I read somewhere that meat loaf is one of America's twelve most popular foods. Cooking it in the Sun Oven is a good way to ensure it maintains its high ranking. Given that it is so popular I'm sure most of you have your own favorite recipe. To adapt yours for solar...
Before I owned a Sun Oven I did very little baking and I still wouldn't call myself much of a baker. I've had more culinary disasters with cakes, cookies, and breads than everything else combined. I've managed to leave out everything from the leavening agent to the...
This simple, hearty, vegetarian dish is a meal on its own. Sun Oven Rice and Lentils Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup strained tomatoes 5 cups water 1 cup dried green lentils,...
This salmon is super easy to make and on a long summer day when you can catch the late afternoon rays it can be ready just in time for dinner. Sun Oven Baked Salmon Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1...
While it is possible to use the Sun Oven to make a decent risotto, click here to see how, it still needs to be served immediately. Which means either having it for lunch or a really early dinner. For this reason I usually prepare risotto the old-fashioned way - on the...
I finally got a chance to use my new baking dishes with the silicone lids and I'm very pleased. So pleased that I might have to make a non-birthday trip to Ikea to get the larger ones. I didn't make anything fancy. I drizzled a bit of olive oil on some asparagus,...
This traditional pasta sauce is popular in Rome. It's called arrabbiata (angry) because it's hot and spicy. Increase or decrease the amount of red pepper flakes according to how "angry" you like it. Covering the pot with a tea towel and the lid set ajar is a technique...
The chipotle pepper gives this luscious chili a nice kick and a hint of smoke. Serve it with a tossed salad and some whole grain rolls for a satisfying weeknight meal. Sun Oven Black Bean Chili and Squash Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4...
Every year on my birthday I make my husband take me to Ikea. It's not the only time we go, we live less than five miles from one, but it is the only time I get to go there with no complaining. If he starts to grumble or says he wants to leave I remind him what day it...
Savoy cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. It is sweeter and more tender than other varieties of cabbage. It's great in soups, risottos, and can even be consumed raw. It's worth seeking out if your regular store doesn't carry it. Sun Oven Savoy Cabbage Soup...
