Premium stoneware ensures excellent heat distribution for uniform browning and even cooking with no hot spotsColorful glaze is nonporous, non-reactive, scratch-resistant, and resists stains and flavor absorptionVirtually nonstick glazed surface easily releases food for quick clean-up, and resists cracking and crazingSuperior heat retention keeps food warm or cold for servingSafe for freezer, oven, microwave, broiler, dishwasher and metal utensils