Thursday, November 4, 2010

Cast Iron Dreams

Like most cooks, I have my wish list of gadgets, cookware, and appliances. This past year I have been wishing for a dutch oven. I keep running across recipes that use them and I don't have an adequate substitute. I make short ribs, roast, and stews on top of the stove or in a slow cooker but would love to try these in a dutch oven. Fall and winter are the perfect seasons for this type of cooking. I've been dreaming of the Le Creuset 6.75 oval French Oven available at Crate and Barrel. I'm familiar with this brand which is why this would be my first choice.


Casseroles & Dutch Ovens by Le Creuset at ShopStyle














(click for more details or to purchase)

I was looking at the Crate and Barrel website today and came across Mario Batali’s 6 quart Dutch Oven. I'm excited to visit the store and compare the two brands since there is a significant price difference. I'm interested in a cast iron pot that can transfer from stove top to oven for slow cooking. I'd like to be able to sauté spices and brown meat on top of the stove, deglaze the pot and transfer to the oven.


Casseroles & Dutch Ovens by Mario Batali at ShopStyle















(click for more details or to purchase) 


My mind is racing with the recipes I could make with this method especially during the holiday season. Maybe Santa will bring me a dutch oven and stay for dinner.
Posted by at
Labels: ,

10 comments:

  1. The Church Cook November 4, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Oh, I hope he brings you one, "B"! What wonderful things you can cook up with these! Though not the wonderful Le Creuset, Sam's club has their Member's Mark cast iron enamel pots for a fraction of a cost. FYI. :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Red Couch RecipesNovember 4, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I have 2 outdoor ones and 1 red enamel one -- it's a Tramontina, cheaper brand, but I have been happy with it. Love it that it is red. I hope you get your dutch oven. Joni

    ReplyDelete
  3. kitchen flavoursNovember 4, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    I know exactly what you mean! I have seen many recipes that uses this to cook delicious food and I have seen on TV, Anna Olson's gorgeous colourful dutch ovens from stove to oven! Hope "Santa" sees this and get you one soon!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Simply LifeNovember 5, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Oh I've heard so many good things about these products! I hope you get it!

    ReplyDelete
  5. theUngourmetNovember 6, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I'm wishing for a Dutch oven as well. I love the blue one!

    ReplyDelete
  6. ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥November 7, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    Ha ha, im on the same lage as u !!!
    Except i dont have a him but my family to bring this to me!!
    Mom are u listening:-)
    But actually i have one ,which wanna break in at CHristmas:-)
    Hopin u get lods of these!

    ReplyDelete
  7. La Bella CooksNovember 9, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Hopefully you will get one! I've had good luck with both my le creuset and mario batali. Whichever one you get, you will love.

    ReplyDelete
  8. SusanNovember 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    What is CSN?

    ReplyDelete
  9. melyNovember 10, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    Those pots are sure helpful. I have the Martha Stewart dutch oven/Le creuset look a like. I was a gift from my sister. I check around and it has the best price of all. The pot is so easy to clean up, that is a bonus.

    Have a great time shopping around.

    Mely

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousDecember 3, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I'm finally getting a chance to catch up on your blog, sorry it took so long. I have this Dutch oven and I LOVE it, I feel that it is just as heavy as the Le Creuset, the only downfall is that the finish on my knob has started to come off, but that doesn't hinder cooking and the price is way less than the Le Creuset

    anne
    www.anniebakes.net

    ReplyDelete

What's the buzz?

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)