This post is sponsored by Le Creuset.
Colorful, shapely, and durable, stoneware elevates everyday meals. Cooks have used it for centuries, and it still has an elemental appeal.
From oven to table, it makes even the humblest casseroles feel luxurious. If you?re new to baking in stoneware, you?re in for a treat.
WHAT IS STONEWARE"
Stoneware is earthenware?clay?fired at a high temperature, which makes it more durable. It?s resistant to chipping and it holds heat beautifully.
You?ll find stoneware in all sort of sizes, shapes, and colors. The stoneware used in most modern kitchens is glazed, and that?s what we?re focusing on here.

WHY BAKE IN STONEWARE"
There are plenty of baking dishes out there, from metal to glass. What?s so great about stoneware"
Versatility: Stoneware is dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, and oven-safe. It can go from the freezer to the oven. Some styles can even go under the broiler. And unlike glass, there?s no need to adjust your baking temps.
Ease of use: Good-quality stoneware has a glaze so smooth and strong it?s nearly nonstick. Cooked foods release with ease, and cleanup is a breeze.
Resilience: You don?t need to handle stoneware delicately. From dishwasher to cupboard to oven, you?d have to work really hard to scratch, crack, or chip any of it.
Ability to hold heat: Stoneware holds heat very well and distributes it evenly. If you like the browned corner pieces of casseroles and gratins, stoneware is for you! Not just that, but stone...