Now that the days are getting warmer even more cooking can be moved outside. Get these lentils going in the Sun Oven then toss some sausages on the grill for a match made in heaven. The Italian answer to Bangers and Mash. You'll need two pots that fit in the cooking...

This soup can be prepared early in the day in the Sun Oven and gently reheated stovetop at dinner time. Served with some good, crusty bread it's a meal on its own. Sun Oven Cauliflower and  Bean Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 onion,...

I try to keep almonds and candied cherries in the pantry just so I can make a batch of these macaroons whenever I have a craving for them. Sun Oven Almond Macaroons Ingredients 1 cup whole almonds, blanched 2/3 cup sugar 1 large egg white 1/2 teaspoon almond extract...

Beans that have been seasoned while they cook make a great side dish on their own or they can be stored in the refrigerator for use in soups, stews, risottos, or pasta dishes. Italian Style Beans Ingredients 1 pound dried cranberry or cannellini beans, picked over,...

This classic Italian stew goes great with good, crusty bread or a nice pot of Sun Oven Polenta. Sun Oven Pollo alla Cacciatora Ingredients 1 (4 to 4 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into eight pieces 6 bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic, 1 crushed, 2 sliced...

Whether you call it chili or soup this rich bean stew makes a great dinner on a cold night. The first step, sauteing the onion and garlic, can be done stove top or in the Sun Oven. Use a cast-iron Dutch oven if starting out on the stove or a light-weight metal pot if...

Celery is one of those ingredients I always have on hand. In fact, sometimes I find myself with a little too much. When that happens I whip up a batch of this unique soup. Sun Oven Celery Soup with Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1...

Maple syrup, oats, and the power of the sun. What's not to like about this bread? Sun Oven Maple Oat Bread Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3 cups white bread flour 1 cup whole wheat bread flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...

Get a head start on this by prepping the squash the night before. The filling and sauce can also be prepared a day in advance. Don't let all the steps scare you, it sounds like a lot more work than it actually is. Sun Oven Squash and Hazelnut Lasagne (Adapted for the...

This is my first ever ham. Somehow I'd always passed on the sales that every grocery store has on them this time of year, but when I learned that they needed to cook at a relatively low heat for many hours I knew there'd be one in my Sun Oven this year. Today the...