Hello, my fellow le creuset-lers! I found this little baby in a thrift store. Poor thing was beyond dirty, but I just couldn’t leave it there, so I took a risk and brought it home. Luckily, after cleaning, there’s no damage to enamel except for those left by metal utensils. So, my question is - what can you cook in such a small, 2qt (1.8L) Dutch oven? If you have one, what do you use it for? Thank you!

Hi, for those who have used a LC 2 quart DO, what do you think about it? I picked one up on sale. I haven't cooked in a few years due to a life change but now beginning to cook again. I already own a bunch of LC, I cook for one, and what I cook is mostly seafood, veggies, and I do not like to freeze leftovers. The reason I am reaching for the smaller size is because, with years, my 5.5 qt rarely ever gets used, and even my 3.5 seems a bit big, though I make pasta sauce or curry in it on occasion. So I thought perhaps I will start making a one pot meal kinda thing in the 2 quart oven (it's brand new and still returnable), and maybe also pick up a 2.5 quart "french oven" on sale currently at WM, though that might be an overkill as I already do have the 2.25 cast iron combo pan. But then is 2 quart DO just too small to do anything other than perhaps just throw in some veggies and a fish fillet to slowcook? (That is the only use I can think of for the moment, as I use rice cooker for rice, and I don't bake bread in my LC). I can see from reading postings that everyone's needs and taste are so different (basically, I am not making a whole chicken for a family of four) but even so, it's hard to figure out the right purchase which I won't regret, and would love any input from those who have used either? Thank you.