Collection: Le Creuset Cookware

Le Creuset Cookware

Le Creuset is one of the most trusted names in cookware — enameled cast iron pieces built to last decades and designed to go from stovetop or oven directly to the table. Magnolia carries a curated selection of Le Creuset dutch ovens and cookware in colors that complement the warm, collected aesthetic of the home. These aren't pieces you replace. They're the kind of cookware that earns a permanent spot in the kitchen and gets better with every use.

What is Le Creuset best known for?
Le Creuset is best known for its enameled cast iron dutch ovens — heavy, durable pots with a porcelain enamel interior that's easy to clean and resistant to staining. The dutch oven is the piece most home cooks reach for first: it handles braising, soups, stews, bread baking, and slow cooking with equal ease, and it moves from a 450-degree oven directly to the table without missing a beat. Le Creuset has been making cast iron cookware in France since 1925, and the construction and quality have remained consistent throughout.

What size Le Creuset dutch oven should I buy?
For most households, a 5.5 quart dutch oven is the most versatile size — large enough for a whole chicken, a big batch of soup, or a loaf of no-knead bread, but not so large it's unwieldy for smaller meals. If you regularly cook for more than four people or want to make large batches, a 7.25 quart gives you more room without sacrificing the utility of the smaller size. If you're buying your first Le Creuset, the 5.5 quart round is where most people start and many people stop — it handles the majority of what a home cook needs.

How do you care for Le Creuset enameled cast iron?
Let the pot cool before washing — thermal shock from cold water on a hot pot can damage the enamel over time. Hand washing with warm soapy water and a soft sponge is the gentlest approach, though most Le Creuset pieces are technically dishwasher safe. Avoid metal utensils that can scratch the enamel interior, and don't use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. For stubborn residue, simmer water in the pot for a few minutes to loosen it before washing. Properly cared for, a Le Creuset dutch oven will outlast most other things in your kitchen.