Solar Lamb Dinner for Two

Good, meaty lamb shanks can be hard to find so when I see one I like to snatch it up. This easy braise can be consumed immediately, or, stored overnight in the fridge and used to make a shepherd's pie. Simple Sun Oven Braised Lamb Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil,...

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Solar Soup with Lentils and Chard

This soup can be made in advance, without the chard or lemon juice, and stored in the refrigerator for a few days, or it can be frozen. When ready to serve, gently reheat and add them in at that time. Sun Oven Lentil Soup with Chard Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil...

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Solar Broccoli and Potato Frittata

Frittatas are probably one of the few egg dishes that actually taste better the next day making them perfect for packed lunches or picnics. This one, with broccoli, potatoes, and cheese is a little bit like a fully loaded baked potato to go. Sun Oven Cheese and...

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Solar Risotto

Solar cooked risotto, like the traditional version, must be served immediately so timing is important. This recipe can also be prepared stovetop if you want to serve it on a cloudy day or after the sun has gone down. Just stir the hot broth into the rice 1/2 a cup at...

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Solar Lamb Pasta Sauce

The trick to good Bolognese is gentle heat. Try to keep the Sun Oven between 250 and 300 and let this sauce slowly simmer all day. Sun Oven Braised Lamb Bolognese Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 cups meat from Basic Sun Oven Braised Lamb, shredded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1...

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Solar Braised Lamb Shanks

The meat and broth from this recipe can be used in pasta sauces and risotto - recipes to follow. Basic Sun Oven Braised Lamb Shank Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon...

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Solar Samosa Pie

The savory vegetarian filling in this pie can be served on its own as a side dish. Just add the peas about five minutes before taking the pot out of the Sun Oven. Traditional pie crust can also be used in place of the filo dough. Sun Oven Samosa Pie Ingredients 2...

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Solar Beef Stew

Like most beef stews, this one is much better the next day. Store it in the refrigerator overnight then gently reheat it either in the Sun Oven or stove top. Serve it with a good, crusty bread. Sun Oven Beef Stew with Wine Ingredients 1 pound beef stew meat 2...

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Solar Grains

Steel cut oats are one of my favorite breakfast foods and if it weren't for their long cooking time I'd eat them more just about every day. A Sun Oven isn't often associated with breakfast, however a large pot of oatmeal can be solar cooked in about an hour, then...

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Sun Tea Time

The record high temperatures we've had this week mean it's time for some Sun Oven Sun Tea. Brew some up to keep in the fridge and serve it over ice. It's easy to make. Just fill a container with water, add a few tea bags, cover, and put it in the Sun Oven until it...

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