This small oval baking dish and serving bowl made of Polish Pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna is the smallest version in a series of four different sizes.

With compact dimensions of approx. 15.5 × 10 cm, a height of approx. 4 cm, a weight of approx. 0.3 kg and a capacity of approx. 250 ml when filled with water to the brim, it is an exceptionally versatile piece of Polish Pottery.

The base measures approx. 12 × 6.5 cm, giving the dish good stability on the dining table, kitchen worktop, buffet or windowsill.

Its small size is exactly what makes this dish so useful. It is ideal for individual portions, small casseroles, starters, side dishes, desserts, dips, sauces and snacks. Away from the dining table, it can also be used creatively for growing cress, microgreens, starting seeds, holding small herb pots or creating floral and seasonal decorations.

The oval shape looks soft and elegant, while the characteristic decoration of Polish Pottery turns this practical little baking dish into an attractive part of the table setting.

The smallest of four sizes

This baking dish belongs to a collection available in four different sizes.

The version described here is the smallest size.

It is particularly suitable for small individual portions or for dishes where every guest receives a separate little baking dish.

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

The smallest dish can hold dips, side dishes or desserts, while the larger versions can be used for vegetables, potatoes, casseroles or shared main courses.

Together they can create a varied yet harmonious table setting.

For small casseroles and baked dishes

This size is ideal for small casseroles and individual portions.

Potato gratin

Pasta bake

Vegetable casserole

Spinach with cheese

Cheesy baked potatoes

Courgette bake

Aubergine bake

Small lasagne

Sweet potato bake

For a multi course meal, each guest can receive an individual baking dish, creating a particularly attractive presentation.

For individual portions and smaller households

With a capacity of around 250 ml, the dish is ideal for smaller quantities.

One portion of potato gratin

A small side dish

One portion of vegetables

A small pasta bake

An individual dessert

A warm snack

A small starter

This makes it especially useful for singles, couples, small households and anyone who likes preparing carefully portioned meals.

For potato dishes

Many different potato dishes can be prepared in this little baking dish.

Mini potato gratin

Rosemary potatoes

Potatoes with cheese

Potatoes with leek

Potatoes with onions

Potatoes with fresh herbs

Sweet potatoes with feta

Small gratinated portions look especially appealing when served directly in the decorative ceramic dish.

For vegetables

Vegetables also work extremely well in this small dish.

Courgette

Aubergine

Peppers

Tomatoes

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Carrots

Fennel

Pumpkin

Sweet potatoes

A small portion of Mediterranean roasted vegetables with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs makes a wonderful side dish.

For individual lasagne portions

The dish can also be used for small personal servings of lasagne.

Classic lasagne

Vegetable lasagne

Spinach and ricotta lasagne

Salmon and spinach lasagne

Aubergine lasagne

Courgette lasagne

Each guest can enjoy an individual serving directly from the decorative Polish Pottery.

For cheese dishes

The compact size is excellent for warm cheese dishes.

Feta with tomatoes

Goat cheese with honey

Camembert with herbs

Mozzarella with tomatoes

Feta with olives

Vegetables baked with cheese

The finished dish can be served directly from oven to table.

For egg dishes and breakfast

Small egg dishes also fit very well.

Eggs with tomatoes

Eggs with spinach

Eggs with cheese

Eggs with vegetables

Mini frittata

Small breakfast bake

At breakfast or brunch, the bowl can also be used for many other foods.

Butter

Jam

Honey

Cream cheese

Yoghurt

Berries

Fruit

Nuts

Muesli

Small sausages

Several small Polish Pottery dishes together can make a breakfast table look especially warm and inviting.

For side dishes

The size is perfect for individual side dishes.

Potatoes

Rice

Couscous

Bulgur

Vegetables

Red cabbage

Sauerkraut

Spätzle

Beans

Small salads

This makes it possible to serve every guest an individual side dish in a decorative way.

For dips and sauces

The dish is also a beautiful alternative to an ordinary dip bowl.

Herb quark

Tzatziki

Aioli

Hummus

Guacamole

Tomato salsa

Cheese dip

Yoghurt and herb dip

Herb butter

BBQ sauce

For barbecues or buffets, several little dishes can be arranged together, each holding a different dip or sauce.

For antipasti

The small oval bowl is ideal for individual antipasti portions.

Olives

Sun dried tomatoes

Artichokes

Marinated mushrooms

Feta

Mozzarella

Grilled peppers

Grilled courgettes

Aubergines

Stuffed peppers

Several little dishes together can create a colourful Mediterranean table.

For tapas

Tapas can also be presented beautifully.

Patatas bravas

Olives

Dates

Small meatballs

Prawns

Cheese cubes

Roasted peppers

Marinated vegetables

Garlic

The size is perfect for a meal where many small dishes are placed on the table at the same time.

For starters

At home or in professional gastronomy, small starters can be presented especially attractively.

Marinated feta

Tomatoes with mozzarella

Sautéed mushrooms

Small salads

Prawns

Antipasti

Baked vegetables

Warm cheese starters

Decorative Polish Pottery gives even a small serving a distinctive presentation.

For desserts

Sweet dishes can also be prepared or served in the bowl.

Apple crumble

Berry crumble

Rice pudding

Semolina dessert

Tiramisu

Pudding

Fruit dessert

Small cake portion

Baked plums

Baked apples

The compact size is ideal for one dessert per person.

For fruit and berries

The bowl can simply be filled with fresh fruit.

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blueberries

Grapes

Cherries

Mandarins

Plums

This creates a decorative little fruit bowl for breakfast, dessert or a buffet.

For nuts, sweets and snacks

The dish is practical even outside regular meals.

Nuts

Almonds

Dried fruit

Pralines

Chocolate

Biscuits

Crackers

Olives

Savoury snacks

It can be used on a coffee table, at a bar, for receptions or during a relaxed evening at home.

For barbecues

Small bowls are particularly useful when grilling.

Herb butter

Aioli

Olives

Feta

Grilled vegetables

Dips

Sauces

Marinated peppers

Small potatoes

Garlic

Different accompaniments can be kept separate and presented neatly side by side.

For restaurants and gastronomy

In professional gastronomy, this small oval baking dish can be used in many different ways.

Small side dishes

Potato gratin

Vegetables

Starters

Tapas

Antipasti

Dips

Desserts

Butter

Sauces

Small hot dishes

Presentation in decorative Polish Pottery is particularly suitable for restaurants with a traditional, regional, rustic or artisan style.

Instead of a standard white bowl, guests receive a distinctive piece of ceramic tableware with character.

For sharing concepts

Restaurants serving many small dishes for sharing can use several of these bowls at the same time.

One bowl with olives

One bowl with feta

One bowl with vegetables

One bowl with potatoes

One bowl with dip

One bowl with small meat dishes

One bowl with antipasti

This creates a lively and sociable dining experience where everyone can try different dishes.

For hotels and breakfast buffets

On a hotel breakfast buffet, the dish is ideal for small quantities and attractive presentation.

Butter

Jam

Honey

Cream cheese

Nuts

Dried fruit

Fruit

Olives

Tomatoes

Cheese

Several small dishes next to each other can greatly enhance the appearance of a buffet.

For cafés

In cafés, the bowl can be used for small accompaniments and treats.

Biscuits

Pralines

Pastries

Fruit

Nuts

Berries

Desserts

Small treats served with coffee or tea

The handcrafted appearance of Polish Pottery can create a warm and distinctive atmosphere.

For catering and events

The bowl is also useful for weddings, birthdays, company events and smaller celebrations.

Finger food

Dips

Starters

Desserts

Small side dishes

Snacks

Several small ceramic dishes can give a buffet a much more individual look.

For growing cress

A particularly attractive alternative use is growing cress.

The oval shape provides enough room for a small fresh green patch.

Cress can be grown on suitable growing fleece, kitchen paper or a thin layer of suitable seed compost.

Spread the seeds evenly and keep them gently moist.

After only a few days, a fresh green surface develops.

The vibrant green of the cress creates a beautiful contrast with the decorative Polish Pottery.

As the dish has no drainage holes, water should be used sparingly and waterlogging should be avoided.

For starting seeds

Small quantities of different plants can also be started in the dish.

Herbs

Basil

Cress

Lettuce

Microgreens

Flower seeds

A suitable thin growing layer or a removable insert can be used.

Placed on a bright windowsill, the little ceramic baking dish becomes an attractive seed growing container.

For microgreens

The compact dish is also suitable for small batches of microgreens.

Radish

Broccoli

Mustard

Rocket

Peas

Cress

The young shoots look decorative and can be harvested directly in the kitchen.

As there is no drainage hole, watering should be kept light.

For small herb pots

The dish can also be used as a decorative holder for small herb pots.

Basil

Parsley

Chives

Thyme

Mint

Rosemary

Coriander

A small inner plant pot can simply be placed inside the ceramic dish.

This makes plant care easier and helps control excess water.

For floristry

The small oval bowl also offers many creative possibilities in floristry.

It can serve as the base for small table arrangements or seasonal decorations.

Moss

Fresh flowers

Dried flowers

Small branches

Succulents

Mini plants

Natural materials

Small decorative objects

A particular advantage is that the ceramic piece can continue to be used after the floral arrangement is finished.

Once cleaned, it can return to the kitchen or dining table as a serving dish.

For spring decoration

In spring, the dish can be decorated with

Moss

Small spring flowers

Cress

Small bulb plants

Twigs

Decorative eggs

Natural materials

This creates a small decoration for the table or windowsill.

For Easter decoration

Cress is particularly suitable as the green base for an Easter arrangement.

Small Easter eggs, decorative figures or natural materials can be placed on the fresh green surface.

After Easter, the bowl can be thoroughly cleaned and used for food again.

For autumn decoration

In autumn, the dish can be filled decoratively with

Chestnuts

Acorns

Small pine cones

Nuts

Dried flowers

Rose hips

Small ornamental pumpkins

This creates a compact natural table decoration.

For Christmas decoration

During the Christmas season, small festive arrangements can be created.

Fir branches

Pine cones

Stars

Dried orange slices

Small Christmas baubles

Cinnamon sticks

Small LED lights

The little baking dish can temporarily become a festive Christmas decoration.

As a gift

The small oval baking dish also makes a lovely gift.

For birthdays

For Christmas

For a housewarming

For Mother’s Day

As a host or hostess gift

For home cooks

For gardening enthusiasts

For lovers of Polish Pottery

It can also be filled with small products.

Spices

Tea

Pralines

Nuts

Cress seeds

Herb seeds

Baking ingredients

Small delicacies

This creates a personal, decorative and practical gift.

Special recipes

Mini potato gratin with Parmesan

Ingredients

200 g potatoes

60 ml cream

30 ml milk

1 small clove of garlic

20 g Parmesan

Salt

Pepper

Nutmeg

Peel the potatoes and cut them into very thin slices.

Mix the cream and milk with finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.

Layer the potato slices in the dish.

Pour over the cream mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake at approximately 180 to 190 °C until the potatoes are tender and the surface is golden brown.

Mediterranean feta with tomatoes and olives

Ingredients

80 to 100 g feta

A few cherry tomatoes

A few olives

A little red onion

Olive oil

Oregano

Thyme

Pepper

Place the feta in the centre of the dish.

Arrange the tomatoes, olives and onion around it.

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

Bake until the tomatoes soften and the feta is lightly browned.

Serve with fresh bread.

Small vegetable frittata

Ingredients

2 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

A little pepper

A few cherry tomatoes

A little courgette

20 g grated cheese

Salt

Pepper

Fresh herbs

Whisk the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper.

Cut the vegetables into small pieces and distribute them in the dish.

Pour over the egg mixture.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake until the egg is fully set.

Serve with fresh herbs.

Mini sweet potato and feta bake

Ingredients

150 g sweet potato

50 g feta

40 ml cream

A little thyme

Salt

Pepper

Cut the sweet potato into thin slices and layer them in the dish.

Season the cream with salt, pepper and thyme and pour over the sweet potato.

Crumble the feta over the top.

Bake at around 190 °C until the sweet potato is tender and the feta is lightly browned.

Baked cherry tomatoes with mozzarella

Ingredients

120 g cherry tomatoes

50 g mozzarella

Olive oil

Oregano

Basil

Salt

Pepper

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in the dish.

Season with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano.

Add the mozzarella.

Bake briefly until the cheese has melted.

Finish with fresh basil before serving.

Mini apple and berry crumble

Ingredients

1 small apple

50 g berries

30 g flour

20 g butter

20 g sugar

15 g oats

A little cinnamon

Cut the apple into small pieces and place it in the dish with the berries.

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

Add a little cinnamon.

Spread the crumble over the fruit.

Bake at around 180 °C until the topping is golden brown.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce.

Baked goat cheese with honey and walnuts

Ingredients

80 g goat cheese

1 teaspoon honey

A few walnuts

A little thyme

Pepper

Place the goat cheese in the dish.

Drizzle with honey and scatter the walnuts over the top.

Add a little thyme and pepper.

Warm briefly in the oven until the cheese softens.

Serve with baguette, salad or figs.

Small Mediterranean baked prawns

Ingredients

100 g prawns

A few cherry tomatoes

1 small clove of garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

Parsley

A little lemon juice

Salt

Pepper

Place the prawns and halved cherry tomatoes in the dish.

Finely chop the garlic and add it with the olive oil, salt and pepper.

Cook briefly in the oven.

Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley.

Growing cress in the ceramic bowl

You will need

Cress seeds

Growing fleece, kitchen paper or suitable seed compost

Water

Place the growing material in the bowl and moisten it evenly.

Spread the cress seeds as evenly as possible.

Place the bowl in a bright location and keep the growing surface gently moist.

Avoid standing water.

After a few days, the fresh cress can be harvested.

It is excellent on bread with butter or cream cheese, in salads, soups, potato dishes and egg dishes.

Small microgreen mix

Suitable varieties

Radish

Broccoli

Rocket

Mustard

Cress

Place a thin layer of suitable growing medium in the bowl.

Distribute the seeds according to the needs of each variety and keep them gently moist.

Because the bowl has no drainage hole, water very sparingly.

Depending on the variety, the young shoots can be harvested after only a few days.

A small dish with surprisingly many possibilities

Its compact size is one of the greatest strengths of this oval dish.

In the morning, it can hold berries or jam.

At lunchtime, it can be used for an individual potato gratin.

At a barbecue, it can hold herb butter or aioli.

In the evening, it can be filled with olives or warm feta.

In a restaurant, it can serve an individual side dish.

In a café, it can hold small pralines.

On a hotel buffet, it can present nuts or dried fruit.

On the windowsill, fresh cress can grow inside it.

In spring, it becomes a small planting dish.

In autumn, it can be filled with chestnuts and pine cones.

At Christmas, it can become part of a festive table decoration.

It is therefore much more than simply a small baking dish.

The combination of approx. 15.5 × 10 cm, a height of approx. 4 cm, a weight of approx. 0.3 kg, a capacity of approx. 250 ml filled with water to the brim and a base measuring approx. 12 × 6.5 cm makes this smallest size in the four size series an exceptionally practical and decorative piece of Polish Pottery.

A beautiful and versatile product from Ceramika Artystyczna for the kitchen, dining table, restaurant, hotel, café, catering, buffet, herb growing, cress, floristry and many special occasions.

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