Sun Oven Apple and Onion Cornbread

Neither my husband nor I are big fans of cornbread but this disappeared without a complaint. The topping is so good I'm already thinking of other uses for it, maybe as a pasta sauce or the base for a risotto. Apple-Onion Cornbread Ingredients For the topping: 2...

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Sun Oven Autumn Stew

A hearty solar simmered stew with a chunk of crusty bread makes a perfect fall dinner. Autumn Beef Stew Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks and patted dry 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 onion, chopped 1...

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Sun Oven Pumpkin Pasta Bake

This easy to assemble vegetarian lasagna is bursting with fall colors and flavors. Pumpkin and Mushroom Lasagna Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion 8 ounces fresh mushroom, sliced 2 cups baby spinach, washed and dried 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 cup...

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Spicy Sun Oven Curried Chicken

You'll want to serve this tasty curry with lots of couscous or rice to soak up every last bit of sauce. Curried Chicken and Onions Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons minced peeled...

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Sun Oven Scones

Wrap these scones individually and freeze for a great grab and go breakfast. Whole Wheat Oatmeal Blueberry Scones Ingredients 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Sun Oven Pumpkin Soup

Fall is here and along with it the pumpkin recipes. Solar Pumpkin Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 5 cups vegetable broth 2 cans (15-ounce) pumpkin puree 1/2 cup...

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Sun Oven Chili with Tempeh

I'm usually not a fan of substitute meat products but recipes that include tempeh have been catching my attention lately. It has a mild flavor and firm texture that I actually like. Many supermarkets now carry it. Look for it near the tofu. Chili con Tempeh...

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Sun Oven Savory Stew

Sun Oven stews are exceptionally tasty. If you can't find lamb, beef will work in this recipe but the flavor won't be the same. Solar Stew with Lamb Ingredients 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2...

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Making the Most of Your Sun Oven

Whenever I'm making something boring in my Sun Oven, like a pot of plain rice, I check my refrigerator drawers for vegetables in need of being rescued. Those loose mushrooms, the lone zucchini, or the half bell pepper that in the past would have gone to waste. Then I...

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Taco Night from the Sun Oven

Pork is one of my favorite things to make in the Sun Oven. One roast usually yields enough meat for multiple meals. I keep the seasoning simple so the shredded meat can be used for pasta sauces, bbq sandwiches, or tacos. Solar Taco Dinner Ingredients 1 pork...

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