Exploring new recipes and cooking techniques in the kitchen requires having the right tools at your disposal. Le Creuset’s vast catalogue of cookware equips your kitchen with the essentials, helping you prepare delicious meals for the whole family and friends.
From the iconic Dutch Oven, to the versatile Iron Handle Skillet, our cookware is built to last, and can easily accommodate any type of recipe. All of Le Creuset’s cookware is crafted with premium materials, including enamelled cast iron, stainless steel, and toughened nonstick to deliver the best cooking experience.
Le Creuset’s cookware essentials embody many of the same characteristics: They are versatile, durable, and will ultimately help you step out of your comfort zone in the kitchen and prepare new, delicious recipes. When our cookware is not being used, it can even serve as decor and is available in a range of Le Creuset’s colours.
Here is a complete guide on Le Creuset’s cookware essentials you need in your kitchen.
Le Creuset’s Cookware Essentials
Our list of cookware essentials has been carefully curated to reflect versatile, easy-to-use, and durable pieces of cookware that will be in your kitchen for years to come.
6.7 L Dutch Oven
Our 6.7 L Round Dutch Oven is a great place to start any Le Creuset collection, helping you tackle a variety of new recipes and cooking techniques. This iconic piece of cookware is beloved for its versatility and can be used to slow-cook, simmer, braise, and sear ingredients to perfection.
Featuring a tight-fitting lid and thick enamelled cast iron walls, the Round Dutch Oven locks in heat and moisture, ensuring a tender final dish. This multi-purpose pot can even be used for baking, offering the ideal size for No-Knead Bread. The Dutch Oven also comes equipped with a self-basting cycle, allowing ingredients to baste in their own juices as they slow cook, injecting another layer of flavour into your dish.
Whether you are preparing an oven-roasted chicken, or simply want to reduce a sauce for your Bolognese, the Dutch Oven has you covered.
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30 cm Iron Handle Skillet
No kitchen is complete without an Iron Handle Skillet. Dubbed the kitchen workhorse, and with good reason, this versatile piece of cookware helps you tackle a variety of your favourite recipes, but particularly excels at searing, stovetop cooking and oven baking.
The Iron Handle Skillet comes equipped with a matte black interior enamel, which, over time develops a natural patina. This makes it ideal for searing and frying, ensuring sensitive ingredients don’t stick to the surface. Our Iron Handle Skillet also features two convenient drip-free pour spouts and a helper handle, simplifying everyday meal preparation.
This piece of cookware also has the unique ability of achieving the desired balance of a crispy golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior when baking cookies, cornbread, and more. Built with enamelled cast iron, the Iron Handle Skillet is built to last everyday use, making it a great addition to your kitchen.
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30 cm Stainless Steel Fry Pan
Our Stainless Steel Fry Pan is yet another Le Creuset cookware essential, providing home cooks and chefs alike with the ideal piece of cookware to pan-fry and sear ingredients.
Crafted with high-quality stainless steel, this versatile piece of cookware is built to last and can withstand higher temperatures compared to other materials. Our Stainless Steel Fry Pan offers superior heat retention without scorching, ensuring you can tackle those recipes that require a little extra heat.
Featuring a heat-responsive aluminum core, our Stainless Steel Fry Pan is great for searing meat, poultry and seafood at higher temperatures. It can even be used to cook acidic ingredients as the fry pan is non-reactive. Our 30 cm Stainless Steel Fry Pan is great for preparing meals for the whole family or when entertaining, accommodating recipes of all sizes.
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24 cm Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan
Our 24 cm Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan is perfectly suited for preparing delicate meals, including egg dishes. This piece of cookware is extremely versatile, but particularly excels at pan-frying, searing, and can even be used for baking.
Our 24 cm Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan is carefully crafted with premium materials to deliver all the benefits of nonstick cooking for years to come. This toughened nonstick pro pan can be used on a daily basis as its PFOA-free surface is resistant to chipping and flaking.
Whether you are preparing pancakes for a brunch, or putting together your own frittata, the 24 cm Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan is a must in any kitchen. This durable fry pan eliminates the need to use oils and butters while cooking, providing a convenient nonstick surface.
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11.4 L Stockpot
Our 11.4 L Stockpot opens up the cooking possibilities in the kitchen and can be used for a number of recipe staples. From slowly-simmered soups, to delicious one-pot pasta meals, and seafood boils, equipping your kitchen with a stockpot is a great place to start.
The 11.4 L Stockpot is the ideal piece of cookware for preparing family-style meals, making it perfect for family get-togethers and holiday cooking. Crafted with enamel on steel, our Stockpots are built to last, offering superior heat retention as ingredients slow cook.
Featuring tall, straight sides, a tight-fitting lid, and a large capacity, our 11.4 L Stockpot is designed to lock in flavour, delivering a truly delicious and tender final dish. Our Stockpots can also be used to steam seafood, corn, and vegetables, or even reduce a sauce, highlighting its versatility.
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Stainless Steel Saucepans (1.9 L and 3.8 L)
Our Stainless Steel Saucepan is the only piece of cookware you’ll need to prepare perfectly simmered sauces with ease. Beyond reducing sauces, this versatile piece of cookware is ideal for preparing grains and blanching vegetables.
Crafted with high-quality stainless steel, our saucepans embody our commitment to European craftsmanship and premium materials, offering home cooks and chefs alike a versatile pan for years to come. Our Stainless Steel Saucepans are particularly designed to withstand higher temperature, exposing sauces to a consistent heat source.
Its convenient stick handle stays cool, ensuring you can move it from stovetop to the table with the minimum of fuss. Available in three different sizes, including 1.9 L, 2.8 L, and 3.8 L, our Stainless Steel Saucepans are designed to accommodate recipes of all sizes.
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Are you looking to transform your entire kitchen setup with one purchase? Our 11-Piece Ultimate Cookware Set features all of above Le Creuset’s cookware essentials, helping you tackle recipes of all sizes with ease.
11-Piece Ultimate Cookware Set
This cookware set has been assembled by some of Canada’s most renowned chefs, ensuring you have all the essentials. Our 11-piece ultimate cookware set includes the following: a 6.7 L Round French Oven; a 30 cm Iron Handle Skillet; a 30 cm Stainless Steel Fry Pan; a 24 cm Toughened Nonstick Fry Pan; a perfect 11.4 L Stockpot; and two ideally sized Saucepans (1.9 L and 3.8 L).
Constructed with premium materials, including Enamelled Cast Iron, Toughened Nonstick, and Stainless Steel, this comprehensive collection is built to last, helping you expand your skill set in the kitchen.
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Bonus: Enamelled Cast Iron Braiser
Our cast iron Braiser is yet another essential piece of Le Creuset cookware, transforming rough cuts of meat into tender, flavourful, final dishes. Braising first begins by searing ingredients at a higher temperature to create a natural browning effect, before partially immersing them in aromatic liquid. The braiser will then take care of the rest, slow-cooking ingredients until they are perfectly tender.
Crafted with enamelled cast iron, our braisers offer superior heat retention and are built to last regular use. Its wide base and shallow depth ensures food cooks evenly, exposing ingredients to a consistent heat source.
The Braiser is available in two different sizes depending on your needs, including 3.5 L (2-3 servings) and 4.7 L (3-4 servings). For more information on braising, our Complete Guide to Braising has you covered.
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Equipping Your Kitchen for Success
Whether you are setting up your kitchen for the very first time or are simply looking to add another versatile piece of cookware to your set, Le Creuset has you covered. From the iconic Dutch Oven to the durable Iron Handle Skillet and Stainless Steel Fry Pan, these pieces have been dubbed essential by chefs for good reason.
All pieces of cookware have been crafted with premium materials and can help you tackle a number of new cooking techniques. These were just eight of our favourite pieces of cookware to help you transform your kitchen setup in no time.
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