available in more than 12 colors, this round braiser comes with a transparent lid, so it’s easy to monitor the progress of your food. It’s dishwasher and oven safe up to 500% and 425 degrees with the glass lid. Plus, since it’s enameled, it requires no seasoning or special cleaning methods to keep it in good shape.
8-Qt. Signature Oval Dutch Oven
If you have a large family or like to meal prep, the popular 8-quart oval Dutch oven is the ideal cookware piece to add to your kitchen. The durable pot holds plenty of space for soups, stews and roasts, and handles on the sides for easy maneuvering. It’s compatible with all cooktops and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees and dishwasher safe.
Traditional Round Omelette Pan
This glossy pan, available in more than five colors, is ideal for making egg-based breakfasts and other staples like pancakes and Dutch babies. It’s a go-to appliance to use when hosting a brunch with friends or if you want to make a large frittata for your family. It has an ergonomic handle embossed with the brand name and is oven and dishwasher safe.
Heritage Pie Dish and Fluted Loaf Pan Set
Before you know it, summer dessert season will be upon us, and you’ll want a durable pie plate to make as many blueberry pies and cherry galettes as you wish. This set includes a fluted deep pie dish and loaf pan perfect for banana bread fans. They’re also freezer, microwave, broiler and dishwasher safe, according to the brand.
Heritage Deep Rectangular Lasagna Dish
Casserole fans, this is the Le Creuset piece your kitchen probably misses. This deep 6.75-quart dish has an enameled interior, scalloped handles and great heat retention, so you don’t have to worry about your baked ziti getting cold after you take it out of the oven. Although it’s oven and dishwasher safe, the brand recommends handwashing it to keep it in top shape.
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I’m a commerce editor at NBC Select, writing about home and kitchen-related topics. I also have years of experience in food media, including product reviews, recipe editing and more. I referenced my own personal experience using Le Creuset cookware in the past and researched the brand’s site for this story.
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