Le Creuset Heart Casserole

The Le Creuset Heart Casserole is made from cast iron and two coats of durable enamel that ensures even heat distribution and easy clean up. The 2 quart size makes it ideal for meals made for two. It can go from fridge to stovetop to oven and then straight to the table. And nothing sais, "I Love You" more than a heart shaped casserole - don't you agree? The handle is made from plastic although it can easily withstand oven temperatures up to 450 degrees farenheit. Because of the way it is constucted, the lid ensures a tight seal which locks in both moisture and flavor so that your meals will taste even better in a Le Creuset casserole. Also, it is dishwasher safe and has a 101 year warranty. Imagine cooking boeuf bourguignon or chicken with dumplings in this lovely dish.

Proud owners of the Le Creuset Heart Casserole rave about it's functionality, warranty and delightful look below:

I've used my Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware for over 10 years; I'd be lost without it. The excellent heat retention and even heat distribution allow you to cook over low-medium heat; you'll save energy and your cookware will last longer. But who am I kidding?--I bought my Le Creuset pans because they're pretty and oh so French! That they're energy efficient, sturdy, and easy to clean are just bonus points.
Although I own a set of the cobalt blue pans, the heart shaped red pan with lid is my favorite Le Creuset piece. It would make a great Mother's Day or Valentine's Day gift; then again it would make a wonderful present to yourself!

I have collected all of Le Creuset's fruit and vegetable shaped cast iron enameled casseroles. In my 40+ years of cooking these casseroles are at the top of my list for beauty and functionality. They are beautiful to display on a table or on a kitchen counter and very practical in cooking delightful casseroles, soups, stews and other wonderful dishes. The color that they can add to a kitchen brightens every vist there. The exterior and interior enamel coating is very durable and easy to clean. I have cooked a multitude of dishes in these casseroles and have found them to be excellent in heat conduction and preventing "hot spots". The wider and lower shaped casseroles are a little better in spreading the heat.

The warranty against defects of 101 years will certainly last beyond my expected needs but it is nice to know that I have the protection since these are not inexpensive purchases.

The comments of guests served from these casseroles is always positive and never fails to bring a smile to my face.

There is a drawback to these whimsical cookers and that is the rim of both the top and bottom of the casseroles. There is no enamel on these rims and they can rust if not dried immediately after hand washing. They are dishwasher safe but I do recommend that you hand wash and dry immediately. I also recommend that you let them sit out for an hour or so to air dry before storing them.

When wet this casserole can be very slippery and the handles on the bottom and top help in preventing dropping them. Be really careful!

Finally, closely inspect your casserole when it arrives. My first garlic casserole had a two inch crack in the enamel. I did not have to contact Le Crueset since Amazon.com immediately sent a replacement to me and had the defective item picked up at my home at no charge. I commend them for standing behind the products they sell.

My husband bought this for me on our first wedding anniversary almost 3 years ago and I never used it until yesterday (Christmas Day). I just displayed it because it was so pretty and special. I decided to try it out and absolutely loved the way it cooked and felt. I can't beleive I've had it for this long without using it. I'm ASHAMED! Lol! I know my husband was happy to see that I used it. I will use it all the time now...I just wanted to recommend it to anyone thinking about getting it. It's beautiful and functional as well=)