Solar Huevos Rancheros

Cooked spaghetti squash keeps well in the fridge and can be used to make all sorts of quick lunches. Spaghetti Squash Huevos Rancheros Ingredients 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash 1 can (14-ounce) vegetarian refried beans 6 eggs, at room temperature red or green salsa...

read more

Italian Day of the Dead Treats

I'd almost forgotten about these seasonal cookies that show up this time of year in Italian bakeries and I admit, this recipe is a work in process. I'll be fiddling with it until I get it right. The recipe I used was from an Italian website, hence the metric...

read more

Surprise Squash

Stuffed squash is one of my favorite lunches. I really don't follow a recipe when I make it. I just go with whatever leftovers I have in my fridge. It comes out different ever time. Today's combo was surprisingly good. Chili Stuffed Squash Ingredients 1 tablespoon...

read more

Chicken Mole

Mole is a rich, spicy Mexican sauce made with tomatoes, chiles, and chocolate. Sun Oven Chicken Mole Ingredients 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat kosher salt to taste 1 can (28-ounces) whole tomatoes, with their juices 1 onion, chopped...

read more

Classic Tomato Sauce with a Twist

While chocolate is used in al sorts of South American recipes it's rarely an ingredient in savory Italian foods. But that doesn't mean it can't be done. Surprise Solar Sauce Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1...

read more

Super Simple Solar Vegetarian Chili

The cocoa powder gives this easy to prepare chili a depth of flavor that store bought brands lack. Previously cooked legumes can also be used in place of canned for some or all of the beans in this recipe. Easy Vegetarian Chili Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

read more

Solar Sunday Roast

This roast is good enough for Sunday dinner without spending all day in the kitchen. Sun Roasted Pork with Apples Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed of excess fat Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons dried sage...

read more

Solar Braised Cabbage

An easy to prepare side that pairs perfectly with pork or poultry. Sun Braised Cabbage and Apples Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 apple, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced 1 head red cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and shredded 3 tablespoons...

read more

Sun Oven Apple and Onion Cornbread

Neither my husband nor I are big fans of cornbread but this disappeared without a complaint. The topping is so good I'm already thinking of other uses for it, maybe as a pasta sauce or the base for a risotto. Apple-Onion Cornbread Ingredients For the topping: 2...

read more

Solar Baked Apple Sauce

Apples are at their peak this time of year so you may not need a lot of sugar to sweeten this sauce. Use it as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or ice-cream. It's also good on its own. Sun Baked Apple Topping Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds baking apples, peeled, cored, and...

read more