Le Creuset World Cuisine Tagine

Inspired by the slowly simmered, heavily seasoned cuisines indigenous to North Africa, the Moroccan tagine is a classic example of form following function. Its distinctive lid allows for the constant return of condensation to the base, moistening ingredients and tenderizing tough fibers within the meat.

And because it’s crafted from durable cast iron, the tagine retains heat longer and cooks food more evenly and thoroughly. Traditional Moroccan tagines (the dish is named for the cookware) typically include a combination of braised meat (often lamb, beef or chicken), fruits, root vegetables and fragrant spices like cinnamon, saffron and ginger.

Versatile cast iron base is also suitable for browning vegetables and meat on the stovetop, or for warming tortillas in the oven, while the colorful stoneware lid is designed to circulate heat and moisture.

Designed to inspire cooks to explore a bounty of exciting regional dishes from around the world, Le Creuset’s World Cuisine Collection is now available for the first time in the US—and only from Sur La Table.

Savor your weekend with this tagine recipe for Saffron-Scented Chicken with Dried Apricots »