Halogen oven help! (2 Viewers)

[Puddleduck]

Use our slow cooker at home lots

I have two - the small one lives in the van and the big one in the house.

Baked potatoes can be done in the slow cooker - as can cakes.

Yum.

 

[reckless]

Baked potatoes can be done in the slow cooker - as can cakes.

Yum.

My slow cooker was freecycled along with bread maker as they weren't getting used - the usual reason for me, poor results.
I didn't know you could cook jackets and cake in a slow cooker.
Tonight's chicken and roasties in the halogen were Ok but a lot of fuss and would definitely have been easier in the main oven.

 

[Debs]

No, I didn't know about cakes and jacket spuds, will have to have a google

To be honest I wouldn't normally expect to bake a cake when we're away

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[Puddleduck]

For potatoes I usually rub them with oil and salt, stab a few times, wrap in foil and put them in. They take around 6 hours I think.... first 30 to 60 minutes on high and then on low but sometimes i forget to turn it down. The skins don't go crispy like they do in a normal oven but they are still very nice.

Here is a link to a site with cake recipes:

http://www.bakingqueen74.co.uk/?page_id=214

and I got a free (or cheap) ebook with recipes.

It's worth a try!

 

[Minxy]

Must admit to being taken in by the halogen claims - carted it around in the caravan for a couple of years and haven't put it in the camper yet. Jury is still out.

Not sure what shape other peoples are but ours was like a large bowl shape with the cooker element in the lid.

Whenever I tried to check what I was cooking the sloping bottom meant the rack was always tipping sideways and dumping the food into the bottom

Got a bit too frustrating.

Just been thinking about your tipping problem ... what about a silicon heat mat in the bottom of the bowl - that should solve the 'slipping' problem.

 

[Mr Ed]

Why is my pic on this thread?

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[Debs]

Just been thinking about your tipping problem ... what about a silicon heat mat in the bottom of the bowl - that should solve the 'slipping' problem.

Ah now that sounds like it's worth trying thanks - I'll give it a go. I've recently put one of the Aldi silicone shelf protectors in the oven and it's been great, not burnt myself since

Why is my pic on this thread?

Not sure what you mean - are you referring to your pic (avatar) showing in the bottom right of the persons avatar when viewing the forum/recent list? If so it means you've posted on that particular thread

 

[2spritelyislanders]

Bought my halogen oven in Lidl a couple of years ago and didn't get on with it and it joined a lot of other items bought and never used. Hubby was once again right with the 'you'll never use it' comment (smug b...er ) Then whilst surfing youtube found a couple who video themselves cooking with their halogen oven and had an epiphany (sad but true ) saw how simple it is to use and gave it another go, brilliant. Together with my double skillet I now have the perfect catering set-up in the van. On the upside it means I can wipe the smug 'I told you so' look off hubby's face on the downside it means I have no reason not to cook in the van. So goodbye eating out, fish 'n chips, cuppa soup and quick snacks. Hello healthy, tasty, cheap meals

 

[Rob and Val]

Have been reading this thread with interest as we have recently bought an Andrew James Halogen Oven. Have done a few meals with mixed results but halogen cooking is different to 'normal' cooking, so it's going to take a while to get used to. Have found a terrific web site that shows how to cook a number of different meals. Here it is: - Broken Link Removed

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[reckless]

Well I'm persevering with mine at home with some better results - I still find it fiddly though. The silicon mat at the bottom seems like a good idea. I'm now thinking a mini-oven may have been a better bet....note to self, do more research and stop impulse- buying.

 

[Debs]

Bought my halogen oven in Lidl a couple of years ago and didn't get on with it and it joined a lot of other items bought and never used. Hubby was once again right with the 'you'll never use it' comment (smug b...er ) Then whilst surfing youtube found a couple who video themselves cooking with their halogen oven and had an epiphany (sad but true ) saw how simple it is to use and gave it another go, brilliant. Together with my double skillet I now have the perfect catering set-up in the van. On the upside it means I can wipe the smug 'I told you so' look off hubby's face on the downside it means I have no reason not to cook in the van. So goodbye eating out, fish 'n chips, cuppa soup and quick snacks. Hello healthy, tasty, cheap meals

Sounds good - I'm really missing a grill as our TEC tower js oven only - do you have a link at all please?

 

[mid4did]

Have been reading this thread with interest as we have recently bought an Andrew James Halogen Oven. Have done a few meals with mixed results but halogen cooking is different to 'normal' cooking, so it's going to take a while to get used to. Have found a terrific web site that shows how to cook a number of different meals. Here it is: - Broken Link Removed

I,ve got an Andrew James also,Only got it for a whole chicken and it does that very well,I turn it at about 45 mins.I,ve only used it at home so far,we took it away with us this year but never got the opportunity to use it in anger.This looks a good link thanks.

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[Mr Ed]

Thank's Debs,so it only shows on my page then? There's me thinking everyone could see it and thought I was being pushy.I really must stop being so paranoid.

 

[2spritelyislanders]

Sounds good - I'm really missing a grill as our TEC tower js oven only - do you have a link at all please?

I haven't got a link but if you google Youtube cooking with a halogen oven loads comes up and the couple I found have quite a few demonstrations on there Good luck

 

[Debs]

I haven't got a link but if you google Youtube cooking with a halogen oven loads comes up and the couple I found have quite a few demonstrations on there Good luck

Thankyou, I'll have a search Going to look for a silicone mat this morning too.

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[2spritelyislanders]

Just had a quick google and if it helps, the couple I watched are dereton33. I've just watched them making a beef caserole and it looks delicious so I'm off to the shops for ingrediants

 

[Debs]

Thanks

 

[reckless]

I've just watched them making a beef caserole and it looks delicious so I'm off to the shops for ingrediants

I'll be interested to know how you get on, the veg in my casserole were hard despite cutting small. I've watched dereton & seem to recall they do a fair bit of pre-cooking. Hope yours turns out better than mine!
Karen

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[Debs]

Ok so I've got a silicon thing but I'm unsure about the symbols on the back, they couldn't help in the shop anyone got a clue please? The middle one looks a but like a halogen to me?

 

[2spritelyislanders]

I'll be interested to know how you get on, the veg in my casserole were hard despite cutting small. I've watched dereton & seem to recall they do a fair bit of pre-cooking. Hope yours turns out better than mine!
Karen

Will do and will use 'ingredients' ha ha

 

[reckless]

Ok so I've got a silicon thing but I'm unsure about the symbols on the back, they couldn't help in the shop anyone got a clue please? The middle one looks a but like a halogen to me
Try
master cuisine.eu then catalogue then symbols
Sorry can't paste the link
Karen

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[Debs]

Thanks for this - I haven't a clue what the left and right symbols are but the middle looks like the 3rd one down iyswim which is not suitable for electric cooker

Think I'm just going to have to try it aren't I?

 

[reckless]

I exactly swym And agree, don't use in electric oven. Also maybe keep away from paper clips ??

 

[Debs]

I exactly swym And agree, don't use in electric oven. Also maybe keep away from paper clips ??

exactly, they can be sooo dangerous

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[Debs]

Just had a quick google and if it helps, the couple I watched are dereton33. I've just watched them making a beef caserole and it looks delicious so I'm off to the shops for ingrediants

Any update???

 

[Puddleduck]

Ok so I've got a silicon thing but I'm unsure about the symbols on the back, they couldn't help in the shop anyone got a clue please? The middle one looks a but like a halogen to me?
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Middle symbol looks a bit like electric cooker unsafe (other sites say electric element)

The first symbol looks blurred but could be a gas jet?

A bit like the one shown here (part way down the page)?

http://www.nutrimaxorganic.com/cookware/classica_gold_cookware_benefits.html

I am guessing that they might mean not for putting on gas, electric or induction rings.

But that is just a guess!

 

[Debs]

Middle symbol looks a bit like electric cooker unsafe (other sites say electric element)

The first symbol looks blurred but could be a gas jet?

A bit like the one shown here (part way down the page)?

http://www.nutrimaxorganic.com/cookware/classica_gold_cookware_benefits.html

I am guessing that they might mean not for putting on gas, electric or induction rings.

But that is just a guess!

I can see that it wouldn't be a good idea for direct heat Mrs P, do you think halogen counts because I'm confused Saying that the silicone shelf edges that I've put in the gas oven work really well.

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[Puddleduck]

I thought the first two were the direct heat rings (gas and old style electric) and sort of obvious - but hey, coffee cups say contents might be hot and bags of cashews say contain nuts so it wouldn't surprise me.

I think I would be tempted to try it and maybe put some baking paper underneath and the rack legs on foil to protect bowl and rack just in case. Put the oven on, with nothing in it, at 180 for a few minutes watching it carefully so you can switch off fast and just see what happens.

It's not as if it is in contact with anything like a gas flame after all.

It says it is for food use (the knife and fork symbol) - the only thing you might want to sniff for are nasty fumes - but they are used in ovens (I have silicon cookware and very good it is) so it should be fine.

I'm just saying what I would do and accept no liability if it goes 'orribly wrong.

 

[Dr Wolfenstein]

Remoska, Remoska, Remoska ......... Out cooks everything else, if you don't have a van oven that is.

We have a Remoska and a slow cooker in our van and no oven. Between these two I can cook anything that I could in a house. When not on EHU I have a double skillet and really good quality saucpans. Slow cook joints can be done outside on the Cadac (in nice weather) and the slow cooker works on the inverter whilst driving.

Had a halagoen but as the non-qualified Toots said, you need welding glasses when it's in use. Plus they take up as a lot of room, I ended up giving it away.

Can we get one in Portugal ??

 

[Debs]

I thought the first two were the direct heat rings (gas and old style electric) and sort of obvious - but hey, coffee cups say contents might be hot and bags of cashews say contain nuts so it wouldn't surprise me.

I think I would be tempted to try it and maybe put some baking paper underneath and the rack legs on foil to protect bowl and rack just in case. Put the oven on, with nothing in it, at 180 for a few minutes watching it carefully so you can switch off fast and just see what happens.

It's not as if it is in contact with anything like a gas flame after all.

It says it is for food use (the knife and fork symbol) - the only thing you might want to sniff for are nasty fumes - but they are used in ovens (I have silicon cookware and very good it is) so it should be fine.

I'm just saying what I would do and accept no liability if it goes 'orribly wrong.

Thankyou - I'll have a play in the next day or two

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