Meet Artichaut: The Deep Green Le Creuset We’ve Been Waiting For

Why Le Creuset's "Artichaut" Is Our New Favourite Colour...

It’s deep and earthy, but not heavy. A proper green. A traditional green. The kind of green that feels like it belongs in a country kitchen with timber benches, linen tea towels tossed over the oven handle, and something slow-cooking on the stove. It's timeless. And we think it's perfect!

So What’s in the Range?

We’ve brought in a beautiful cross-section of the Artichaut range at Martha’s, including:

• Signature Round Casseroles

• Roasting Pans

• Shallow Casseroles

• Cast Iron Skillets

• Oval Casseroles

If you’re new to enamel cast iron, here’s the magic: it holds heat beautifully and cooks evenly, but you don’t need to season it. No fuss. Just cook, wash, dry, and it’s ready to go again.

Artichaut works particularly well if you’re leaning into warmer tones in your kitchen. Think timber, stone, brass, woven textures. It pairs beautifully with creamy whites and natural linens too. Carla has paired it with her black and white kitchen and the 24cm casserole sits beautifully on her black range cooker. It's totally dreamy!

My Favourite Piece (And How I Use It)

If I had to choose just one piece in Artichaut? The Signature Round 24cm Casserole. Always.

It’s the one I reach for day after day. I’ll brown a lamb shoulder or sear beef cheeks right in the pot, build the sauce, tuck it into the oven and forget about it for a few hours!

It's the perfect loaf of bread size or a family size batch of bolognese.

And when it’s done? Lid off. Straight to the table. No transferring. No extra dishes. Just pop it down in the middle and let everyone dig in.

Equipment & Care Tips

If you’ve invested in a piece of Le Creuset, you’ll want it to last decades. And it absolutely can.

Here’s how I care for mine:

• Use low to medium heat. Your cast iron cookware doesn’t need (or want!) high flames.

• Always heat the cream enamel pieces with a little oil or liquid inside before subjecting it to heat.

• Let it cool before washing.

• Don't use metal utensils. This is not negotiable. Wooden or silicone are your best friends and will keep your cookware scratch free with the right utensils.

• For stubborn bits, soak with warm soapy water rather than scrubbing aggressively.

The enamel is tough, but treating it gently keeps that glossy finish looking beautiful for years.

Wondering what piece of Le Creuset you should start with? Pop into the store and we'll help you curate your ideal cookware collection for your kitchen.