When you begin to wonder how a small cooking device like a halogen oven can possibly replace your broiler, range, microwave, and toaster, then it's logical to question whether it's all just a scam to get you to spend money on something that's just a promise. Or is it?

Built In Microwave

The halogen oven cooking technique is simple, and you have already been exposed to it somehow with the microwave oven and electric range. This cooking equipment uses electricity to move heat to halogen bulbs which in turn is responsible for cooking the food. With microwave ovens, you use electricity to heat or cook food. The main problem is the heat is not as controlled, and so a few seconds more can turn your muffin into a hard piece of bread, or your chicken could dry out just because you timed it wrong. This won't happen with the halogen oven.

Built In Microwave

The inner workings of this cooking equipment allows heat to be controlled via a built-in fan that makes sure heat does not exceed your specifications. You can expect delicious, tender meats, soft breads, crunchy toast, warm cakes, and proper defrosting with this cooking device.

The halogen bulbs are standard for this kind of equipment and will not break down for several years provided you maintain your oven properly. The bulbs are heated with radiation which uses light to transfer the heat to the halogen bulbs.

If you look at the infrared cooker, you will recognize it as being similar to the broiler. However, the main difference is in the different cooking methods you can do with the halogen oven. Unlike the turbo which can dry out food, the halogen oven is designed to cook crispy skin and tender meat at the same time. No more need to cover your meat's skin just to prevent too much charring.

The glass container is tempered to withstand high temperatures, and should never be an issue at all - just as you don't question the glass plate inside the microwave oven. All told, this oven is a great piece of cooking equipment, and worth the price it commands.

If you are a seasoned cook, you will have an easier time adjusting to the new technology. On the other hand, if you are a relatively new cook with not much experience, don't fret, you actually have an advantage over the seasoned cooks. A beginner cook has not yet developed any cooking habits or preferences, so this means you are like an open book, and can adapt easily to the halogen oven.

Using this oven is not as hard as you might think it to be. The only major part about halogen ovens that you need to get used to is the fact that the heating style is different. However, since it has temperature controls and complete instructions on how to use the ovens, there should really not be any problem.

The only cooking you cannot do with an oven like this is deep frying, and this should be good news instead of bad. You can now protect your diet from fatty fried foods which will make you enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Finding recipes for halogen ovens should be a breeze on the internet. Plus, once you get the hand of using the halogen oven, simple and minor adjustments to your favorite signature dishes should not be hard at all.

To help you get started, why not try this wonderful recipe for Mozzarella Chicken.

You will need chicken fillets, preferably the breast part, mozzarella cheese, pesto, diced potatoes, mixed vegetables, and butter. Start by cleaning your fillets well under running tap water. Then, wrap them up in aluminum foil. Cook the chicken for 20 minutes using your halogen oven.

Remove the chicken and dress with the pesto and cheese before returning them to the oven. You will know its done when the cheese begins to melt and combines with the pesto. Remove and set aside. Heat your mixed vegetables and then mix with the potatoes. Add a little butter, then cook in the halogen oven until the potatoes are done. Serve as sidings for your Mozzarella Chicken.

The Halogen Oven Cooking Technique

Built In Microwave