An Ooni Kind of Christmas - What to Cook this Festive Season

It’s that time of year again, where good food and drink reign supreme on chilly winter eves. Make Christmas extra-special this year with flame-cooked goodness – recipes so delicious, they’d make any Jack Frost, Grinch or Scrooge smile. 

Whether it’s an outdoor winter party or family festive feast, we’ve got you covered. Take a peek for inspiration below!

Appetizers:
A good selection of tasty finger food makes a good feast GREAT. Even better when it's super easy to prepare, like these pull-apart, cheesy Christmas tree dough balls. (The speed at which these were devoured at HQ is a true testament to their deliciousness!) More cheese? We hear you – try this baked cheesy artichoke dip for a flourish of sophistication. 

Mains:
Let’s face it, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some showstopping meat. Try something new this year like sweet citrus roast duck legs, or spiced apple and cinnamon pork chops. If you’re a sucker for classics, there’s turkey two ways: with baby leeks and garlic butter, or spatchcocked and roasted whole. 

Sides:
Cast iron is your friend this holiday, to create a selection of sumptuous sides. Spruce up your sprouts with chili and bacon, or nutmeg and butter. There’s maple-glazed carrots, pigs in blankets, and that all-important stuffing (which tastes 100 times better flame-cooked, trust us on this one!)

Pizzas:
Much like a Christmas jumper, you can get super creative with Christmas pizzas. It’s time to think outside the (pizza) box, and there’s no shortage of inspiration – we’ve got a cheeseboard pizza (yes, you read that right), pigs in blankets pizza, Christmas everything pizza, roast chestnut and stilton pizza (move over, Nat King Cole), apple, bacon, and cheddar pizza, a miracle on 34th st. pizza, and even a stuffed crust margherita star pizza! 

Desserts:
The holidays mean sweet treats. Nothing beats a warm glass of mulled wine, but these sticky mulled wine rolls just might. There’s also a spicier, gingerbread version (if it’s too early to eat the gingerbread house). We’re not finished with mulled wine though – baked pears submerged in a sweet mulled glaze are something special with a scoop of ice cream. We’ve got a tangy-sweet apple and cranberry crumble, or a whisky-spiked pear galette to warm the cockles. (Which just so happens to be gluten-free and vegan too!)

That’s a big list of recipes, so there’s no excuse not to get a little creative this year. With colder, darker nights, there’s no better time to fire up your Ooni Pizza Oven and spread a little warmth and cheer. We wouldn’t recommend leaving any mince pies by the oven chimney though, it might be a little tight! 

Let us know how you get on with your Christmas creations over at @oonihq. 

Happy holidays from team Ooni!