The arrival of the wood fired-pizza oven into suburban backyards and kitchens has opened up a new world for pizza lovers and those who appreciate delicious home-cooked food. Chef and food lecturer John Pellicano takes you through the steps of building a wood-fired pizza oven of your own, sharing the secrets to cooking delicious pizza and other easy-to-make meals. This book will make a gourmet chef of even the most inexperienced pizza lover. It also features other dishes that can be successfully cooked in a wood-fired oven including, bread, roast dinners, lamb racks, chicken drumsticks, beef ribs, and fish—maximizing your wood-fired pizza oven experience.