Ceramic soup tureens and covered casseroles can transform the most humble dishes into a feast... at least for the eyes. They dress up the Thanksgiving table, potluck buffets, even a lackluster weeknight meal. Here's a survey of the best-looking ways to serve up all the soups and comfort foods you make around this time of year. Here are a few favorites:
Above: Witches' Kitchen black ceramic casserole designed by Tord Boontje @ Unica Home, $360
Practical, colorful stoneware: Emile Henry Burgundy clay casseroles @ Amazon,, from $115; Italian antiqued green tureen @ Sur La Table, $150; Le Creuset Poterie Casserole @ Amazon, $80.
Simple, classic and match-any-decor white: Great white tureen @ Pottery Barn, $50; 3.5 qt Pillivuyt Lion's Head tureen with lid @ Amazon, $162; Mono Gemini tureen with lid @ Fitzsu, $301
Fun, unique shapes: Individual crowns @ Wisteria, $49/set of 4; Oak & acorn individual and large tureen @ Williams Sonoma, $50 for large or individual set of 4 and $84 for complete set; pumpkin tureen with handle @ Crate & Barrel, $25.
Elegant, hand-painted, heirloom pieces: Villeroy & Boch Auden Ferme tureen @ Amazon,, $190; Provence tureen @ Williams Sonoma, $329; Spode Woodland 17-cup tureen @ Amazon, $588
Simplified: Ceramic Casseroles & Tureens
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