Might check into the Le Creuset 'Multipot" There is a 3 3/4qt and a 2 1/2qt http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_3-3%2F4-qt.-Multi-function-Pan_10151_-1_20002_41069_10032 the lid makes a nice 8-10" frying pan also. Here is a link that might be useful: 2 1/2 qt two in one pan

I have a couple of those old Le Creuset ovens (from the early to mid '70s) - yes, the plastic covers did slide off the metal knobs underneath. And yes, in my careless youth I did melt one of the covers onto the underlying knob. As you now know, the good news is that you can get replacement knobs. Actually, long before those nifty stainless knobs were available, Le Creuset sent me a black replacement knob for my melted one. The bad news is, I can't get the screw out to unscrew the damaged knob. It's rusted in place. Or something. However, since these particular Le Creusets have ridged bottoms (on the outside, not the inside) I can't use them on my current glasstop stove anyway, so in storage they sit - with their replacement knobs tucked safely inside them. Oh well.

Just a few years back, Le Cruset pans all had that un enameled top to the pot and bottom of the lid. I have several....and if you let them sit in water they will rust....and I suppose, eventually the rust will cause the enamel to pop....but it's never gotten that bad. Clean those rims with Barkeepers Friend and make sure they are dry before you put the lid on the pot. I store my lids upside down on the pot, cushioned with a square of bubble wrap. If a little rust will stain your counters, what do you do about a drop of red wine or grape juice, beet juice or even mustard? Surely the counter has some sort of a sealer on it. Linda C

Don't feel bad, we did similar thing twice and killed two pots. We followed their warranty claim instructions and sent in the sad looking pots to Le Creuset with no expectation of getting replacement. Fortunately, both times we got a brand new pot back. We have tons of Le Creuset purchased the first piece about 30 years ago. Their warranty definitely makes us very happy and assured. http://www.lecreuset.com/content_warranty-information#