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Le Creuset Casseroles

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Warm up with Le Creuset!

There's nothing more comforting than cooking up a huge tasty casserole or stew in a Dutch Oven (or French Oven if you are Le Creuset!), especially at the coldest time of the year.

Often it's just as easy as chopping up a few ingredients, throwing them into the pot with a small amount of liquid and letting the dish sit in the oven for 45 minutes, while you sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the delicious smells coming from the kitchen!

My favourite cookware for casseroles is Le Creuset. The pots not only look great, they also do a fantastic job. However, if you are looking for a cheaper alternative then you might want to try a Lodge Dutch Oven. I have included a link to these products at the bottom of the page.

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Le Creuset Petite Casseroles on eBay

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The Le Creuset Petite Cassaroles are ideal for meals for two and dinner parties. They can be used to showcase dips and salsas, cooked vegetables or used an individual mini hotpots for an evening meal. I have included a recipe for a mini lasagne below, which would be perfect for a Saturday evening indoors.
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Easy Mini Lasagne Recipe for Le Creuset Petite Casserole

Try this tasty dish in your mini casserole pot

Ingredients

Minced Beef 250g (8oz)
Tin of Tomatoes
Mushrooms (Sliced)
Chopped onion 1
Garlic 1 clove
Virgin Olive Oil
Half Beef Stock Cube
Pack of fresh Lasagne Sheets (if dry - follow instructions)
1 pack of Mozzarella cheese
Fresh ricotta cheese 250g (9oz)
Grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp

Method

1. Fry the Mince Beef and Onion until translucent.
2. Stir in the Garlic, Tomatoes and Mushrooms.
3. Cook for about half an hour until reduced and thickened.
5. While the meat sauce is simmering on a low temperature, mix 1 Tbsp Parmesan and the Ricotta in a bowl. Season with a sprinkle of salt & pepper.
7. Slice the Mozzarella cheese
9. Grease the Le Creuset Petite Cassaroles
10. Spoon a layer of meat sauce in the bottom, followed by a lasagne sheet. Overlay with even cheese sauce and top with mozzarella. Repeat until casseroles are filled and sprinkle with Parmesan.
9. Bake in the oven at 400F / 200C / Gas Mark 6 for about 30 minutes.
10. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh green salad.

Le Creuset French Ovens on Amazon

French Ovens are just another name for Dutch Ovens

If you would rather not bid on eBay then why not try Amazon? These French Ovens come highly recommended and can be bought easily online.
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Lodge Dutch Ovens

Lodge Cookware - A Cheaper Alternative to Le Creuset

Le Creuset pots are an investment, but Lodge Dutch Ovens are significantly cheaper and do a great job. They are ready-primed for cooking and wash easily.
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