Don't be a square.

Those perfectly crispy, burnished brussels sprouts you see in food photos are within reach! The secret? A great baking dish (okay, and a high temperature and not crowding your vegetables). Reach for this matte black, cast iron workhorse from Staub for all your baking and roasting needs. High sides are ideal for lasagnas and casseroles, or a crispy-skinned roast chicken.

Want to cook the photo? The recipe for cream-baked endive with bacon and pecans here.

8 x 12" is 7.9" W x 15.1" L x 2.8" H, holds 3.25 quarts; 10 x 15" is 10.4" W x 18.5" L x 3.2" H, holds 6.25 quarts