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Chicken Meatballs with Miso and Ginger and Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Tofu are two simple zesty recipes. YOUR RECIPE FOR CONVECTION COOKING! Anchor 1 Asian Chicken Meatballs with Garlic and Ginger Convection Roast or Convection Bake Mode A delectable plate featuring herb-marinated tofu, crispy green beans, and savory chicken meatballs. Chicken Meatballs with Miso and Ginger and Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Tofu are two simple zesty recipes. Yes, they are both delicious quick cooking Convection meal and will give your taste buds a nice change from traditional meatballs and roasted vegetables. INGREDIENTS Chicken Meatballs with Miso and Ginger 1 - lb ground chicken 3 - tablespoons white miso 2 - cloves garlic minced 1 - teaspoon fresh minced ginger 1 - teaspoon kosher salt ¾ - teaspoon black pepper 12 - Ritz crackers, finely ground ¼ - cup of milk Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Tofu 1 - 14oz package extra firm tofu, drained and sliced crosswise into 8 ½” slices 2 - tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 - tablespoons, chopped scallions 2 - cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ - teaspoons sesame oil 1 - teaspoon honey 3 - tablespoons soy sauce 1 ½ - tablespoons black rice vinegar (or substitute with white rice vinegar) 3 - tablespoons chili-crisp condiment ¾ - lb green beans, trimmed PREPARATION Chicken Meatballs with Miso and Ginger Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and combine gently with your hands. The mixture is very sticky, I wore disposable gloves to shape the 12 meatballs but the recipe author suggests lightly wetting your hands to prevent sticking. Meatballs can be cooked immediately or refrigerated for a few hours before cooking. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with a sheet or parchment and arrange the meatballs on the tray, give them a light spritz of cooking oil before going into the oven. Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Tofu Place the tofu slices in a casserole dish, whisk together all the ingredients except the green beans and pour over the tofu. Wash and trim the green beans, pat dry, spread onto a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with some canola or vegetable oil. Push the beans to one side and place the tofu slices on the baking sheet and pour the marinade over the tofu. Arrange the oven racks to accommodate the pans and heat the oven in the Convection Roast or Convection Bake Mode 425 degrees. Cook the Chicken Meatballs for 20 minutes until firm and slightly browned on the edges. Cook the Green Beans for 15 - 20 minutes until the beans begin to blister. Original recipes are from New York Times Cooking. Serves 4 Convection Meal - Chicken Meatballs & Spicy Tofu .pdf Download PDF • 129KB WANT TO LEARN MORE? Click Here LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? Apricot Tomato Chutney RECIPE Succulent Steam Oven Turkey Breast RECIPE Risotto with Asparagus, Leeks and Proscuitto RECIPE Orzo Pasta Salad with Grilled Artichokes and Poached Shrimp RECIPE Lobster Mac' n Cheese RECIPE Steamed "Lion's Head" Meatballs with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms RECIPE UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHEF WITH MY BLOG! Healthy Twist on Classic Comfort Food: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe Mac and cheese on its own is a favorite with adults and children alike, especially when made with a combination of delicious cheeses.... Read More "to unlock the magic of your Convection Kitchen" Plan your cooking with my videos!

A medley of roasted fall vegetables cooked together with fresh sausages is a fast-cooking, easy-to-prepare meal. Vegetables caramelize nicely and have better flavor and texture when roasted in convection. YOUR RECIPE FOR CONVECTION COOKING! Anchor 1 Roast Kabocha Squash Medley with Bratwurst Convection Roast, Convection Bake A hearty autumn dish featuring roasted sausages with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and root vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal. A medley of roasted fall vegetables cooked together with fresh sausages is a fast-cooking, easy-to-prepare meal. Vegetables caramelize nicely and have better flavor and texture when roasted in convection because there is so little moisture loss, and combining a few different vegetables adds extra nourishment and flair to a simple dish. Since it’s October, I added some fresh bratwurst to the tray, but any quick-cooking meat will pair well with this medley. To add some pizazz to the vegetables, I tossed them with a light vinaigrette of olive oil and champagne vinegar before serving. Winter squash can look intimidating to work with, but the skin is surprisingly thin and the flesh is not as dense as one might expect. The key to cutting squash safely is a sharp knife and a cutting board firmly anchored in place. A wet paper towel placed under the board does the trick nicely. I find that 375°F is a good temperature for roasting the vegetables in my 24” oven, but larger 30” wall ovens and 30 - 36” range ovens may benefit from using a higher temperature of 400 - 425°F. INGREDIENTS 1 kabocha squash, orange or green, seeds removed, cubed 2 medium-sized parsnips, peeled and cubed ½ lb Brussels sprouts, halved ½ medium yellow onion, cut into ½” dice ¼ tsp oregano Olive oil to toss the vegetables 4 fresh bratwurst or Italian sausages 2 tbsp olive oil mixed with 2 tsp Champagne or white Balsamic vinegar, to finish the vegetables. PREPARATION Heat the oven in the Convection Roast or Convection Bake mode to 375°F/190°C (see the note above) Combine the vegetables in a medium shallow bowl, toss with enough olive oil to coat, add the oregano, and season with kosher salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables onto a shallow rimmed baking pan. If they are too crowded, then divide them between two trays. Prick the sausages in a few places and add them to the edge of the tray. If there isn’t enough space, then the sausages can be roasted in a separate pan. Place the tray(s) in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes. When the timer has elapsed, turn the sausages, stir the vegetables, then reset the timer and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Before serving, gently toss the vegetables with the dressing and add some fresh ground pepper and a few sprinkles of Maldon or other sea salt. Serves 2 - 4 PRINT OUR RECIPE Roast Kabocha Squash Medley with Bratwurst .pdf Download PDF • 265KB WANT TO LEARN MORE? Click Here LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? Convection Steam Baked Baby Back Pork Ribs RECIPE Slow Roasted Salmon RECIPE Chocolate Flan RECIPE How to Cook Prime Rib in the Steam Oven RECIPE Vanilla Creme Brulee RECIPE Roast Beef Top Loin Steam Roasted RECIPE UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHEF WITH MY BLOG! Healthy Twist on Classic Comfort Food: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe Mac and cheese on its own is a favorite with adults and children alike, especially when made with a combination of delicious cheeses.... Read More "to unlock the magic of your Convection Kitchen" Plan your cooking with my videos!

Baking this flavorful dish of eggplant stuffed with lamb in Convection ensures the eggplant softens to perfection absorbing the fabulous flavors of the savory lamb filling. YOUR RECIPE FOR CONVECTION COOKING! Anchor 1 Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Lamb Convection Bake or Convection Roast This delicious meal can be served as a side dish or as a main course. Baking this flavorful dish of eggplant stuffed with lamb in Convection ensures the eggplant softens to perfection absorbing the fabulous flavors of the savory lamb filling. Eggplant is used very creatively in many recipes throughout the Mediterranean region, and this recipe where the eggplant is stuffed with flavor packed lamb patties is a taste sensation. It can take 40 - 50 minutes to bake eggplant until the flesh has softened so several small narrow eggplants are the best choice for this recipe. I served this recipe with pita bread and tzatziki, but if you were in the mood to create several Mediterranean dishes they could be baked alongside some stuffed peppers . INGREDIENTS 2 - 3 small narrow eggplants 1 lb. ground lamb 1 shallot, minced 1 tsp ground garlic or 3 cloves garlic finely minced 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ cup tomato puree (not tomato paste) Salt & pepper to taste To Serve Pita bread, tzatziki or Greek salad with crumbled feta Serves 2 - 4 PREPARATION Rinse the eggplants and cut them into 4 - 6 evenly spaced slices, without cutting the eggplant all the way through. Arrange the prepared eggplant on a shallow rimmed baking tray and brush or spray the exposed eggplant with the olive oil. Combine the ground lamb with the seasonings, then scoop the mixture into large 2” balls flattening them enough to insert in between the eggplant slices. Push a thin metal skewer into each eggplant to hold them in place if necessary. Heat the oven in the Convection Bake or Convection Roast mode to 350°F (180°C) and bake the prepared eggplant on the center oven rack for 30 minutes. Baste the eggplant with the pan juices and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes until the eggplant is very soft. Note: Form any unused lamb into patties and freeze for another use. Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Lamb .pdf Download PDF • 116KB WANT TO LEARN MORE? Click Here CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS WITH THE STEAM RECIPE PAGE How to Cook Rack of Lamb in a Steam Oven RECIPE Steamed Eggplant with Chili Crisp and Soy Black Vinegar Sauce RECIPE Bake Classic Petite Baguettes Like a Pro RECIPE Key Lime Cheesecake RECIPE Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder RECIPE How to Cook Prime Rib in the Steam Oven RECIPE UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHEF WITH MY BLOG! Healthy Twist on Classic Comfort Food: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe Mac and cheese on its own is a favorite with adults and children alike, especially when made with a combination of delicious cheeses.... Read More "to unlock the magic of your Convection Kitchen" Plan your cooking with my videos!

A flavorful sirloin roast is the perfect cut of beef for roast beef sandwiches with mounds of thinly sliced medium rare beef, a beef salad with crisp greens, ripe tomatoes or beets and blue cheese, or a sumptuous roast beef dinner. Delicious Sliced Sirloin Roast For Sandwiches It seems that not every butcher or market carries the same cuts of beef, so if you are unable to find a top sirloin roast, other options that work well include an eye of round roast or a sirloin tip roast. These are all flavorful, lean cuts of beef that share one thing in common: cooking them at a low temperature yields the best results. Season The Meat a Few Hours In Advance Is Another Important Tip There are numerous dry rub choices available these days, which makes it easy to season a roast with the flavors you prefer. Rubbing a dry rub into the meat a few hours up to a day in advance will definitely add to the flavor of the meat, but go carefully when adding salt, as some rubs are high in added salt. Because this roast cooks at a low temperature, I like to use a combination of fresh herbs, minced garlic, and olive oil. Since there is no high-heat cooking phase, the herb crust doesn’t burn, and the flavors just dissolve into the meat. The olive oil adds another dimension of flavor and a little good fat. Why Convection is Best for a Juicy Evenly Cooked Beef Roast To help retain the natural juices in meat, it’s important to cook the roast on a rack in a shallow pan. Placing the meat on a rack prevents the pan's heat from leeching moisture from the meat and allows the heated Convection air to circulate evenly around the oven, cooking the meat from the edge to the center. Placed the roast on a rack This roast can be cooked in either the Convection Roast or Convection Bake mode. The important thing is to use a low temperature of 325°. You can even drop to 300° if you have plenty of time. Before you heat the oven, arrange the racks so you can place the pan with the beef roast in the center of the oven. The next thing to consider is timing. If your oven is equipped with a meat probe, using the probe will give you the best results. Remember to insert the probe at an angle and be sure the tip is in the meat, not touching the pan. If your oven has a little metal cap over the probe receptacle, just push that aside with the blunt side of a knife to insert the sensor. Be sure to cover your hand to avoid contacting the hot oven wall. When you close the oven door, you can program it to your preferred internal temperature target. In order for the probe to activate, you may have to touch the probe symbol again or touch start to activate the probe, so be sure to take a quick look at the User Guide to confirm how your oven works. My 3-lb, room-temperature roast took 60 minutes to cook through. If your oven doesn’t have a probe, I recommend testing the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer after the roast has been in the oven for approximately 50 minutes. That way, you will have a good sense of the progress. Remember, when you choose the target internal temperature, the internal temperature will continue to rise as the beef rests. The circulating heat of Convection will do an amazing job cooking the beef roast; however, some important steps for success are in your hands. Remember to bring the roast to room temperature before cooking and allow for 15 - 20 minutes of resting time before carving. Will There be Pan Juices? Cooking your beef roast, as outlined above, will definitely yield some pan juices. If you would like to increase the pan juices, add ½ - 1 cup of beef stock to the base of the pan. When the beef comes out of the oven and is resting, pour off the juices and skim off the fat. The pan juices can be used to make gravy or to serve with hot roast beef sandwiches. This sirloin roast is so easy and delicious, and the thought of the wonderful sandwiches and salads we enjoyed makes my mouth water. Another mouthwatering, crowd-pleasing meal is Fried Chicken, so be sure to check out my next post, in which I will explain how to achieve fabulous results with Oven Baked Fried Chicken. Larissa, Your Convection Enthusiast

As a culinary educator in the appliance industry, I began cooking with a convection steam oven 24 years ago, when Gaggenau introduced the first steam oven for residential use in the United States. Steam ovens were originally created for use in high-end restaurants, and the recipe guidance that came with the oven tended towards gourmet meals that one would expect to find in a high-end restaurant.  However, in order to get clients excited about purchasing new appliances and interested in the steam oven, I had to learn how having one would benefit them. So my journey began, roasting all types of meats and vegetables, baking breads and delicate custards, and steaming grains, vegetables, and shellfish. I also learned to perfect the technique of Low-Temperature cooking for lean, tender cuts of meat and canning in the steam oven. In other words, I had lots of practice. Working directly with many clients over the years gave me a unique insight into the questions, challenges, and learning curve we all go through when learning how to use a new appliance. This is why I created the Convection Kitchen website and YouTube channel: to provide an educational resource  with proven recipes to help people learn about cooking with convection and convection steam ovens. Steam and convection ovens feature a variety of cooking modes designed to help us achieve success with different types of cooking. Unless we understand these modes, adapting our recipes to benefit from cooking in these ovens is challenging. Understanding the tools you are cooking with is crucial because recipes do not reference the tools you cook with, making it easier to troubleshoot disappointing cooking results. Many visitors come to Convection Kitchen because they are looking for information on how to cook a specific type of meat, fish, or poultry in a steam oven. This is why we have a selection of how-to Recipes , such as Roast Chicken , Roast Turkey , Prime Rib , Beef Filet , Trip Tip , and Lobster Tails , that will help you understand how to cook the basics in a Steam oven. Once you understand the basics, you can vary the recipe ingredients as well as the cooking mode to your preference.   The different modes in a steam oven allow you to prepare food in various ways. For example, bone-in chicken can be steamed; chicken pieces can be roasted at a moderately high temperature or slowly roasted at a low temperature; and, of course, you can roast a whole chicken or cook an entire meal with chicken and side dishes. This is why our recipes are broken down into categories as well as types of food and meal types.  In the Steam mode, the oven defaults to 212 F (100 C), the temperature at which water boils. In this mode, you can poach or boil eggs, cook oatmeal and grains, flan or custard, steam vegetables, seafood, bone-in-chicken, and your favorite dim sum or tamales. Some of these items don't require an actual recipe, and it's just a matter of determining the timing. For others, such as custard or flan, it's a matter of understanding that you can omit the step that calls for baking the custard in a water bath. When it comes to steaming fish or shellfish, this method is similar to poaching, but you can also roast or broil fish and shellfish. So, when reading a recipe, it's important to understand the method outlined in order to choose the correct cooking mode.  When it comes to roasting in the steam oven, our recipes will help you achieve success with roasting all types of meat, fish, poultry, and, of course, vegetables by providing specific temperatures, timing, cooking mode, and the best types of pan to use. Steam ovens have smaller cavities than standard ovens, so the details in these recipes are crucial to their success. Despite the smaller cavity, you may be surprised to know that you can cook a 10 - 14 lb turkey in a steam oven, depending on the model, and it will only take approximately one ¼ hours.  Steam ovens don't have a bake element (bottom heat), but the combination of heat and steam makes them ideal for baking bread, pastry, and casseroles. Even when using a different recipe, the guidelines our recipes provide will help you easily adapt that recipe in terms of temperature, mode, and timing to bake in the steam oven. Some steam ovens have a Low-Temperature Cooking mode. This mode is similar to Sous Vide cooking in that the food is cooked at a very low temperature. This mode is only for cooking lean, tender cuts of meat, fish, and poultry, and unlike the Sous Vide mode, the food does not have to be vacuum sealed in a bag or container.  This cooking method takes some time, and the food needs to be finished over high heat before serving, but the results are sublime. You will never overcook an expensive cut of meat when you use this method, and you will find many recipes featuring this method on our website because we are great fans. As steam ovens became more popular, manufacturers began to add Automatic Programs to help people overcome the initial learning curve.  These programs are beneficial; after all, it only takes cooking a few meals successfully to convert people to the joys of cooking with steam.  On the other hand, to get the most out of cooking with a steam oven, taking the time to understand how to cook without those programs will be most rewarding. Learning to use a steam oven effectively takes a little practice. Still, because our recipes are tailored to the steam oven's different functions, you will easily adapt your cooking and reap the rewards of this fantastic combination of Convection and Steam. Larissa, Your Convection, Steam Enthusiast

Convection and Steam ovens are remarkable tools because they offer many options that simplify meal preparation. All it takes to benefit from those tools is some planning. One of the more remarkable aspects of convection is the ability to cook multiple foods at once with no transfer of flavor. That means that any time your oven is on unless you are cooking a specialty item that requires precise temperatures, you should be able to cook several different foods simultaneously. Since it’s the season for warming winter soups, let's look at how using your Convection or Steam oven can simplify the process and help you create flavorful soups. Roasting Vegetables in Convection the Key to Delicious Soup There are several reasons why roasting vegetables for soup makes sense. When vegetables are roasted, their natural sugars caramelize to develop better flavor. Vegetables roasted in Convection retain more moisture, which translates to better flavor. Most of us don’t have a large soup pot to accommodate a large quantity of vegetables, so roasting vegetables for soup makes more sense. Best of all, it’s easy to roast a tray of vegetables for soup while cooking other foods. Making the soup base on the cooktop is relatively easy. Slowly cook the foundation ingredients, such as onions, leeks, garlic, carrots, and celery. Add the stock and simmer for approximately 20 minutes before adding the roasted vegetables. Soups containing pumpkin, butternut squash, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, corn, and zucchini can be pureed. Still, various roasted cubed vegetables can be added to broth soups or soups featuring beans or lentils. Best Convection Oven Mode for Crisp Roasted Vegetables The Convection Roast or Convection Bake mode will work for oven-roasting vegetables. If you roast the vegetables on rack position 1 or 2, counting up from the bottom of the oven, they will be close to the bottom heating element and should caramelize well. If you need more crisping, move the tray closer to the top heating element for the final 10 minutes of cooking. The ideal cooking temperature and timing will, of course, depend on your oven. For example, 375F in my 24” oven is very powerful, but larger 30” ovens may provide better results at 400F. I also notice that a high temperature can cause burning on the edges when I roast vegetables in my gas oven. Understanding the rack position and temperature that will work best in your oven is critical to successful cooking. Don’t follow a recipe blindly; observe how your oven cooks to achieve the best results. Some vegetables such as fresh corn, peppers or tomatoes, add a lot of flavor to soup if they are cooked in the Convection Broil mode to gain a nice char. Coarsely chopped and added into the soup these vegetables will add wonderful bursts of flavor. Another vital aspect of roasting vegetables is using the right amount of oil. If the vegetables are tossed in too much oil they become limp, not enough and they will be dry. Start with a light coating of oil and adjust as needed. Steaming Vegetables for Soup Roasted vegetables give soup a lot of flavor, but certain soups are delicious made with steamed vegetables. When you are in the mood for a soup with fresh, bright flavors, steamed peas, broccoli, asparagus, spinach, and potatoes are a good choice for a lighter soup. While roasting or steaming vegetables can enhance soup, the key to good soup is. Yes, it takes planning, but it is easy and good stock. Roasting bones for stock or simmering a chicken carcass are easy to do, yes it takes planning, but it is easy and your soup will be so much more delicious made with homemade stock. So next time you bake a casserole, bake some potatoes or roast a chicken, consider starting a soup base on the cooktop and roasting some vegetables for another easy, delicious convection meal. Thanksgiving is such an important feast, but it can cause tremendous stress when orchestrating the cooking of so much food. In my next post, I will address the best type of pan to roast your turkey or turkey breast this Thanksgiving and remind you of the many helpful videos and recipes I have created to help you understand how Convection can ease the stress of cooking. Larissa, Your Convection Enthusiast