Roasting whole bulbs of garlic or other vegetables and fruits is an easy and delicious way to use this plate with a pulled handle and dome lid with a burnished clay reindeer button. The 8" plate has a burnished rim to secure the 7" diameter dome lid. Our ovenproof stoneware works best in a medium oven, under 400 degrees. It is also stores a round of cheese in the refrigerator until you bring it out for serving.