I've owned this Le Creuset Dutch oven for nearly 20 years, and I can confirm that it's worth the price. (Amazon/Yahoo) I can't think of a single piece of cookware I've purchased that I still use ...

T he cauldron of the kitchen, a good Dutch oven is the best vessel for conjuring all sorts of practical magic (read: soup).

Dutch ovens can do it all, from slow cooking on a stovetop to baking, braising, stewing and even frying. With Dutch ovens running the gamut from value-priced options to high-end models, it can be hard ...