I'm not much of a baker, no matter what kind of oven I use. However, I've learned from experience that as far as cakes go the best results, at least aesthetically speaking, are obtained with cupcakes and upside-down cakes. So why not combine the two? Pineapple...

Cook the potatoes while the sun is shining then finish up stove top just before serving. Use any excess cooking liquid to make some soup. Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, peeled and cut...

Short ribs take a long time no matter the cooking method so you might as well make them in the Sun Oven. They come out tender and delicious every time. Italian Style Short Ribs Ingredients 4 slices bacon, chopped 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs 1 teaspoon salt,...

Wild rice makes a great side dish to poultry and other roasts and is easy to prepare in the Sun Oven. Sun Oven Wild Rice (adapted for the Sun Oven from Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate Slow Cooker) Ingredients 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup wild rice,...

I'm not a big fan of most meat substitutes but tempeh has a pleasant texture and absorbs the flavors of whatever it's cooked with. Look for it in the produce section of your grocery store near the tofu. Vegetarian Chili with Tempeh (adapted for the Sun Oven from...

We've been fighting off colds this week and got tired of the usual chicken soup. I'd heard garlic is another good way to keep a cold at bay and decided to put it to the test with this recipe. Garlicky Solar Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 24...

If ever there was an excuse to by some of those cute, colorful silicone cupcake lines this recipe is it. They will make your life so much easier. But if you're still not convinced, line the tins with a strip of aluminum foil to use as a handle. Mini Raspberry Amaretto...

This two course chicken dinner is made all in one pot. French Style Chicken Soup (adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight Watchers In One Pot) Ingredients 1 carton (32-ounces) chicken broth 4 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 12-ounces) 4 carrots, cut into chunks on a...

  1/4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped 1 cup very hot vegetable broth or water salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Preparation Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Have handy two sheets of aluminum foil, a dark dish towel, and a lid. Melt the coconut oil...