There’s nothing more exciting than getting the opportunity to work with a brand that you truly, truly love. I got my first Le Creuset piece back in 2008 when I cashed in for an early birthday present. I got it specifically to bake bread, but it is easily one of the most used pieces in our kitchen.
So needless to say when Le Creuset contacted me about developing a few recipes to help promote some of their specialty pieces, well, I did a little happy dance. And then I got cooking.
And just in time for Valentine’s day, this adorable little heart casserole is perfect for a dinner for two, like this recipe for Fig and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts featured on the Le Creuset website. Or even a romantic dessert, like the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Port Sauce shown below. Because it’s such a versatile piece you can use it to sear, simmer, bake, braise, boil, or brown.
Cake in a Le Creuset… who would have thought?
But even more exciting than these delicious recipes… Le Creuset is offering up a Heart Casserole to one lucky L&OO reader! You know you want one.
The winner will receive this gorgeous Heart Casserole in the color of their choice (Cassis or Red), valued at $150. Do note that the red is currently back-ordered for 1-2 months, but if that’s the color your heart desires, just ask and you shall receive (as soon as it’s back in stock).
So, what are you waiting for?
Giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering!
Congratulations to Amy, comment #298, who was randomly selected as the winner of this gorgeous casserole!
The fine print: No purchase necessary. Giveaway open to US residents only. Void where prohibited. Giveaway sponsored by Le Creuset®. All opinions written are purely my own.
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Le Creuset is the best!!! I don’t have a heart shaped pan yet :) I would make a vegan pasta bake!
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I think it’s calling out to cook mac and cheese with a toasty breadcrumb topping!
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I would definitely make the flourless chocolate cake. It would be a fantastic date night dessert.
I will make bread!!!
OMG, so adorable! I would definitely make something chocolate. Chocolate pudding cake. Yes. Yum. :)
Some tasty soup!
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I would make chicken pot pie for my husband! Yum!
um i would make BOTH things you mentioned here. YUM!
I’d bake brownies, probably with some sweet red wine substituted in for the liquid……….yummmm
I would cook that chocolate cake!
Cake in Le Creuset, clever!
Chicken pot pie for two!
Adorable! I would make something for Valentine’s Day, probably a vegan veggie pot-pie for my boyfriend!
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The cake shown in the picture above…it looks so freakin’ good!
I liked both Love & Olive Oil and Le Creuset on Facebook! The Heart Casserole is gorgeous!
I just followed both @loveandoliveoil and @LeCreuset on twitter and tweeted the message!
I would make Ratatouille for Valentine’s Day!
I would make Filipino Pancit first. One of my hubby’s fav!
I would cook up my Blackened Bell Pepper & Kale Curry. It was inspired by a recipe I got at the farmers market along with the sweetest, most fragrant, yellow curry powder that you ever could imagine being blessed with a wiff of! The recipe has been adapted many times over but I always go back for more of the same delicious yellow curry powder. I heart it so much that it only seems fitting for it be cooked up in a heart shaped casserole dish as lovely as this one!
Lamb with apricots and almonds :)
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This is cheesy, I realize, but I love the brownie with the raspberry sauce that you pictured above – I would definitely make that!!
oo or I would fill it with chocolate dipped strawberries
so cute and heart shaped!
I would make boeuf bourguignon!
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Mmm a delish chocolate brownie cake … yum!!
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The chocolate cake looks fantastic! I might try that first!
I would bake some bread!
i would love to bake chocolate cake with strawberry=)
bolognese – for some spaghetti “lady and the tramp” style :)
I would try to bake bread on this wonderful pot!
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I want to try the chocolate cake! Looks so yum! xo akiko
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Boeuf Bourguignon! The cassis color is to die for.
Chicken pot pie! Talk about love! :)
I would hurry up and make some fantastic artisan bread. Yummy !
Chicken pot pie
What would I cook first?….that’s a really good question! I’m thinking something sweet and decadent to serve to my dear on one of our date nights. Seems like it would make the moment and the occasion all the more LOVE-ly!!
That chocolate cake!
Glad I found your recipes and blog today. Le Creuset products are so versatile it has me convinced I could make both items in this adorable pot.It will make my kitchen and guaranteed all that enjoy eating from it in the future very happy. Love it! Your photographs feed my eyes . XOXO
Chocolate souffle! Yummm.
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Absolutely the chocolate cake. Looks so delicious! Perhaps with a little raspberry on the side.
I’d make baked mushroom risotto with caramelized onions. I found that recipe a few days ago, and I need a heavy pot for that, but like you back in 2008, I am without one. Hopefully not for long!
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I would make my favorite cast iron skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe in it, for a heart-shaped cookie!
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I would make this flourless chocolate cake. My husband is a big fan of port, so win or lose, this recipe is on my v-day menu! Thanks for the chance to win. I, too, love Le Creuset!
I would make my mother’s carrot casserole!
I love the idea of doing a heart-shaped brownie. Too cute.
That cake! It looks delicious
iwill cook for sure my husband’s favorite recipe,
that’s my buffalo loin ragu, that i created for our first anyversary, last year.
and also i would serve it with a delicious and creamy polenta with lots of white trufle!
I’d make a heart shaped quiche for Valentine’s breakfast! :D
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Would definitely make that chocolate cake! Looks delicious!
I would bake a casserole. They are perfect for nights when I am working or in school late.
I would make some delicious cornbread to go with some homemade chili. Yum!
I would try your fig and goat cheese stuffed chicken. Sounds like an amazing meal!
Braised masalaa chicken with potatoes and saffron rice:) all in one beautiful pot!
Blackberry cobbler! That looks lovely.
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If I win it, I’d love to make arroz con pollo!
In true heart shaped romantic fashion, I would first dirty the honorable Le Creuset by cooking a classic chicken coq a vin. Lovely.
I would make a strawberry rhubarb cobbler!!!!
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Oh this new Le Creuset is LOVEly!!! ;) I think I would make a one-pot meal like a heart stew for the two of us to share!
Maybe some heart shaped bread… or that chocolate cake… or chili… so many options!
I would make soup, my honey loves soup
I would bake a heat shaped quiche.
I would definitely make the Fig and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken first! It sounds YUMMY!
My husband looses brain cells over this garden enchilada bake that I make. It’s shredded zucchini, red quinoa and a healthy list of other fresh veggies. Then it gets topped with avacado and fresh tomato. This is the dish that fills his heart (and belly) with some serious Valentine’s day love.
This dish allows me to pick where we have dessert and drinks afterwards.. That says something in this home!
a warm and yummy fruit crumble
cake!
I would love this because I met my husband on Valentine’s Day in 1978, I married him on Valentine’s Day in 1982 and we love, love, love to cook together! And we love your blog!!!!!!
I would make a molten chocolate cake of some sort. Looks delicious!
I would make little bread puddings!
Liked both on facebook! Can’t wait to use this lovely piece!
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I would bake an angel food cake for strawberry shortcake. Perfect for valentines day!
I would make my mom’s incredible chili! An oldie but a goodie!
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Bread! A heart shaped loaf would be too cute!
That flourless chocolate cake! Yes, please!!!
I’d cook a small batch of braised short ribs with creamy polenta. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would make my signature mac and cheese. Creamy inside with a cheesy crunch on top!
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Definitely a brownie! Heart shaped brownies taste better :)
That brownie looks gooooood! :)