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Cooler temperatures call for slow days spent by the stove, cooking hearty dishes like cheesy lasagnes and rich casseroles. Which means that once temperatures drop, no kitchen is complete without a quality casserole dish to see you through the bleakest days of the season.

Here we’ve hand-selected 8 of the best.

Related: 42 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch

Staub Round Cocotte Sage Green 26cm, $769.95, Myer

Staub may not be particularly friendly on the wallet, but this revered cast iron brand from Alsace in France, is an investment that promises to serve you and your family well for years to come. And did we mention it’s favoured by Michelin chefs? The cocotte is the brand’s signature dish, created from a unique sand mould and shaped specially to intensify flavours and enhance self-basting.

Chasseur Macaron Casserole Dish in Cherry Blossom, $73.95, Catch.com.au

Fellow French brand Chasseur offers a more affordable option that promises to look just as eye-catching on the hob, especially in this rose pink shade. Made from 80% recycled material, this casserole dish is made from double-enamelled stoneware, in a shape dreamt up to maintain heat retention and even-distribution.

Robert Gordon Feast Baker Round Casserole Hunter Green, $99.95, Myer

With function and finesse in spades, this Robert Gordon casserole dish is a reliable addition to your kitchen collection (not to mention an Instagram-friendly one). Whether you’re using it to bubble away family-sized lasagnes or crumbles, this green-hued, high-fired stoneware sits comfortably in an oven up to 180 degrees. Plus it’s microwave and dishwasher safe to boot.

Scanpan Impact 24cm/4.8 Litre Dutch Oven, $185.00, Myer

Danish brand Scanpan remains one of the most popular choices in cookware. Why? It’s bloody reliable. The stainless steel Impact range is no different, and includes this polished Dutch Oven ideal for cooking casseroles or even steaming veg. It features a handful of smart design features (typical of Scanpan), like a special rim for drip-free pouring, and handles secured with heavy duty rivets.

Maxwell & Williams 2.6L Epicurious Round Casserole Dish, $49.95, Catch.com.au

Simple, stylish and (arguably best of all) easy on the wallet, is this slimline casserole dish from Maxwell & Williams. Dishwasher, microwave, oven and even freezer safe, this coal-hued creation is crafted from an ultra durable porcelain, making it a dream dish for a braise simmered low and slow on a cold winter’s night.

Merten & Storck 5L Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $199, Catch.com.au

Merten & Storck has been creating cookware in Germany since 1873, which means you can expect them to know a thing or two about quality kitchen tools. The brand’s 1873 Dutch Oven is 30% lighter than most premium cast iron ovens thanks to a special German enamelled iron, a material that’s thinner and less brittle than cast iron but heats just as quickly (if not more so).

KOOV Ceramic Casserole Dish with Lid, Covered Rectangular Casserole Dish Set, $144.40, Amazon

If a rectangular casserole dish is more up your alley, this KOOV creation may strike your fancy. Designed for daily use, the stoneware is safe to use in whatever contraption you choose (microwave included), and features a hardy and eco-friendly reactive glaze that promises to keep it scratch-free (no matter how often you use it).

LOVECASA Lasagne Pan Deep, $217.82, Amazon

Similarly square(ish) is this rouge coloured LOVECASA lasagne dish – a dream for baking your own take on the Italian family favourite. It’s made from a ceramic material hardy enough to withstand high temperatures in the oven, plus it features a thermal-shock and moisture-preventing paint on top. But the best bit? It’s chic enough to cook and serve straight from the pan to your family and friends.

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