This classic Italian tomato sauce will appeal even to the pickiest of eaters. Try it with a pat of butter on each serving. That's how they eat it in Italy. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 celery...
I believe that Solar braising brings out the flavors like no other cooking method on earth. Serve these lamb shanks over couscous; ideally with harissa, a Tunisian hot sauce that can be found in some supermarkets. Ingredients 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt...
Happy Valentine's Day. We started ours with a mixture of (non-solar cooked) heart-shaped and, blob-shaped pancakes (I don't have a heart-shaped pancake ring.) Luckily, there was enough sun on this partly cloudy day to enjoy some Sun Oven baked eggs for lunch. It was...
It's always nice to have something to look forward to during a hard day at work. A light, fluffy, low-fat, solar-baked, banana muffin makes a great afternoon snack and is certain to brighten up your day. Ingredients 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups...
It's been very busy around our house lately. Between work, school, and everything else it can be hard to find time to eat. Having a big batch of solar cooked chili on hand makes it easy for anyone to grab a quick bite when hunger strikes. Sun Oven Pinto Bean Chili...
Almost every Sunday in kitchens across Northern Italy you'll find a large pot of "Brodo di Carne" simmering on the stove. The broth is used throughout the week in risottos and soups. The meat is sliced up and served with pesto like sauce called "Salsa Verde" (not to...
Bar cookies are always a good choice for Sun Oven baking because the whole batch will easily fit in the cooking chamber in one go. Removing this batch was a little tricky. I was struggling to get a grip on the pan until I realized it was much easier to just remove the...
Today was my second go at roasting chicken using the method I heard about on "The Splendid Table" radio show. For crispier skin the chicken is rubbed with kosher salt, placed in a baking dish, and stored in the refrigerator, uncovered, for at least eight hours. This...
Any kind of honey can be used for these muffins that taste great with a pat of butter. The kind of honey used will affect the flavor, experiment with different varieties until you find the one you like best. Any kind of milk or yogurt (whole, low fat, or nonfat) will...
There were rosemary bushes all over the place in my old neighborhood. It was so easy to go for a walk and snip a couple of sprigs off of one whenever I needed it. No such luck here. Fresh herbs can be expensive, but the flavor is worth it and even though I have what...
