The Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Cassadou is designed for searing and browning without crowding due to the wide surface area. The smoothly curved interior and large round base are ideal for simmering, frying, stir-frying, and one-pot meals. The extended helper handle and contoured main handle provide added control for maneuvering from the kitchen to the table. The light-colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress. A traditional design from Le Creuset's archives, the Signature Cassadou was inspired by Provencal hunters and the stews they would prepare from the day's catch. Now updated for the modern kitchen, the enameled cast iron cassadou acts as a deep saute pan or small Dutch oven with a convenient handle, ideal for everything from frying to braising to simmering. Crafted from Le Creuset's legendary cast iron, the Signature Cassadou has the same exceptional heat distribution and retention qualities to lock in flavor and keep dishes warm or cold at the table. The colorful enameled surface minimizes sticking and staining, requires no pre-seasoning, and is easy-to-clean. Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925, Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that produces superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability, the easy-to-clean porcelain enamel requires no seasoning, minimizes sticking and is dishwasher safe.