Calling all collectors and comfort-food foodies! This Heritage Collection 4-quart round oven has us all heart eyes and hungry bellies, recalling a time when a looped-handle Le Creuset vessel (also known as a legumier) was the one-and-done dish. It would simmer a showstopping pot roast with veggies; bathe chicken, carrots, and celery in salty broth (don't forget the pillowy dumplings!); and serve a warm apple brown betty to those sweet faces waiting at the table. Now? This vintage-inspired piece still knocks those soul-soothing meals out of the park -- along with all the new recipes you've accumulated from friends, family, and your social feeds! Think: artisan sourdough bread, mac and cheese with creative mix-ins, and braised short ribs that keep 'em coming back for seconds (and thirds). The secret? Le Creuset's enameled cast-iron that (still) requires no seasoning and delivers superior heat distribution, avoiding hot spots that can burn your food. The classic construction also offers heat retention that, after being removed from the oven or stove, keeps your delicious dishes warmer longer -- a win for those guests at the end of the buffet line. Speaking of buffet lines, this round oven is the ultimate gift for the holiday hostess who loves cookware that looks as good as it cooks -- with a side of nostalgia. Or, how about the happy couple who crave the classics and a home-cooked meal? (Four quarts is the quintessential starter size!) But maybe, this retro redo is for y-o-u -- so that stuffing or casserole you've lovingly prepared is served up more beautifully than ever. From Le Creuset.

·From the Heritage Collection

·Includes 4-qt round oven and lid

·Looped top handle

·Curved side handles

·Light-colored interior enamel resists staining and has an easy release of food

·Even heat distribution; avoids hot spots that can burn your food

·Retains heat: using lower level of heat keeps the food warmer longer when removed from energy source

·Enameled cast-iron construction; requires no seasoning

·Dishwasher-safe (hand washing recommended); oven-safe to 500F

·Compatible with all cooktops

·Measurements: Overall 11.9"L x 5.9"H x 10"W, weighs 9 lbs; Interior 7"L x 4"H; Exterior base 6"Diam; Top/side handles 1"

·Made in FranceIdeal for casseroles, roasting, stews or family-style side dishes Durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention Ready to use, requires no seasoning, easy to clean Compatible with all cooktops and oven-safe up to 500 Size is L=11.9 H= 5.9 W = 10 Weight 9 lbs

·Imported.