The Wood-Fired Blog
Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Feb 02, 2012Winter is the time when all kinds of delicious citrus come into season that you may not be able to find at other times of the year. citrus can be like a bright and shiny beacon of summer in the grey doldrums of winter here in the midwest, so i like to take advantage while i can. sweet dumpling squash is one of my favorite varieties; your produce purveyor might... Read More
Spinach, Scallion and Chevre Frittata with Roasted Pepper Mayo
Jan 23, 2012I love frittatas. They’re a lot like pizza, that other stalwart of the wood-fired oven: they’re quick, relatively easy, and the flavor combinations are practically endless. Frittatas work great as a simple weeknight meal, but they’re also a good party buffet food, since they’re often served at room temperature. This particular frittata turned out well, but feel free to use this recipe as a jumping-off point for any ingredient-mixing alchemy... Read More
Slow-Cooked Kale with Tomatillos
Jan 17, 2012Here’s a great, simple side dish that would pair nicely with the roasted flatiron steak i posted previously. instead of the usual vinegar you find in most recipes for southern-style braised greens, here i use the naturally acidic flavor of tomatillos to add some dimension and brightness to the earthiness of the kale. Read More
Oven Roasted Shellfish
Jan 16, 2012This is a quick and simple recipe for any combination of shellfish – clams, mussels, etc. Be sure to have lots of crusty bread on hand to help soak up the sauce and juices. Read More
Roasted Potatoes
Jan 04, 2012Here’s a quick and easy side dish that would be a nice complement to the flatiron steak recipe I posted recently. It’s also a great one to have in your back pocket for the next time you’re cooking in your oven, because it takes almost zero prep time, it goes with almost anything, and you can let it cook while you’re firing other stuff. Read More
Baked Chicken with Rice
Dec 31, 2011Baked Chicken with rice is an delicious and easy dish to make in your wood fired pizza oven. Read More
Roast Turkey Breast
Dec 30, 2011Sometime you want turkey and gravy, but don’t want to roast a whole turkey. Try this turkey recipe instead. Use a stainless steel pan to brown the vegetables on the bottom to help make gravy. Read More
