Seasonal Cooking in Your Alfa Pizza Oven Autumn Vegetables and Winter Roasts

Seasonal Cooking in Your Alfa Pizza Oven Autumn Vegetables and Winter Roasts

Cooking with the seasons is one of the best ways to enjoy fresh flavour and variety. An Alfa Forni oven makes this simple, allowing you to roast, bake and sear dishes that celebrate each time of year. Here are some seasonal recipe ideas for autumn and winter.

🥕 1. Autumn Vegetables Full of Flavour

The high heat of an Alfa oven brings out the natural sweetness in root vegetables, squashes and late harvest produce.

Recipe idea: Roasted butternut squash with sage

1. Preheat oven to 220 °C.
2. Toss cubed squash with olive oil, garlic and fresh sage.
3. Roast for 30 minutes until golden and caramelised.

Recipe idea: Wood roasted carrots with honey and thyme

1. Place carrots on a tray with olive oil and thyme.
2. Roast at 210 °C for 25 minutes.
3. Drizzle with honey before serving.

🍂 2. Seasonal Breads and Sides

Autumn is the perfect time for hearty breads and comforting sides.

Recipe idea: Rosemary focaccia

1. Spread dough in an oiled tray.
2. Press in rosemary sprigs and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake at 220 °C for 20 minutes until golden.

🍗 3. Winter Roasts for Gatherings

As temperatures drop, hearty roasts bring warmth to the table. The Alfa Moderno 5 Pizze has the space to handle large cuts, making it perfect for festive feasts.

Recipe idea: Roast turkey with garlic butter

1. Rub turkey with butter, garlic and herbs.
2. Roast at 180 °C, basting every 30 minutes.
3. Cook until juices run clear and skin is golden.

Recipe idea: Slow cooked beef brisket

1. Let oven cool to around 160 °C.
2. Place brisket in a covered dish with onions and stock.
3. Cook for 4–5 hours until tender.

🥔 4. Comforting Vegetable Dishes

Potatoes, parsnips and cabbages all shine when roasted in an Alfa oven.

Recipe idea: Crispy rosemary potatoes

1. Parboil potatoes, then toss in oil and rosemary.
2. Roast at 230 °C for 35 minutes until crisp.

✨ Bringing It All Together

Your Alfa Forni oven is perfect for more than pizza. By embracing seasonal ingredients, you can create warming autumn and winter dishes that bring people together. From roasted squash to festive roasts, it makes cooking with the seasons both simple and delicious.

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