Even if you don’t readily know the name, you’ve certainly taken notice of their brightly colored hues of their noticeably durable, obviously quality cookware.
And if you’re like me, you’ve coveted the day you could add a piece to your growing kitchen collection. What cook doesn’t covet owning a quality, enameled baking vessel that performs each and every duty it’s assigned at the stove or oven and is equally presentable at the table.
If only Le Creuset® also created boyfriends worthy to take home to the parents for presentation, we’d really be in business.
While they may not be in the match making business, Le Creuset® definitely knows cookery. And now, they’ve added yet another baking beauty to their storied line of distinctly cool kitchen cooking accessories and I’m giving you the chance to win not just one, but TWO Cocottes, for yourself.
Earlier this year Le Creuset asked me to develop and photograph a few new recipes for the latest addition to the Le Creuset family, the uniquely shaped Garlic Cocotte.
The larger 2 1/4 quart Garlic Cocotte is the perfect size for soups, baked pastas and of course side dishes like the Balsamic Vegetable Bake I developed for their site. While I’m a huge fan of their brightly colored cookware, the Garlic Cocotte, with it’s neutral sand color, is seeing some serious dinner service since it matches nearly every table setting palette. It’s the ultimate stove /oven / to the table vessel.
Baked Balsamic Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes cut in half
- 1 pound carrots bias cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 leek white and some of the green parts, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot peeled and thinly sliced
- 10 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup basil chopped and divided
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- ¼ cup mint chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Add the red potatoes, carrots, leek, shallot and garlic cloves to the Le Creuset garlic casserole dish. Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and the vegetable broth and season with the kosher salt and vegetable broth. Add to the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with ¼ cup basil. Stir to combine.
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Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until carrots and potatoes are fork tender and lightly browned. At about 45 minutes and add the peas and a little more vegetable broth if the mixture has dried out, just do it doesn’t burn while continuing to cook.
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Remove from oven and season with more kosher salt and pepper if desired and stir in additional ¼ cup basil leaves and chopped mint. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
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** Cooking time will vary depending on size of your vegetables and oven temperature. I check the amount of liquid in the casserole half way through cooking to avoid burning.
How to Roast Garlic and Garlic Aioli
These pots are made from the same enameled cast iron as the larger Le Creuset dutch ovens. They cook evenly and efficiently, sealing in juices for the perfect bake or braise. They’re simply the one type of cookware you’ll have forever.
The Garlic Cocotte comes in a mini size too, for serving sauces or baked eggs or any single serving dish your creativity can whip up. After using my 6-inch Petite Garlic Cocotte for roasting garlic (natch) it made the perfect serving vessel for my Roasted Garlic and Red Bell Pepper Aioli.
Get the Roasted Garlic recipe here.
Get the Roasted Garlic and Red Bell Pepper Aioli recipe here.
Because it just wouldn’t be right not to share with the readers I love, Le Creuset wants one lucky FoodieCrush reader to win one 2 1/4 quart Garlic Cocotte and a Petite Garlic Cocotte valued at over $230.00 for yourself.
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Carla S says
I would either make baked ziti or pizza casserole first.
cori says
baked artichoke dip!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Oh how ADORABLE! Haven’t seen these before! I’d make something sweet :) Like baked apples with oatmeal and cinnamon.
karen says
I would make anything I could in these adorable cocottes. Some bake pasta–currently one of my family’s favorite meals such as baked ziti. Some soup would be great also. Nice vegetable soup would work perfect.
Sj Dc says
would love to play the theme and make some garlicky chicken pasta bake
grace says
i’m not sure what i’d make specifically, but pasta would be involved. :)
Shoshana says
Mac and Cheese!
Lisa Brown says
i have no idea, maybe a cheese sauce
Julianne says
Garlic Chicken!
Jackie Richardson says
I would roast up some veggies in this!
Ileana says
I’d have to start with roasted garlic for a compound butter!
Alyson says
I’d make some yummy roasted veggies. WIth fall fast approaching, maybe some beautiful winter squash
Meg G. says
I’d use the big one for baked ziti! The small one would be great for sides or soups (french onion soup?)
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Slow roasted garlic with tomatoes. Seriously love love Le Creuset. I have an emotional attachment to my dutch oven, and I’m not even ashamed!
debbie says
We love soup around here so I’d love to do a big pot of soup. Maybe my vegetarian Greek stew.
Jennifer says
I’d make a baked pasta dish with roasted veggies
Amy says
Roasted garlic to spread on a baguette!
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says
quinoa casserole :)
Ashley C says
I think it would be cute to make individual potato gratin!
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Neena says
I am the only one in my family who loves baked eggs, so I would make myself an individual breakfast treat of baked eggs with fresh herbs, and a side of some great bread. YUM!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
I don’t have any Le Creuset dishes, so I’d have to use it for baking everything :)
Heather says
I’m in the mood for a good biryani!
Maggie says
Good Morning,
I’d love the recipe for the Balsamic Vegetable Bake, but the link is bad. It says, “Page not found”
Shana says
Adorable! I’d definitely make some roasted pineapple compote.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I’m thinking a Mexican chicken casserole. You just can’t beat Le Creuset Cookware, great giveaway!
Tiffany says
I’d have to do some research, but I’m sure I could think of something ;)
Jessica F says
some kind of one pot meal that i could eat straight from it!
Megan T. says
Definitely soup or baked ziti!
Amanda says
I would make baked mac and cheese! It’s been on my mind for days.
Savannagal says
I would definitely bake garlic heads. I love garlic and use it prolifically, but I’ve never baked a whole head before – at least not that I can recall. I’d love to do that and spread the garlic on toasted baguette slices. I’m hungry now!
Savannagal says
By the way, your link for the Balsamic Vegetable Bake recipe doesn’t work.
Kate @Almond Butter Binge says
I would immediately make a baked pasta dish, either macaroni and cheese (I have a craving!) or a lasagna with homemade noodles, tomato sauce, and ricotta — gotta break that thing in right! Maybe I’d even roast garlic in the little one first, to add to that sauce. Oh man.
danielle says
Not sure -Id probably spend a day just staring at how cute it is first :)
Valerie says
The larger piece would be perfect for making a small pot roast with potatoes and carrots. I’ve never owned any stove to oven cookware so it would save a lot of time. The smaller one would be perfect for roasted peaches, for a quick and easy cobbler.
Lindsay Lee says
I would make some parmesan chicken!!!
HS says
I’ll make roasted chicken wings.
Lori says
I think it might be fum to use them to make chicken pit pie.
amanda says
Chicken pot pie! So cute!!!
Gina says
My hubs would love to use it for his veggie relish.
Tracy says
So cute! I might make baked rice in it.
Maneesha Pradhan says
This rice and meat dish from India called biryani and raita to go with it in the small one.
Maddie (Hungry Curious) says
I’d have to make mac and cheese, right away. The cocotte is such a fun piece!
Natalie says
I’d love to make some roasted garlic for bruschetta in the mini. I have sand dune in my other LeCruset and agree it goes with everything!
Elizabeth G. says
I would make a casserole!
Jenny B @Honey and Birch says
I would probably roast garlic – your pics are making me crave some so bad!
Elizabeth Ann Quirino @Mango_Queen says
I would use this everyday. I have so many recipes that use garlic. Would love to win this giveaway. Thanks :-)
Kelly says
roasted summer veggies!
Corinne says
oh my goodness I’ve been day dreaming about those pieces! They are so gorgeous! I would make some baked pasta of some sort – who cares if it’s 90 degrees outside!?
Rita says
Reading this makes my deiincoss easier than taking candy from a baby.
Rachel Langwell says
I would make some sort of cheesy baked pasta in this! Yum! :)
Karen Chrestay says
This seems like the perfect vessel for a big batch of Garlic Mojo (Liquid Gold) from the Rick Bayless recipe. Make some — seriously, it will change your life! Friends and family would probably ask me to please make “Those Potatoes.” But, truly, I would like to win these goodies for my dear friend Laura who is a bona fide Le Creuset fanatic. What a fabulous Christmas gift!
Leslee says
Love to have this for making soups.
susan says
I would make my sausage cassolet.
Jane says
I would make my sister’s delicious recipe for baked ziti.
Heather says
I love these!! I would make a beef stew in these!! Got to love Le Creuset!
Nathalie C. @ Devoted Foodie says
Love, love, love Le Creuset. I can’t wait to finally own my very own…I would seriously use it for just about anything…soups, roast, pasta, desserts…EVERYTHING! …Beautiful pictures, every looks so good :)
Ashlee says
I’d probably have to make taco soup and some enchilada dip. Yum!
Here I was planning to put lunch off, now I’m starving!
Julie says
I’d love to make a baked ziti in the larger one. Something my whole family would enjoy.
Cindy Meyers says
Dill makes everything better!
Colleen Boudreau says
Macaroni & cheese.
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Vee says
roasted garlic
Cheryl W. says
I think the first thing I would make is roasted garlic. I currently just wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and it is so messy. I would love to roast it in the cocotte.
Katie says
I would make a roasted garlic dip.
Amber says
What great pieces! I would make buffalo chicken dip
Liz @ FloatingKitchen says
These are adorable! Love them! And want them!!
jessica z says
I think I would like to bake eggs for the first time.
barbara n says
Any recipe would taste better cooked in these pans, but I would probably make a vegetable casserole!
Julie S says
These are great. I love the mini. I would make a yummy soup in mine. Nothing better than a warm soup on a cold day to warm up the soul. And the smell of roasted garlic would really seal the deal!
Meagan says
Definitely artichoke dip :)
Lindsey says
Roasted garlic is a favorite in our household, so the little guy would get plenty of use! As for the large one….baked pastas, small roasts, pot pie, so many options :)
Kristy Fandrick says
Either the vegetable dish you just posted about or homemade soup
Heather @ French Press says
first up would have to be a baked pasta dish
Kim Henrichs says
I would love to make hot artichoke dip in it
alicia k says
i’d make my eggplant casserole, layered with marinara, sweet peppers & feta cheese. and i’d roast some garlic to spread on bread to serve on the side.
Kelly D says
I would make a veggie bake with vegetables from my garden such as zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant with some herb and butter.
jill loveall says
Honestly- I’m just dying to make your Balsamic Vegetable Bake! Looks delicious… If I could set your picture of it on my table tonight I would!
Michelle @ Healthy Recipe Ecstasy says
I would make a creamy baked pasta with a crunchy topping. :)
Juli V says
I would make baked macaroni and cheese.
Kiara says
Baked mac & cheese!
Brittany says
Love these! I would braise some lamb in red wine with roasted vegetables :)
Katie R says
I would make some kind of baked pasta!
Barb says
Roast chicken
Barb says
Any roast
Jill Waldren says
I’d make Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta Bake with this pretty cocotte!
Jody C says
Buffalo chicken pasta casserole!
Ioana says
Wow they are so beautiful, I just imagine how food would look in them – exquisite! soups, roasts, veg roasts, fried meats and veg, desserts, just love them!!!!
Terri P says
I’d make New England Clam Chowder and present it in this bowl! Beautiful cook/bakeware
Jill says
Roasted garlic cloves in the small one for garlic bread and a bolognese sauce in the larger one! I love Le Creuset and cook in my big pot (only piece I own so far) all the time!
Jenn says
Chicken and dumplings :)
Alina says
Roasted garlic and artichoke dip. YUM!
Sean C says
Baked eggs.
Cori R. says
Roasted garlic for garlic/cheese bread!
Angie Jerde says
The possibilities are endless on what you could create in there! I would first either make a yummy warm dip or casserole : ) Thanks!
Marnie H says
I would love this! I have food allergies (soy, tree nuts, and sunflower) so I am basically learning to cook everything from scratch. I would love to make some delicious stews and soups. The recipe posted looks delicious as well!
Emily G says
I would make soup!
Holly H. says
Baked Mexican Style Quinoa! So cool :)
Nikki S says
Ratatouille has been calling my name
Stacci W says
I only have a few Le Creuset cooking utensils, but I would love to have more of their high quality items to use in making some of these delicious recipes. Good luck everyone!
Zhaleh says
You have me salivating! Roasted garlic makes everything better and this is a perfect way to showcase things like baba ganoush and tapenade.
Martha says
Corn Chowder Soup!
Dana says
I would make Minestrone!
Michelle L says
I would make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic!
ali says
the veggie bake recipe looks great! and roasted garlic everything for me :)
Sarah says
You know, I’m thinking a pot roast sounds pretty good right about now.
Lisa says
I know it’s summer but soup would be awesome!
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Noel says
I love roasted garlic on pizza. We make a lot of pizza on the grill in the summer so this would be perfect right now!
Solducky says
Mmm, some apple cider pork loin!
Chelsea says
These are adorable! I’m thinking some sort of pasta or soup to start! I also love making bread in my le creuset pot
Melinda says
I would make a soup or stew.
Abby says
Sweet corn soup. CRAVING!
Aimee says
I think it would need to be christened with some roasted garlic to start!
Tina M says
I’d make all kinds of soup. i love soup.
Toaa says
I would make garlic cheese bread!
e michelle says
i would probably make some pasta with roasted veggies and cheese yummy!
Holly B says
I’d definitely try roasting garlic in it, yours looks amazing!
CJ Pillow says
I would follow your lead and make the recipes that you shared.
Sarah S says
I would make a lemon feta dill chicken pasta bake.
Thom Anderson says
Always have roasted garlic in fridge to use with justabout anything.
Melissa says
I’d make a spinach, artichoke, and garlic dip.
Mandy says
I would make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, of course!
Miranda says
Oh boy I have no idea. Maybe a veggie casserole, or homemade macaroni and cheese, or one of the many awesome recipes I have seen you post here!
Lauren G. says
French onion soup…with some garlic!
Sini | my blue&white kitchen says
I love Le Creuset! I use it all the time, especially when making stews and sauces or when roasting meat. Durable & beautiful to look at. Totally worth the money.
nicole dz says
I would make a beef stew! One of my favorites to make with a side of cornbread. YUMMY!
JC says
I would totally use the garlic cocotte for my four cheese roasted garlic dip, because duh!
tawney m. says
Where would I begin? Possibly with a wonderful garlicky barley mushroom soup, then on to other goodness for many years to come.
Emily L says
baked lemon and garlic chicken!
Liz says
I would make baked feta!
Rena says
i make roasted garlic every wk so this would be perfect!
Elle Metta says
Garlic Mojo for sure!
Angela Y says
I would make some garlic mashed potatoes!
Jen says
I’d love to make a garlicky potato!
Sara W. says
Homemade baked mac & cheese please!
Jennifer Chen says
This should be perfect for a hearty onion soup!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
What wouldn’t I make? :) Lemon Chicken! Scallopini!
Ash says
Mmmmm. Some oven roasted garlic!
SE says
I would try roasting chicken, or making a soup/stew in it!
Starla B says
I have always swooned over their dishes. They are so luxurious! I would love to make some type of side dish. Definitely some baked eggs with chives!
Rebecca says
i’d love one!!!
Jennifer K says
This thing is so adorable! If I had one, I’d probably make a casserole in it first!
julianne says
mac & cheese with snow crab!
Barb S says
Soup, maybe green minestrone with garlic
Melissa R says
I would start with roasting garlic, but I think it would be great for casseroles too.
Katy says
I would do baked artichokes to start. I’ve never owned any le creuset before but, like you said, it’s a dream!
Cindy A. says
I would make paprika chicken soup. Thank you for the giveaway!
Nicole S. says
A nice stew!
Carolyn says
Maybe a flan
MJ Moore says
Veggie casserole!
Margot C says
I think I might make a garlic and bacon mac n’ cheese (with gouda)
sara says
I would make chicken and noodles for my dad.
Leslie W says
I have always wanted to own a piece of Le Creuset and these crocottes are so cute! I love the Balsamic Vegetable Bake recipe and would make it often. Thanks!
Leslie W says
*cocottes sorry
Susan Christy says
I would make Parmesan & Onion potatoes.
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
Your Spring Vegetable Bake sounds delicious! I’d like to try that recipe and I’d also probably make some sort of potato dish in the big garlic cocotte dish. I love Le Creuset!
Kitty Iecvan says
I would roast some summer squash!
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
Garlic Twice Baked mashed potatoes!
Carol Nelson says
I would make roasted veggies – yum!
Debbie Lind says
I would make beef stew and baked ziti!
Aaron Rishell says
Would love to make a soup or roast chicken. Beautiful!
Sabrina Parnell says
Hot crap dip and French Onion dip.
Robin Chesser says
I’d make good old fashioned macaroni and cheese in that gorgeous le creuset garlic cocette!
Christina Z says
Spaghetti and meatballs
Rebecca says
I would love to make some spicy garlic dip!
Desiree says
Some sort of beef stew with mushrooms and red wine.
Charlene Glover says
I would make garlic shrimp penne pasta
Danielle Freitas says
I think I would a beef stwe with balsamic vinager!
Gigi says
I would make roasted vegetables or Mac n cheese !
Wayfaring Wanderer says
What an adorable piece! Would love to own something as nice as this!
Jenny Hartin says
Mac and cheese
Carmen N says
roasted vegetables
Ashley Outland says
I would make a vegetable stew! Yum!!
Maggie Hyde says
I would make some delicious rosemary potatoes and maybe a roast!
paula says
stuffed peppers
Lara Moody says
I’d make ALL the soups.
Sarah says
I’d make some delicious garlic quinoa!
Shelagh says
This would be great for Hodgepodge.
Helen Holtan says
I love them! Cooking in them would be such a delight! I would make pasta, stew and probably try a lot of new recipes!
libby says
I would make a beef stew
Peggy says
I would make some kind of garlicy pasta.
Melissa says
I would LOVE to make some roasted garlic…how fitting :)
Kristina says
I think this would be the cutest for serving a pumpkin mac & cheese at Thanksgiving!
cindyzs says
first things would be baked spinach and artichoke dip and of course roasted GARLIC!!! I would love to own this set!!!! :) happy happy joy joy :)
Daria Hezel says
Don’t know what I would make but it would have to involve lots of garlic in honor of the Cocette!
Calli says
I would roast veggies in it for sure!
Tiffany says
You had me at roasted garlic!
Terri Deeds says
Garlic roasted potatoes!
Paige c says
I would make some berry cobbler or spinach dip
C says
Wow, awesome new design!!! Would love to try these out on some short ribs and cabbage!
malerie d. says
40 clove chicken!
Rebecca says
Pork tenderloin with roasted veggies
Sachi says
Mac and Cheese for sure!
Keyla Gonzalez says
I would make a roasted rosemary chicken.
Sharde says
I would make garlic mac and cheese!
tammigirl says
I would love to roast potatoes, carrots, garlic and onions. Oh joy!
Jennifer Jackson says
I would roast veggies! Make a small stew for the family. :)
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