The Wood-Fired Blog

Wood Fired Peach Caprese Salad in white square bowls

Wood-Fired Peach Caprese Salad

Sep 06, 2018

This recipe was submitted by Chef John O’Neil of Dallas, Texas. His fresh take on a traditional Caprese salad is sure to be a hit! He shares: “My wife loves peaches in season, especially Texas peaches. Using wood-fired peaches in this Caprese salad instead of tomatoes is a fresh, summery change. The Bella wood fired oven gives a nice char flavor to the peaches to season up the salad, and... Read More

2 baked Eid Bread rounds coated in Olive Oil with Circle Pattern on top

Eid Bread (aka Wooden Mold Bread)

Sep 06, 2018

Thank you to home chef, Ahmad Zeabi, for sharing this special holiday bread recipe with us! In this recipe, we are traveling to the Middle East. Ahmad explains: In Horan (Daraa), in the far south of Syria, folks used to make this special bread in the Fitr and Adha Eids; the biggest annual celebrations in the local culture, hence the name. Families would customize their wooden molds. Originally, they looked at... Read More

Row of ham-wrapped baked peppers in white serving spoons

Date-Stuffed Peppadew® Peppers

Sep 06, 2018

We love having creative recipes in our Community Cookbook! So many of the best ones start with talented professional chefs and home chefs asking, “What if I…?”  Following is one of those recipes for you to enjoy.  Thanks, Chef John! “This is one of my family’s favorite dishes to make when we fire the oven. It is a little spicy, a little sweet, and a little savory. It hits all of... Read More

Fire Roasted Figs and Spanish Cheese in fluted square plates

Fire Roasted Spanish Figs

Sep 06, 2018

This recipe from Chef John O’Neil uses Texas Blue Giant Figs and several delightful specialty cheeses. He writes: I love using Spanish cheeses for this dish because it feels and tastes like we are basking in the sun in Spain! The Mahon Mitica, Cordobes Mitica, and Tronchon all melt nicely, which makes them the perfect blend for slicing over the top of the figs. The Tronchon cheese is an aged cheese... Read More

Soft Pretzel

Oktoberfest Wood Fired Pretzels

Sep 05, 2018

Served with stone ground mustard or a dip of smooth cheese sauce, who doesn’t love old world, soft German pretzels! This recipe is perfect for Oktoberfest and the fall season! We received it courtesy of guest chef, Anthony LaRocco, of Anthony’s Rustic Crust. He and his wife Debbie, run a mobile wood fired pizza concessionaire in Florida. As with most baking, measuring by weight is more accurate and yields more consistent results... Read More

Terracotta pot of Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

Albóndigas (Spanish Meatballs)

Jul 09, 2018

Albóndigas, pronounced "al-BOHN-dee-gahs", meaning "meatballs", are a common staple at Spanish tapas bars. Light and flavorful with a rich tomato sauce accent, these can be served with bread for dipping or as a stand-alone item. Read More

Cooked Shrimp in a Cast Iron Pan with Basil, Lemons and a Glass of White Wine

Wood Fired Basil Shrimp

Apr 11, 2018

First, take seasoned, sizzling shrimp straight from your wood fired oven, then toss it with butter and basil! Add a little lemon & garnish and voila! Quick, simple, delicious and done! This shrimp recipe from Gerry Speirs of Foodness Gracious makes a fantastic appetizer, or you can pair it with rice or pasta for the main course! …Plus, it’s a smart way to maximize your hot oven to serve up... Read More

Mama Gigi’s Scampi

Jan 08, 2018

Mama Gigi’s Scampi is a quick and easy dish! With garlic, shrimp, and butter as key ingredients, it is hard to go wrong. It can be served as a main dish or an appetizer, depending on what you pair with it. Chef Vito cooks in the Italian-style– a little of this, a little of that, add a bit of flair, and season to taste! Measurements in this recipe are not meant to... Read More

Wood Fired Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita

Sep 13, 2017

Wood fired strawberry jalapeño margarita (Serves 2 – Time 15 Minutes) Cocktail in a wood fired oven? Yes Please! This quick Backyard Session with Eric Wilson puts a wood fired spin on the classic strawberry jalapeño margarita. You still get the heat and the sweet along with the added complexity of caramelized fruit, cedar wood plank and the wood fired smokiness. Get both heat and sweet in this cool, summer... Read More

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