This large oval baking dish and serving bowl made of Polish Pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna combines generous capacity, versatile functionality and a beautiful decorative appearance for both everyday use and special occasions.

The outside dimensions are approx. 35 × 24 cm, the height is approx. 6.5 cm, the weight is approx. 1.7 kg, and the maximum capacity when filled with water to overflowing is approx. 3 litres.

The base measures approx. 30 × 19 cm, giving the dish a stable position on the dining table, kitchen worktop, buffet or serving area.

This shape is available in 5 different sizes, and this is the largest version in the series. It is therefore especially suitable for families, entertaining guests, larger portions, buffets and professional use in restaurants, hotels and catering.

One of the great advantages of a decorative ceramic baking dish is that preparation and serving can take place in the same piece.

Lasagna, potato gratin, baked vegetables or a family casserole do not have to be transferred into another serving dish after cooking. The beautifully decorated ceramic dish can simply be placed directly on the table.

This creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere and makes the dish particularly suitable for Sunday lunches, family gatherings, birthdays, Easter, Christmas and dinners with friends.

The largest of five sizes

This baking dish belongs to a series available in five different sizes.

The version offered here is the largest.

It is therefore ideal for larger family portions, several guests and dishes that are served in the centre of the table for everyone to share.

The different sizes in the series can also be combined beautifully.

Smaller dishes can be used for dips, side dishes or individual portions, while this large version is ideal for main courses, salads, vegetables, bread and large desserts.

For large casseroles and oven dishes

The generous size is ideal for many classic family meals.

Potato gratin

Pasta bake

Vegetable casserole

Broccoli and potato bake

Cauliflower gratin

Courgette and tomato bake

Aubergine casserole

Minced meat casserole

Chicken and vegetable bake

Salmon and spinach bake

Sweet potato casserole

Gnocchi bake

Sauerkraut casserole

Spätzle bake

The large surface area also provides plenty of room for an appetising golden cheese crust or crispy topping.

For lasagna in many variations

A large baking dish is perfect for lasagna.

Classic lasagna Bolognese

Vegetable lasagna

Spinach and ricotta lasagna

Salmon and spinach lasagna

Aubergine lasagna

Courgette lasagna

Pumpkin lasagna

Mushroom lasagna

Even a familiar family favourite gains a more special appearance when served directly in decorative Polish Pottery.

For potatoes and gratins

Potatoes can be combined beautifully with vegetables, cream, cheese and herbs.

Potato gratin

Potato and leek gratin

Potatoes with onions

Potatoes with rosemary and garlic

Potatoes with cheese

Potatoes with broccoli

Sweet potato gratin

Potatoes with feta and Mediterranean herbs

Potatoes with mushrooms and cream sauce

The broad surface provides particularly generous space for a delicious golden gratinated topping.

For vegetables and Mediterranean oven dishes

Larger quantities of vegetables can also be prepared and served attractively in this dish.

Courgettes

Aubergines

Peppers

Tomatoes

Fennel

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Carrots

Pumpkin

Sweet potatoes

Onions

Mushrooms

For example, a mixture of courgettes, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, red onions and garlic with olive oil, rosemary and thyme makes a simple and delicious Mediterranean vegetable dish.

For meat dishes

The generous size also offers plenty of space for hearty meat dishes.

Chicken pieces with vegetables

Meatloaf

Pork fillet with vegetables

Meatballs in tomato sauce

Gratinated meat dishes

Stuffed peppers

Minced meat with potatoes

Mediterranean chicken with tomatoes and olives

Meat, potatoes and vegetables can be prepared together in one dish and then served directly at the table.

For fish and seafood

The elongated oval shape is particularly well suited to fish dishes.

Fish fillets on vegetables

Salmon with spinach

Cod with tomatoes and herbs

Fish with potatoes and fennel

Prawns with tomatoes, garlic and herbs

Mediterranean fish with olives and lemon

The baking dish can therefore also become the centrepiece of a festive fish dinner.

For bread and savoury baking ideas

In addition to classic casseroles, many savoury baking ideas can be prepared in the dish.

Focaccia

Pull apart bread

Gratinated baguette

Savoury bread pudding

Stuffed bread rolls

Pizza style oven dishes

The large surface provides plenty of space for toppings and gratinating.

As a large salad bowl

The dish does not have to be used only for hot food.

With its size of approx. 35 × 24 cm, it also works beautifully as a decorative large salad bowl.

Mixed green salad

Greek salad

Tomato and mozzarella salad

Potato salad

Pasta salad

Cucumber salad

Mediterranean couscous salad

Bulgur salad

Caesar salad

Antipasti salad

The oval shape is an elegant alternative to a traditional round salad bowl.

As a fruit bowl

The large dish can also be used as a decorative fruit bowl.

Apples

Pears

Oranges

Mandarins

Peaches

Nectarines

Plums

Grapes

Lemons

A colourful selection of fruit can turn the bowl into an attractive centrepiece for the dining table or kitchen island.

For bread and rolls

Lined with a cloth napkin, the large dish can also serve as a bread basket.

Bread rolls

Baguette

Ciabatta

Croissants

Pretzels

Slices of bread

Flatbread

For breakfast or brunch, it can be combined with smaller bowls from the same series for butter, jam and spreads.

For antipasti and Mediterranean buffets

The generous surface is ideal for a large antipasti selection.

Olives

Feta

Mozzarella

Sun dried tomatoes

Grilled peppers

Courgettes

Aubergines

Artichokes

Marinated mushrooms

Stuffed peppers

Stuffed vine leaves

Together with fresh bread, olive oil and herbs, the dish becomes a beautiful Mediterranean serving platter.

Perfect for barbecues

At a barbecue, the large bowl can play a central role.

Grilled vegetables

Roasted potatoes

Potato salad

Pasta salad

Mixed salad

Baguette

Antipasti

Marinated vegetables

Corn on the cob

Cooked grilled meat

The pottery therefore becomes not only practical tableware but also a decorative part of the barbecue buffet.

For large desserts

The large baking dish is also ideal for desserts for several people.

Tiramisu

Apple crumble

Berry crumble

Bread pudding

Cheesecake style bakes

Baked rice pudding

Oven pancakes

Fruit bakes

Baked plums

Baked apples

It is particularly practical for desserts that are portioned directly at the table.

For family celebrations and special moments

A large decorative baking dish is ideal for dishes that are shared.

Sunday lunch

Birthdays

Easter

Christmas

New Year's Eve

Family celebrations

Barbecue evenings

Brunch

Dinner with friends

Weddings

Anniversaries

Instead of using many smaller serving bowls, one generous dish can be placed in the centre of the table for everyone to share.

For restaurants and professional catering

In professional gastronomy, the large oval baking dish can be used both for preparation and presentation.

Lasagna for several guests

Large potato gratins

Vegetable casseroles

Roasted vegetables

Fish dishes

Meat dishes

Antipasti

Salads

Side dishes

Bread

Desserts

Restaurants with a traditional, regional, rustic or artisan concept can use Polish Pottery to create a much more individual presentation than ordinary plain white restaurant tableware.

For buffets and catering

The large surface makes the dish particularly practical for buffets.

Large salads

Antipasti

Bread

Roasted vegetables

Potatoes

Side dishes

Fruit

Desserts

Finger food

Baked goods

Decorative pottery can make even a simple buffet look more personal and inviting.

For hotels and breakfast buffets

The large bowl can also be used in many ways in hotels.

Bread and rolls

Croissants

Fruit

Apples and oranges

Pastries

Tomatoes and cucumbers

Salads

Small packaged foods

Several sizes from the same series can be combined to create a harmonious buffet presentation.

As a movable herb garden

A particularly creative use outside the kitchen is as a movable herb garden.

The large surface provides space for several different herbs.

Basil

Parsley

Chives

Thyme

Coriander

Mint

Oregano

Marjoram

Rosemary

Because a baking dish normally has no drainage holes, it is advisable to place the herbs in separate small plant pots or suitable plant inserts.

This makes excess water easier to control.

The entire herb arrangement can then be moved easily, for example from the kitchen window to the dining table or outdoors when conditions are suitable.

The large ceramic dish can therefore temporarily become a decorative mobile mini herb garden.

For seeds and young plants

The large surface can also be used for starting seeds and young plants.

Basil

Parsley

Cress

Rocket

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Peppers

Flowers

Microgreens

Small nursery pots, seed trays or suitable inserts can be placed together inside the ceramic dish.

The pottery then serves as an attractive collecting tray for the young plants.

For microgreens

The broad surface also provides space for different microgreens.

Radish

Broccoli

Rocket

Mustard

Peas

Cress

Sunflower

If plants are grown directly in the dish, watering should be very careful because there are no drainage holes.

Removable growing trays are a practical alternative.

For floristry and floral decoration

For florists and creative decorators, the large oval dish offers many possibilities.

It can be used as a base for broad, low table arrangements.

Fresh flowers

Dried flowers

Moss

Branches

Succulents

Small plants

Grasses

Pine cones

Stones

Natural materials

Small decorative figures

The elongated oval shape is especially suitable for table decorations because the arrangement can spread across a large area without becoming too tall.

Guests can therefore still see and talk to each other across the table.

For weddings and festive tables

With flowers, greenery and seasonal elements, the bowl can become the centrepiece of a festive table.

Low arrangements of flowers, branches and moss look elegant while allowing guests to maintain eye contact across the table.

After the celebration, the dish can be cleaned and returned to normal kitchen or serving use.

Spring decoration

In spring, the bowl can be filled with

Moss

Small spring flowers

Cress

Small bulb plants

Branches

Decorative eggs

Natural materials

The large surface even allows a complete miniature spring landscape to be created.

Easter decoration

For Easter, suitable elements include

Moss

Cress

Decorative eggs

Small spring flowers

Branches

Feathers

Natural materials

The large oval surface provides enough room for a complete Easter scene as a table centrepiece.

Autumn decoration

In autumn, the bowl can be filled with natural materials.

Chestnuts

Acorns

Pine cones

Nuts

Dried flowers

Rose hips

Leaves

Small ornamental pumpkins

Apples

This creates a warm and natural autumn decoration.

Christmas decoration

During Advent and Christmas, the dish can take on a completely different role.

Fir branches

Pine cones

Dried orange slices

Cinnamon sticks

Christmas baubles

Stars

Nuts

Small LED lights

Such an arrangement is suitable for the dining table, sideboard, reception area, hotel or restaurant.

Special recipes

Mediterranean family chicken with lemon, potatoes and olives

Ingredients

800 g small potatoes

4 to 6 chicken pieces

2 red onions

1 lemon

150 g cherry tomatoes

100 g olives

3 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves

Rosemary

Thyme

Salt and pepper

Halve the potatoes and arrange them in the dish with the onions and garlic.

Place the chicken pieces on top and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme.

Add lemon slices, tomatoes and olives.

Bake until the chicken and potatoes are fully cooked and attractively browned.

Then place the entire dish directly on the table and enjoy together.

Creamy potato and leek gratin with mature cheese

Ingredients

1 kg potatoes

2 leeks

300 ml cream

150 ml milk

150 g mature cheese

2 garlic cloves

Nutmeg

Salt

Pepper

Slice the potatoes thinly and cut the leeks into rings.

Mix cream and milk with garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Arrange the potatoes and leeks in the dish and pour over the cream mixture.

Top with cheese and bake at approx. 180 to 190 °C until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.

Mediterranean vegetable lasagna with feta

Ingredients

Lasagna sheets

1 courgette

1 aubergine

2 peppers

400 g chopped tomatoes

200 g feta

1 onion

2 garlic cloves

Olive oil

Oregano

Basil

Salt and pepper

Cut the courgette, aubergine and peppers into pieces and lightly sauté with the onion and garlic.

Add the tomatoes and season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper.

Layer vegetable sauce, lasagna sheets and crumbled feta alternately in the dish.

Bake until the lasagna sheets are soft and the top is beautifully browned.

Salmon with fennel, potatoes and lemon cream

Ingredients

600 to 800 g salmon fillet

600 g potatoes

2 fennel bulbs

200 ml cream

1 organic lemon

Dill

Salt

Pepper

Slice the potatoes thinly and finely slice the fennel.

Arrange both in the dish and mix with cream, salt and pepper.

Pre bake until the potatoes are almost tender.

Then place the salmon on top, add lemon slices and dill and continue baking until cooked.

A beautiful dish for family meals or entertaining guests.

Large apple and berry crumble for family and friends

Ingredients

5 apples

300 g berries

150 g flour

100 g oats

120 g butter

100 g brown sugar

Cinnamon

A little vanilla

Cut the apples into small pieces and spread them in the dish with the berries.

Make a crumble mixture from flour, oats, butter, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.

Distribute generously over the fruit.

Bake at approx. 180 °C until the fruit is soft and the crumble is golden brown.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or vanilla sauce.

Baked feta with tomatoes, honey and herbs

Ingredients

400 g feta

400 g cherry tomatoes

100 g olives

1 red onion

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp honey

Thyme

Oregano

Pepper

Place the feta in the centre of the dish.

Arrange tomatoes, olives and onion around it.

Drizzle with olive oil and a little honey and season with herbs and pepper.

Bake until the tomatoes are soft and the feta is lightly browned.

Serve with fresh bread, baguette or flatbread.

Rustic bread bake with mushrooms and cheese

Ingredients

500 g day old country bread

400 g mushrooms

1 onion

4 eggs

400 ml milk

150 g grated cheese

Parsley

Salt

Pepper

Nutmeg

Cut the bread into cubes and spread it in the dish.

Sauté the mushrooms and onion and distribute them over the bread.

Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg and pour over the mixture.

Sprinkle with cheese and bake until golden brown.

A wonderful way to turn day old bread into a hearty family meal.

Movable herb garden with basil, parsley and chives

You will need

Small plant pots or suitable plant inserts

Basil

Parsley

Chives

Optionally thyme, mint or coriander

Suitable potting soil

Plant the herbs in individual small pots and arrange them together in the large oval dish.

The spaces between the pots can be decorated as desired, provided the drainage of the individual pots is not obstructed.

This creates a movable herb garden that can stand by the kitchen window and be moved directly to the worktop or dining table whenever fresh herbs are needed.

One dish for many areas of everyday life

In the morning it can become a bread basket for the whole family.

At lunchtime it can hold a large potato casserole.

In the afternoon it can be used for apple crumble.

At a barbecue it can hold salad or antipasti.

In a restaurant it can present a large side dish or a meal for sharing.

In a hotel it can become a fruit or bread bowl.

For catering it can present finger food or Mediterranean specialities.

On the windowsill it can become a movable herb garden.

In spring it can be used for young plants and seed starting.

At a wedding it can become the floral centrepiece of a festive table.

In autumn it can hold apples, chestnuts and natural decorations.

At Christmas it can become a festive decorative bowl.

This versatility is exactly what makes the large oval dish so interesting. It can serve as a baking dish, casserole dish, serving bowl, salad bowl, fruit bowl, bread basket, buffet dish and decorative bowl.

With dimensions of approx. 35 × 24 cm, a height of approx. 6.5 cm, a weight of approx. 1.7 kg, a maximum capacity of approx. 3 litres when filled to overflowing and a base of approx. 30 × 19 cm, it is the largest of the five sizes in this series and offers plenty of space for creative ideas.

A beautiful and versatile piece of Polish Pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna for family kitchens, entertaining, restaurants, hotels, catering, floristry, plant lovers and everyone who enjoys combining functional tableware with decorative design.

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