It doesn’t always have to be the classical beef or chicken ragout. Why not go for mixed mushrooms or “braise-friendly” vegetables such as eggplants, tomatoes and zucchini instead? If you let them simmer in al low pot they will develop an aroma so full that nobody is going to miss the meat.

For anything that needs to cook in the pot on a low flame for quite a while after searing, this induction-compatible stainless-steel casserole is simply the best choice. It boasts relatively low walls, meaning meat and vegetables can be braised with reasonably little energy needed.

• made of 18/10 stainless steel
• induction-compatible cookstar all-stove base
• lid with condensate-plus function
• cold-metal handles in stainless steel
• convenient pouring rim
• integrated measuring scale
• ovenproof up to 428 °F
• 10-year warranty