Amazon.com Review
Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud has been involved in so many food-related endeavors: Boulud is the owner of four highly renowned East Coast restaurants, most notably the four-star Daniel located in Manhattan; a Chef of the Year as bestowed by
Bon Appetit; the author of several cookbooks; a guest chef on many TV and radio programs; a guest lecturer at many culinary institutes; plus he offers his own line of Caspian caviar and smoked Scottish salmon via mail order. It should be no surprise that Boulud is venturing into the cookware sector to endorse a line that meets his standards of quality and performance for his signature style of French bistro cooking.
Attractive enough to cook and then serve from, this 5-quart oval roasting pan is the ideal size to cook a fishermans stew, braise two to four quail, or bake a hearty serving of seasoned potatoes with cheese. Made by prestigious French cookware manufacturer Sabatier under the Daniel Boulud Kitchen label, this roaster is constructed of heavy cast iron, which absorbs and transfers heat evenly for slow uniform cooking of meats and vegetables. The pot is coated with durable enamel in vivid color for a lifetime of protection and for easier cleaning. The original cast iron surface peeks through along the rims of the pot and the lid to more closely resemble rustic French countryside pottery from generations past. The cast-iron lid also has an exposed unenameled handle and has "flavor beads", or tiny raised balls, on its underside to help steam condense and retain moisture and flavor when using the roaster to braise meats or vegetables. Sturdy ridged handles on either side of the roaster prevent slipping but do require potholders as the cast iron retains the ovens heat. All Daniel Boulud Kitchen cookware is dishwasher-safe. --Cristina Vaamonde
Product Description
This 5 quart Oval Roasting Pan is perfect for roasting a whole chicken, or making tender vegetables or roasts. The lid features "flavor pearls " which are raised bumps that allow steam to condense and distribute flavor and spices back to the food. Designed by renowned Chef Daniel Boulud this cast iron cookware absorbs heat gently and transfers it evenly throughout the pot for slow, steady cooking. Slow cooking allows for tender and flavorful roasts and vegetables. The durable enamel finish is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Daniel Boulud is a New York based chef who combines the best of traditional European cooking with the freshest of American ingredients. Growing up on his family's farm near Lyon France he was inspired by his grandmothers cooking, and by 13 he knew he wanted to become a professional chef. His renowned restaurants in New York City include Daniel, a four star eatery on Park Avenue named one of the ten best restaurants in the world. Chef Boulud has personally designed every piece in the DBK line with function and form in mind. This collection is the culmination of his 30 years of cooking with hundreds of different tools combined with Sabatier's extensive experience creating high end cutlery and cookware.