5 Unexpected Recipes You Can Cook in a Pizza Oven

When you think pizza oven, your mind probably jumps straight to bubbling mozzarella and crisp, charred crusts. And yes, the Ooni delivers that in 60 seconds flat. But here’s the thing: pizza ovens aren’t just for pizza nights. These little outdoor powerhouses can take your garden gatherings to the next level with dishes you’d never expect.

Whether you’re hosting friends or just feel like showing off your culinary side, here are five recipes that prove your pizza oven is far more versatile than you think.

1. Wood-Fired Flatbreads with Whipped Feta & Honey

A rustic flatbread cooks beautifully in a high-heat oven - golden, puffed, and just smoky enough. Top it with whipped feta, a drizzle of honey, and a few crushed pistachios for a sweet-savoury starter that feels straight out of a Mediterranean holiday.

Pro tip: Roll your dough thinner than a standard pizza and watch it balloon up in seconds.

2. Charred Veggie Skewers

Forget the stovetop - nothing beats that deep, caramelised flavour you get from an Ooni oven. Thread courgettes, peppers, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with flaky salt, and slide them in for a few fiery minutes. Serve as a side or toss them over a couscous salad.

Chef’s kiss moment: Add a little halloumi to the skewers. Instant crowd-pleaser.

3. Gooey Cast Iron Brownies

Yes, you read that right - dessert in a pizza oven. Mix your favourite brownie batter, pour it into a small cast iron skillet, and bake it in the residual heat after your main cooking session. You’ll get that fudgy centre with a crisp, smoky edge that tastes like campfire nostalgia.

Serve with: A scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of sea salt. Heaven.

4. Fire-Roasted Salmon with Herb Butter

Pizza ovens reach up to 500°C, which means you can cook salmon fillets in just a few minutes for that perfect, flake-apart texture. Lay your fish on a cedar plank or a cast iron tray, brush with herby butter, and let the heat work its magic. The result? Restaurant-level salmon without leaving your garden.

5. Sizzling Prawns in Garlic Oil

A small cast iron dish, a glug of olive oil, heaps of garlic, chilli flakes, and raw prawns - that’s all you need for this Spanish-inspired tapa. The prawns will sizzle and turn pink in no time, soaking up all that garlicky goodness. Pair it with crusty bread for dipping, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate starter.

Why stop at pizza?

The Ooni Pizza Oven is proof that high-heat cooking unlocks a whole new world of flavour - and that’s why it’s our latest giveaway. Imagine all these dishes (and, yes, endless perfect pizzas) from the comfort of your garden.

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