If you made the lamb shanks and beans from yesterday's post you can use the reserved liquid, which I'm sure you refrigerated overnight, to make Pasta Fagioli. If not you can use any kind of broth you have on hand. This soup can be made entirely in the Global Sun Oven...
Cooking is a lot of work so I like to get more than one meal out of my efforts. I also like to stretch my money. When I make these lamb shanks and beans I always make more than enough and used the leftovers for various recipes later in the week. Lamb Shanks with...
Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing illegal about this pie. It's really just a modern take on the more traditional Chess Pie. It's been on my must try list ever since it was featured in the L.A. Times top ten recipes of 2010. However, two super rich pies in a...
The cooking chamber of the Global Sun Oven may seem small at first sight, but its even heat means you can use all of the available space. With a little creativity you can cook all sorts of side dishes along with your main entree. Baked potatoes or corn on the cob can...
This casserole is better than it looks in the picture. It can be served as a side dish or paired with solar roasted squash to make a nice vegetarian main course. Broccoli can be used in place of the asparagus. Asparagus and Brown Rice Casserole Ingredients 2 cups...
I've made these chips both in my Global Sun Oven and my conventional oven; the Global Sun Oven wins hands down. The biggest challenge, no matter which oven you use, is fitting them all on the baking sheets. One small vegetable goes a long way when it's sliced 1/8 of...
In the Global Sun Oven most foods (excluding baked goods) are cooked in a covered pot and do not need to be stirred. Furthermore, opening the glass lid for a quick peak will only lengthen the cooking time. So the question is - How do you know when it's done? Some...
Canned salmon is an excellent source of calcium, I alway keep a few cans of it in my pantry. Salmon loaf is a nice alternative to meatloaf and the leftovers make great sandwiches. Solar Salmon Loaf Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4...
This is another one of those "If you don't tell them nobody will know" recipes, for two reasons. First, no one would ever guess that in has pumpkin in it, and second, I got it from Weight Watchers. One of my fellow Weight Watcher members even submitted it in a chili...
The Global Sun Oven and braised meats are a match made in heaven. This recipe is adapted for solar cooking from the March 2008 edition of Gourmet magazine. It can be served with rice, couscous, or a nice crusty bread. Solar Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives...
