The Art of Wood-Fired Cooking begins with detailed instructional information on the ins and outs of the wood-burning oven. With cook, teacher, and entrepreneur Andrea Mugnaini's reassuring advice and careful instruction, it's easy to create and cook mouthwatering wood-fired dishes.

Fire up the oven and enjoy:

• Butterflied Shrimp
• Zucchini Gratin with Tomatoes and Gruyere
• Tuscan-Style Pot Roast with Herbs and Chianti
• Focaccia with Onions and Thyme
• Limoncello Bread Pudding with Fresh Blackberries