Butterscotch pudding mix is the secret ingredient to making these sweet tender muffins everyone will love. Sun Oven Butterscotch Muffins (adapted for the Sun Oven from "The Ultimate Muffin Book" by Weinstein and Scarbrough) Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup...

Everyone loves mashed potatoes and you'll love how easy it is to make them in your Sun Oven. Easy Sun Oven Smashed Potatoes Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, well scrubbed and cut into chunks 1/2 cup...

My cold cereal phase has finally come to an end; it's been my morning fare for close to a year now. I probably would have put an end to it sooner, but I kept forgetting to get the oatmeal going early enough. I like the steel cut kind that takes about half an hour to...

Perfect for this time of year when just about everyone is trying to shed a few pounds, these bar cookies are a lighter twist on one of my favorite solar baked goodies. The more decadent version can be found here. Sun Oven Raspberry Bars (adapted for the Sun Oven from...

This slow cooked pot roast goes best with polenta but can also be served with rice or pasta. Sun Oven Italian-Style Pot Roast (adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight Watchers In One Pot Cookbook) Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black...

After the holiday season I sometimes need a break from cooking, even if it is solar cooking. This baked pasta can be thrown together in minutes and is good enough for a meal on its own. Super Easy Sun Oven Baked Pasta Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta,...

This lovely purée goes well with roasts but could also be served with a salad for a light, vegetarian lunch. Sunny Sun Oven Sweet Potato Purée Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total)...

This colorful frittata can be cut into bite sized pieces and served as an appetizer. If you prefer uniform squares, bake it in a rectangular baking dish instead of a cast iron skillet. Sun Oven Tri-Color Frittata Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, thinly...

This pudding can be assembled in advance and refrigerated overnight. Take it out of the fridge about an hour before popping it in the Sun Oven or it will take a little longer to cook. Sun Oven Savory Bread Pudding (Adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight Watchers One Pot...

I love using my Dutch oven for solar cooking. It's perfect for browning meats before putting them in the Sun Oven and can easily be transferred to the stove if the weather changes unexpectedly. Sun Oven Chicken in White Wine (Adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight...