MASTERING THE M SERIES OVEN TECHNIQUES, RECIPES AND MORE
Find recipe on page 97 YOU’RE ABOUT TO DISCOVER A BETTER WAY TO COOK. Instead of just setting your oven to a temperature and hoping for the best — as you may be used to doing — you’re going to dial in the cooking mode that’s precisely suited to your dish. Then, you’re going to sit back and relax. No shifting racks around or fretting about the final result.
Find recipe on page 12 MASTER THE MODES, AND YOU CAN PREPARE ANY DELICIOUS DISH EFFORTLESSLY. “ S E T T H E OV E N T O 3 5 0 D E G R E E S .” Every recipe involving an oven includes some form of that simple instruction. Setting the oven to a temperature, putting your dish on the middle rack, and leaving it there till it’s done is probably the way most of us learned to cook. You’ve had your share of successes cooking that way. At times, even inspired “oohs” and “ahhs.” But you’ve had disappointments too.
A few examples might be helpful. In the M series oven, Bake Mode works just like you’re used to — gentle heat radiates up from the bottom of the oven. Pretty simple. But other modes work in ways you’re not so familiar with. In Convection Mode, all the heat comes not from the top or bottom of the oven, but from the two fans and two heating elements in the rear of the oven.
CONVECTION MODE CONSISTENT HEAT ACROSS ALL 3 RACKS FASTER, MORE EFFICIENT COOKING OF ALMOST ANYTHING As you might imagine, the convection process is an essential part of your M series dual convection oven. So let’s make sure you understand how convection works and why Convection Mode may be the mode you end up using the most often. WHAT’S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR OVEN In Convection Mode, heat doesn’t radiate up from the bottom of the oven, like it does in an ordinary oven.
Find recipe on page 20 HOW TO USE CONVECTION MODE Convection is the best mode for most baked goods including cookies, scones and breads. It keeps your chicken juicier, with more “crackle” in the skin and helps your roasts brown more deeply. Vegetables and potatoes caramelize more quickly.
HERB AND CHEESE SCONES A savory variant on the traditional, this herb and cheese scone is a great twist. BEFORE YOU START Be sure the butter is cold and make sure not to overwork the dough.
This is a subtle improvement on a classic cookie recipe. The addition of oatmeal to this peanut butter cookie provides an extra layer of flavor and texture. Convection Mode used in this recipe provides the ability to bake three pans of cookies at the same time, and have them all come out perfectly crisp and browned.
SALTED CARAMEL NUTELLA ® BROWNIES PREPARATION METHOD TO MAKE THE CARAMEL stirring to combine until melted and smooth. 4. To the 1. Combine the coffee and brown sugar in a medium melted chocolate mixture add the sugar and instant sauce pot. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, coffee, whisking until completely combined. 5. Remove cooking for 7 minutes or until the mixture has reduced from heat and cool slightly by mixing for 1–2 minutes. to ½ cup. 3. Slowly add the heavy cream and butter, 6.
PORK TENDERLOIN AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE SCONES Baking the perfect scone can seem intimidating (especially if you’ve tasted “the real thing” in the United Kingdom — mmm!) but it doesn’t have to be. This recipe provides a great scone base to which a variety of substitutions and different ingredients can be made. Convection Mode offers the benefit of cooking multiple dishes at the same time.
PARTY CRACKERS Easy to make and with almost limitless flavor options, these crackers will be a great addition to any meal, cheese platter or cocktail party. Top with any kind of filling and they become a quick and easy made from scratch appetizer that's great anytime of the year.
HASSELBACK POTATOES CHICKEN WINGS These chicken wings turn out crispy without needing to be fried. Easy to double and make multiple batches for larger gatherings, these wings are sure to impress. Named for the Stockholm restaurant Hasselbacken where it was first served, this dish is a different take on a baked potato. The slices of these potatoes open up during the cooking process, allowing cheeses to be added between the layers.
PISTACHIO CARROT CAKE This three-layer carrot cake has a rich, appetizing appearance, and with the addition of pistachios, it’s a delicious departure from the norm. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME THREE 8 OR 9-INCH R O U N D C A K E PA N S POSITIONS 2 AND 4 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOU START Roasting nuts helps to bring out their flavor, as the oils in the nut become more pronounced. Grinding or chopping them very fine gives a better texture to your cake.
GOUGERES Gougeres (pronounced goo/zhehrs) can be enjoyed as is or cut open and filled with a savory filling for a fun and easy appetizer. This recipe can also be used as a base recipe to make not only gougeres but cream puffs and eclairs as well. Simply omit the cheese and herbs, bake, cool and fill with sweet whipped cream or vanilla custard. In France, gougeres are often served cold when tasting wine in cellars, or served warm as appetizers.
BAKE MODE JUST LIKE MOM USED TO DO GENTLE BAKING HEAT FROM THE BOTTOM UP This is the traditional kind of baking and cooking (seems strange to call it a mode) that you, your mother, your grandma and back beyond grew up with. You’re comfortable with it, and of course it’s the subject of many happy memories and delicious tastes.
Find recipe on page 39 HOW TO USE BAKE MODE So what should you bake and cook in Bake Mode you’re so used to? Those delicate foods you can cook on a single rack, that need to stay moist and shouldn’t get overly browned or dried out. Gentle heat from the bake element and just a touch of browning from the broiler is the perfect combination. G E N T L E H E AT F RO M T H E BA K E E L E M E N T, A N D JUST A TOUCH OF BROW N ING F RO M T H E BRO IL E R I S T H E P E R F EC T C O M BIN AT IO N .
MAPLE WALNUT COFFEE CAKE A fall flavored twist on a standard coffee cake. The pairing of maple and walnut is classic and helps this coffee cake stand out. BEFORE YOU START B grade maple syrup is a great choice for baking — it’s richer and fuller in flavor than A grade.
BEER BREAD CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME This simple-to-make bread highlights the great flavor profile of your favorite beer — and what could be better than that? This simple recipe of rich and creamy chocolate custard is a memorable ending to any meal. The even heat of Bake Mode helps to ensure a smooth custard baked to scrumptious perfection.
INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD FOR THE BREAD 1. Combine water and yeast in a small mixing bowl and set aside for 10 ½ cup water, room temperature (65–70°F) minutes until the yeast starts to bubble and foam. 2. In the bowl of a stand 1½ teaspoons quick rise active dry yeast together with a paddle attachment for 1 minute. 4. Switch to a dough hook 2 cups bread flour mixer combine the flour, kosher salt, sugar, shortening and butter. 3.
BANANA BREAD FOCACCIA BREAD Banana bread is a favorite healthy snack for both adults and kids, and a great way to keep your overripe bananas from going to waste. Adding walnuts and buttermilk gives it a fresh twist and delicious new flavor. This focaccia is a simple, delicious bread that can be used in a wide variety of ways. Wonderful on its own and equally good sliced used for sandwiches or even paninis, this bread will find its way into almost any meal you prepare.
QUICHE Make ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast option, as quiche reheats well. But it makes a delicious dinner too, with a nice side salad or fruit. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 1 QUICHE POSITION 3 CRUST — 25 MINUTES QUICHE — 40 MINUTES BEFORE YOU START Blind baking (baking a pie crust without the filling) helps to ensure the end product is crisp and flaky. By blind baking you give the crust a chance to set before adding the filling.
Making homemade buttermilk biscuits is a rite of passage in the South, but folks all over enjoy their hearty deliciousness. These biscuits can be baked either close together for a softer crumb on the sides, or farther apart for more of a crust over the top and sides of the biscuits. The combination of butter and shortening will help give flavor while keeping the biscuits tender and flaky.
CONVECTION ROAST MODE BEST ROASTING YOU’VE NEVER TRIED TURKEY IN HALF THE TIME? BELIEVE IT! “Is it time for turkey yet?” If you had a dollar for every time somebody asked you that on Thanksgiving, you’d be fishing off a Florida pier right now. Instead, you endure the same interminable cooking process every year. Now it’s different — there’s a new way to roast. The turkey, a prime rib roast, a pan of mixed root vegetables, you name it.
Find recipe on page 52 HOW TO USE CONVECTION ROAST MODE Anything you would roast in a traditional oven, you can roast in the M series oven with this mode — just faster and more deliciously. An unstuffed 25-pound turkey in Convection Roast set to 350°F may cook in as little as 2½ hours — about half the time you’re used to. The larger the item is, the more significant the time difference will be.
ROAST TURKEY Roast turkey can be one of the most succulent dishes of all. With this proven recipe and Convection Roast Mode, you can fix it easily at Thanksgiving or any other time of the year. BEFORE YOU START The cooking time using Convection Roast Mode will be approximately 10–15 minutes per pound, though the actual time depends on the temperature of the turkey before cooking.
Fresh garden tomatoes are delicious on their own, but are extraordinary when roasted. Equally at home added to pasta dishes or salads or served with grilled meats, this versatile recipe can be a great add-on to any meal. ROASTED VEGETABLES While this assortment of root vegetables is a great pairing, other ingredients can easily be swapped in and out. Try turnips, parsnips or cauliflower.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS The homemade enchilada sauce really makes this dish, but store-bought sauce can be substituted if you’re pressed for time. An alternative to the roasted chicken would be to purchase a precooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 6 ENCHILADAS POSITION 3 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD FOR THE ROASTED CHICKEN FOR ROASTING THE CHICKEN 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1.
This meatball recipe is a great base, which can be adjusted to match the desired flavor profile you are after. They work equally well served as an appetizer with a sauce, or on the side of a main pasta entrée. Lamb is not nearly as commonly served as it used to be — perhaps because some people have been turned off by overcooked lamb — but it can be a revelation when properly cooked, so savory and delicious. The temperature probe makes getting it right easy.
ROAST MODE FOR THAT “FALL APART” TEXTURE YOU CAN’T RUSH A GOOD ROAST All cuts of meat are not created equal — some are tender right from the butcher, others are not. But even tougher cuts are delicious when you cook them long and slowly in Roast Mode of our M series oven.
Find recipe on page 61 HOW TO USE ROAST MODE Anything you would roast in a traditional oven, you can roast in the M series oven in Roast Mode. Most of the meat you roast or braise should be covered. For uncovered items such as a small roast or chicken parts, remember that the higher you place an uncovered item, the more it will brown — since most of the heat is coming from the top of the oven.
KALE CHIPS Potatoes? Sure, but other things can be chips too. These kale chips are a fun snack that is easy to make and can be customized by adding or substituting different seasonings. BEFORE YOU START You can use pre-chopped bagged kale. Be sure to remove the stems and if the pieces are smaller than those in the recipe, the cooking time will be slightly less.
POT ROAST The key to starting a pot roast off the right way is a good sear. It’s important to sear all sides of the roast. This can be done right in the stovetop safe roasting pan (if one is being used) or it can be seared in a large skillet or sauté pan. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 6 SERVINGS POSITION 3 3 HOURS BEFORE YOU START Make sure to remove any racks above position 3 to allow for the height of the roasting pan/casserole dish.
Baking fish in a “packet” is a great way to blend a variety of flavors and keep control of the cooking process. Fish can be easy to overcook, but the packet provides the perfect environment to prepare this easy and beautiful meal. CANDIED PECANS Candied nuts are a great way to spice up a cheese board or cocktail party. You can also add them to your favorite salad or dessert, or just enjoy them on their own.
COQ AU VIN Braising is a cooking process utilizing both dry and moist cooking methods. Also, by searing the chicken and sautéing the vegetables all in the same pan, the dish builds depth of flavor. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 4 SERVINGS POSITION 3 60 MINUTES BEFORE YOU START It is important to follow the steps to sear the chicken pieces on the stove top first to help produce a crispy skin on the chicken before it is braised in the liquid.
BROIL MODE GET YOUR SEAR IN GEAR FOR SEARING AND BROWNING EVERYTHING FROM STEAK TO PIE MERINGUE Most people think “steak” when they think of this mode, but it can be useful for many other types of food too. WHAT’S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR OVEN In Broil Mode, the oven produces an intense, radiant heat from the top broil element that excels at searing or browning foods one side at a time.
Find recipe on page 72 HOW TO USE BROIL MODE Broil Mode is ideal for searing and sealing in the flavor of steaks, fish and poultry up to two inches thick. While an item will not sear on both sides if it isn’t turned, not all food needs to be turned in Broil Mode to cook through. For example, when broiling a salmon fillet with the skin on, start with the skin side down, and brown until crisp on top. Then, turn the oven off and let the fillet rest on the pan in the oven for a few minutes.
TOMATO BASIL SHRIMP SKEWERS Even people who normally don’t eat shrimp rave about these savory, perfectly seasoned shellfish. And people who love shrimp? They become positively ecstatic. BEFORE YOU START Be sure to use raw and not frozen precooked shrimp. A different size shrimp can be substituted; however, more or less cooking time may be needed.
STEAK HONEY/SOY CHICKEN SKEWERS A porterhouse combines two of the best cuts of steak: a New York Strip and a filet. Other cuts of steak can easily be substituted for the porterhouses in this recipe. Chicken skewers “grilled” indoors — what a treat. The broiler element provides a great alternative to grilling outdoors.
PROOF MODE FOR LOAVES YOU’LL LOVE GENTLE HEAT CAUSES BREAD TO RISE Boule. Baguette. Batard. Brioche. If these mere words cause your heart to race with excitement, you are a person who loves to bake bread. And probably, eat bread too, particularly that first delicious bite of a loaf fresh from the oven. WHAT’S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR OVEN The bake element produces a low controlled heat between 85°F and 110°F, ensuring the perfect PR OOF MOD E rise of your breads.
HOW TO USE PROOF MODE Proof Mode on our M series oven is a mode you’ll probably use a great deal. It is typically used for the second or final proof of bread, after it has already gained much of its volume and flavor in an initial proofing or fermentation. A low, gentle heat between 85°F and 110°F allows bread to rise a bit more quickly than it would at room temperature in your kitchen.
DEHYDRATE MODE A NEW TAKE ON FRUITS AND MEATS MAKE YOUR OWN HEALTHFUL FRUIT SNACKS Delicious, nutritious snacks are something all of us are looking for these days. But the ones at the store — even the “healthy foods” store — may be both expensive and loaded with extra sugar. Many of our Wolf owners are discovering the pleasures of making their own dried fruit or meat snacks in Dehydrate Mode of the M series oven.
Find recipe on page 83 HOW TO USE DEHYDRATE MODE Just cut up whatever food you’d like to dry — apples and pears work well for fruits, flank steak for beef jerky — and lay it over the dehydration racks in the oven. Set to Dehydrate Mode, and let the process begin. It usually takes about 10 hours to dry out fruit, and from 4 to 15 hours for meat, depending on how thickly it is cut. You can also use Dehydrate Mode to dry out your favorite vegetables, herbs and other foods.
FRUIT LEATHER BEEF JERKY Here’s a healthy and easy snack for the whole family (great for road trips!) with very little prep time required. Dehydrating is a simple process and easy to achieve at home. Liberty can also be taken with the ingredients if desired. Prefer spicier foods? Add one or two teaspoons of red chili flakes. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 1 SHEET POSITION 6 2.
STONE MODE SATURATING HEAT FOR THAT “BRICK OVEN” EFFECT It’s a familiar lament, around the table at Amalfi’s or Antonio’s: “Why can’t we get crust like this at home?” Well, you haven’t invested $10,000 in a wood-fired brick oven, nor do you intend to. But now that you have the Wolf M series oven, you can do the next best thing.
HOW TO USE STONE MODE Perfect for family pizza nights. Just a few minutes, and your pizza will be done. The ceramic stone in the kit is meant to mimic a hearth oven environment allowing crispy bottom crusts for almost all types of artisan breads, calzones, flatbreads and more. But it’s meant for breads only — don’t put meat, fish, vegetables or any food items besides bread products on the bake stone, or it will produce unwanted odors and tastes, and smoke. There are a few tips you might find useful.
PIZZA Using Stone Mode with the available bake stone kit, you can create a hearth oven environment, ideal for pizzas and flatbreads. This base pizza dough recipe requires a couple days to develop its flavor but your patience will be worth it. BEFORE YOU START You will need the bake stone kit for this recipe. When storing the pizza dough, choose a container large enough to accommodate the rising of the dough, as it will double in size. Allow two to three days for the pizza dough to sit in the refrigerator.
GOURMET MODE This is the “oven takes over and magic happens” mode. Simply tell it the type of food you wish to prepare — anything from a soufflé to a freshly made pizza to a few sweet potato wedges. After you make your choice from almost 50 categories of food, Gourmet tells you the proper rack position, sets the right cooking mode, adjusts the temperature on its own — sometimes even uses multiple modes and temperatures! — for guesswork-free, delicious results.
Find recipe on page 98 HOW TO USE GOURMET MODE Gourmet Mode is perfect for nearly any food. Need a quick snack? Enjoy frozen egg rolls, perfectly crisp as though they came from the deep fryer using the “Frozen Appetizers” option. Or how about a showstopper meal of prime rib, just as mouthwatering as your favorite local steak house? Here’s how prime rib works, just as an example.
PRIME RIB ROAST Roasting a full cut of prime rib can be a daunting task. The best preparation method for prime rib calls for two different modes and temperatures throughout the cooking process. Using the Gourmet Mode simplifies this task and takes care of everything, adjusting the mode and temperature automatically. BEFORE YOU START Be sure you have a large enough and sturdy enough pan for your prime rib to roast in.
SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN How can you improve upon something as classic and familiar as roasted chicken? By flattening it! That allows the skin to become deliciously crispy and golden brown. It will cook faster and cut more easily into portions too. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 6 SERVINGS POSITION 3 40 MINUTES BEFORE YOU START Remove the backbone from the chicken by cutting on either side of the backbone, through the rib bones with a kitchen shears.
MIXED BERRY PIE You may think of this as a special summertime dessert. But by using frozen berries, you can enjoy it any time of the year. And you can customize it to you or your family's special tastes, mixing raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or even less common varieties like huckleberries and gooseberries. MAKES RACK POSITION COOK TIME 1 PIE POSITION 3 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOU START Make sure to chill the pie dough between steps.
WARM MODE KEEPING DINNER DELICIOUS CALL IT THE ‘BUSY SCHEDULES’ MODE Consider the kind of lives we live. Come dinnertime, Mom or Dad may be working late, kids may be off at practice or lessons. Warm Mode on your M series oven makes sure they can all have a hot, flavorful meal, whenever they show up. Or that your kids’ pancakes will still be warm, if they sleep in on Saturday.
HOW TO USE WARM MODE Use it to keep meals warm for latecomers, or for keeping the first batch of food warm, while you’re getting the second batch ready to serve. Wolf owners in cooler parts of the country tell us this mode also comes in handy for warming up dinner plates during the winter months, keeping plated meals warmer longer on the table. It’s a gracious touch any guest will appreciate and long remember.
M SERIES GLOSSARY MODE CHEAT SHEET BAKE STONE DOUGH HOOK PA R C H M E NT PA PE R A flat cooking surface used in baking, usually made of a porous ceramic material that will result in a crispier texture for pizza or bread. Mimics the effects of cooking a pizza in a brick oven. A curved attachment for your stand mixer that kneads dough quickly and efficiently (but isn’t as much fun as kneading by hand, in our opinion).
GUESSWORK? GONE. COOK SMART IN THE M SERIES OVEN Cooking shouldn’t be a hit-or-miss proposition. With its two vertical convection fans, the M series oven delivers the even heating and automatic control of heat and airflow that ensures predictably delicious results with every dish. Succulent prime rib, crispyyet-creamy mac and cheese, even the muchanticipated Thanksgiving turkey — you’ll prepare them all with complete confidence.
