Solar Baked Lasagna with Asparagus

This is another recipe from Weight Watchers. The lightened up béchamel sauce uses cornstarch to add body without adding as much fat. It's an acceptable substitution (not to mention that it's much easier to make) if you want to cut back on calories. If not go ahead and...

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Solar Bread with Wild Rice

Polenta, oats, and nutty-tasting wild rice come together perfectly in this scrumptious, nourishing bread. It calls for a slightly larger than standard bread pan, 9 x 5-inch. If you don't have one try shaping the dough in the shape of rolls and bake them in a round...

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Simple Solar Soup

This is one of those "If you don't tell them they won't know" soups. Once it's puréed the cauliflower turns into creamy goodness and since you cook it outside in the Sun Oven there's not tell tale cabbage smell to give it away. Sun Oven Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 1...

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Pizza or Quiche?

Quiche made with whole wheat pizza dough in place of butter laden pie crust keeps the calorie count low. A one pound package of purchased pizza dough is enough for two 9-inch pies. With a bit of creativity you may be able to fit two pies in the Sun Oven in one go. Or...

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Solar Glazed Squash

This sweet and savory side goes well with porcini risotto, pork, or poultry. You can use any kind of winter squash, butternut is the easiest to peel. Sun Oven Maple-Glazed Squash Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced...

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Solar Baked Bran Bread

  Another good toasting bread that's high in fiber and flavor. Once it's completely cool I slice it up and freeze it. If you don't like, or don't have molasses, you can use corn syrup instead. Sun Oven Bran and Yogurt Bread Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water scant 1...

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Mediterranean Solar Braised Chicken

When using the Sun Oven, you can never have too many chicken recipes. This one is good served over rice or with a crusty bread to soak up the juices. Sun Oven Braised French Basil Chicken Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic,...

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Sun Oven Kale, Sweet Potato, and Chickpea Stew

This fragrant vegetarian stew is perfect for dinner on a cold winter's evening. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1...

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Skinny Solar Cream of Broccoli Soup

The potato gives this soup a velvety texture without the need for a lot of added fat. It can be made a few hours ahead of time, while the sun's still shining, then gently reheated at dinner time. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small...

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Solar Salmon Strudel

Phyllo dough, frozen spinach, and canned salmon make this savory strudel look like it was a lot more work than it actually is. If you don't have a pan large enough to fit one long roll cut the phyllo dough sheets in half and make two rolls. Ingredients 1 (10-ounce)...

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