This oh-so-clever piece combines a baking dish with a lid that does double duty as a serving plate. Glazed in a vivid gradient teal finish that shimmers like the sunlit waters of the Mediterranean, the stoneware baker maintains an even temperature, prevents scorching and is virtually non-stick. The enamel finish resists cracking, crazing, chipping, scratching and staining, and you can even cut and carve on the platter.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.