STAUB CAST IRON It's hard to look at the French company's picturesque cast iron and not daydream about the *magnifique* things you'll make in them. Staub specializes in enameled cast iron cookware made in Alsace, which makes for superior browning and heat retention. The pieces work hard, but they’re pretty enough to go straight from stovetop/oven to the table. They take on a variety of shapes and colors, but we're partial to the newest 4-quart cocotte that features a glass lid that is oven safe up to 500 degrees and a sale price that can't be beat!