A guide to the art and science of fermented foods provides recipes that progress from simple condiments to more advanced techniques, offering insight into the history and health benefits of fermentation
Mary Karlins enticing recipes explore the diverse flavor characteristics of hardwoods and live-fire cooking methods from Plank-Roasted Porterhouse or Indian Onion Naan to a hearth-baked Milanese Risotto Tart or Warm Chocolate-Chipotle Cakes. Introductory chapters cover the basics of indoor and outdoor wood-fired cooking, then she delves into the best applications for the myriad live-fire techniques and equipment now available and provides detailed instructions on building a fire and maintaining temperature in each apparatus. Karlins expert planning outlines show efficient cooks how to make the best use of wood-fired cooking sessions, including step-by-step instructions for preparing an entire weeks worth of food in a single session. WOOD-FIRED COOKING is ideal for home cooks seeking the next grilling frontier.