Side Dishes
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Oven Roasted Asparagus
Nothing could be simpler or more delicious than freshly roasted asparagus out of the Wood Stone oven. They will be bright green with bits of brown and will have a perfect al dente crispness.
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Brussels Sprouts Two Ways
Intense heat from all sides of the oven caramelizes the hearts of the sprouts bringing out inherent sweet and nutty flavors. The outer leaves are flash fried/sautéed at the last minute before serving, rendering them bright green and slightly crispy. Secret ingredient here is duck or goose fat!
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Sautéed Carrots
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Fennel Citrus Salsa
Here’s a refreshing Winter salsa that goes well with rich meats such as Spiced Duck Breast or Cedar Planked Salmon.
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Twice Baked Potatoes
These yummy potatoes make a great side dish for steaks or roast chicken. The Wood Stone Home oven works beautifully to produce a crisp skin with a moist, fluffy filling.
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Not Your Momma’s & Cheese
Comfort food for the adult who still loves Mac & Cheese, this sophisticated macaroni is combined with pancetta, white wine and three cheeses. A delicious spin on a childhood favorite.
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Roasted Bell Peppers
The beauty of roasting peppers in the Wood Stone oven is that they become charred and blistered quickly due to the high heat without losing too much moisture and collapsing as they often do with other roasting methods. You’ll use these thick, delicious, peeled peppers on pizza, with pasta sauces and in sandwiches. They are also of course the perfect centerpiece for a beautiful antipasto platter.
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Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad with Feta Buttermilk Dressing and Toasted Pepitas
The Wood Stone oven is used here for both roasting the beets and toasting the pepitas.
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Creamy Green Beans, Onions and Mushrooms Wood Stone Style
Here’s our oven roasted take on a time honored holiday side dish. No need to wait for a holiday however; this would be a welcome addition to any dinner table.
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Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary
These crispy and aromatic potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats and poultry. They’d be delicious with a brunch frittata as well!
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Pecan and Apple Bread Stuffing
Making bread stuffing is a breeze in the Wood Stone oven. Bread cubes and nuts are quickly toasted, onions and apples sauté in a flash and the stuffing bakes and browns without drying out.
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Roasted Figs
We love these served with Spiced Duck Breast. Or try serving them warm with fresh goat cheese and baguette slices.
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Blue Lake Bean, Roasted Fig, and Hazelnut Salad
If you’re roasting figs for an appetizer, or to serve with Spiced Duck Breast, go ahead and roast extra so you’ll have a head start on this tasty, sweet, and nutty salad for the next day.
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Oven Roasted Ratatouille
The beautiful summer vegetables in this classic dish are roasted separately and then combined before a final warming to meld the flavors together.
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Belgian Endive and Ham Gratin
The Wood Stone oven does a lovely job with this classic Belgian gratin. Gruyère provides a nutty counterpoint.
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Root Vegetable Gratin
For this recipe you can take advantage of your oven’s heat up time to make the béchamel sauce. Allowing the aromatics to steep in the milk and then into the sauce is a great flavor enhancing technique you’ll use again and again.
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Crispy Kale
This quick and easy preparation will make a kale fan out of even the most reluctant greens eater. A cross between a side dish and a snack food, we sometimes call them Kale Chips and just munch them by the handful as they emerge from the oven.
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Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding with Prosciutto Crisps
This tasty dish highlights beautifully caramelized mushrooms from the Wood Stone oven. If you’re looking for a vegetarian entrée, simply leave off the prosciutto crisps at the end.
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Baked Squash with Almond Persimmon Picada
Butternut squash rounds roasted quickly in the Wood Stone oven become beautifully caramelized and are finished with a topping of spiced ground almonds and Fuyu persimmons. We think you’ll enjoy our Mediterranean take on a classic American Thanksgiving vegetable.
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Crispy Baked Tomatoes
Here’s an easy side dish for seared steak or roasted chicken. The wood Stone oven quickly cooks the tomato through while crisping the herbed breadcrumb topping. This tomato won’t collapse on the plate yet will still have that roasted tomato flavor.
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Roasted Endive Salad with Snap Peas
This salad is a “snap” to put together…5 minutes in the oven for the endives and a quick blanch on the peas, resulting in a beautifully plated salad with bright, fresh flavors.
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Apple Cheddar Cornbread Cobbler
This is the perfect brunch dish…sweet and savory and fresh from the oven.
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Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A basic salad recipe that will go with almost any pizza menu
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Sliced Cucumber Salad with Mint
This simple and refreshing combination pairs perfectly with Poached Salmon with Green Goddess Sauce.
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Shallots, and Wild Mushrooms
The combination of these three vegetables makes for a very tasty side dish for any fall meal.
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Potato and Onion Gratin
A gratin is comfort food at its finest. The versatility of your Wood Stone oven comes into play here as you use it to roast the onions, bake the gratin and get that beautiful final browning on top.
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Roasted Vegetable Salad with Truffle Oil
Vegetables roasted in the Wood Stone oven will have beautiful caramelization without losing their moisture. Serve this “salad” warm or at room temperature.
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Summer Vegetable Gratin
A gratin is a natural for the Wood Stone oven. The vegetables roast quickly under their foil cover and the top is easily browned once the foil is removed.
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Oven Baked Green Rice
Fresh herbs add color as well as flavor to this easy to prepare side dish. It makes a nice accompaniment to oven roasted meats, fish or poultry.
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