This middle eastern style soup makes a great first course or serve it with a salad and good crusty bread for a light summer dinner. Sun Oven Lentil Soup with Spinach Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped...

I'm always amazed at how good my lopsided Sun Oven cakes look once they're turned upside down. Sun Oven Upside Down Peach Cake Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large peach, sliced 1 cup sifted cake flour 3/4 cup...

Bonito flakes lend a nice depth of flavor to this traditional Roman soup but are entirely optional. They can be found in the Japanese section of a good Asian market. If you can't find them, or prefer a vegetarian soup, don't worry,  the Romans have been enjoying...

Chickpea (garbanzo) flour is my new favorite ingredient. When used in soups it creates a smooth texture and enhances the flavor, eliminating the need for cheese or cream. Creamy Sun Oven Vegan Soup Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 small...

Here's a recipe I tried for the first time today. I found it in old copy of a La Cucina Italiana magazine. I made a few changes right off the bat. The original used salami in place of ham, hard-to-find smoked scamorza and Grana Padano cheeses in place of the Gouda and...

Here's an easy to make, crunchy, snack that's healthy too. Sun Oven Kale Crisps (adapted for the Sun Oven from "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook") Ingredients 1 bunch (4 to 5 cups) kale (preferably Lacinato) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red...

This pilaf can be served as a side dish but, especially if you use soy beans, it is hardy enough for a vegetarian main course. If wheat berries and barley don't make frequent appearances on your table look for a market that sells in bulk. Get just enough for the...

Make sure to have plenty of rice or good crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Sun Oven Balsamic Chicken Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat salt and...

  This easy shepherd's pie makes good use of left over turkey or chicken. Sun Oven Turkey Shepherd's Pie Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) package mixed frozen vegetables 12 ounces cooked turkey, cut into chunks 1 (12-ounce) jar turkey gravy 1 teaspoon dried thyme 4 t0 5...

Bulgur and lentils combined with a little sunshine make a hearty, satisfying, meatless meal. Sun Oven lentil and Bulgur Pilaf Ingredients 4 cups water 4 carrots, sliced 2 cups frozen corn 1 cup bulgur 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon dried...