Essential Wood-Fired Pizza Cookbook: 80+ Recipes and Techniques from My Wood-Fired Oven

Take pizza night to the next level with this essential guide to wood-fired cooking from Anthony Tassinello, chef at Berkeley, California's famed Chez Panisse restaurant.

"I have always had a passion for fire and wood ovens. Anthony's own love for cooking with fire is contagious and his knowledge about wood-fired pizza is all encompassing. This is an inspiring and well-written book from a teacher you can really trust!" -- Alice Waters, author of The Art of Simple Food and owner of Chez Panisse

Chef Anthony Tassinello has created the must-have cookbook for serving up homemade pizza with your wood-fired oven. From classics like Margherita Pizza to more elevated fare like Stinging Nettle and Chanterelle Mushroom Pizza, he walks you through the time-tested tradition of preparing--and savoring--the perfect pizza.

• More than 85 recipes--Learn how to make basics like dough and sauce, popular pizzas like cheese and pepperoni, and unique flavor combos like artichoke and thyme, along with calzones, hand pies, focaccia, and beyond.
• Get to know your oven--Find Anthony's tips and techniques for mastering your oven and taking advantage of everything wood-fired cooking has to offer.
• Make it a pizza party--With a section on perfectly paired cocktails, refreshing side salads, and sample menus, you can create a night of food and fun your friends and family will never forget.

Transform simple ingredients into mouthwatering meals with the Essential Wood-Fired Pizza Cookbook.