3.5-qt. Wide French Oven: Black Onyx Le Creuset's Wide French Oven brings the taste of Northern Italy straight to your kitchen. The shallow design of the pan ensures efficient evaporation of liquids and the sides are angled to fit perfectly with a risotto spatula. Even heat distribution guarantees that your risotto will cook perfectly time after time. Size: 9.5 x 9.5 x 3-1/4-in. deep. The Le Creuset Round French Oven is the core piece in a well-equipped kitchen. This versatile piece moves from the refrigerator to the oven or stovetop and onto the table with style. It can be used for a wide variety of recipes: anything from savory rice to roast chicken or a mouth-watering cake. Your imagination is the only possible limit to its multipurpose use. Round French Ovens are ideal for simmering, marinating, poaching, braising and browning. Highest Quality Vitreous Enamel All Le Creuset products are coated with the highest quality vitreous enamel. This hygienic, impermeable enameled surface means Le Creuset can be used for marinating food prior to cooking or for food storage after cooking. Heat Sources Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware can be used on the stovetop, in the oven and under the grill. Le Creuset is suitable for use on all heat sources including electric, gas, ceramic, halogen top and induction. Heat Distribution and Retention Cast Iron is a superior conductor of heat. The even thickness of the base, walls and lid mean that heat distribution is even and energy efficient. Furthermore, the heat retention properties of the pieces are second to none, ensuring that the pot stays hot for second helpings. Innovative New Product Le Creuset is constantly introducing new products to keep up with contemporary cooking trends. Examples of this are Le Creuset's Tagine and Wide French Oven. Fantastic Color Le Creuset is synonymous with style. We are known for our bright colors and are often referred to as trendsetters. Our signature color, Flame, is a timeless classic. Energy Efficient Le Creuset cast iron is an efficient material in absorbing and distributing heat, therefore, there is no need to use high heat. Best cooking results are obtained on low to medium settings; using Le Creuset on high settings may result in the enamel chipping. Table Use Le Creuset is stylish enough to be taken straight from the kitchen to the table where its wide choice of colors coordinate with almost any home decor. Benefits Associated With The Weight Of Le Creuset Distributes the heat more evenly. Moisture and flavors are sealed in by heavy, tight fitting lids. Prevents pans from 'dancing' and spinning on the stovetop. Increases pan's longevity by preventing warping or distorting. Increases pan's longevity by preventing warping or burning. Retains heat longer, which keeps food hot when serving. Le Creuset has been the mainstay of French chefs as long as anyone can remember. Since 1925, the skilled craftsmen at Le Creuset have perfected enameled cast iron cookware. Each shape is one of a kind, made from molten steel and cast in a unique mold, and then expertly enameled. No other procedure yields cookware that so evenly distributes heat, browns and caramelizes food to perfection, and creates a masterpiece at the table.