Nambé, a family-owned company famous for creating stunning tabletop collections since 1951, has just launched a jaw-droppingly beautiful line of sculpted ovenware that I’m absolutely lusting after. The Butterfly Casserole (above, and with lid below left) has a gorgeous, organic shape with a swooping rim and scooped handles that dresses up even the most mundane of dishes, like salads or soups. But with that profile and finish, just imagine what it can do for your truly spectacular dishes. Ever since I saw it, I’ve been fantasizing what my lobster macaroni and cheese with white truffle oil would look like in it. (Okay, I lied. What I’ve really been imagining is me toting this out and placing it ever so slowly in the middle of the table so my guests can catch their reflections dripping with envy.)

Designed by Neil Cohen, the casserole, as well as the similarly shaped Butterfly Baker (right), is perfect for roasting. The pieces have a nonstick surface that makes serving even the most stubborn of dishes a breeze.These lovely pieces can go from oven to table to fridge, plus they can also keep cold food cool and hot food warm longer than a regular casserole dish or roasting pan, thanks to their patented metal alloy construction. But that’s all a bunch of engineer-speak to me. When it comes to these beauties, it’s all about looks. So call me shallow. With the casserole and baker in my batterie de cuisine, even cooking failures will never look sexier. For more information, or to discover other knock out designs, visit www.nambe.com.

Prices
1-quart Butterfly Casserole with lid | $200.00
2-quart Butterfly Casserole with lid | $250.00
3-quart Butterfly Casserole with lid | $300.00

1-quart Butterfly Baker | $150.00
2-quart Butterfly Baker | $200.00

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