When people hear the term “pizza oven,” they often think that means an oven that is exclusively for cooking pizza. But if you own one yourself, you (hopefully) know that wood fired ovens are for much, much more than cooking pizza! It’s a little known fact that wood fired ovens can cook almost anything that can be cooked in the conventional oven you have in your kitchen.
For example, in many of our own wood fired ovens, it is possible to cook an entire meal; we’re talking appetizers, main courses and even dessert. Yes, it’s even possible if none of those courses are pizza! Some of the most popular dishes for cooking in wood fired ovens include:
Meats
Everything from slow cooked pork loin, to quick fired steaks and even chicken breasts can be made in wood fired ovens. As you would anytime you are cooking meat, you should use a meat thermometer to ensure your meat is cooked to a safe temperature. Other than that, just cook and enjoy!
Appetizers and Side Dishes
From summertime favorites like baked beans to comfort foods loaded with potatoes, side dishes are easily whipped up in wood fired ovens all year long. Check out our recipe for homemade ricotta and spinach ravioli; it’s to die for! As for appetizers, there are infinite meal starters that can be cooked to perfection in a pizza oven: stuffed mushrooms, mac ‘n cheese bites and spinach dip are just a few of the most popular.
Dessert
Wood fired ovens are the ideal vessel for cooking delectable desserts like crumbles, crisps and browned betties – and they’re even better for cookies. Chocolate chip cookies in a pizza oven? You bet!
If you are looking to make the most of your pizza oven, these dishes are a great place to start. Wood fired ovens are for so much more than pizza – and once you get going, you probably won't be able to stop!
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