Introduction to solar cooking
A couple of years ago I came across an article on how to make a simple solar oven - in which I converted an old Coleman's Cooler box into a solar oven.
Homemade Solar Cooker
It worked beautifully as an introduction to solar cooking and, amongst the meals I in it, the whole chickens and legs of lamb which it cooked were the tenderest and tastiest we have ever eaten. I subsequently purchased a very basic solar oven from a non-profit organisation in Johannesburg, the Sunstove Organisation (contact Margaret on sunstove@iafrica.com for availability and price) and continued experimenting with varying degrees of success. I found that the highest temperature I could achieve with this unit was 120oC (248oF) and that I found to be very limiting. It basically works as a slow cooker. So I have subsequently purchased a solar oven which is made overseas. This has made all the difference as my oven can now reach temperatures of 230oC (450oF) - enabling me to cook anything at all.
If you would like some basic information on how to use your solar oven, I have compiled an "Introduction to Solar Cooking.pdf" which you may download by clicking on the following image:
Please click on the photo above to access the Introduction to Solar Cooking pdf.
Solar Oven Recipes
I am pleased to be able to offer you the option to purchase my Solar Oven Recipe book here. I have (for ease of sending it to you via a smaller e-mail .pdf attachment) divided the recipes into the following six categories:
1 Solar Eggs and Soups (to purchase as one .pdf)
2 Solar Bread, Biscuits and Cakes
3 Solar Chicken
4 Solar Meat
5 Solar Vegetables and Vegetarian
6 Solar Desserts
There are 170 recipes within those 6 categories
Given the state of the world's economy, I have tried to keep it affordable - but please bear in mind I have given approximately 240 (shoulder / neck-hurting) hours to deciphering my food-splattered scrawls and typing out these recipes. Cooking time involved - I have no idea!
I am offering the recipes at ZAR16.56 / category (at an average of over 21 recipes / category (and at today's exchange rate of roughly US$2.40 or €I.69 / category) that works out to roughly ZAR0.79 (US$0.11 / €0.08) per recipe. It could get better for you, or it could get worse - depending on how the ZAR performs.
I have separated the sections, because I am aware I have some fellow Vegetarians out there, whom I know, and understand, would not be interested in getting meat recipes. Included with each recipe purchased I will send you the "Introduction to Solar Cooking.pdf" unless you have already downloaded it - please state if you require me to send it to you with your recipes when you place your order.
Finally, given the amount of time / work I have given to this, could I ask you to please respect my effort and not copy / distribute to friends / family members.
Thank you - hopefully the detail in these recipes will increase your confidence and encourage the use of your solar oven. Enjoy using your solar ovens - they are definitely the way forward on this planet.
The recipes in each category are as follows:
1 SOLAR EGG AND SOUP RECIPES:
Egg:
- Puffy Eggs
- Fried Eggs
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Cheese Egg Rolls
- Poached Eggs in Spanish Sauce
- Asparagus Quiche
- Crustless Quiche
- Spinach Quiche
- Zucchini Quiche
- Ham and Corn Soufflé
- Mushroom and Potato Frittata
Soup:
- Root Vegetable and Ginger Soup
- Pureed Vegetable and Onion Soup
- Hearty Chicken Soup
- Split Pea and Potato Soup
- Gingered Chicken Soup with Julienne Vegetables
- Sensational Turkey Soup
- Wholesome Slow Cooked Tomato Soup
- Cream of Carrot Soup
- Hannepoort Spiked Carrot Soup with Ginger and Orange Matchstick Soup
- Thai Chicken Soup
- Cock-A-Leekie Soup
- Borsch
- Minestrone
- Pumpkin Soup
- Vichyssoise
- Zucchini Soup
2 BREADS, BISCUITS AND CAKES:
Breads:
- French Bread
- Solar Cornbread
- Easy Wholewheat Loaf
- Pumpkin Bread
- Chunky Wholewheat Loaf
- Pizza Bread
- Carrot, Zucchini and Pineapple Bread
- Blueberry Bread
- Mango and Banana Bread
- Orange, Banana and Oatmeal Bread
- Beer Bread
- Herb Parmesan Loaf
- Parmesan-Herb Bread with Almond Flour
- The Ultimate Solar Bread Recipe
- Solar Honey Bread
Biscuits and Cakes:
- Almond Loaf
- Cherry Choc Biscuits
- Boiled Fruit Cake
- Basic Butter Biscuit Recipe
- Simnel Cake
- Marrow Muffins
3 CHICKEN:
Chicken:
- Barbeque Chicken Pieces
- Chicken and Vegetables
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Spanish Chicken
- Greek Style Chicken
- Chicken with Barley and Mushrooms
- Chicken in Sherry Sauce
- Honeyed Chicken Breast
- Garlicky Drumsticks
- Chicken with Mushrooms
- Chicken and Cheese Bake
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
- Baby Chickens with Rice and Raisin Stuffing
- Chicken with Cashew Nuts
- Malay Braised Chicken
- Chicken Stew with Orange and Tomatoes
- Chicken Biriani
- Baked Chicken and Potatoes
Duck:
- Roast Duck
Turkey:
- Roast Turkey with Bread Stuffing
- Turkey Legs
4 MEAT:
Beef:
- All day Beef Stew
- Beef Loaf
- Beef Olives
- Beef Shin with Beans and Lentils
- Classic Hungarian
- Goulash Chilli Con Carne
- Chilli Mince Meat Loaf
- Osso Bucco
- Pot Roast Beef with Vegetables
- Roast Beef with Mushroom Sauce
- Roast Beef or Lamb
- Solar Chilli Beef and Beans
- Solar Lasagne
- Solar Pot Roast
- South African Frikkadels (Meatballs)
- Stuffed Vine Leaves (Dolmades) with Avgolemono
- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Lamb:
- Honeyed Roast
- Lamb Tomato Bredie
- Roast Beef or Lamb
Pork:
- Bacon
- Pork Chops
- Port Spareribs
- Swedish Meatballs
- Spicy Pork Stew
- Solar Cooked Ham
- Solar Roast Pork with Apples, Pears, Cabbage and Caraway
Other: Macaroni and Cheese with either Ground Beef, Lamb or Pork
5 VEGETABLES:
Artichokes
Beans - Dry and Green
- Baked Beans
- Green Bean Casserole
- Solar Mexican Beans
- Solar Cooked Pinto Beans
Beets and Beetroot:
- Basic Method
- Sweet and Sour Beetroot with Citrus Sauce
Broccoli:
- Broccoli Casserole
Butternut:
- Butternut and Aubergine Coconut Curry
Cabbage:
- Stewed Red Cabbage
Corn:
- Corn off the cob
- Fresh Corn with Husks
- Mealies or Corn on the Cob
- Corn Casserole
Eggplant (Aubergine):
- Baked Eggplant
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Eggplant and Coconut Curry
Lentils and Nuts:
- Healthy Lentils
- Lentil and Rice Casserole
- Lentils with Raisins
- Lentil and Walnut Loaf
Mixed Vegetables:
- Mixed Spring Vegetables
Onions and Garlic:
- Cheesed Onions
- Baked Onions
- Baked Garlic
Peppers (Capsicum):
- Stuffed Peppers
Polenta:
- Solar Polenta
Potatoes:
- Baked Potatoes
- Pineapple and Sweet Potatoes
- Potato and Mushroom Bake
- Baked Scalloped Potatoes
- Potato Au Gratin
- Mashed Potatoes
- Potato Salad
- Boiled Baby Potatoes
Pumpkin:
- Curried Pumpkin
Rice:
- Brown Rice
- White Rice
- Rice Pudding
Squash and Marrows:
- Stuffed Gem Squash
- Stuffed Marrow
- Zucchini Zucchini Casserole
Tomatoes:
- Solar Tomato Sauce
- Whole Stewed Tomatoes
- Stuffed Tomatoes
- Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Tomato and Vegetable Stew
6 DESSERTS:
- Apple Custard
- Baked Apples
- Baked Stuffed Apples
- Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Brownie Pudding
- Crustless Apple Pie
- Chunky Fruit Sauce
- Golden Sponge Pudding
- Hot Fruit Dish
- Hot Fudge Sundae
- Pudding Lemon Pudding
- Pavlova
- Peach Meringues
- Peach Pudding Cake
- Quick Raisin Pie
- Rice Pudding
- Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding
- Semolina Pudding
- Solar Fruit
- Solar Rice Pudding
- Spicy Baked Apples
- Strawberry Pie
- Stuffed Peaches
When you click on the category you require you will be taken to your shopping cart in a new window. To add another recipe category to your purchase, please click on the PayPal Solar Recipe Category button on this page again, and choose the next Solar Recipe category - that will add that item to your shopping cart. When you have completed your recipe selection, please proceed to check out. Thank you.
Once I receive confirmation that you have purchased a recipe section, I will immediately e-mail you the recipe pdf's. For my peace of mind, could I ask you to please confirm that you have received the .pdf's?
Happy solar cooking :-)
