The Wood-Fired Blog
The Volcano
Jan 08, 2019This recipe was originally demonstrated at the 2015 Forno Bravo Expo by Chef Vito Romani, owner of Stella’s Pizza Pie mobile catering based in San Diego, CA. It is still a favorite of his customers today! This pizza has quite a kick that combined with a rich, smooth, sweetness. The Volcano will erupt in your mouth and set our taste buds on fire!! Read More
Roasting Chestnuts in a Wood Fired Oven
Dec 05, 2018History & Harvest Season Chestnut trees once covered huge swaths of East Coast forests until a fungal blight arrived from Asia, killing off about 3.5 billion trees in the first half of the 20th century. But lucky me, two of the very few surviving productive trees are right behind my house in the Hudson Valley. So the last couple of weeks have been a race between me and the critters... Read More
Jalapeno and Pecan Pesto Pizza
Oct 16, 2018Thanks to Kenneth Kingswell of Strega Nonas Oven mobile catering in Gainesville, FL for sending in this recipe! This is a great pesto recipe for people who are lactose intolerant or are vegan. There is no dairy in this recipe whatsoever. It’s a great addition to bruschetta, pizza, eggs, fish, and chicken. Give it a try! I’ve also made this with almonds & pistachios with great results as well. This is a... Read More
Wood-Fired Peach Caprese Salad
Sep 06, 2018This recipe was submitted by Chef John O’Neil of Dallas, Texas. His fresh take on a traditional Caprese salad is sure to be a hit! He shares: “My wife loves peaches in season, especially Texas peaches. Using wood-fired peaches in this Caprese salad instead of tomatoes is a fresh, summery change. The Bella wood fired oven gives a nice char flavor to the peaches to season up the salad, and... Read More
Oktoberfest Wood Fired Pretzels
Sep 05, 2018Served with stone ground mustard or a dip of smooth cheese sauce, who doesn’t love old world, soft German pretzels! This recipe is perfect for Oktoberfest and the fall season! We received it courtesy of guest chef, Anthony LaRocco, of Anthony’s Rustic Crust. He and his wife Debbie, run a mobile wood fired pizza concessionaire in Florida. As with most baking, measuring by weight is more accurate and yields more consistent results... Read More
The Fresh King
Jun 06, 2018Smooth, salty, and snappy, this Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza from Chef Vito Romani is a delight. Prosciutto is a thinly-sliced Italian dry-cured ham. For this recipe, it is paired with tangy, peppery arugula leaves, which have been freshly tossed with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and shaved parmesan cheese for a real pop! Always a fan favorite at Stella’s Pizza Pie mobile catering based in San Diego, CA, and it will become a... Read More
Stella’s Sunday Chicken
Feb 14, 2018Sunday afternoons are the perfect time to pop a chicken and some vegetables in the oven and let them roast for a delicious “set and forget” meal. The subtle smoke and moist heat of a wood fired oven infuse into the meat, keeping the chicken juicy and bringing together the flavors of this classic dish. Chef Vito Romani gives us a flexible recipe that can be easily adapted to ingredients you... Read More
Mama Gigi’s Scampi
Jan 08, 2018Mama Gigi’s Scampi is a quick and easy dish! With garlic, shrimp, and butter as key ingredients, it is hard to go wrong. It can be served as a main dish or an appetizer, depending on what you pair with it. Chef Vito cooks in the Italian-style– a little of this, a little of that, add a bit of flair, and season to taste! Measurements in this recipe are not meant to... Read More
The Bird’s the Word
Oct 16, 2017Try this delicious wood fired pizza recipe in your very own wood oven today. * Chef Vito hails from a long line of Sicilians. Marks of that region’s cooking are simple, clean flavors, and using the freshest ingredients you can find. Because this pizza does not use a heavy sauce, you will really taste each element of the pie! Ingredients Chipotle dry-rubbed chicken Bacon Spicy BBQ sauce Mozzarella Thinly sliced... Read More
