The Wood-Fired Blog
Spiced Braised Lamb Shank with Mediterranean Sides
Jul 31, 2023Chef Aaron Brooks takes us on a delightful tour of Mediterranean flavors and dishes prepared in a wood fired oven. It features spiced braised lamb shank, whipped feta, pita bread, and a pomegranate salad. This combination of recipes may have a lot of elements, but the timing overlaps a bit to keep the whole meal prep manageable. So give it a spin and let us know your favorite parts! Watch... Read More
Spanish-Style Chilipepper Rockfish with Adobo Marinade, Fennel Salad, and Chimichurri Sauce
Jun 28, 2023The neutral character of the Chilipepper Rockfish (named for its external color, not its taste) makes it the perfect vehicle to carry the bold, but nuanced flavors and spices of Chef Jose Fernandez’s youth in Barcelona, Spain. Paired with a fantastic chimichurri sauce and a fun fennel salad garnish, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds! Fun Fish Facts: Chilipepper Rockfish has a light, flaky, sweet, white flesh that... Read More
Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Capers and Pepitas
Jun 13, 2023This recipe is ideal for vegetarians, or anyone who loves making a healthy, full-flavored vegetable main or side dish in their wood fired oven. Follow along below with Chef Jose Fernandez of 1440 Multiversity as he cooks Cauliflower Steak to perfection in the video below! 1440 is a unique, nonprofit, immersive and online learning destination nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods. You can learn more about their educational offerings,... Read More
Whole Roasted Thai Striped Bass with Castelevetrano Olives and Local Vegetables
Mar 13, 2023Chef Todd Fisher, head chef at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey, CA, demonstrated this delicious seafood recipe at the 2015 Forno Bravo EXPO. In a lively exchange, Chef Todd is interviewed by Peter Reinhart, as he prepares the meal — a whole striped bass, accented with olives and fresh local vegetables, and roasted in a Forno Bravo wood fired oven. Watch Chef Todd’s informative and fun demonstration here: A variation of... Read More
Wood Fired Ribeye Steaks
Feb 22, 2023Chef Daniel Maznett from Cowboy Charcoal takes us through a terrific way to prepare thick-cut ribeye steaks in a Vesuvio wood fired pizza oven. Using a cast iron pan, simple seasonings, high heat, and a butter, garlic, and rosemary basting sauce, these steaks cook in just minutes and will beat the flavor you find at any high-end steakhouse! Here are two videos to walk you through the recipe. Quick overview version... Read More
Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Oct 27, 2022Chef Cortney Smith of Gather, a food studio, store, and school in Colorado Springs, CO has created a new cast iron classic that will make your taste buds sing. This recipe is as easy as marinating chunks of pork in a mildly spicy sauce, cooking it up with fresh pineapple in the wood fired oven, and then topping your soft tacos with garden salsa and fresh crema. Light and delicious!... Read More
Seared Pork Tenderloin Slider
Aug 31, 2022Pork loin is a very flavorful, lean meat that cooks cleanly and quickly. In this recipe, we use the wood fired oven two ways. First, to saute and reduce the accent onions and mushrooms in a cast iron pan, and then second, we use a Tuscan Grill to sear the pork loin medallions over hot coals. Spice, sear, slice, garnish, and this simple, but amazing lunch or appetizer tray is... Read More
Dutch Oven Baked Spatchcock Chicken
Oct 29, 2021Spatchcock chicken is a fancy way of referring to a chicken that has been split in half and laid open for roasting. Chef Anthony Iannone of the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy demonstrates this technique for us, pairing his chicken with squash, zucchini, potatoes, thyme, and other fall flavors for an easy one-pot, no muss, no fuss meal for your dinner enjoyment. Follow along with Chef Anthony in the... Read More
Yucatan-Style Fish Tacos and Garnishes
Jul 30, 2021Flaky, flavorful, and delicious! This recipe for fish tacos made with marinated and roasted snapper or yellowtail filets takes wood fired cooking back to its essence. Enjoy the video below with Chef Aaron Brooks as he takes us through all of the ins and outs of making wood fired fish tacos with all the fixings from scratch! Get the steps for creating your own Yucatan-style fish tacos with avocado, pickled... Read More
