Ingredients

1 (1 kg/2 lb) rack of lamb
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 whole garlic bulb (top cut off)
olive oil

Redcurrant Sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
400 g (14 oz) redcurrants
125 ml (4 fl oz) red wine
125 ml (4 fl oz) chicken stock

Here’s a delicious halogen recipe from Paul Brodel & Carol Beckerman.

Their book, containing more than 100 delicious Halogen recipes, entitled “The Halogen Oven Cookbook”, is available through the Amazon link to the right in our sidebar.

Method

Place the lamb on the low rack in the halogen oven and cover with the rosemary.

Place the garlic on its stalk next to the leg, drizzle everything with olive oil and cook at 240°C (460°F) for 10 minutes. Turn the lamb over, reduce the temperature to 175°C (350°F) and cook for 20 minutes.

Turn again and cook for a further 20 minutes for pink, 25 minutes for medium and 30-35 minutes for well done.

Remove the lamb from the oven and leave to rest in a warm place for a few minutes before serving.

To make the sauce, fry the shallots in a small frying pan with a little olive oil until translucent, then add the redcurrants. Cook until they burst, then add the red wine and chicken stock.

Increase the heat and reduce the sauce by about half, then strain into a small serving dish.

Serve the lamb with the warm redcurrant sauce, with peas and mashed potatoes.

Source: “The Halogen Oven Cookbook”, Paul Brodel & Carol Beckerman

Ingredients

2 red peppers, cut into thick wedges
2 red onions, cut into wedges
4-5 cloves garlic, halved
8-10 tomatoes, scored but left whole
1 small aubergine, cut into thick wedges
2 courgettes, cut into lengthways wedges
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Sea salt
Sugar
Fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs
1 jar passata
Black pepper

Here’s a simple yet delicious halogen recipe from Sarah Flower.

Her book, containing 200 tasty Halogen recipes, entitled “The Everyday Halogen Family Cookbook”, is available through the Amazon link to the right in our sidebar.

Method

In your ovenproof dish, combine all the vegetables. Pour over a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of balsamic and a sprinkle of sea salt and sugar. Add the herb sprigs and toss again to ensure it is all evenly coated.

Place on the high rack and cook at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes.

Add the passata and combine well. Season with black pepper. Place back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread. For added yumminess, add some cubed feta cheese before serving.

Source: “The Everyday Halogen Family Cookbook”, Sarah Flower

Ingredients

2 kg/4.4 lb gammon joint

Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for cooking gammon joint in your halogen oven.

Method

For a 2 kg gammon joint

Place the gammon on the bottom rack and cover with foil loosely. For halogen ovens smaller than 12L models use the extension ring to take the heat source higher.

Preheat the halogen oven to 160°C (approx 325°F) and cook for 1 hour. Turn it and cook for another hour.

Then remove foil and, still at 160°C, let it brown for 10 minutes.

When it’s brown all round, check the gammon’s cooked through. Depending on the shape/thickness of your joint, cooking times may vary a bit.

Test with a skewer to make sure juices run clear.

Ingredients

15 g (1/2 oz) fresh yeast
250 – 300 ml (9 – 10 fl oz) tepid milk
1 tsp caster sugar
450 g (1 lb) strong plain flour
1 tsp salt
50 g (2 oz) butter

Method

Crusty bread rolls Halogen recipe

1. Blend the yeast with 150 ml (5 fl oz) of the milk and sugar. Sift flour and salt, add butter, and rub into flour.

2. Stir in yeast mixture and sufficient milk to make fairly soft dough.

3. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead thoroughly for 10 mins until dough is firm, elastic and no longer sticky. Place in a large bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1 – 2 hrs).

4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead well for 2 – 3 mins. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape into rolls.

5. Place the rolls on greased baking sheets (can just cover the rack with foil – shiny side up), spacing them well apart. Cover with tea towel and leave to prove until doubled in size. Cut slits in the top of each roll.

6. Bake for 30 mins at 225°C (437°F) on lower rack in Halogen Oven and keep watch on them until well risen and golden. If they brown too quickly, turn temperature down to 210°C (410°F) and bake for the rest of the time. Check they are not soft underneath, if so bake for 5 – 10 mins more.

Serve and enjoy. They’re delicious with butter, jam or a spread of your choosing, or accompanying soup, etc.

Ingredients

Here’s another of Norma Miller’s tasty halogen recipes!

Her book, containing more than 150 delicious Halogen recipes, entitled “The Halogen Oven Secret”, is available through the Amazon link to the right in our sidebar.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground ginger
3 tbsp prepared French mustard
2 tbsp sunflower oil
Freshly milled salt and black pepper
950g/2 lb 2 oz boned leg of lamb

Method

Meat is so successful cooked in the halogen oven. Remember to leave it to rest for 10 minutes before carving. You will need a large shallow roasting tin which fits in your oven.

1.Preheat the halogen oven to 190°C (374°F).

2. Spoon the ground allspice and ginger, mustard, oil and a little seasoning into a small bowl and mix to a paste.

3. Trim off any excess fat from the lamb. With a sharp knife, make several deep cuts into the meat on all sides.

4. Rub the paste all over the lamb, pushing it into the cuts.

5. Put the lamb into the roasting tin and cover with foil. Put into the hot oven (low rack) and cook for 20 minutes. Turn the lamb over, cover and cook a further 20 minutes. Again, turn the lamb over, open the foil and cook a further 10-15 minutes or until browned, piping hot and cooked through. Serve sliced with the pan juices spooned over.

Source: “The Halogen Oven Secret”, Norma Miller

Ingredients

2 kg/4.4 lb gammon joint

Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for cooking gammon joint in your halogen oven.

Method

For a 2 kg gammon joint

Place the gammon on the bottom rack and cover with foil loosely. For halogen ovens smaller than 12L models use the extension ring to take the heat source higher.

Preheat the halogen oven to 160°C (approx 325°F) and cook for 1 hour. Turn it and cook for another hour.

Then remove foil and, still at 160°C, let it brown for 10 minutes.

When it’s brown all round, check the gammon’s cooked through. Depending on the shape/thickness of your joint, cooking times may vary a bit.

Test with a skewer to make sure juices run clear.