Solar Beans and Bacon

This stew is filling enough on its own but for a heartier meal add some grilled sausages. Either way, serve it with some good, crusty bread to soak up all the juices. Sun Oven Bean and Bacon Stew Ingredients 4 slices previously cooked bacon, chopped 3 cups previously...

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Solar Cooking for A Rainy Day

Bacon! It seems like everyone loves bacon. But before I had a Sun Oven it was something I rarely ate at home. I hated the way the smell permeated the entire house and nine times out of ten I burnt it to beyond a crisp. Maybe that explains the unpleasant aroma. With...

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Late Summer Solar Lunch

It's that time of year when all sorts of squash start showing up at the market. And that means it's the time of year to enjoy one of my favorite solar lunches - stuffed squash. I don't really use a recipe. I just use whatever I have on hand, so it comes out different,...

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Solar Meatball Stew

The spices in this stew are reminiscent of  Northern African cuisine and go best with couscous, but it could also be served with a good, crusty bread or pasta. Solar Moroccan Style Meatballs Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic,...

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Muffins and Cupcakes

Over the years I've tried various methods of fitting a full batch of muffins or cupcakes into the Sun Oven. Often a 12 cup pan, or two 6 cup pans placed side by side, won't fit on the leveling tray. Plus, if  your recipe yields more than 12 muffins there's no way to...

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Skinny Solar Mac and Cheese

A few years ago I was having dinner with a group of friends when the topic of disliked foods came up. Most of us were rather adventurous eaters so when we went around the table each naming the foods we did not enjoy the lists were rather short. I was the last to speak...

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Solar Baked Lentils

For a heartier meal serve this lentil loaf with whole wheat pasta and extra tomato sauce. Sun Oven Lentil and Nut Bake Ingredients 1 1/4 cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 onion, finely chopped 4 ounces white mushrooms, chopped 1/2 bell pepper (red, yellow,...

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Spicy Solar Roasted Cauliflower

Serve sun roasted vegetables make a delicious side dish to just about any main course. Spicy Sun Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients 1 cauliflower, cored and cut into florets 2 cloves garlic, quartered lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 t0 1/2 teaspoon red pepper...

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Ebola Update

Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is the human disease caused by the Ebola virus. Symptoms typically start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus, with a fever, sore throat, muscle...

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Solar Breakfast Bake

Great for a weekend brunch or to make ahead for a ready-made weekday breakfast. Or pair it with vanilla ice-cream for dessert. Solar Banana and Oatmeal Breakfast Bake Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup raw almonds, coarsely...

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