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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Buffet Casserole, Flame | 
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| Brand: Le Creuset
List Price: $255.00
Buy New: $189.99
You Save: $65.01 (25%)
Rating:  12 reviews
Color: Flame
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: Yes
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.1
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 12.7 x 3.3
MPN: L2532-302
Model: L2532-30-02
UPC: 024147003250
EAN: 0024147003250
ASIN: B00005QFQF
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 3-1/2-quart buffet casserole made of enameled cast iron for fast, even heating | | • | Sturdy loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table | | • | Heavy, tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor | | • | Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F | | • | Measures 12-1/4 by 14-1/2 by 5-1/4 inches; limited lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
For roasting, baking and serving, this 3.5-qt. buffet casserole from Le Creuset goes right from the oven to the table once your dish has cooked. The buffet casserole serves a one-pot, family-sized dish like a Spanish paella or a Cajun jambalaya. The pan is deep so it holds plenty of meat, poultry or seafood plus vegetables or grains. It comes with two wide handles that provide balance when carrying plus a heavy, domed lid that helps seal in juices so your food is tender and moist. Oven-safe to 450 degrees F and dishwasher-safe.
Amazon.com Review
Beautiful enough to bring to the table and durable enough to outlive its 101-year warranty against defects, this heavy casserole is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving a dish such as baked pasta or braised short ribs. Use it in the oven or on the stovetop. Made of cast iron, with an exterior and interior clad in Le Creuset's famous bright enamel, the casserole holds 3-1/2 quarts and measures 12 inches in diameter and 2-1/2 inches high without the lid. Cast iron is unexcelled for heat distribution and retention, so this casserole cooks foods evenly and gently without hot spots. The knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Loop handles facilitate carrying, and the casserole is dishwasher-safe. Like all Le Creuset products, this casserole dish is made in France. --Fred Brack
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
My Favorite Pan August 10, 2008
Maxwell Hammer (Seattle)
THIS IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE KITCHEN PAN.
~It is used for so many meals, from cooking eggs, sauces, roasting pan for meats, cooking down greens, heating tortillas, etc. We use it almost daily, as it seems to be the perfect size for most of our meals.
~I have used it for just over one year and it still look awesome. It cleans super easy.
~It is a bit heavy, so if you have a far amount of weakness in your hands or arms, you may not appreciate it as much.
~Heats excellently on my induction stove top.
~Guests have said they really love the kiwi color.
 Le Creuset casserole October 29, 2007
Michael D. Pickett (Red State USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Love my Le Creuset cookware I have ten cast iorn pieces. Was a little disappointed with this one though. First it was shown with the usual black handle on the lid but came in silver so it doesn't match the others. Secondly it does not have an enamaled interior. Could have saved a lot of money and bought the same from Lodge.
Blue Heaven (Cobalt of course) May 23, 2007
Art (OR USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I wanted some "mid range" size enameled cast iron pots that would be a manageable weight and size and be OK when cooking for 2 with left over's, or occasionally 4-6 persons.
The 4 Qt Le Creuset Soup Pot and the 3 Qt Le Creuset Casserole are perfect. I'm planning to purchase a 7 1/4 Qt Le Creuset French Oven in addition. It's a similar weight and diameter to the Casserole, but (unlike the 5 1/2 Qt French oven) is significantly larger than the 4 1/4 Qt Soup Pot, so I feel it is a worthwhile addition for the 20% of things that don't fit the other 2 Pots.
I'm glad I chose the Cobalt Blue, -it adds some color to the kitchen but not too much. It will go well with a bit of red as well.
The things I like about the large flat Casserole pot is that it is 3 Qt, but the lid is 2 Qt so overall it holds 6 Qt, for things like lamb or chicken roasts.
And it's good for everything except soup. The 4 1/4 Soup Pot on the other hand is ideal for soup (no surprise there) since with it's bath tub shape, small soup batches fill up the side walls rapidly. It can be used for everything else as well, but it's not quite so convenient for dishes which are flat by nature like Salmon. The 4 1/4 Qt Soup Pot with lid is about 5 Qt and has almost an inch more headroom inside than the casserole for things like chicken or roasts.
When you receive your order I recommend checking each piece thoroughly inside and out before removing any labels, and then returning any defective ones to Amazon shipping paid, -if you purchase from someone else this may not be free though. I think the Amazon prices are reasonable especially if you don't live near a Le Creuset outlet store, and if you can get close to 50% of list including shipping with an overall purchase of items, I think you are doing OK. Also keep in mind that the 101 year
owner warranty is all very fine, but you have to print the ownership paperwork on archival quality paper to be readable.
versatile starter piece April 2, 2007
Succubus (New York USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As seems the case with some other reviewers, this was my first piece of Le Creuset. It's wonderful for braising and easy to maintain. It has all of the benefits of uncoated cast iron, with an easy-to-clean enamel coating. While heavy, it is not unwieldy. It was my favorite piece (until the next piece, of course).
Perfect size! The one pan that does it all! February 12, 2007
J. Campbell (United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I just received my Le Creuset Casserole a few weeks ago and LOVE it! I was a little 'on the fence' about the size before I bought it, but I've found that it's the perfect size. I've used it as intended (making a casserole), but I've also been able to use it in place of my skillet. The pan is nice and wide, and I've been able to brown 6 chicken breasts in it. The lid is nice and heavy, with a tight fit. I cooked and simmered a meat dish in it tonight and it made everything very tender and moist. This is a very adaptable piece of cookware. I think I will end up cooking most of my meals in this pan.
As most Le Creuset pieces, clean up has been a breeze. I just let it cool, soak in in a little water, and it wipes clean. Very easy!
As I said before, I am very happy I went with the 3.5 qt. size instead of the larger 5 qt. I usually cook about 4-6 servings at a time and have found that this works great for us. I would only suggest the 5 qt size if you are cooking for 8+ on a regular basis.
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