Many of us worry about or waistline this time of year, myself included. One thing I've learned from being a lifetime Weight Watchers member is that the holiday meal on its own is not really the problem. It's all the meals surrounding it. We spend so much time,...
A tempeh stuffed squash can be a protein packed main course for any vegetarians that might be guests at your Thanksgiving dinner. Hearty Vegan Stuffed Squash Ingredients 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 ounces (1/2 package) tempeh,...
It's rather unfortunate that Thanksgiving falls at quite possibly the worst time of year for solar cooking in North America. During the summer I often use my Sun Oven to roast a full sized turkey and the cooking times are comparable to any conventional oven. But even...
This twist on the traditional green bean casserole is ideal for solar cooking. The longer it cooks, the more meltingly delicious it gets. Solar Stewed Green Beans (adapted for the Sun Oven from Mark Bittman's Holiday Cooking) Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds green beans,...
This time of year, with fewer hours of sunlight and more chance of cloudy days, I like to do my prep work the night before. If the atmospheric conditions are favorable I'm ready to pop dinner (or lunch) in the Sun Oven and if clouds roll in I use a conventional oven....
I usually use a white potato for this colorful vegetarian soup but I had just over half a sweet potato left over from yesterday's gratin so into the soup it went. Chunky Vegetable Split Pea Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 leek,...
This vegetarian gratin is hearty enough to be served as a main course. Sweet Potato Gratin (adapted for the Sun Oven from Moosewood New Classics) Ingredients 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (unsweetened) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest 2...
You'll get a bonus portion of plain old granola when you slice these bars; they're a little on the crumbly side. No worries, just put the crumbs in a jar and use as you would regular granola. That is if you don't eat them all while you're doing the slicing. Cranberry...
The prep time on this roast is practically zero. Serve it with mashed potatoes or creamy polenta. Pork and Cranberry Roast (adapted for the Sun Oven from The Noble Pig) Ingredients 1 boneless pork roast (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed of excess fat, and cut into 2 or three...
Colorful and easy to prepare, this side dish is sure to be a hit for the holidays. Sun Roasted Squash with Cranberries Ingredients 1 butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks 1 bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over 3 tablespoons maple syrup salt to...
