Tuesday, weather permitting, is my bread baking day. Today I was caught a bit off guard when the thick morning fog gave way to a beautiful sunny day. With only one type of flour on hand a simple white bread was my only option. This recipe is about as simple as they...

This African inspired soup can be made with fresh squash and onions, and dry beans that have been soaked overnight. Using frozen, precut vegetables makes it super easy to toss in the Sun Oven on those days that turn unexpectedly sunny. For a heartier meal serve over...

A cross between a cookie and a cake these maple syrup infused bars go well with an nice cup of tea. It's another Weight Watchers recipe. I've been using a lot of those lately. It must be January. Sun Oven Maple-Glazed Bars Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup...

This is another recipe from Weight Watchers. The lightened up béchamel sauce uses cornstarch to add body without adding as much fat. It's an acceptable substitution (not to mention that it's much easier to make) if you want to cut back on calories. If not go ahead and...

Polenta, oats, and nutty-tasting wild rice come together perfectly in this scrumptious, nourishing bread. It calls for a slightly larger than standard bread pan, 9 x 5-inch. If you don't have one try shaping the dough in the shape of rolls and bake them in a round...

This is one of those "If you don't tell them they won't know" soups. Once it's puréed the cauliflower turns into creamy goodness and since you cook it outside in the Sun Oven there's not tell tale cabbage smell to give it away. Sun Oven Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 1...

Quiche made with whole wheat pizza dough in place of butter laden pie crust keeps the calorie count low. A one pound package of purchased pizza dough is enough for two 9-inch pies. With a bit of creativity you may be able to fit two pies in the Sun Oven in one go. Or...

This sweet and savory side goes well with porcini risotto, pork, or poultry. You can use any kind of winter squash, butternut is the easiest to peel. Sun Oven Maple-Glazed Squash Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced...

  Another good toasting bread that's high in fiber and flavor. Once it's completely cool I slice it up and freeze it. If you don't like, or don't have molasses, you can use corn syrup instead. Sun Oven Bran and Yogurt Bread Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water scant 1...

When using the Sun Oven, you can never have too many chicken recipes. This one is good served over rice or with a crusty bread to soak up the juices. Sun Oven Braised French Basil Chicken Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic,...