Cooking with Halogen Cookers

[determindator]

Welcome Stef,

 

19 pages may seem a lot but shouldn't take long to read through as some will be banter! Lol. Happy eating!

Edited September 24, 2010 by determindator

[fivenecks]

hi stef

 

welcome to the thread, glad you like some of the cooking that we all have tried.

 

On the question of getting the small or the 12Ltr one, go for the 12Ltr because you are limited to only very small meals and hardly get anything in the small one i.e. a chicken would be very tight in a small one, someone on here did have a small one then upgraded to the large.......if you go onto sarahs site silicon moulds you can get the cooker and the accessories for one price other wise you will have to buy seperate, as you can see that we all have tried different things so it is better to buy the large one then having to spen twice on upgrading .....am i waffling on.....if and when you decide to get one please join in and post what ever you do, and any help you need we will all try and help you.

 

good luck you will never look back

[stefanietiemann]

Hi

 

thanks so much for your replies. Yup, I already read the 19 pages...and yummyyyyyyyy. Me hungry now.

 

I had a look at Sarah's site. The cooker seems good. Does it really matter which brand it is? I always find reviews of JML and Flavorwave cookers. Ideally I would like to go in a shop and get a cooker. Also I am on a limited budget. Are there any cheaper ones that do the trick? is a maximum of GBP 40,- incl. shipping a realistic budget?

 

Thanks again. As soon as I have my cooker I will upload pix of my cooking disasters. lol

 

Cheers

 

Stef

[stefanietiemann]

Hmmmm. I really like the HC on Sarah's site. They even have replacement bulbs... Does anyone know what the measurements of a 12L oven is? Just an estimate would be helpful. I am on limited space... Taa very much. Cheers, Stef

[fivenecks]

Hmmmm. I really like the HC on Sarah's site. They even have replacement bulbs... Does anyone know what the measurements of a 12L oven is? Just an estimate would be helpful. I am on limited space... Taa very much. Cheers, Stef

 

hi stef

 

about 33cm high

41 cm total circumferance for the base handle to handle

33cm for the bowl circumferance..

 

you could always put out of the way when not in use, if you have a cooker top/hob you can rest it on there if not in use

Edited September 25, 2010 by fivenecks
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[stefanietiemann]

hi stef

 

about 33cm high

41 cm total circumferance for the base handle to handle

33cm for the bowl circumferance..

 

you could always put out of the way when not in use, if you have a cooker top/hob you can rest it on there if not in use

 

That could work. I need to try it out. i could get rid of my microwave oven which takes up a lot of space, and also my 2-hob portable stove. I won't be needing those anymore I guess. Hey, is it possible to reheat a cup of coffee in this HC? Maybe a stupid question, but I was just wondering if I could just put a cup inside the bowl and reheat for a few seconds...like I do in the microwave.

[stefanietiemann]

That could work. I could get rid of my microwave oven and my 2-hob portable stove, which I won't be needing anymore..I guess. Just a stupid question, but is it possible to put a cup of coffee inside the bowl and reheat it for a couple of seconds like I do in the microwave? Sorry about all those questions, but I really want to be sure that a HC is the item for me to get. I need to check usability and space. Taaa again

[fivenecks]

That could work. I need to try it out. i could get rid of my microwave oven which takes up a lot of space, and also my 2-hob portable stove. I won't be needing those anymore I guess. Hey, is it possible to reheat a cup of coffee in this HC? Maybe a stupid question, but I was just wondering if I could just put a cup inside the bowl and reheat for a few seconds...like I do in the microwave.

 

never tried heating coffee.....keep the microwave as you will need to part cook things i.e. jacket potatoes and reheat things but just put away the 2 ring hob do not throw away .....as if the halogen goes down you will need something to cook on.......if you think that you could do without them just put away not throw away just in case you change your mind.....have you got a kettle....lol

[stefanietiemann]

grmpf..my post ended up on the thread twice....1.37..my brain goes on autopilot. LOL

[stefanietiemann]

LOL...I live on limited space. there is no putting away...there is only keeping or getting rid of it. Lol. Hm..I thought I could reheat things with the HC? Yup..kettle is available. LoL

[fivenecks]

LOL...I live on limited space. there is no putting away...there is only keeping or getting rid of it. Lol. Hm..I thought I could reheat things with the HC? Yup..kettle is available. LoL

 

well just tried to heat a cup of water but the cup was to hot to handle and the water was cold, unless someone else knows about reheating the coffee.

 

at least the HC will give you a chance for you to cook a more variety of dinners and not just microwave meals, a good roast dinner and jacket potatoes etc.......

Edited September 25, 2010 by fivenecks
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[stefanietiemann]

true. I will definitely get a HC. Am just checking prices etc. Does the brand really matter? I read a review from daily mail where they tested 6 different HCs, and the results were different. Which brands would you consider good, and which ones are to avoid?

[fivenecks]

true. I will definitely get a HC. Am just checking prices etc. Does the brand really matter? I read a review from daily mail where they tested 6 different HCs, and the results were different. Which brands would you consider good, and which ones are to avoid?

 

 

well the reason why i said sarahs is because you get all the extras with it..(i did get my brother one)

i use the jml one myself and a my mates use one from coopers.......but you could always buy of the shopping channel where you can try first and send back if not satisfied,but more expensive without the extras ,,,but anything you buy you have a statatory 12 months warranty on them. The ones i mentioned have had no problems returning them if faulty within the 12 months.

 

As you can see that most of us on here have one of the ones named and you can see the results.

 

I could send you the cooked chicken cooked in the JML.....lol

Edited September 25, 2010 by fivenecks
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[stefanietiemann]

oh yummy, chicken..yes please. I am watching the jml channel and they also introduce this multi cooker superchef. what is better? halogen or superchef? to me it seems like the halogen seems to have more variety and i can see what is cooking. what do you think?

[stefanietiemann]

12 L Wolf Halogen Oven incl. accessories for 39.99£

That seems like a good offer. Shipping next day within the UK is 6.99£

 

What do you think?

 

PS: On JML the currently show the HC...ouff 69.99£...wooow.

[MARTIN3030]

I bought 2 of these 3 months ago from TJ.Hughes (collection)

I read lots of reviews and opted for the Elgento 12 ltr which was reduced from £44.95 to £35.

I managed to find lots of online recipe and cookbooks-easy enough but used lots of ink printing them off since they are in Colour.

3 months later-no problems to report.

Kiptower had previously given me lots of tips and pointers during our daily Skype conversations over many months.

Will do a more detailed appraisel when I can find some time.

The only thing that has shown to be a negative is the Electricity consumption if you are doing things like Casseroles.

I recently tried a Lamb hotpot which took over 2 hours.

In am on a prepayment electricity meter and observed that the process used 90p.

Just something to be aware of.

[MARTIN3030]

just an update ....as i am know as won't cook don't cook i tend to have the same sort of stuff cooked in the halogen and not really ventured doing other stuff so i have not posted any later pics of cooking that i have tried, so when i try something new i will post ....thanks all

 

 

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[determindator]

Hello Stef,

 

I was in Costco tday and saw halogen cooker for £35. There was a web site on the box http://www.teamuki.com. The site is worth a look.

[stefanietiemann]

Hi. I found something on ebay and need your opinion, please. There is a seller who has a halogen oven 12L incl. all accessories for 39.99GBP incl shipping. That sounds good..but is it too good to be true?

 

This is the one: NEW ARRIVAL 12L Halogen Oven Cooker +£75 14PCS GIFT+DHL, item no: 150499682748

 

What do you think? To buy or not to buy, that is the question

 

Thanks so much for your help.

 

Cheers

 

Stef

[stefanietiemann]

Hi. I bought the one I found on ebay. Just received it and will now put it to the test. 1st dish: Moroccan style tagine with chicken tigh and couscous and veggies from M&S dine in for 2. It says on the packaging preheat oven to 180 (fan)/220 C. I preheated the HC to 200 (golden middle). gently cover Tagine with aluminium foil and cook for 25 mins. i try 20 mins and see what happens. Then take foil off, stir and cook for further 20 mins. i will try 15 mins. Wish me luck.....

[locutus]

Post pictures (if it doesn't get eaten too fast ;p)

[stefanietiemann]

I will...oooooh it smells lovely..food looks yummy. It's still cooking.....I am quite amazed actually. Space-wise HC fits as well, so I might keep my microwave. I guess I will get into the cooking habit now ;-)

[stefanietiemann]

Finished. Tastes yummy. I cannot post pix unfortunately...admin says naaaah. @locutus: resistance is futile ;-)

 

let me try it like this...

 

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[locutus]

Looking good!

[stefanietiemann]

Hi Locutus. Thanks for posting my ix. I have no idea, how to get 20 posts. My count always stays on 0 for some reason...I cannot post links or pictures. Too bad as I really would like to add more photos of my cooking experiences. Today I will try to make marinated chicken cubes and also bake some rolls. Wish me luck. Thaaanks