This colorful frittata can be cut into bite sized pieces and served as an appetizer. If you prefer uniform squares, bake it in a rectangular baking dish instead of a cast iron skillet. Sun Oven Tri-Color Frittata Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, thinly...
Savory Solar Bread Pudding
This pudding can be assembled in advance and refrigerated overnight. Take it out of the fridge about an hour before popping it in the Sun Oven or it will take a little longer to cook. Sun Oven Savory Bread Pudding (Adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight Watchers One Pot...
Solar Chicken and Wine
I love using my Dutch oven for solar cooking. It's perfect for browning meats before putting them in the Sun Oven and can easily be transferred to the stove if the weather changes unexpectedly. Sun Oven Chicken in White Wine (Adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight...
Solar Cheesecake
These cute little cheesecakes are easy to make and even easier to eat. Sun Oven Mini-Cheesecakes (adapted for the Sun Oven from Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook) Ingredients 12 gingersnap cookies 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1/4 cup raspberry jam 2 (8-ounce) packages...
Vegetarian Solar Stew with Kale
Adding kale towards the end of cooking boosts both the flavor and nutrients of this solar simmered stew. Sun Oven Curried Lentil Stew Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and chopped 4 cups water 1...
Solar Braised Short Rib Stew
Serve this hearty stew with some good, crusty bread. It's perfect on a cold winter's evening. Sun Oven Short Ribs with Mustard Sauce Ingredients 6 tablespoons sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour...
Sun Oven Cheesy Polenta
Polenta jazzed up with a little cheese makes good side dish that goes well with stewed meats or roasted vegetables. Sun Oven Polenta with Blue Cheese Ingredients 7 cups water 2 teaspoons salt 1 2/3 cups polenta 1 tablespoon butter 4 ounces blue cheese (preferably soft...
Solar Roasted Squash Soup
Butternut squash and sage go together splendidly, and this simple, satisfying soup is perfect for this time of year. The squash can be roasted early in the day when sunshine is abundant while the rest can be done stovetop later in the day after sunset. Sun Oven...
Chili Chicken
I had a window of opportunity for solar cooking today but it turned out to be too small. No problem, this recipe, like most of the ones in this blog, works equally well in a conventional oven. Just leave the baking pan uncovered for non-solar cooking. Sun Oven...
Rain Delay
It's been raining or overcast pretty much nonstop for almost a week now. It's the longest I've gone without using my Sun Oven in years and I miss it. Being forced to do all my cooking inside I managed to first, burn beyond recognition a skillet full of bacon, stinking...