Using a Sun Oven will obviously cut back on energy consumption. Less obvious is the lighter workload of Sun Oven cooking. Take the example of polenta. Traditionally prepared polenta calls for almost an hour of continuous stirring, with a Sun Oven the stirring...

This base recipe can be spruced up with just about anything; fresh herbs, vegetables, ham, bacon, etc. Use whatever you have on hand. Serve it warm with a salad and some good bread or use it to make sandwiches for a packed lunch. Sun Oven Frittata with Onions 4 medium...

This tasty bread is just of one the ways I use the sun-dried tomatoes from my Sun Oven. Purchased sun-dried tomatoes also work if you didn't get a chance to dehydrate your own last summer. Sun Oven Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/4 cups...

Beets are among the many foods that I rarely cooked before I owned a Sun Oven and have proven to be the most surprising. From simple salads and soups to pasta sauces and even sliders, their versatility never ceases to amaze. Sun Oven Beat and Fennel Soup (adapted for...

I've never made short ribs in anything other than my Sun Oven so I can't really compare them to those prepared in a traditional oven or a slow-cooker. I can compare them to the ones I've had in restaurants. They're just as good and a whole lot cheaper. Sun Oven...

These muffins are yet another way to make your morning oatmeal easy to eat on the go. Store them in the freezer and take one out before going to bed. Then all you have to do is remember to grab it when you head out in the morning. There's nothing worse than being half...

Chicken Adobo is easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve it with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables. Sun Oven Chicken Adobo Ingredients 1 (3 pound chicken) skinned and cut into 8 pieces 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 bay leaves 3/4 cup soy sauce...

Chipotle chiles give these whipped sweet potatoes a smokey, spicy kick. Add them a little at a time until the heat is right for your taste. Spicy Sun Oven Whipped Sweet Potatoes (adapted for the Sun Oven from epicurious.com) Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 pounds sweet...

The turnips and the arborio rice make this risotto creamy without adding a lot of fat. All risotto should be eaten immediately. For that reason solar cooked risotto is best for lunch. Make sure it's a perfectly clear day. Even a small cloud means a longer cooking time...

Now that we live in the L.A. area long commutes are becoming a part of life. What should be a 20 minute trip can take an hour (on a good day) or more. Easy to eat, fun snacks like these oatmeal bars help make sitting in traffic a little more bearable. This recipe is...