Solar Pumpkin Treats

More like individual mini, crustless pies or custards than cupcakes these little treats are as easy to whip up as they are to eat. Sun Oven Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Ingredients 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1...

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Solar Braised Chicken and Cabbage

Serve this slow cooked chicken with plenty of good bread to soak up the succulent sauce. Sun Oven Braised Chicken with Red Cabbage Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 red cabbage, cored and shredded 1 whole chicken (about 3 pounds) cut into 8 pieces 1...

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What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Interview with Steve Vatsolakis of Shoreline Deli Not long ago, the media was all a buzz with the finding that 73 percent of the five best-selling, imported brands of extra virgin olive oil failed to meet the standards of taste and smell established for that grade of...

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Growing Your Own Food

Getting Your Garden StartedThis article was written from notes taken at a webinar presented by Jason Matyas and Rob Wokaty This is the time to begin planning your spring garden. Beyond Off Grid presented a webinar filled with answers to many questions you might have...

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5 Food Storages Lies to Watch Out For

Thanks to Jeff at LPC Survival for contributing this article.  I have noticed a trend over the last few years when it comes to food storage,  A lot of companies are claiming anything in order to get your business. I wanted to expose these things as food storage lies,...

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Winter Window Garden

Are you missing green plants this winter? We were and were wondering how we could solve this, when we saw a photo of green onions growing on a window sill.  Since onions have been being used for years for  health benefits, growing some seemed to be a win-win. Early...

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine's Day The month of February has a tradition of being the month of romance. Based primarily on the legend of Bishop Valentine’s martyrdom, this tradition has morphed over the centuries.  The Roman Emperor, Claudius II, believed that marriage inhibited...

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Solar Roasted Carrot Dip

This spicy dip goes great with tortilla chips and will be a big hit at your Super Bowl party. Sun Oven Spicy Roasted Carrot Dip Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped 3 large carrots, peeled and grated The zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tablespoon Patak's hot curry paste...

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Solar Roasted Onions in Balsamic Marinade

These scrumptious onions are delicious when served with an antipasto platter. Keep a close eye on them while they're baking, if they get too soft they will turn to mush. Sun Oven Roasted Balsamic Onions 1 pound pearl onions, unpeeled 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1...

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