Staub La Cocotte 7 qt Round Dutch Oven

The splurge for a household that cooks. An enameled cast iron Dutch oven handles the food that makes a new place feel lived in: braises, soups, chili and bread. The 7-quart Staub is made in France, works on every stovetop including induction and goes in the oven up to 500°F. Its lid has spikes on the underside that drip moisture back onto the food, and the matte black enamel interior is made for browning. Staub also makes it in smaller sizes if 7 quarts is more pot than a couple needs. At about 15 lb empty, it suits someone who will leave it on the stove rather than lift it into a high cabinet.