Le Creuset Signature Round Wide 3-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean

Perfect
I've collected a few Le Creuset pans in various sizes and colors.
The 2 quart french oven that I've had for years is used the most and I wanted another pan that was larger but not as large as my soup pot.
This one filled the bill perfectly. It has a flat bottom making it easier to use for roasting or browning than my soup pot. The sides are high enough to use it for stews, soups, rice or frying and I really like the Linen color.
The handles on this pot are larger than my older french oven so it's easier to get a good grip.
All in all, it's a very versatile size and shape. I expect to depend on it for many years.

love it!!
After drooling over this new color for months..I found it at a great price on Amazon. It is my fourth Le Creuset..(have since sold the soup pot on ebay as it was to small for me).This pot is a perfect size for a nice dinner for two or three or maybe four..can do a small roast,chops or whatever. I LOVE the shape,flat bottom, straight sides..makes it much easier to cook over my old soup pot. easy to use and clean..makes anything you cook in it come out wonderful..a must for any good cook..if this size is to small you can step up a bit to the 4 1/2 quart..which i may have to add anyway...overall its a must buy and LOVE the color!!!

Great sized Dutch oven to go with the 5 1/2 quart
My most used pot in the kitchen is the 5 1/2 quart Dutch Oven but sometimes it's too big, especially as I'm cooking for one these days. I always make my soups and pot roasts in the Dutch Oven and there is nothing better than Le Creuset. In case you are wondering, yes, it matters who makes it. We tried some off brands years ago and the enamel was cracking within weeks of use. I've had the same Le Creuset pans for years and they are still absolutely fine. The new pots have bigger stirrup handles so you can get a good grip, especially if you use silicone mitts.

This size is good for a stew, a smaller batch of soup, roasting small birds, or making a vegetable casserole or stew. I have the Cherry Red color which is bright and cheerful, but the newer colors are really stunning--especially the blue colors. (Back when I started buying Le Creuset, the colors were more limited.)

Over time, the inside enamel can get stained; it may discolor on the bottom over time but...

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