Le Creuset's Roasters offer unsurpassed cooking performance. One of the most important essentials for good roasting is even heating. Heat is spread gently and evenly providing golden roasted potatoes and a crisp and light pastry every time. The wide, shallow shape of these pieces exposes the maximum surface area of the food to the heat source, whether it be all around heat in the oven or under the broiler. They can also be used on the stovetop for frying. These dishes are ideal for making pasta dishes such as lasagna and baking delicious pies and desserts. The cast iron spreads the heat evenly and well with no soggy middles to pies or tarts. Made in France by Le Creuset with a 2 year warranty.