Balsamic solar roasted onions can be used in salads and soups or as a topping for burgers and other grilled meats. They can easily be prepared along with whatever else you might have going in the Sun Oven. Use any shallow baking dish, pie pans work great too, and...
This classic Italian soup is served in almost every home and restaurant in Tuscany. Traditional Tuscan bread is called "pane sciocco" and is made without salt. I've never found real, salt-free, Tuscan bread outside of Tuscany. Not even in other regions of Italy. A...
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a sunny, solar cooking friendly day for all the Sun Oven chefs out there. My turkey is brining and ready to go, and my pies are baked. All that's left to do is enjoy the day!
The winter months are challenging for solar cooks in more ways than one. Even on sunny days the window of opportunity is smaller and if you don't get your food in early you might miss it. A hot dinner straight from the Sun Oven to the table is pretty much impossible....
Turkey is so much moister and tastier when it's roasted in the Sun Oven but, even here in California, the probability of a cloudy day is too high to not have a plan B for your Thanksgiving bird. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and my conventional over on standby. But...
This soup has all the colors and flavors of fall. Serve it with some nice bread and a side of kale or other dark leafy greens for a wholesome vegetarian meal. Autumn Sun Oven Red Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced...
Braising meat in the Sun Oven doesn't take much longer than traditional methods. And if you use a Dutch oven you can always finish it up stove top if you get a late start or some clouds roll in. Just transfer it to the stove over medium low heat. Sun Oven Pot Roast...
This cake is best when served warm making it ideal for a mid-afternoon solar baked snack. But don't worry if you don't finish it off all in one go, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and will still be good for a couple of days. Solar Baked Coffee...
Solar braised carrots go great with grilled chicken or fish. For extra flavor, toss them with drained capers or chopped black olives when they come out of the Sun Oven. Garlicky Sun Oven Braised Carrots Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 carrots, peeled and sliced...
Pulled pork sandwiches are an easy crowd pleaser. Set out all the fixings and let everyone prepare their own. Southern Style Sun Oven Pulled Pork (Adapted for the Sun Oven from The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes by J. Finlayson) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2...
