Ayesha Curry 5.5-Quart Home Collection Nonstick Casserole Dish

If you’re a fan of one-pot meals, you need a good Dutch oven in your life. This is a pot that is made out of cast iron or ceramic and has thick walls to retain heat. It comes with a tight-fitting lid to keep flavor inside. Plus, it can go straight from the stovetop to the oven, making it highly versatile and usable. Ayesha Curry is a cookbook author and cooking television personality who has a line of kitchenware that includes Dutch ovens, bakeware, ceramics and much more. Her Dutch ovens are stylish, functional and well priced.

A Dutch oven is a great kitchen accessory for beginner cooks and professionals, simply because of how much you can do with them. They are ideal for braising meat, simmering soups and stews and even deep-frying. You can also use them to bake desserts or sides and poach meat or fruit. If you’re a bread maker, a Dutch oven can be used for that as well. They are highly durable for daily use but look elegant enough to serve a meal during a dinner party. Many of them come in bright colors, so you can find one that complements your style.

• One of the most important factors to consider when you’re buying an Ayesha Curry Dutch oven is size. Consider how many people you will be cooking for at a time, and figure out the capacity you need accordingly. For example, a 2.5-quart one will be ideal for a small family or for cooking sides, while a 6-quart one is better for larger families or main dishes.
• Handles are key on Dutch ovens because they are heavy cooking vessels, especially when they are full. Plus, Dutch ovens are used in the oven, so you need to be able to hold on to the handles while wearing thick oven mitts. Take a look at the handle on the lid as well. It should be tall and roomy so you can easily grasp it with your mitts on.
• One of the great things about Dutch ovens is that they are stylish. Unlike regular pots and pans that are often black or grey, Ayesha Curry Dutch ovens come in stunning bright colors. Decide whether you want to get a Dutch oven that matches with your dishes or if you want one that is an accent color.