Large Rectangular Baking Dish and Serving Bowl in Authentic Polish Pottery – 36 × 21.5 cm – Ceramika Artystyczna
A versatile ceramic dish for delicious oven-baked meals, family gatherings, professional gastronomy, creative floral arrangements and decorative herb gardens
Some kitchenware is much more than a practical cooking accessory. It accompanies us through family celebrations, memorable meals with friends, festive table settings and culinary discoveries inspired by cuisines from around the world.
This large rectangular ceramic baking dish made from authentic Polish Pottery combines traditional craftsmanship with an exceptionally wide range of uses.
It is handcrafted and hand-painted by the renowned pottery manufacturer Ceramika Artystyczna in Bolesławiec, Poland.
Measuring approximately 36 cm long and 21.5 cm wide, with a height of around 8.5 cm at the rim and up to 8.8 cm at the handles, the dish provides generous space for preparing a variety of recipes and creating beautiful decorative arrangements.
Its maximum brimful capacity is approximately 3600 ml, equivalent to 3.6 litres.
Weighing approximately 1850 g, this substantial piece reflects the craftsmanship and character of traditional Polish stoneware.
The two integrated side handles make lifting and carrying easier. Suitable oven gloves must always be used when handling a hot dish.
Whether used as a lasagna dish, casserole dish, roasting dish, serving bowl, buffet container or decorative vessel for flowers and herbs, it offers countless possibilities.
A Special Shape – Rectangular, Spacious and Practical
A Large Baking Dish for Family Meals
The rectangular shape is particularly suitable for layered dishes, ingredients arranged side by side and recipes that are cut into portions after baking.
Its generous dimensions provide plenty of room for preparing food to share with family and friends.
Possible dishes include:
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Traditional layered lasagna
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Mediterranean roasted vegetables
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The gently outward-sloping sides and integrated handles also make the dish attractive for serving food directly at the table.
From the Oven Straight to the Dining Table
One of the advantages of a quality ceramic baking dish is that food does not necessarily need to be transferred into another serving container.
After cooking, simply place the dish on a suitable heat-resistant trivet and present it directly on the beautifully laid dining table.
This preserves the original presentation of the meal while reducing the need for additional serving dishes.
The handcrafted ceramic dish itself becomes part of the table decoration.
Important: Oven use is permitted only if the manufacturer has approved this specific model for oven use. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as placing a dish directly from the refrigerator into a very hot preheated oven.
For the Home Kitchen – Everyday Culinary Enjoyment
Family Lunches and Dinners
A freshly baked casserole has a wonderful way of bringing everyone together around the dining table.
As the aromas of vegetables, herbs, cheese and spices fill the kitchen, anticipation grows for the meal ahead.
This large baking dish is ideal for preparing a wide variety of family favourites.
Its rectangular shape is particularly practical for lasagna, potato gratin and other layered dishes.
The number of servings depends on the recipe and portion size.
Cooking for Friends and Guests
When inviting friends or relatives for dinner, preparing food in advance can make entertaining much easier.
Many casserole recipes can be assembled before guests arrive.
This leaves more time for conversation, relaxation and enjoying the occasion.
The dish can also be used for serving side dishes, vegetable preparations and cold foods prepared ahead of time.
Traditional Sunday Lunch
A relaxed Sunday spent with family is the perfect opportunity to prepare a homemade oven-baked meal.
Creamy potato gratin, vegetable casseroles, cheesy pasta dishes and warm desserts are all excellent choices.
The large ceramic dish allows these meals to be served directly at the dining table.
Holidays and Special Occasions
A generous baking dish is also extremely useful at Christmas, Easter, birthdays and family celebrations.
It can be used for:
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Smaller roasted meat dishes
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Warm side dishes for celebratory menus
Six International Recipes for the Large Ceramic Baking Dish
The following recipes are suitable for a large rectangular baking dish of this size. Actual filling height may vary depending on the ingredients and how they are prepared.
Please note: These recipes assume that the manufacturer has approved this specific dish for oven use. Temperatures are provided as cooking guidelines and must be adapted where necessary to the manufacturer's instructions.
Recipe 1: Classic Italian Beef Lasagna al Forno
A traditional Italian favourite for family gatherings.
Ingredients for approximately 5–7 servings
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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Preparation
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Finely chop the onions and garlic.
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Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the minced beef.
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Add the onions and garlic and cook briefly.
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Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the tomato passata.
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Season with oregano, basil, salt and black pepper.
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Simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
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Add alternating layers of lasagna sheets, meat sauce and béchamel.
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Finish with a layer of béchamel sauce.
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Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake in a preheated oven at approximately 180°C using conventional top and bottom heat for 40–45 minutes, until cooked through and golden on top.
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Allow to rest for approximately 10 minutes before cutting into portions.
Serving suggestion: Garnish with fresh basil and serve with a green salad.
Recipe 2: French Potato Gratin – Gratin Dauphinois
A rich and creamy potato speciality from French cuisine.
Ingredients for approximately 6 servings
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1.5 kg potatoes suitable for baking
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Optional: 100 g grated Gruyère cheese
Preparation
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Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly.
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Combine the cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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Grease the baking dish with butter.
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Arrange the potato slices in slightly overlapping layers.
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Pour the cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.
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Sprinkle with Gruyère if desired. Traditional Gratin Dauphinois is also commonly prepared without cheese.
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Bake at approximately 170–180°C using conventional heat for 60–75 minutes.
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Test the potatoes with a knife to ensure they are tender.
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Allow the gratin to rest briefly before serving.
Serving suggestion: Excellent alongside roast meat, mushroom dishes or Mediterranean vegetables.
Recipe 3: Greek Moussaka with Aubergines
A traditional Greek-inspired casserole featuring aubergines, minced meat and creamy sauce.
Ingredients for approximately 6 servings
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500 g minced beef or lamb
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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Preparation
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Slice the aubergines into pieces approximately 1 cm thick.
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Brush lightly with olive oil and pre-bake until they begin to soften.
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Finely chop the onions and garlic.
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Brown the minced meat in a frying pan.
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Add the onions, garlic and tomato paste.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes and season with oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
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Simmer the sauce for approximately 20 minutes.
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Arrange alternating layers of aubergine and meat sauce in the baking dish.
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Spread the béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake at approximately 180°C using conventional heat for around 40 minutes.
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Allow the moussaka to rest briefly before serving.
Recipe 4: Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables with Feta
A fragrant vegetarian dish filled with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients for approximately 4–6 servings
Preparation
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Wash the vegetables thoroughly.
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Cut the courgettes, peppers and aubergine into bite-sized pieces.
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Cut the onions into wedges and chop the garlic.
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Toss the vegetables with olive oil and herbs in a large bowl.
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Spread everything evenly in the baking dish.
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Roast at approximately 190°C using conventional heat for 30 minutes.
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Crumble the feta over the vegetables.
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Continue baking for another 10–15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
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Serving suggestion: Delicious with flatbread, rice, couscous or grilled fish.
Recipe 5: Spanish-Style Roasted Potatoes with Paprika and Rosemary
An aromatic side dish that pairs beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients for approximately 5–6 servings
Preparation
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Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
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Slice the peppers into strips and cut the onions into wedges.
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Mix all ingredients with olive oil, paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper.
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Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
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Roast at approximately 190°C using conventional heat for 45–55 minutes.
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Carefully turn the ingredients during cooking.
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Serve when the potatoes are tender and lightly golden.
Recipe 6: English Apple Crumble with Oat Topping
A comforting warm dessert, especially enjoyable during autumn and winter.
Ingredients for approximately 6–8 servings
For the fruit layer:
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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For the crumble topping:
Preparation
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Peel and core the apples, then cut them into small pieces.
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Mix with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and cornflour.
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Spread the apple mixture evenly in the baking dish.
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Rub together the flour, oats, butter, brown sugar and salt until a crumbly mixture forms.
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Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
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Bake at approximately 180°C using conventional heat for 35–45 minutes.
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The dessert is ready when the apples are tender and the topping is golden.
Serving suggestion: Serve warm with vanilla custard, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Professional Gastronomy and Hospitality
Restaurants, Country Inns and Bistros
A versatile baking dish is especially practical in professional kitchens.
It can be used both for preparing dishes and presenting them attractively.
For example:
The ceramic dish can also be placed on a suitable heat-resistant trivet and served directly at the guest's table.
Fine Dining and Gourmet Restaurants
Presentation plays an essential role in fine dining and high-end gastronomy.
This handcrafted ceramic dish can be used for presenting several smaller portions, sharing dishes or distinctive side dishes.
Possible examples include:
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Elegant vegetable compositions
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Oven-baked sharing dishes
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Combining traditional handmade ceramics with modern cuisine creates an attractive contrast.
Hotels and Breakfast Buffets
The large ceramic dish also offers numerous possibilities in hotels.
It can be used to arrange and present food at breakfast buffets or brunch services.
For example:
For hot food service, suitable temperature-control equipment must be provided separately. The ceramic dish does not replace professional temperature-controlled buffet equipment.
Catering and Special Events
At family celebrations, corporate events and private buffets, the dish can be used for food presentation and decoration.
Its spacious rectangular shape makes it easy to arrange dishes side by side or present food that is divided into portions.
Use as a Large Serving Bowl
The ceramic baking dish is not limited to oven cooking.
It can also serve as a spacious and attractive serving bowl.
Cold Dishes and Buffets
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Grilled and cooled vegetables
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Summer Barbecues
During summer barbecues, the dish can be used for presenting a variety of side dishes.
It can hold Mediterranean vegetables, potato salad, bread or cold foods prepared in advance.
The integrated handles make it easier to move the dish to a buffet or dining table.
Floristry – Creative Floral Arrangements in a Large Ceramic Dish
Beyond cooking and serving, this ceramic dish also offers interesting possibilities for florists and creative decorators.
Its rectangular shape and generous depth make it suitable as a decorative container for low, wide and elongated arrangements.
Floral Table Decorations
Professional florists can use the dish for:
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Seasonal table decorations
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Festive flower compositions
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Reception-area floral displays
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Winter table arrangements
Its rectangular shape is particularly attractive on long dining tables.
Spring Decorations
In spring, the dish can be decorated with suitable inner plant containers, moss, branches and seasonal flowers.
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Natural decorative materials
For living plants, separate waterproof containers with suitable drainage are recommended.
Summer Floral Arrangements
In summer, roses, lavender, small garden flowers and ornamental grasses can be combined to create an elongated table decoration.
The dish is particularly suitable for low arrangements that do not obstruct conversation between guests.
Autumn Decorations
For autumn arrangements, consider small ornamental pumpkins, dried flowers, pine cones, leaves and decorative branches.
These natural materials create welcoming displays for dining rooms, entrance halls and restaurant reception areas.
Winter Decorations
During Advent and Christmas, the dish can be used for seasonal arrangements.
For example, it can be decorated with fir branches, pine cones, natural materials and other winter elements.
If candles are included, suitable candle holders must be used, with sufficient safety distance from combustible materials.
Herb Gardens – A Miniature Herb Display for Kitchens and Terraces
A Decorative Dish for Culinary Herbs
A particularly creative idea is to use the ceramic dish as a decorative container for a small herb garden.
Its rectangular shape allows several herb pots to be arranged next to one another.
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Fresh culinary herbs can be displayed attractively in the kitchen, on a sheltered balcony or on a terrace.
Growing Herbs in Separate Pots
For long-term cultivation, we recommend keeping herbs in individual pots with drainage holes.
The ceramic dish then serves as a decorative outer container.
This makes it easier to replace plants and control watering individually.
Important: As the baking dish has no dedicated drainage holes, it should not be used for permanent direct planting without appropriate drainage measures. Waterlogging can damage plant roots.
Excess watering water should be removed regularly.
Herb Displays in Restaurants
Restaurants can also use this type of herb arrangement.
Fresh herbs displayed on a buffet, service station or in a suitable kitchen area can be both decorative and practical.
The herbs remain in their separate pots and can be harvested when needed.
Fragrant Herb Arrangements
Rosemary, thyme and lavender are particularly suitable for fragrant decorative compositions.
Combining different herbs creates a natural Mediterranean atmosphere.
Special Occasions and Creative Decorations
Weddings
At weddings, the dish can be used as an elongated floral container or decorative feature on gift tables, welcome tables or festive dining tables.
Birthdays
Seasonal flowers, small gifts and natural decorative materials can be arranged to create a personalised birthday display.
Mother's Day
A combination of fresh flowers, small herb pots and a handmade ceramic dish makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift.
Easter
During spring, the dish can be decorated with ornamental eggs, moss, seasonal flowers and branches.
Christmas
For Christmas, consider fir branches, pine cones and other natural winter decorations.
Housewarming Gifts
The ceramic baking dish also makes a lovely housewarming present.
For an especially personal gift, combine it with a homemade casserole, a small herb plant or a recipe book.
Authentic Polish Pottery – Traditional Craftsmanship from Bolesławiec
The Polish town of Bolesławiec has been renowned for its pottery-making tradition for centuries.
The manufacturer Ceramika Artystyczna continues this heritage with great attention to detail.
The ceramics are produced using traditional methods and decorated by hand.
The painting is applied using the characteristic underglaze decoration technique.
Because of the handcrafted production process, each piece has its own individual character.
Small variations in dimensions, weight and finish are natural characteristics of handmade ceramics.
The combination of traditional craftsmanship and a practical shape makes this baking dish a versatile addition to kitchens, dining tables and decorative arrangements.
Care and Correct Use
Cleaning
The ceramic dish can be cleaned with warm water, mild washing-up liquid and a soft sponge.
For stubborn food residues, soaking the dish before washing is recommended.
Avoid abrasive cleaning agents and hard metal utensils.
Oven Use
If the manufacturer has approved this model for oven use, it can be used to prepare oven-baked dishes.
Always follow the manufacturer's temperature limits and instructions.
Temperature Changes
Avoid sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
Do not place a hot ceramic dish directly on a cold or wet surface.
Likewise, do not pour cold liquid into a very hot dish.
Hot Handles
The side handles may become extremely hot in the oven.
Always use suitable oven gloves and place the hot dish on a heat-resistant trivet.
Dishwasher
Dishwasher suitability depends on the manufacturer's care instructions for this specific model.
Decorative Use
When using the dish as a plant or floral container, place potting soil, fertilisers, floral foam and other decorative materials in separate inner containers wherever possible.
If the dish is subsequently intended for food use, it must be cleaned thoroughly. If materials unsuitable for food contact or difficult to remove completely have been used, we recommend permanently separating food use from decorative use.
Important Information About Capacity
The maximum capacity is approximately 3600 ml or 3.6 litres when filled completely to the rim.
This is the brimful capacity and should not be confused with the recommended practical filling quantity.
When preparing casseroles, gratins and other oven-baked dishes, sufficient space should be left below the rim to prevent liquids from overflowing during cooking.
The appropriate filling quantity depends on the ingredients, their expansion during heating and the cooking method.
Conclusion – A Large Ceramic Dish with Exceptional Versatility
This rectangular baking dish made from authentic Polish Pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna combines traditional craftsmanship with an exceptionally wide range of uses.
Measuring approximately 36 × 21.5 cm, with a height of 8.5–8.8 cm, a weight of around 1850 g and a maximum capacity of 3600 ml, it is suitable for many different purposes.
Whether preparing Italian lasagna, French potato gratin, Greek moussaka, Mediterranean roasted vegetables, festive buffets, professional culinary specialities, creative floral arrangements or a decorative herb garden, this large ceramic dish offers numerous possibilities for everyday life and special occasions.
Authentic Polish Pottery – Handmade and hand-painted by Ceramika Artystyczna in Bolesławiec, Poland.
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