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Vegetarian Casserole Suggestions?

Readers, Advah needs our help!

Readers, Advah needs our help! She recently asked the following question to the YumSugar Community:

I bought this gorgeous Le Creuset heart-shaped casserole dish (beautiful, right??). I absolutely love it, but I'm actually not sure what to use it for, since it only goes in the oven and not on the stove... Would you have any suggestions for vegetarian meals that could be cooked with the lid on?

I'm thinking she could make a braised bean dish or a hearty vegetable stew. Vegetarians: what are your ideas?

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Wine

Yum's September Must Haves

As much as I hate to see the Summer go, I always enjoy September.
Yum's September Must Haves

As much as I hate to see the Summer go, I always enjoy September. San Francisco's weather finally warms up and it's my birthday! The month also marks the start of Fall, which means heading back to school and a new season of fruits and vegetables. Here are seven items that you must have to make the most of the next 30 days.

Love It or Hate It

Le Creuset Cast Iron Heart: Love It or Hate It?

Recently I received an email from a Sugar gal with a picture of this Le Creuset cast iron, enameled heart-shaped casserole.

Recently I received an email from a Sugar gal with a picture of this Le Creuset cast iron, enameled heart-shaped casserole. The caption read, "I mean seriously. How many days a year would you use this?"

While she obviously hates this cooking dish, I politely disagree. I happen to enjoy heart-inspired kitchenware year-round, and could imagine making special meals for my (non-existent) sweetheart any night of the week.

How do you feel about it?

Mother's Day

Surprise Mom With a Little Dijon

If you're more like me than PartySugar — and by that I mean a solid procrastinator — I should probably remind you that Mother's Day is this Sunday.

If you're more like me than PartySugar — and by that I mean a solid procrastinator — I should probably remind you that Mother's Day is this Sunday. If you still don't know what to get for the lady of your life, well calm down, I've got some ideas.

Le Creuset recently announced a new Dijon color set. The bright and bold yellow color is wonderfully Spring friendly and a load of fun. Pots and pans don't sound like the most amazing Mother's day gift, but believe me a new Le Creuset set does. But, if mom ends up hating it, take her to a day spa and keep the Dijon set for yourself!

If you want to spoil her with an entire mustard-yellow theme, then scroll through to see some more bold finds.

Off to Market

Off to Market Recap: Dutch Oven

With the cold weather narrowing in, I'm starting to crave comforting, slow cooked soups, stews, and sauces.

With the cold weather narrowing in, I'm starting to crave comforting, slow cooked soups, stews, and sauces. In order to make delicious dishes, I've decided to invest in a new Dutch oven — a large pot with a tight fitting lid — that I can use for the rest of my life. No steam escapes when it's closed, making it the ideal cooking vessel for braising and stewing.

I asked you to help by searching for beautiful Dutch ovens that are durable, long lasting and in colors or designs. You bookmarked the pots in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Dutch Oven.

Following some of your recommendations, I'm planning on investing in a set of Le Creuset Dutch ovens. They're expensive but suit all heat sources, are dishwasher safe, and come with a lifetime guarantee. Twinkle found these ovens in a gorgeous Caribbean blue color that I won't get sick of over time. Nice one Twink! Take a look at all of the ovens bookmarked by browsing below.

For more info, read geeksugar's guide to bookmarking on TeamSugar.