The holiday season is very much upon us with Christmas and a New Year right around the corner. Finding the perfect gift for the people on your list could be tricky, but you can’t go wrong with Le Creuset’s premium cookware. Our cookware is carefully crafted to last many years and inject some much-needed colour in your kitchen. Le Creuset’s line of stainless steel cookware is no different and makes for a great gift.
Le Creuset’s stainless steel cookware is crafted with premium materials, featuring a professional-grade triple layer construction. Our stainless steel cookware features an aluminum core bonded between two layers of premium stainless steel, guaranteeing its durability and ability to conduct heat more quickly. Le Creuset offers a variety of stainless steel products, ranging from sauciers, to stockpots and fry pans.
Here are 6 essential pieces of stainless steel cookware that will make for the perfect gift this holiday season.
Stockpot
Are you looking for a pot that does it all this holiday season? Look no further than our stainless steel stockpot. This multi-cooker pot is extremely versatile and can help you tackle many of your favourite recipes and cooking techniques, including blanching or boiling vegetables, preparing delicious soups and pasta dishes, and more.
The stockpot’s flat base exposes food to a consistent heat source, simmering ingredients to perfection. Its tight-fitting lid locks in moisture and flavour, ensuring all the rich flavours inside the pot come together for one heart, holiday meal. The stockpot’s tall sides, by contrast, ensure liquid content evaporates more slowly and is just perfect for brothy, long-simmering soups and sauces.
The stainless steel stockpot is built to last many years and is crafted, like all our stainless steel cookware, with a proprietary blend of professional-grade metals. Whether you decide to make linguine with mussels, or lobster rolls, the stockpot has you covered, making it a wonderful gift for the cook in your family. The stockpot is suitable for all cooktops including induction and is even oven-safe up to 260ºC / 500ºF.
Saucier & Saucepan
Equip your kitchen with a stainless steel saucier and saucepan and prepare all your favourite sauces, side dishes, and grains with ease. A saucepan and a saucier pan share many similarities, however, with a few key distinctions. For one, the saucepan has straight sides, while its counterpart boasts rounded sides, making it easier to whisk delicate sauces without the fear of burning them. Indeed, this also simplifies cleanup as sauce cannot stick to the corners of the pan’s rounded bottom.
A saucepan, by contrast, is ideal for preparing small grains and side dishes, such as pearled couscous salad, beans, and rice. Both the saucepan and saucier pan come equipped with ergonomic stay-cool handles, offering chefs a secure grip when maneuvering the pans straight from the cooktop. The saucier and saucepan maintain their level of heat throughout, which is especially important when preparing a sauce. Our stainless steel sauciers and saucepans are built to last daily usage and can be used on any cooktop, including induction. These pieces of cookware can help you elevate a traditional pasta dish with a perfectly-simmered sauce this holiday season.
Essential Pan
This list would not be complete without our stainless steel essential pan. This piece of cookware can help you experience new recipes and prepare a full-course meal straight from the pan. The Essential Pan’s tall and straight sides hold in liquid and prevent it from splattering all over the kitchen, making them a convenient addition to your Le Creuset collection.
The pan also features a large surface area, allowing you to work with different ingredients as you go along. Known for its versatility, the Essential Pan is suited for a wide range of foods and cooking techniques, ranging from browning, to searing, and deglazing.
The Essential Pan is a great piece of cookware to have when welcoming family and friends over the holiday season and accommodates between five and six servings depending on the recipe. The inner markings of the pan allow for quick and easy reference with liquid measurements, helping you easily adjust your portions according to the company you’re expecting.
Fry Pan
Every chef knows they need an exceptional fry pan in their kitchen arsenal. Le Creuset’s stainless steel fry pan combines European craftsmanship with premium materials to deliver a durable and high-performing piece of cookware for years to come. The stainless steel fry pan has sloping sides, which simplifies turning and removing foods and eliminates the fear of burning ingredients. The pan’s stay-cool ergonomic handles ensure that no matter what recipe you tackle, you’ll be able to move it from the stovetop to the table with the minimum of fuss.
If you’re looking for a gift for him and her, why not opt for the set of 2 fry pans? Our stainless steel frying pans are perfect for searing, pan-frying, baking, and even sautéing. The set of two comes with one 26 cm Fry Pan and one 30 cm Fry Pan, giving you the ability to prepare multiple delicious dishes at once. Some of our favourite recipes made with the stainless steel fry pan include shakshuka, Mediterranean braised cauliflower, and chili lime snapper.
Braiser
Is there anything that epitomizes a holiday feast more than a braiser? Tender ribs, braised vegetables, a number of delicious side dishes can be prepared directly from this versatile pot. The stainless steel braiser is uniquely designed to provide steady, even heat to tenderize tough cuts of meat and deliver a delicious final dish. The braiser pan’s wide base avoids food from crowding, exposing ingredients to a consistent heat source throughout.
Once the meat is partially submerged into liquid, its domed lid will take care of the rest, slow-cooking ingredients until they are ready. The stainless steel braised can also be used for shallow-frying, steaming, stewing, and preparing casserole dishes.
Its light-coloured smooth interior enamel allows for easy monitoring as you spend quality time with those who matter most. The stainless steel braiser pan is extremely durable, offering superior heat retention and a wide base perfect for searing.
Stainless Steel Cookware Sets
Do you have a loved one that is looking to get their Le Creuset collection started? Our stainless steel sets offer a number of must-have pieces of cookware and make for a thoughtful and practical gift this holiday season.
Le Creuset offers different options, including the 10-pieces Stainless Steel Set. This collection includes a number of stainless steel essentials, ranging from frying pans to saucepans, and stockpots. Alternatively, we also offer a set of 3 stainless steel saucepans, as well as a stainless steel stockpot and saucepan set.
Find the perfect gift this holiday season
The holiday season can be a hectic time filled with family dinners, panic shopping, and making sure every last detail is perfect for Christmas dinner. Let us take one more thing off your plate and arm you with stainless steel essentials These pieces of cookware embody luxury and durability and will last for many Christmas dinners.
From stainless steel stockpots and braisers, to frying pans, gifting has never been easier. These were just six of our favourite stainless steel essentials, but let us know if you think we missed any.
For more cookware inspiration, browse Le Creuset’s innovative catalogue or visit our blog for pro tips on making the most of your collection. You can even shop by material or by colour and keep checking things off your Christmas list.
