There aren’t many pieces of cookware that not only aesthetically pass the test of time but also have the durability to be passed down from generation to generation. Among them: the Le Creuset Dutch Oven. It’s the kind of kitchenware that professional chefs, amateur cooking aficionados, and beginners can all use—especially when they’re offered in such beautiful and fun colors.
Whenever the brand teases a new shade, the internet can't wait to find out what they can potentially add to their collection—and their most recent launch is no different. This new color screams spring entertaining and partners seamlessly with a range of other Le Creuset colors. It’s subtle, sophisticated, and reminiscent of the herb it’s named after: sage.
With a muted green-gray hue, it exudes a calming and earthy essence, perfect for a variety of Dutch oven recipes, from a vegetable pot pie to a Crustless Denver-Potato Quiche. Because the tone is so subdued, it can go with just about any design. It feels elegant, serene and brings a sense of nature to your kitchen. And when paired with the brand's thyme colorway, which was released in the fall, it's like you have an herb garden without having to grow anything.
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You can purchase the 6.75 quart round wide Dutch oven for $430 (now on sale for $280) and the 5.5 quart round French oven for $420. The different sizes of Dutch ovens allow for more versatility for cooking and also more availability for storage. If you have a kitchen with a smaller amount of storage, for instance, the smaller Dutch oven might come in handy.
There's more to explore than just the Dutch ovens, though. The 3.5-quart braiser with a glass lid also comes in sage, retailing for $340 but currently on sale for $200. A quality braiser ensures you always get that juicy, flavorful braised meat for your Sunday pot roasts, and you can count on that with Le Creuset.
You can also purchase the 4-quart rectangular heritage covered baker for $135. These resemble your classic baking pans, which are ideal for casseroles, lasagnas, and cobblers. As a reminder, with all ceramic and glass dishes, you don't want to place them in the oven when it’s heated to a temperature higher than 425º F.
Finally, the 8-ounce petite cocotte is also available for $32 (currently on sale for $22). These mini dishes are arguably the cutest things you can buy from Le Creuset, but that doesn’t mean they're not functional. Cook a few eggs in them for breakfast, bake an individual cookie for dessert, use them as serving dishes for a charcuterie board, or make an adorable chicken pot pie.
Sage is available for you to purchase starting March 15, and you can get all your favorite pieces exclusively at Sur La Table Stores, SurLaTable.com, Le Creuset Signature Stores, and LeCreuset.com.