The low casserole is very versatile and handy to have in your kitchen. It is a wonderful pot to cook your pasta sauce and complete / serve your pasta dish. Also good for stir frying meat with vegetables, cooking risotto, and even making desserts like Tarte Tatin and Focaccia bread! This is also perfect for searing meat on the stove top before putting in the oven to complete the cooking process. Its heavy lid with unique rings create a self-basting effect that keeps your food tender and moist while retaining the flavour. This product is made in France. It provides all the benefits of cooking with cast-iron including compatibility with use of induction and other cook tops.