...or at least the contents of my fridge. As if the record heat of 102˚F wasn't enough, yesterday our power went out. The cause was a fire at a nearby transformer and the ETA for it to be restored was late this afternoon. Unfortunately, the way I became aware of the...
Any white beans will work with this soup; my favorite are canary, also know as mayacoba. Sun Oven White Bean Soup Ingredients For the beans: 1 pound dried white beans (cannellini, great northern, navy, or canary), picked over, rinsed, soaked overnight, and drained 1...
This stew can be served over cooked noodles or with a nice crusty bread. Like most stews, it's even better the next day. Sun Oven Mediterranean Pork Stew Ingredients 1 1/2 pound boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dry red...
A ripe banana makes this cake nice and moist without using a lot of fat. Overripe bananas can be frozen whole and un-peeled in a freezer bag. When you need one for a recipe let it defrost on the counter for about an hour. It comes from Weight Watchers and they claim...
Harissa is a Tunisian hot chili sauce similar to an Indian curry. It can be found in middle eastern markets or import stores such as Cost Plus World Market. It's used to season meats, soups, and stews and goes perfectly with couscous. Easy Sun Oven Tunisian Chicken...
I'm not a big fan of parsnips but every now and then I just have to give them another chance. I can't think of any other food I do this with. So far this soup is the best parsnip recipe I've found. Sun Oven Parsnip Soup (Adapted for the Sun Oven from Jamie Oliver's...
Fruit canned in juice, as opposed to syrup, comes in handy for all kinds of dishes, both sweet and savory. It's something I always have in my pantry. Sun Oven Apricot Chicken Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can apricot halves in juice, undrained 2 tablespoons orange juice 1...
This is my solar twist on one of the simplest classic Italian pasta recipes. In Italy "spaghetti al aglio, olio, e pepperoncino" is often prepared as a midnight snack. I no longer stay up late enough for to indulge in late night eating, but often prepare it as a side...
Summer is almost over, which means my favorite fruit, peaches, will soon disappear from the markets. Fresh, in pies, cobblers, or jams - I could eat them every day. This is my first batch dehydrated in the Sun Oven. I plan on enjoying them in the dead of winter - if I...
This recipe comes from Weight Watchers so it's a little lighter than your average crumble. It's good on its own and divine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Skinny Sun Oven Peach Crumble Ingredients 3 large peaches, sliced 3 tablespoons...
