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Schiaciatta: Tuscan Flatbread

Dec 30, 2011

Here is a recipe for traditional Schiaciatta al Olio — flatbread from Tuscany. If Focaccia is half way between pizza and bread, then Schiaciatta is half way between Focaccia and Pizza. It is flat, and infused with olive oil. You should bake it pretty hot — around 500F. Read More

Brick Oven Roast Capon

Dec 30, 2011

The capon is the bird of choice for Christmas in Italy (it’s a male castrated chicken, ouch). The capon is a little fattier than chicken, and has a great flavor. A 6-7lb bird is large enough for a small dinner party. I boiled the head, feet and insides to make stock for risotto. There are a couple of nice aspects to the recipe. First, it uses the heat of the... Read More

Beef Stew in Red Wine

Dec 28, 2011

This is a very simple, no nonsense, quick to prepare dish you can make easily in your wood-fired oven. It’s a big, satisfying meal that’s especially welcome in fall and winter. It’s very flexible, too, so experiment with different ingredients, especially vegetables. All you need with it is a green salad, good bread for dipping, and red wine, of course. You can double it for a crowd. Freezes well, but... Read More

Tomato, Basil, and Goat Cheese Tapas

Dec 19, 2011

You can prepare the tomato base ahead of time, add it to a dish with a slice of goat cheese in the middle and grill it in your wood oven until the cheese is melted/toasted. Serve on toast points. Read More

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