May 19, 2021
Don't discard those wonderful greens that grow on top of fresh beets! Beets are known for their incredibly delicious, deep colored roots, but often the tops are forgotten and waisted. This simple recipe will transform this tender, delicate green, into a delicious side dish perfect for just about any meal. Let's get started!
Read More
May 12, 2021
There is just nothing like being rewarded with a beautiful fish caught from a kayak on the shores of the inter-coastal waterway. This time it was a Red Drum or Red Fish. To transform the fish into a mouthwatering dish, we simply diced the fillets, and accompanied them with cherry tomatoes and other fresh goodies. With some magic of the wood-fired oven it resulted into a mouthwatering plate of spaghetti. What a crazy power the sense of taste has! When eating this dish, the symphony of flavors simply transported us to the seacoast of Italy on a warm summer day. Let's get started!
Read More
April 29, 2021
Beets are a common root vegetable loaded with wonderful properties, and simply brought to a whole new, and delicious level with just a few easy steps. Many express a dislike for this stunning red vegetable, but when correctly prepared it becomes a mouthwatering dish that can be enjoyed raw as well as roasted, boiled, sautéed, or even stewed. Today our beets will be roasted in the Mangiafuoco Home Gas Pizza Oven. Let's get started!
Read More
April 23, 2021
At times it is so wonderful when life offers something a bit indulgent just to brighten the day. Although prepared on rare occasions, brioche cinnamon rolls are definitely a fluffy and delectable treat that makes life just a little extra sweet. Soft layers of brioche dough rolled with butter and cinnamon sugar are baked in a wood-fired oven just like our grandmothers used to do. Let's get started!
Read More
April 15, 2021
Fougasse is the stunning staple flat bread from the French Provence. What an experience to bite into a crunchy, crisp crust only to discover a soft, chewy crumb. Could it possibly be the cousin of the iconic Italian focaccia? Although usually prepared with the addition of dried herbs, olives, sometimes cheese and lardon (bacon), today we will make a very simple, basic version on which to build on later. Let's get started!
Read More
April 08, 2021
There are countless ways to prepare dough for pizza. Different hydration levels, varied combinations of flours, leavening methods and resting times. One very ancient Italian way to leaven dough is to use Pasta di Riporto, which is a portion of old dough from a previous bake. Not only will this result into a dough that needs less yeast to ferment, but amongst other benefits it will also develop a final product with a much greater depth of flavor. Let's get started!
Read More
April 01, 2021
What better way to make a breakfast, brunch or even an appetizer when serving these flaky, savory cream cheese and ham pastries. These morsels of goodness come together in no time at all and are always a welcome surprise when served straight from the oven. Let's get started!
Read More