Mine is fairly seasonal too.
During summer I ony use it for roasting and the odd curry but come winter I use it for soups, lamb shanks, casseroles, stews, meatballs - all the yummy winter dishes.

I leave mine on while I go out. It's lovely going to the park or similar on a brisk day then walking into the house in the evening to the smell of a delicious meal.

My boys are fussy sometimes but I only cook one meal each night. They usually eat some of it.