This post is produced in partnership with Le Creuset Canada.
Did you know… Le Creuset’s “Cherry” has a new name? Say bonjour to Cerise!
When this best-selling colour was introduced decades ago in France, the master enamellers who crafted the now-iconic shade of red called it Cerise. Years later, when the colour arrived in North America, its name was translated to Cherry, which – although it’s a literal translation – the folks at Le Creuset didn’t feel quite captured the passion of its French name. So while Cherry has a new (old) name, the cookware will remain the vibrant, stunning red that you’ve always loved.
I’ve been thrilled to work with a new braiser in Cerise over the past few weeks – I do find a braiser is a real workhorse in the kitchen – so versatile and they really do “do everything” (just like its name in French says, they “faitout” !). I love that because it’s enameled cast iron, this piece can be used for all stages of meal-making – food prep (including marinading), cooking (stir fry, braising, slow cooking, fast searing meats or even baking breads and cakes), food storage and serving. If I had a dishwasher I’d love that it’s dishwasher friendly (it’s actually a breeze to clean by hand too!) and hey Cerise is so pretty that you’ll want to keep it out on the stovetop all the time 🙂
Don’t have a braiser? What are you waiting for? Read all about how braising works here but basically, the enamelled cast iron means that heat is evenly distributed allowing meats to cook low and slow and retain their moisture, the domes lid creates a convection effect (keeping moisture in and circulating air as the food cooks), and the large base of the pan allows foods to be seared at high heat in a single layer at the start of cooking allowing for the quick searing of meat/ vegetables at high temps which are then finished dish slowly at lower temperatures, covered in the oven or on the stovetop. It’s the perfect vessel for cooking comfort food dishes as the temperatures dip. Once the initial searing and prep is done, the food cooks away on its own, filling the house with amazing smells and getting your dinner on the table with not much hands-on time at all!
This chicken dish is simple but will elevate any weeknight table and is a fabulous choice for entertaining as well – looks (and tastes!) like you did tons of work but the braiser did most of it for you (sssh! don’t tell your guests!). Plus, with the holiday season coming up, Cerise will brighten any tablescape!
Yield: Serves 4-6 A flavourful braised chicken dish - lots of flavour with not much effort! Let your Le Creuset braiser do most of the work for you!Chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce
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What about you – do you have a braiser? What do you like to cook in it?
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