Autumn Squash Gratin and More Le Creuset Signature Roaster Recipes + A Giveaway
I stood by the kitchen sink, stirring my black coffee with the swirl of sugar and half and half, and it changed color, just the way I like it. As I brought my mug up for a sip, I felt a warm rush of air…
I stood by the kitchen sink, stirring my black coffee with the swirl of sugar and half and half, and it changed color, just the way I like it. As I brought my mug up for a sip, I felt a warm rush of air from above, and hear the faint hum of something familiar. I was puzzled by the scent – I knew I recognized it from somewhere.
Ah, the heat! With the press of a button, my husband turned on the heater, which lay dormant for months. I had nearly forgotten.
And just like that, autumn is here.
This weekend we had the delicious taste of rain – a downpour that we watched from inside, the drops bouncing along the street, a happy staccato. I was content to not have a reason to be anywhere, safe inside, putting the oven to good use once again.
Now that it is officially fall, I am so glad to tell you about a project with Le Creuset. I have been dreaming about autumn for months, developing a series of recipes for Le Creuset’s Signature Roaster. Le Creuset cookware is a favorite of mine in the kitchen, most especially this time of the year, when all I want to do is roast, bake and braise the cold weather away. I developed four recipes that are now being featured on LeCreuset.com, including the Autumn Squash Gratin, pictured above.
Now that the beautiful squash are aplenty, I urge you to try this creamy, dreamy side dish. It is comfort by the spoonful.
It goes beautifully with this Beef Roast with Roasted Root Vegetables and Thyme Au Jus, which I made in the larger 7 Qt Roaster. I loved how the roasters feature larger handles, making it so simple to transfer the roast from oven to table. And the cast iron worked beautifully on the stove top for the thyme au jus; making gravies in the roasters are just fantastic.
I wanted to do something a little different, and nursed a long time craving for Bake Stuffed Clams Casino. Both my husband and I miss the small Italian eateries on the East Coast that serve up these delicious stuffed clams. It was so fun to recreate this childhood favorite, cooking them in a bed of rock salt in the smaller, but so versatile 5 1/4 Qt Roaster.
And of course, you know my love for crumbly desserts. These Apple Cranberry Crumb Blondies are perfect for a crowd (but please don’t judge me for eating nearly the entire pan myself).
What I’m most excited about, though, is sharing the roasting fun with one of you. Le Creuset is offering one beautiful 5 1/4 Qt Signature Roaster (valued at $200) in the color of your choice: Cherry, Marseille, Flame, Soleil, Dune, Caribbean, Cassis or Truffle.
So go ahead! Enter below! I know you’re going to love cooking with this incredibly versatile roaster!
Recipes can found on Le Creuset:
Autumn Squash Gratin
Beef Roast with Roasted Root Vegetables and Thyme Au Jus
Bake Stuffed Clams Casino
Apple Cranberry Crumb Blondies
Giveaway
I would love for you to win a Le Creuset Signature 5 1/4 Qt Roaster to use this autumn! Ready to enter? Here’s how:
Please leave a comment in the comment section below: What would you make in this beautiful roaster? and click on the widget below.
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Entries/Comments accepted until 12 am Pacific, Tuesday, 1 October, 2013.
One winner will be randomly selected and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to email notification, otherwise an alternate winner will be selected.
This giveaway is now closed. Congatulations to Pat on a winning comment:
Disclosure: This giveaway was sponsored by Le Creuset. One winner will receive a Le Creuset Signature 5 1/4 Qt. Roaster in the color of their choice, provided by Le Creuset. As always, all opinions are my own.
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I would make a roasted vegetable lasagna. The pan i now use is rather shallow, so it would be nice to have many more layers of veggies and cheese. I have the Le Creuset oval ceramic baker, but I’ve always wanted a cast iron baker. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would make a butternut squash lasagna.
Cinnamon-y fall crisp!
Oh I’d like to roast Texas style beef brisket and bake mochiko butter cake :)
I would love to make lasagna or a squash casserole with this roaster. So beautiful, thanks for the giveaway!
I would make chicken enchiladas!
I’d love to win this Le Creuset roaster! I will never leave the kitchen for sure. I tweeted about this giveaway and hope I win. Thanks for sharing, Liren!
I would love to make roast beef. Last time I tried, without a roaster, it turned out rather sad.
I would make a fall pear/cranberry crisp. Although making a potato gratin would be very tempting, too…
Leg of lamb with Potatoes and Onions. In a Ride wine sauce.
roast chicken!
Liren, how do you do the tasty reads rotation? Love that idea. Is it a plug in?
I would make roast chicken — simple and classic!
This is one of the most exciting give aways. And, your food cooked in Le Creuset looks amazing.
I will make a beautiful LASAGNA! with fresh vegetables and home made pasta!
Your squash gratin sounds lovely so might give it a try,after my sweet potato gratin! My hubs for sure would love a roast. Possibilities are endless & autumn is my favorite time also. Would just love one of these pans. Lovely site you’ve got here too.
I could use this all of the time for some great casseroles or pasta bakes!
Italian Eggplant, Potato, and Aged Parmesan Casserole with Crispy Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
Oooh, I think I’d make a fall root veggie lasagna!
I would love to roast some cornish hens in this roaster, how beautiful they would look in it!
Cobbler!
I would make lasagna or a lazy day pot roast
Apple cranberry crisp, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, and spinach artichoke dip!! The possibilities are endless!!
P.S. – LOVE the RED!!
I would bake some mac and cheese or try this delicious squash gratin recipe! yummm!
It would have to be something “thanksgivingy” I have been craving thanksgiving food!!
Good ole’ comfort food – a Shepherd’s Pie !
I would make a zucchini pasta bake with mozzarella cheese and bolognese sauce. Yum!
i’m going to have to go with some good ole fashion brownies!
That squash gratin sounds fantastic! I can’t get enough squash this time of year, so that would certainly be the first thing in the oven :)
I would make a rib roast!
Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com