Le Creuset Just Launched a Brand New Color — And It’s Just the Hue They’ve Been Missing

Le Creuset Just Launched a Brand New Color — And It’s Just the Hue They’ve Been Missing

by | Mar 24, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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Le Creuset launched its signature Flame color in 1925. Now, if you check out the site, you’ll find Flame — and a veritable rainbow of cookware. There are two additional red-ish-oranges, at least five blues, a yellow … I’ll stop, because you know how rainbows work. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from working with the brand for the last 15 years, it’s that there’s always room for more colors!

And that’s what brings me here today: a new color! The brand just teamed up with the folks at Williams Sonoma to launch Olive. The brand already had the recently-ish-launched Artichaut and Sea Salt, but nothing like this. It’s a bright, briny green with that subtle ombré fade that Le Creuset has perfected. Here, let me show you.

Look at that Olive green! I got the scoop and was told that the team was inspired by European olive groves when they came up with the new color. Makes sense. Just looking at this pot makes me want to grab one and whip up this one-pot pasta puttanesca. Can’t you taste the olives?

I love the Olive green on its own and how well it complements most of the brand’s other colors. Olive with Oyster? Duh. Olive with Azure? Yes, please! Olive with Nectar? Absolutely! My point: You can mix and match this color with the pieces you may already have at home. Speaking of pieces, the Olive will be available in 10 classic Le Creuset pieces, including four Dutch oven sizes, Kitchn’s favorite braiser, and the skinny grill our readers love.

The 10 Le Creuset Pieces Available in Olive

Like I said, this new color officially launched today. And you can shop it online through Williams Sonoma.

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Le Creuset Just Launched Stoneware Casserole Dishes to Make Baking a Million Times Easier

Le Creuset Just Launched Stoneware Casserole Dishes to Make Baking a Million Times Easier

by | Mar 23, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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Casserole dishes often go under-appreciated, when in fact they actually do so much more than cook easy cheesy dinners and sides. They’re the ultimate cookware for making one-pot dinners, easily transporting food, and baking delicious desserts. Our friends at Kitchn have a handful of editor-favorite casserole dishes, but there’s one that consistently comes out on top: the Le Creuset Casserole Dish. It was picked as number one in their annual Kitchn Essentials: Tools Edition this year for its gorgeous look, even heating, and easy-to-clean smooth surface. 

The most notable feature of these new Le Creuset baking dishes is the handles. Unlike the brand’s usual tab-style handles, these dishes have looped handles that make gripping the dish with oven mitts much easier. Additionally, the covered casserole dishes now feature a stainless steel knob that will provide a more secure grip when you have bulky oven mitts on. 

Of course, these pieces include the same high-performance qualities that Le Creuset is known for. When put to the test, the rectangular casserole dish works beautifully, resulting in perfectly browned mac and cheese and restaurant-quality meatballs. It also cleans up super easily thanks to its smooth interior, and it can keep food piping hot for a whopping three hours with the lid on.

If you’re already dreaming of all the potluck sides, no-fuss dinners, and easy cobblers you can make with these baking dishes, then now is the best time to scoop one up. The Williams Sonoma line is available in three chic colorways: French Grey, Matte White, and Cerise, all of which are sure to be a hit at your next picnic or dinner party.

Buy: Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Covered Baker, 4-Qt., $130; Le Creuset Stoneware Square Covered Baker, 3-Qt., $110

Erin Cavoto

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Erin writes about all things shopping-related for The Kitchn, including highlighting small cookware brands, testing cool products, or scoping out need-to-know sales. She’s also a regular at the Trader Joe’s cheese section and has a never-ending supply of tea at home.

Le Creuset Just Launched a Bread Oven — and You’re Gonna Want to Get Back into Baking Sourdough

Le Creuset Just Launched a Bread Oven — and You’re Gonna Want to Get Back into Baking Sourdough

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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Want to hear a secret? I am terrible at keeping secrets. And I have been holding onto a big one for 10 days now. See, earlier this month, I attended The Inspired Home Show. It’s the biggest kitchen gadget trade show in America and I saw lots of awesome new gear. Which brings me to my secret: At the show, I was introduced to this brand-new bread oven from Le Creuset. I wasn’t allowed to say anything about it because execs wanted to keep a tight lid on it (pun intended) until it officially became available for purchase. It launched today, though, so I’m finally allowed to shout about it from the rooftops. Ready? Here goes.

If you’ve ever baked bread in a Dutch oven (I’m guessing that’s most of you who had time on your hands in 2020), you’ll love the Le Creuset bread oven. It’s got a dome shape, which is better optimized for bread baking. The enameled cast iron lid traps and circulates steam to create a crispy crust and tender crumb. And the interior has a matte black satin enamel, which allows for easy cleaning and won’t show oil stains or marks.

The low-profile base is, in my opinion, even better than the domed lid. Its shallow walls make it easy to remove finished loaves of bread and the raised ridges promote even browning. (The Le Creuset logo is even printed backward on the base so that the bottom of your bread comes out with the branding!) The base can also be used as a grill pan, too. It’s 9.5 inches in diameter, making it great for things like burgers, tofu, veggies, and more. And, thanks to the wide, loopy handles, the whole thing is easy to carry.

As a fun little bonus, I can totally see myself loading this piece up with a bunch of cookies or baked goods for a dramatic reveal after a dinner party. Also, the bread oven is dishwasher-safe, compatible with all cooktops, and oven-safe up to 500°F.

Lisa Freedman

Executive Lifestyle Director

Lisa Freedman is the Executive Lifestyle Director at The Kitchn. She has never met a cheese or a washi tape she didn’t like. She lives in New York state with her husband and their pup, Millie.

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Here Are the 10 Best Deals from Le Creuset’s Massive Winter Sale

Here Are the 10 Best Deals from Le Creuset’s Massive Winter Sale

by | Feb 16, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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Have you always dreamed of owning your own Le Creuset? Or are you looking to expand your collection to add to your well-loved Le Creuset Dutch oven? We’re here to tell you that right now is the time to make all your cookware dreams come true thanks to the big Le Creuset Presidents Day sale going on. We’re talking discounts of up to 40 percent off their bestselling enameled cast iron cookware — like the versatile Sauteuse, a compact griddle, and (of course) the iconic Le Creuset Dutch Oven — in the many gorgeous glazes that the French brand is known for. And from now until Mar. 14, you can receive a free bundt pan when you spend $250 and use the code BAKING at checkout.

Ahead, take a look at our favorite picks from the sale. Not only are so many pieces of cast iron Le Creuset cookware included, but there are also other high-performing kitchen essentials that are worth a look. These deals are some of the best Le Creuset prices to shop, so take advantage of the sale now before items start selling out.

Erin Cavoto

Commerce Writer

Erin writes about all things shopping-related for The Kitchn, including highlighting small cookware brands, testing cool products, or scoping out need-to-know sales. She’s also a regular at the Trader Joe’s cheese section and has a never-ending supply of tea at home.

Le Creuset’s Winter Sale Includes Up to 30% Off Essential Cookware and Bakeware — Here Are Our Favorite Deals

Le Creuset’s Winter Sale Includes Up to 30% Off Essential Cookware and Bakeware — Here Are Our Favorite Deals

by | Jan 17, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

Le Creuset

$144.00

was $240.00

If you’re still making delicate sauces in a lightweight, straight-sided pan, now is a good time to upgrade to a saucier. Made from Le Creuset’s super heat-retaining cast iron, the saucier holds low and medium temperatures steady so your recipes can cook and thicken without scorching. The curved inner edge lets you stir and scrape up every last bit of your recipe, so you won’t be left with lumpy results, whether you’re making bechamel or caramel.