Solar Cabbage Soup

Savoy cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. It is sweeter and more tender than other varieties of cabbage. It's great in soups, risottos, and can even be consumed raw. It's worth seeking out if your regular store doesn't carry it. Sun Oven Savoy Cabbage Soup...

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Solar Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Another frosting free cupcake recipe from Martha Stewart. Plus, it's vegan. Perfect for those days when I forget to take the butter out of the refrigerator to soften. The batter is very thin, so be sure to get the leveling tray as straight as possible before put the...

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Summer Solar Veggie Bake

Here's an easy to make (although slightly time consuming to assemble) vegetable side dish that makes good use of the abundance of summer squash from the garden. Stack the pot on top of one with your main dish and you've got yourself a fully solar cooked meal. Sun Oven...

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Green Solar Chili

Like any stew, chili is an ideal candidate for Sun Oven cooking. This thick and hearty chili is a crowd pleaser. Any leftovers can be used to make huevos rancheros for a relaxing weekend brunch or quick weeknight dinner. Sun Oven Southwestern Green Chili Ingredients 3...

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Solar Summer Soup

This soup paired with a grilled cheese sandwich makes a great summer lunch. If you can find fresh peas (and have the patience to shell them) by all means use them. Sun Oven Pea Soup with Mint Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, white and pale green parts only,...

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Sunshine and Cupcakes

I love flipping through Martha Stewart's baking cookbooks, imagining myself reproducing the meticulously decorated cakes and cookies in the glossy pictures. Then I come to my senses. Any kind of frosting, icing, or even the simplest glaze is sure to be a disaster in...

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Colorful Solar Hummus

It's been a while since I've had solar roasted beets so when I found this unusual hummus recipe in a magazine that was in the waiting area of the oil change place I took it as a sign. Solar Roasted Beet Dip (adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Good & Fresh...

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Solar Braised Veggies with Balsamic Vinegar

The gentle heat of the Sun Oven brings out the best in root vegetables. Serve these with Sun Oven roasted chicken and rice. Sun Oven Braised Root Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar Ingredients 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, peeled and...

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Solar Muffins and Oats

For months at a time I'll eat the same thing for breakfast. Then out of the blue I'll switch to a new morning fare. A few months ago my daily bowl of oat-meal had to make way for shredded wheat. Unfortunately, I had just bought an 2 pound box of oats. I have no idea...

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Super Easy Solar Chicken Dinner

Fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, a lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil is all the seasoning you need for delicious solar roasted chicken. Two stackable pots and the Sun Oven will do the rest. Peel the garlic, slice up the lemon; put some under the skin of each...

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