The wide round cocotte is a very versatile size cocotte and I love the pig knob, so whimsical. Think risotto for a crowd, or a large pot of pork and beans for the backyard BBQ. The cocotte keeps hot dishes hot and cold dishes cold due to the retention of heat or cold. I have served cole slaw for cookouts in this, going from the fridge to the buffet table and it keeps the slaw cold. Whatever you chose to make in this cocotte, do show it off at the table, it makes a great presentation.