A Winter Dessert from the Sun Oven

The Sun Oven's gentle heat is ideal for this easy winter dessert. Baked apples are good warm or at room temperature and cook relatively quickly in the Sun Oven. Get a batch in first thing and you'll still have time to make a solar cooked dinner. Sun Oven Baked Apples...

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Solar Baked Multi-Grain Bread

Multi-grain bread fresh out of the Sun Oven is always a hit. Results will vary depending on the brand of flour; I use King Arthur. You could even experiment with your own mixture if you're a braver baker than I. Sun Oven Multi-Grain Bread Ingredients 1 2/3 cups water...

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Easy Sun Oven Lunch

Sun Oven risotto is what I like to call a hybrid, half conventionally cooked and half solar. The broth is brought to a boil on the stove before being stirred into the sauteed rice and transferred to the Sun Oven. I think the texture is far superior when it's prepared...

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Sun Oven Weekend Fun

The past few days have been so warm that I almost thought it was summer and nothing says summer more than BBQ. Luckily with the Sun Oven you don't need a pit to get that slow cooked flavor. Any cut of pork, or even turkey breast, can be used in this recipe. Easy Sun...

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Sun Oven Muffins from a Mix

I rarely eat pancakes or waffles and when I do I don't want to make a whole batch from scratch so I keep a box of Kodiak Cakes Flapjack Mix in the pantry. You just have to add water and it's easy to mix up just as much or as little as you need. Sometimes I only make...

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The Quest for Crispiness

There are an infinite number of chicken recipes that are only improved by solar cooking but obtaining crispy skin is a challenge. A challenge I'm still working on. The moist environment and relatively low temperature of the Sun Oven's cooking chamber lends itself...

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Convenient Sun Oven Cooking

Using a Sun Oven does not mean you need to give up all convenience foods. It's our busy time of year and I just don't have the time for a lot of prep work. Luckily there are good tasting, easy to prepare, healthy boxed mixes on the market that come out great in the...

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Simple Sun Oven Bread

Tuesday, weather permitting, is my bread baking day. Today I was caught a bit off guard when the thick morning fog gave way to a beautiful sunny day. With only one type of flour on hand a simple white bread was my only option. This recipe is about as simple as they...

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From Freezer to Sun Oven to Table in Under an Hour

This African inspired soup can be made with fresh squash and onions, and dry beans that have been soaked overnight. Using frozen, precut vegetables makes it super easy to toss in the Sun Oven on those days that turn unexpectedly sunny. For a heartier meal serve over...

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Maple, Raisins, and Sun

A cross between a cookie and a cake these maple syrup infused bars go well with an nice cup of tea. It's another Weight Watchers recipe. I've been using a lot of those lately. It must be January. Sun Oven Maple-Glazed Bars Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup...

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