The Wood-Fired Blog
Norwegian King Crab Legs
Jan 17, 2019A relatively new arrival to Norway, the Norwegian King Crab was introduced by Soviet biologists into the Murmansk Fjord in the 1960’s. The crab thrived, and as early as 1977, the first King Crab was caught in Norwegian waters. They are now regularly harvested from these cold, northern waters. Red King Crabs, the largest species of its type, can reach a carapace width of up to 11 in, a leg span of 5.9... Read More
Whole Sea Bream Al Forno
Feb 22, 2016Thanks to Kim Kozol of Boston, MA for submitting this recipe! Whole Fish cooked on a wood fired oven Read More
A pizza party … a recipe
Dec 06, 2014A few nights ago, I had the F&B team over for pizza after a long day of strategic planning. Being all foodies, we were excited to all throw our hats into the cooking ring with the Forno Bravo Wood Fired Oven. Unfortunately, it was a cold, wintery mix kind of night in the mid-Atlantic, but nothing a large market umbrella couldn’t handle. The evening was wonderful, full of laughter, stories, camaraderie,... Read More
New Tradition – Forno Bravo Oven Fire Roasted Turkey
Nov 13, 2014Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away so why not throw a turkey in the “Drago Affamato” or “The Hungry Dragon” as my family calls our oven. Obviously maintaining a steady low fire is key to evenly roasting for your bird. Think back to your cure, ideally a low fire around 350 is ideal. You’ll get charring, similar to your pizza, in spots, especially on the top but the crispy... Read More
Roasted Stone Fruit With Oat Streusel
Aug 15, 2013I can’t speak for the rest of the country, but this summer of 2013 is an amazing season for fruit. It started with the strawberries and cherries in the early part of the season, and it has continued on with the myriad varieties of stone fruit now available from local farmers. White and yellow peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums – they’re all unbelievably sweet and juicy. Use this recipe to take... Read More
Brussels Sprouts With Oven Roasted Meyer Lemons
Mar 05, 2013Brussels sprouts and citrus are a great combination, and Meyer lemons are one of the true treasures of the heirloom citrus season. These extremely fragrant, sweet-sour little devils are a marvel of the citrus family, best enjoyed whole: zest, pith, flesh, juice and all. This extremely simple dish is not really even a recipe, just a perfect, delicious pairing that everyone should enjoy while Meyers are around. Read More
Roasted Artichokes With Capers, Chevre and Herbed Breadcrumbs
Apr 23, 2012Ah, spring. Yes, it’s getting warmer. Yes, the days are getting longer. But what I really get excited about is all the amazing produce spring brings with it. Finally gorging on asparagus, peas, morel mushrooms, green garlic, ramps, spring onions, rhubarb and more after a long winter of root vegetables here in the Midwest is a joy that never grows old. This recipe is an ode to another springtime favorite,... Read More
Oven-Roasted Whitefish With Braised Celery Root Remoulade
Mar 19, 2012Here’s another classic French dish reinterpreted for the wood oven. This is a great one for dining al fresco on the beautiful spring nights that are now upon us (at least in Chicago – go figure). Read More
Roast Chicken with Lemon
Dec 30, 2011You have a lot of flexibility when doing a simple roast chicken. If your oven is hotter than 550ºF, you can wrap the chicken in foil to keep it from burning, and remove the foil a few minutes before the chicken is done for browning. If your oven is less than 400ºF, you can leave it in the oven longer, 90 minutes or more. If your oven warm, but too... Read More
