I haven’t tried it yet. It looks beautiful but it’s quite small. It would hold enough for a side dish for two people. I might bake a potato in it or leave supper on warm in the oven since the cover would prevent drying out.. My plan is to use it for holiday meals so it looks pretty on the table holding some glazed carrots or roasted brussells sprouts, things people take small portions of. The basil color would match a lot of other decor.