From the Le Creuset line of stoneware, this oval dish is unmatched in versatility. It can be used for anything from potatoes au gratin to roasting a chicken to baking your favorite baked dessert. This non-porous stoneware is fired at very high temps (2156 degrees!), which give it unmatched strength and durability and making it resistant to chipping, staining, and scratches. It can go from oven or microwave to table, and make a beautiful presentation with its vibrant colors. Then your leftovers can go straight to frig or freezer. Cleans up easily in the dishwasher.