I've owned six of these serving platters in the Garden Home pattern for years now, and we really love these dishes! My husband loves to barbecue steaks out on the grill and, of course, he likes them BIG!!! These platters are wonderful for serving up his large steaks with a baked potato on the side. Plenty of room for both on these platters, where they definitely would not fit on a regular-sized dinner plate. I've also enjoyed serving up Mexican food on these platters, again using them as dinner plates. Lots of room for a cheesy enchilada with sides of salsa rice and refried beans. Of course, we use them as serving platters, too. Perfect for passing around pancakes or French toast on Saturday morning, or slices of ham at dinner. Love the versatility of these platters! Lightweight but still easy to handle and pass around. And stack well in the cupboard, too.