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Baked Feta

Baked Feta

Dec 06, 2011

This is a great appetizer for your next get-together. the way the flavors blend together and take on a subtle smokiness from the oven will have your guests queueing up for more. it’s also quick and easy, so it’s a great one to have in your back pocket for when those guests are of the unexpected variety. Read More

Gratinated Feta Cheese

Gratinated feta cheese

Nov 30, 2011

Simple tasty appetizer for romantic summer nights and also for bigger cooking events   Read More

Wood-Oven Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

Nov 28, 2011

What follows is my treatise on roasting a holiday turkey in a wood-fired oven. this was my first try at roasting a bird in the oven, but the results were pretty delicious, if i do say so. my thanksgiving guests are willing to back me up, so i’ll take that as enough proof that this is a method worth sharing. as with any wood-oven cooking, results may vary. I’m working... Read More

Pollo al mattone (chicken under a brick)

Jul 08, 2011

This is my modification of the classic central-Italian chicken preparation.  You’ll be treated to a wonderfully crisp skin and succulent, spicy chicken. Read More

Porchetta

Jun 30, 2011

Porchetta is a highly seasoned pork roast that is rolled in herbs and slow cooked in a WFO.  This version cooks all night and is beautifully flavored with fennel pollen.  Your patience will be rewarded with tender, juicy pork and chewy, crunchy pork skin. Read More

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