9 Editor-Loved Le Creuset Products We Keep in Our Own Kitchens

Now, it’s not that big of a surprise to hear that we’re fans of Le Creuset’s signature Dutch oven, now is it? This 5.5-quart version is big enough to take on large projects like crowd-worthy batches of chili or simmering whole chickens for soup stock. Its tight-fitting lid helps retain moisture while cooking, and it's oven-safe for roasting at temperatures up to 500 degrees. Plus, with its classic design and myriad of colors to choose from, there's no doubt it'll look stunning on your stovetop for years to come. As one writer put it, “It’s a beautiful piece of cookware to prepare and serve food, and I know that I’ll have it for a long time.”

It can be easy to fall into the trap of cycling through so-called "nonstick" pans that tend to lose their quality after a couple of months. For a one-and-done solution, Le Creuset's signature skillet is the way to go. "I love my signature skillet for giving me all the benefits of cast iron without any of the annoying baggage," wrote former Kitchn writer Nic. "I can cook whatever I want in it — chicken thighs, hash browns, frittatas — without worrying about my food getting stuck. Then when I’m done, I don’t have to maintain any seasoning on the pan with some complicated oiling ritual — I just clean it and put it away like any other pan."

Do you have a braiser in your kitchen? Well, after taking a look at this one, you might just add one to your collection. The Le Creuset braiser slow-cooks and locks in moisture and flavor for your thicker meats and heartier vegetables, making it a must as we head into roasting season. Former tools editor Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm owns this one and said, “Its cast-iron construction makes it excellent for browning meatballs and then simmering them in tomato sauce, searing steak, making pan-roasted chicken thighs … you get the idea.” No wonder it’s a fan favorite, too.

If you love making homemade bread, ditch the bread maker and pick up Le Creuset’s bread oven instead. This gorgeous piece has totally upped Kitchn contributor Danielle’s bread baking game. “I baked my usual sourdough boule with the lid on for the first part of the bake as usual, and the large knob on top made it super easy to lift the lid off with one hand — I love that!” she said. “I made a few more sourdough loaves, and they were all exceptional — moist and chewy inside and super crispy-crackly outside, with a tad more loft than usual.”

It's not every day that you run into a frying pan that still feels new years later, but former executive lifestyle editor Lisa Freedman says this one is her go-to piece of cookware. "It’s true. After all these years, I’m always convinced that this weekend is going to be the weekend that my eggs start sticking to the pan," she says in her review. "And yet, they never do. Even when I use a very minimal amount of oil to get things started." If you didn’t know Le Creuset made stellar frying pans, now you know.

Most people are familiar with a Dutch oven, but what about a French oven? This Le Creuset piece features the same enameled cast-iron design as their famed Dutch ovens, but with sloped sides for easier stirring. Its shallow shape also makes it a little bit more versatile, as it's capable of stir-fries, shallow frying, or one-pot pasta dinners. "High-quality, cast-iron cookware is always an investment, and this versatile cooking vessel is perfectly sized and perfectly priced to be well worth your money," says former Kitchn writer Nic in his review of this Le Creuset piece. "It’s kind of the Goldilocks of Dutch ovens — not too big yet not too small, not overpriced yet not cheap — and I only wish I’d gotten it sooner."

A mainstay in former senior Kitchn commerce editor Ian’s kitchen? Le Creuset’s mini round cocotte. He appreciates the tiny pot's near-perfect heat distribution capabilities, temperature retention, and scratch-resistant glaze, among other features. "For serving, these can function as mini soup bowls, containers for single-serving desserts, ice cream bowls, cereal bowls, and more," he wrote. "In the kitchen, you can use them to make mini pot pies, cook gratins; bake souffles; and whip up single brownies, cookies, crème brûlées, and more."

It's true, Kitchn editors (and readers!) have been obsessed with the Le Creuset skinny grill for years now — and for good reason. The truth is, for most of us, good grilling weather doesn't stick around forever, and having access to this cast-iron beauty makes for grilled goods year-round. Use it on the stovetop or in the oven (even under the broiler), and the extra-high ridges will deliver those covetable grill marks while lifting food up and out of any dripping fats and oils. Take it from one writer who said, “I don’t think I’d be exaggerating in saying this single piece of cookware has more effectively upgraded my daily meals than any other essential in my kitchen.“

Le Creuset’s fish baker is a gorgeous, oblong-shaped baking dish that features a lid embossed with a fish motif. It holds about 2 pounds of fish, and you can still snuggle in some veggies on the side. Best of all, ridges along the bottom help elevate the fish — and any other foods you cook inside — which allows for a more even bake and prevents the fish from sitting in its own drippings for a perfectly flaky, non-soggy filet. “I’ve loved how much Le Creuset’s fish baker has simplified my cooking and that it’s able to consistently create perfectly juicy, flavorful fish dishes,” wrote contributor Wendy in her review. “It makes for an impressive presentation that my husband and I enjoy when dining on our own but also when we have guests over.”