Here's everything you can make in your pizza oven
Let's let you into a little secret... there's so much more to your pizza oven than just pizza. Whether it's woodfired, gas-fired or electric, these nifty gadgets are multi-purpose and versatile.
Some can even be used all year round since they work indoors, so you don't have to wait for a sunny day to enjoy a wonderfully charred pizza, or a succulently roasted fish!
If you're thinking about investing in a pizza oven, but don't know which one to get, then check out the GHI tested pizza ovens to make sure you end up with the right one! They're not a super cheap investment after all, but we think they're most definitely worth it if you choose the correct one for you.
Choose a recipe below, gather your friends, pour some wine, and enjoy a fun, new way of cooking!
Mediterranean Roasted Fish
Don’t be intimidated about cooking a whole fish – it’s remarkably easy and helps keep it moist. It’s also easy to serve, as the bones should come away cleanly. If you prefer, you can remove the head before cooking.
Recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Fish
Tenderstem Broccoli and Nduja Pizza
This dough makes beautifully thin, crispy pizza crusts. We’ve topped ours with a firm mozzarella, as it has a lower moisture content, which ensures the dough doesn’t become soggy during baking.
Recipe: Tenderstem Broccoli and Nduja Pizza
Pizza Oven Focaccia
We’ve used taleggio here, but top with any of your favourite soft cheeses. If you don’t have a pizza oven, then bake in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7 for 35min. We used an Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven.
Recipe: Pizza Oven Focaccia
Garlic Bread
A classic base that’s easy to handle, ideal for any pizza or garlic bread. You can also use pesto, instead of the garlic butter, if you prefer.
Recipe: Garlic Bread
Potato, Gorgonzola and Dill Pizza Bianca
Mix things up and try this white pizza instead!
Recipe: Potato, Gorgonzola and Dill Pizza Bianca
Mozzarella, Peach, Basil and Tomato Pizza
We’ve used a fresh mozzarella ball, as it goes on after the base is cooked, so won’t make it soggy. Plus, it beautifully complements the fresh tomato sauce.
Recipe: Mozzarella, Peach, Basil and Tomato Pizza
Easy Deep-Dish Pizza
Using a pizza oven is a real skill. Handling the pizza peel whilst trying to prevent scorching can be tricky, so we’ve made an easier recipe, using a roasting tin instead, to create a deep-dish style pizza.
Recipe: Easy Deep-Dish Pizza
Spatchcock Chicken and Garlic Butter Potatoes
Try cooking your dinner al fresco this summer, in your pizza oven.
Recipe: Pizza Oven Spatchcock Chicken
Cacio e Pepe Pizza
We’ve turned the popular pasta sauce into an easy pizza topping, set on a light and fluffy dough. Be sure to top with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan once your pizza is out of the oven. We used an Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven.
Recipe: Cacio e Pepe Pizza
Croziflette
You’ve probably heard of tartiflette, but what about croziflette? It’s a classic from the French Alps, made with buckwheat pasta. Look for ‘crozets au sarrasin’ – we bought ours online from Europa Food XB.
Recipe: Croziflette
Giant Skillet Cookie
Known as a ‘pizookie’ (pizza-cookie), this is the ultimate sharing dessert. Crunchy on the outside, gooey in the centre – spoons at the ready!
Recipe: Giant Skillet Cookie
Apple Tarte Tatin
Gloriously golden caramel, tender apples and crisp pastry – this truly is one of France’s most superior exports.
Recipe: Apple Tarte Tatin
Giant Crème Brûlée
What’s better than individual crème brûlées? A giant one of course! We’ve made this recipe in a pizza oven, but if you want to cook yours in a regular oven, then simply grill until caramelised, or use a blowtorch if you have one.
Recipe: Giant Crème Brûlée
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