These muffins have a jam filled center and are great with tea or coffee. I like to use strawberry jam but any flavor will work. Keep them in the freezer. If you take one (or two) out before breakfast it will be defrosted just in time for a mid-morning snack Sun Oven...
This dip is great with raw vegetables and can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container and bring it to room temperature before serving. Sun Oven Roasted Eggplant Dip (adapted for the Sun Oven from Bon Appétit) Ingredients 1...
Inexpensive dried fava beans can be found in the Hispanic food section of most supermarkets. More expensive ones can be found in specialty stores or the gourmet food section of some supermarkets. The only difference seems to be the packaging. I choose the cheaper...
After braising in the Sun Oven the finishing touches are done stovetop. This makes it ideal for a (mostly) solar cooked dinner after sunset. Sun Oven Braised Lamb Shanks Provencal (adapted for the Sun Oven from 'All About Braising' by Molly Stevens) Ingredients 4 lamb...
If you don't have metal mugs or ramekins you can use an 8-x-8-inch baking dish for this cobbler but individual servings are a lot more fun. Individual Sun Oven Peach Cobblers Ingredients For the filling: 4 peaches, cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh...
I found this recipe for super easy to make pizza on Kodiak Cakes website (kodiakcakes.com). It makes a great afternoon snack for kids and is ready in about 30 minutes, including prep time. Quick Sun Oven Pizza Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Kodiak Cakes flapjack mix 1 1/2...
This is a great Sunday roast with plenty of leftover meat for sandwiches during the week. Store it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to three days or can be frozen for up to three months. Solar Braised Pork Roast with Apples Ingredients 1...
Italians have very strong opinions on food. I've never met one that didn't firmly believe that fish and cheese have no business being on the same plate. I've seen disapproving waiters snatch the Parmesan cheese out of the hands of bewildered non-Italian diners about...
Lentils cook faster than other dried legumes and are prone to overcooking. Even in the Sun Oven. For soups or stews that may not be an issue, but when you want them to hold their shape it's a good idea take a quick peek after they've been in the Sun Oven for 40...
Pissaladière, a savory tart topped with onions, anchovies, and olives can be found in just about every bakery in the south of France. If you want you can make the dough from scratch. I use purchased, refrigerated pizza dough. For the sake of the picture I arranged the...
