The Wood-Fired Blog

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

Wood Fired Chicken and vegetables roasting on a rack

Bella Roasted Chicken

Aug 02, 2018

When roasting food in a wood fired oven, the Forno Bravo Refractory Pizza Ovens and the Bella Stainless Steel Pizza Ovens tend to behave a little differently. The Bella cooks predominately with reflective heat, while the brick ovens rely more on refractive heat (utilizing the oven’s thermal mass.) As a result, some recipes will need to be tailored slightly for the Bella, and your fire management and cooking techniques will need... Read More

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Bravo Mexican Pizza

Aug 01, 2018

Community contributor, Maria O’Donnell, shares her recipe for a Wood Fired Mexican Pizza that is a crowd favorite at her house! Perfect for summer parties. This pizza features salty pancetta, mild shrimp, and hearty black beans as a base, then layers on four kinds cheese for richnesses. Finally, it ties the flavors together with crisp lettuce, smooth lime crema, and jalapenos and hot sauce for some spice. Try this dish... Read More

Grilled Corn on the cob - Potatoes - Green Beans - Lamb Chops

Bella Steak or Lamb Chop Dinner

Jul 31, 2018

Ever wondered how to order and pace your cooking so that your entire meal can be cooked in a wood fired oven and have everything land on the table all at the same time? If so, then this recipe is for you! Carrie Nalley takes us through preparing a whole steak or lamb chop dinner, with all the fixings, in her stainless steel Bella oven. ———- I am using a Bella Medio28.... 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

Triple-Apricot Chicken Tagine

Jul 29, 2016

Stone fruit season is my favorite time of the year. One of the most difficult fruits to find is an aromatic, sweet apricot. When I lived in California’s Sonoma County, I knew a terrific produce guy at Oliver’s Market who would always find me at least one flat of Blenheim apricots, the most delicious and perfect of fruits. This year, however, in the beautiful Hudson Valley, the weather knocked out... Read More

Wood Fired Lobster Pizza

May 24, 2016

It was beautiful out. I was going to make some lobster and put it on a pizza, but what’s different about that and putting other seafood on a pizza like shrimp, mussels, clams, salmon etc? I decided to keep it simple for this one and make a lightly dressed salad to lay on the pizza dough after it was cooked – making sure it was nice and cool – kept... Read More

CONTEST – Tuscan Rabbit

Aug 17, 2015

Recipe submitted by Michael Davies for our contest.  Thanks Michael. A good hearty rabbit dish for any occasion. Read More

jerk-spiced shrimp

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp With Slow-Cooked Collard Greens

Jun 20, 2013

With summer finally upon us, this is a great light meal to coax out of your wood oven. Read More

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