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If you think Le Creuset mini cocottes are super cute and want to find some recipes, here is a list for you!
The Le Creuset mini cocotte recipes are a little hard to find, so feel free to add some if you know any!
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I always loved the beauty of individually served appetizers and desserts, such as french onion soup, chocolate souffle, mini apple pies and chicken pot pies. Beautifully presented in colorful mini-cocottes, these delicious foods are made all the more appetizing.
Another fun recipe that I found in my mom's 1960 recipe file is called "Corn Custard Mexicana". I decided to try baking this recipe in my Le Creuset mini cocottes. I love experimenting with these old recipes! We like our food picante, so I added about 1-1/2 teaspoons chile powder (or I would suggest to taste).
Enjoy this wholesome Chicken Pot Pie served in our mini cocotte. This recipe serves 4 people so why not treat yourself or a loved one to our special limited edition set of 4 flame cocottes.
French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'oignon) Time flies. I can't believe we are at the end of September! I start to see the leaves on the trees turn yellow, the weather starts to get a bit chilly and uncertain. My skin is telling me I need to start putting more moisturiser than usual.
Confession: I'm in LOVE with my Le Creuset Round Cocottes. My sister, d @Atelier Mejiku (go check out her graphic design services) is staying with us and she felt like having mac & cheese last night. Off she went to get fancy cheeses and wa la!
Where is everybody lately? Have you all still not recovered from the holidays, 'cause like I said on Facebook: you're awfully quiet & dare I say... boring. I haven't been feeling the love lately as much as usual. Are you all okay? Are you still in food coma's?
A moist little fruit cake baked with a layer of golden marzipan in the centre and finished with a toasted marzipan topping. The Simnel cake dates back to medieval times when traditionally it was baked as a gift for Mothering Sunday. Following the rules of lent the cake was kept and not eaten until Easter.
I've been eyeing these beauties for years--these Le Creuset mini cocottes in red. (These are the enameled iron one's, not the pottery versions). Perhaps I've been drawn to these beauties because of their diminutive size, or maybe it's because of their name--cocotte. You do know what a cocotte is, right?
My in-laws gave me an awesome present for my 29th birthday: Le Creuset Mini Cocottes. If you know me well, you'll know that I'm much (much) to cheap to ever buy anything that nice for myself, so it was an extra sweet birthday gift!
This recipe is my current favorite cold weather comfort recipe, and it came together by accident. It started with a sale on Le Creuset* mini cocottes, loosely translated as "tiny and adorable cast iron baking pot". "Cocotte" is also an old-timey word for "high-class prostitute", and when these pots come out of the oven, you'll feel like a cooking pimp.
I made these oeufs cocotte while I was back in France last June, the days were long, day light lasted until 10:30 pm. I love the month of June, it's the longest and the most exciting of all the months where people have not left on vacation yet, unlike July or August when most large Northern cities are empty, everyone goes dans le midi !
When the meat is cooked, remove the mini cocottes from the oven and remove the lids using an oven glove. Add a layer of mashed potato on the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
FAQs
Not only do individual servings create an elegant presentation at the table, but recipes bake faster in the smaller sized dish making them ideal for serving a crowd. Cocottes are also versatile for prepping and storing ingredients or a decorative way to add a splash of color and Le Creuset style to your kitchen.
Can you put mini Le Creuset in the oven? ›
If you are not familiar, cocottes are a small stoneware cooking vessel with handles on the side and a lid. They are oven, broiler, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.
Why do you use a cocotte? ›
The cocotte is ideal for slow-cooked and simmering recipes. Their enamelled cast-iron construction offers superior heat retention and even heat distribution, while its tight-fitting lid keeps in moisture throughout the cooking process.
Can mini Le Creuset go in the microwave? ›
Heat Recommendations
Le Creuset Enamelware is designed exclusively for prep or serving purposes. Enamelware is not suitable for any type of heat source, such as in the oven or microwave, on the stovetop or grill, or outdoors on a grill or open fire.
What size Le Creuset is most useful? ›
Well, it is no secret that our 5 1/2 quart Round Dutch Oven and 6 3/4 quart Oval Dutch Oven are Le Creuset's most popular sizes for a reason. These two sizes offer the most flexibility for most people, with the ability to scale up or down to accommodate whatever you are cooking.
Can you cook pasta in a cocotte? ›
Here are nine signature pasta recipes you can set-and-forget in your Dutch Oven, French Oven or cocotte. Le Creuset has developed a number of pasta recipes over the years that can be made in a Dutch Oven, French Oven or Cocotte.
Is a cocotte the same as a ramekin? ›
If you're not familiar with it, "en cocotte" is a method of baking eggs individually in small vessels. Ramekins are the best choice for most home cooks, unless you have actual mini round cocottes, which are very small baking dishes with handles on the sides, like tiny Dutch ovens.
What is a cocotte in French slang? ›
Cocotte was originally a term of endearment for small children, but was used as a term for elegant prostitutes from the 1860s. The term was also used in Wilhelmine and Weimar Germany from the turn of the 20th century (Kokotte).
Why are Le Creuset so expensive? ›
When you buy from Le Creuset, you're paying for high-quality pots and pans that are designed to stand the test of time. Rather than aluminum or stainless steel, Le Creuset craft their pieces from cast iron, which has a much higher heat capacity.
What is the difference between a Dutch oven and a cocotte? ›
Ultimately, the difference between cocottes and Dutch ovens lies in their size. Cocottes are typically smaller than a Dutch oven—often 3.5QTs or smaller—while a Dutch oven can be 7QTs or larger. This means that ultimately, both a cocotte and Dutch oven have their place in your kitchen.
If your Le Creuset is cosmetically scratched (or those pesky metal marks have appeared), it'll still work just fine. It's only when your cookware is chipped beyond repair, causing food to cook unevenly, that you might need to consider a new pot.
Are mini cocottes worth it? ›
Mini cocottes are adorable and an excellent way to serve soup, stew, or hot dips. They can be made either of cast iron or ceramic. They work best as a serving dish, but as they're usually made of cast iron or stoneware, they can also go in the oven.
What is the purpose of the mini Dutch oven? ›
This 100% cast iron multi-functional enamel cocotte is generally used to bake single-serving macaroni and cheese, French onion soup, boeuf bourguignon, and cheese-y baked potatoes. This mini iron not only keeps your food hot, but also is a treat for the eyes.
What is the difference between a cocotte and a Dutch oven? ›
Ultimately, the difference between cocottes and Dutch ovens lies in their size. Cocottes are typically smaller than a Dutch oven—often 3.5QTs or smaller—while a Dutch oven can be 7QTs or larger. This means that ultimately, both a cocotte and Dutch oven have their place in your kitchen.
What is the difference between cocotte and ramekin? ›
If you're not familiar with it, "en cocotte" is a method of baking eggs individually in small vessels. Ramekins are the best choice for most home cooks, unless you have actual mini round cocottes, which are very small baking dishes with handles on the sides, like tiny Dutch ovens.
What do you use mini Staub for? ›
Besides cassoulet, these mini Staub cocottes are perfect for serving portions of soups and stews and individual shepherd's pies and desserts.
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