Although the Tagine is a Traditional Cookware Piece In Northern Africa, Including Morocco, Algeria, Libya & Tunisia, It's Ingenious Design Works Well For All Types Of Cuisine. The Heavy, Tall Dome-Shaped Lid Is Designed To Promote The Return Of All Condensation Back Down To The Food As It Cooks For Moist, Aromatic & Tender Dishes. It Is Designed For Use On The Stove-Top At Low Temperatures. (The Ancient "Crock-Pot"!). When The Lid Is Removed After Cooking, The Shallow Bottom Piece Makes A Lovely Serving Dish. Even If You Are Not Familiar With Moroccan Cooking, Try it With Good-Old-Fashioned Yankee Pot Roast.