I'm a kitchen appliances editor and I absolutely love cooking, but in fall and winter I struggle to stay motivated. There's something about the cold, dark days that makes me want to whack a simple dish on the table that takes minimal effort – but I still want it to be healthy, nourishing, and comforting.
The Our Place Tagine Lid is the cookware hack I find myself reaching for every winter, and I've been gatekeeping it for ages. Designed to pair perfectly with their viral fry pan, it's a shining example of thoughtfully made, non-toxic cookware that makes cooking during these colder months feel effortless and wholesome.
'It cooks meat and veggies to perfection,' reads one of the many five-star reviews. Another says, 'The craftsmanship is incredible – every detail is lovingly hand-painted, making it not just a cooking vessel, but a genuine work of art.' I couldn't agree more.
Handcrafted by artisans in Morocco, this clever tagine lid is custom-fit for the Our Place Always Pan. I find that the design helps create tender and flavorful slow-cooked dishes, and the colorways range from terracotta to pretty blue. It looks lovely on display shelves and makes a beautiful gift for a keen cook.
What is a Tagine Lid?
Similar to a traditional Moroccan pot (like this clay tagine from Amazon), Our Place's cone-shaped lid is designed to circulate steam and infuse the moisture back into the dish. This will keep your meat and vegetables tender and flavorful.
This Our Place Tagine Lid is custom-designed to fit onto the brand's non-stick fry pans, leaving room for steam release and the handy spoon slot. One of our expert testers reviewed the Our Place Always Pan 2.0, and we were lukewarm about it (although we have kept it in the test kitchen for long-term review, as you can see in the picture above), but I absolutely love the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro.
Where these pans differ from traditional clay pots is that you don’t need to do any pre-seasoning or maintenance. The Our Place designs are easy to wipe clean after use.
What Can You Cook With the Our Place Tagine Lid?
Tagine pots and lids are traditionally used for Moroccan stews, braises, and slow-cooked dishes with plenty of spices, tender meat, and preserved fruits.
I mostly use mine to make my lamb meatball tagine with plump apricots and green olives – which my family raves about every single time. I also use it for root vegetable casseroles, as starchy squash and parsnips really benefit from this type of slow-cooking.
You could also try some of the slow cooker ideas for fall batch cooking with the Our Place Tagine Lid, although you can't leave this dish unattended, as you can with a slow cooker.
My Nourishing Winter Dinner Essentials
When the days are dark and gloomy, cooking flavorful and hearty dishes can really spark some joy. These are some seasonal cookery essentials that I have personally tested and highly rate, as a cookware editor.
This pan is pretty and practical. The unique 'no-coating' Titanium design is dishwasher-safe (a huge win), and food still sizzles effortlessly on the grooved surface. It is the perfect shape for both frying and simmering sauces, and when you add a tagine lid, you unlock an extra dimension.
This is a lovely recipe book, packed with inspiration for warming, one-pot meals. There's a non-traditional recipe for Monkfish, potatoes, and black olive stew, which is delicious and healthy. The guidance on side dishes is endlessly useful, too.
If French-style braises and baked bread is more your thing, I recently tested this $100 Dutch oven and rated it four stars. Lodge's Dutch oven is simple and functional, with a really accessible price tag and a range of bold colorways.
If you’ve ever wondered how to simmer meat and veggies to tender perfection, cooking with this tagine lid is one of the best methods – aside from using one of the best Dutch ovens. Our Place's clever pan lid is my secret to fall family Sundays around the table that feel effortless, warm, and full of flavor – and I'm proud to display it on my stove, too.
