My husband and I have just bought our 2005 Ford Transit camper, and we're looking forward to many great trips in it. The cooking facilities are a three burner gas cook top - I'm not overly keen on using gas, but I'll survive. The other option is a gas grill oven, and thats where I need some advice from the experts - or at least, the experienced. Is this just a grill - chops and snags - or can I use it to cook scones, a cake, pudding or even a roast, or are we restricted to the "grilled cheese on toast" type of dish? Are there any books available for this sort of apparatus?Any advice/suggestions/information would be VERY gratefully received. With thanks. Patricia.
sannie said
10:36 PM Apr 21, 2010
Hi, have you checked out the ecocookers, I think thats the name where you just cook for 20mts or so and then put it in a thermous type container and it cook itself whilst you are travelling...lot of different brandnames on he market but they all work the same way.
Cheers
Sannie
Tassie devil said
10:42 PM Apr 21, 2010
Thanks Sannie, yes, I bought one but haven't yet tried it out. Apparently the gas grill is just that - steak, snags and toast - looks like its baked beans on toast until I get a bit more daring! Thanks for your help. Patricia.
-- Edited by Tassie devil on Wednesday 21st of April 2010 10:43:16 PM
Sheba said
11:13 PM Apr 21, 2010
For a cheap alternative for a Cobb Cooker, Google Kelly Kampa Kooka.
Cheers, Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 21st of April 2010 11:14:01 PM
Tassie devil said
01:19 AM Apr 23, 2010
Thanks Sheba - what a fantastic gadget - I'm on the lookout for an old colander!
jimricho said
08:14 AM May 22, 2010
I have an "Easy Cook" turbo oven that is very versatile and certainly can cook scones, in fact everything you can do in a fan-forced oven. It can be easily packed away for travelling but does take up a bit of storage space. Like any electric cooking appliance it does require "on-site" power or a generator to run it. There are cheaper versions of these available too.
-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 22nd of May 2010 06:10:12 PM
Tassie devil said
02:56 AM May 23, 2010
Thanks Jimricho, I have seen those, and it looks like a great idea. I'll certainly check them out.
Firefly said
07:49 AM May 23, 2010
When we were at Mudgee, Ma bought her turbo oven out and her and DeBe cooked a pavlova in it, yum yum. They are very versatile indeed.
Tassie devil said
11:31 PM May 30, 2010
We're in business, Jimricho - bought one off the net for $50! Can only be used when we're "plugged in" somewhere, but will be very handy. Thanks for the suggestion.
Firefly said
03:29 PM May 31, 2010
I bought one at Aldi last week and its fantastic. Hooked it to the gennie and cooked lemonade scones on Saturday, very nice indeed.
jimricho said
04:28 PM May 31, 2010
Firefly wrote:
I bought one at Aldi last week and its fantastic. Hooked it to the gennie and cooked lemonade scones on Saturday, very nice indeed.
I just put on another kilo reading about your lemonade scones! A variation on the recipe is to substitute buttermilk for the cream. Don't worry about the slight reduction in fat content, they're still disgustingly naughty!
PS: If you line the bottom with alfoil the oven is even easier to clean!
-- Edited by jimricho on Monday 31st of May 2010 04:37:31 PM
Tassie devil said
11:31 AM Jun 1, 2010
Firefly, could I have your Lemonade Scones recipe, please? It sounds fantastic!
Tassie devil said
11:32 AM Jun 1, 2010
Roger - alfoil on the shopping list. Keep the hints coming, please - I'm learning all the time!
Sheba said
04:33 PM Jun 1, 2010
Tassie devil wrote:
Firefly, could I have your Lemonade Scones recipe, please? It sounds fantastic!
Hi Tassie Devil, if you scroll up towards the top of the page, in a post from Jimricho, you'll see Lemonade Scones underlined. Just Click on that, and you'll get the recipe. Cheers, Sheba.
Firefly said
08:41 PM Jun 1, 2010
Sorry TD, just seen your post.
Thanks Sheba for pointing her in the right direction.
jimricho said
06:14 AM Jun 2, 2010
Disclaimer.... ok to use the link in my previous post but don't blame me for any extra kilos you put on as a consequence!!!! I've got enough trouble with my own extra kilos!
I can't take credit (read "blame") for the original recipe as it was posted by another (ex) member!
Tassie devil said
01:27 PM Jun 2, 2010
No worries - I put them on just reading recipes/looking at food pictures. This one is definitely going to be tried out - thanks.
Tassie devil said
01:28 PM Jun 2, 2010
Thanks Firefly - its a funny thing, but every time I ask a question, someone always tells me where to go (or points me in the right direction, anyway!).
Tassie devil said
01:29 PM Jun 2, 2010
D-u-uh - thanks Sheba - now I see how it works. I'm slow, but I'll get there.
-- Edited by Tassie devil on Wednesday 21st of April 2010 10:43:16 PM
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 21st of April 2010 11:14:01 PM
check out www.easycook.com.au
also Lemonade Scones on this forum
-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 22nd of May 2010 08:17:16 AM
-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 22nd of May 2010 06:10:12 PM
PS: If you line the bottom with alfoil the oven is even easier to clean!
-- Edited by jimricho on Monday 31st of May 2010 04:37:31 PM
if you scroll up towards the top of the page, in a post from Jimricho, you'll see Lemonade Scones underlined. Just Click on that, and you'll get the recipe.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Thanks Sheba for pointing her in the right direction.
I can't take credit (read "blame") for the original recipe as it was posted by another (ex) member!