NutriChef PKCOV25

The new NutriChef PKCOV25 Halogen cooker has a couple of unique useful and added safety features. If you’ve ever tried to lift a steaming, hot heater lid from a conventional halogen oven, you know the problem, the risk of scalding and it has to be put down on a special wire holder, which often skids … Read more

NuWave 20631 Pro Plus

Overall Impression Nu Wave have produced some super models in the past and this new one is no exception, the 20631 has digital controls in  the cooker top.   With safety in mind, they have retained a plastic dome cover, rather than the more common glass bowl. Especially for very elderly customers or those who are … Read more

Digital Food Dryer & Dehydrator

No big name on this product, but looking at the feedback from customers I thought it was well worth a look, especially based on the customer service department from Garden Secrets – always nice to hear. There were some inconsistencies in the descriptions  from different sources, but I found the correct  information and present it … Read more

Introduction to Halogen Ovens

I found this great video on YouTube, by Tony Scruggs. Here he demonstrates, using the Fagor Halogen Oven all the usual functions of the halogen oven . So many tips and ideas , ideal for anyone thinking of buying a Halogen cooker for the first time First, Tony gives you a run down on the … Read more

Secura Halogen Infrared Turbo Convection Mini Oven

The new 7 Liter Secura CO-05MH Halogen Infrared Turbo Convection Countertop Oven MINI comes with loading tongs an extension ring and wire racks.  Specifications at full power 1000W Manual dial controls for temperature and timer Temperature Timer 0 to 30 min Cooks from frozen No oven pre heating required Very economical, ideal for one person Lightweight … Read more

Sharper Image 8246 12 litre Super Wave Oven

The new model 8246 is a big improvement over previous model 8217 , it should be a lot more reliable and accurate. Out of the box it looks well made and the new digital controls have some interesting pre set features for cooking : Hamburger  Steak Pork chops Salmon steak Chicken pieces Whole Chicken Pizza … Read more

Oyama Turbo Convection Roaster Oven

The Oyama Turbo Convection Roaster Oven model TRO-110U is very cheap…but is it any good? We explored its features and checked how customers found it.       Main Features Conventional design glass  bowl with heater in the lid NOT Halogen! It uses a direct heating element High Speed fan for even cooking supplied with a … Read more

Sunpentown SO-2002 Digital Convection Oven with NanoCarbon FIR element

Wow “Sunpentown SO-2002 Digital Convection Oven with Nano-Carbon and FIR Heating Element” , what a mouthful !  Well folks the new heating element I reported on some considerable time ago….. is here . What is Nano Carbon and Fir The most relevant explanation is its extreme performance, it is capable in one second, of reaching a … Read more

Secura Infrared Convection Countertop TurboFry Oven 997MC

Another in a successful product line. Changes to the model include Carbon heating element  and the rotisserie device , a paddle , which is removeable,  to auto stir fry, perfect for making chips and roasted vegetables. The hot air method of cooking is very fast and for frying , takes just a single spoonful of oil to … Read more

10 things to know before buying a Halogen Oven

1 New products with new features Halogen ovens have been around for a long time now and if you opt for the old models you will be missing out for things have moved on. The technology has been refined, new halogen tubes are very efficient, using even less electricity. The newer halogen rings are much … Read more

Quick and Easy Halogen Oven Snacks

Halogen ovens have been available in most countries now for a long time, offering a big reduction in cooking time, usually by up to 60 percent and cooking delicious foods every time. Due to their energy efficiency, people can end up spending less whenever they use halogen ovens, which makes them an excellent investment that … Read more

Eating Habits and Long Term Health

Much of the popular press love to bring us new diets, things change rapidly, new research has given some insight into why we act as we do  .  One thing is for sure, as everyone is well aware, there are many more obese people around today than there were a few years ago, it is going to be a major problem as these people get older. Using the Halogen oven to its full potential is just one tool to use when planning a better diet. You can easily produce tasty meals with less fat but with a good range of fresh produce, prepared quickly to maximise the goodness and prevent that ” i’ll just buy some ready meals” laziness from setting in!

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Healthy Halogen

Some articles about health issues: Have a read , make up your own mind and stick to a good nutritious balanced diet long term. There is no such thing as a bad food, Chocolate and Ice Cream are fine now and then, just not every day!     Reducing Your Fat Intake Your Halogen Oven … Read more

Halogen or Infrared Convection Oven?

The phrase ” two countries divided by a common language”, often attributed to George Bernard Shaw,  is certainly true for these Halogen Ovens . On Amazon USA and other American seller websites they are described as Halogen Infrared Oven or Infrared Convection Oven or even all three terms together Halogen Infrared Convection Cooker, on the … Read more

NuWave 20326 Pro Digital

The NuWave 20326 Pro Digital is marketed as an Infrared Cooker, the heater is so similar I decided to include it in my reviews. You will no doubt be familiar with the NuWave TV ads Upside Down Design Unlike almost all infrared convection Ovens, when you remove the top, with its Halogen heating element, with … Read more

Happy Halogen User

Excerpt from money saving expert website, always good to see new ideas and see how others use their Halogen Oven “I have the ‘NuWave’ version infra red Oven, which has an optional extender ring to increase capacity. Been very happy with it since purchase. Use for grilling, roasting and bread baking (Artisan bread in 5mins!). … Read more

Fagor 12 Quart Halogen

Fagor 12 Quart Halogen Infrared cooker is a great low price model of the most common design – Large glass bowl with the Halogen heater in the lid. A good range of accessories come as standard, including tongs, 5 quart extender ring, high and low racks, Lid Holder and a non stick fry pan-tray. The … Read more

Morningware HO1200M-WR

The Morningware HO1200M-WR Halo Oven is complete with an extender ring, which when fitted makes this the largest capacity oven in the review at 18 liters. It has digital controls for heat, timer, and fan speed  the powerful halogen lamp and the fan ( variable speed in this model ) The cooker top ( containing … Read more

Flavorwave Turbo AX-767MH

Flavorwave Turbo Oven AX-767 MH Weighing in at a very reasonable 17.8 pounds, overall dimensions are roughly the same as the other ovens reviewed – 15.1 x 15.1 x 11.2 inches , so check it will fit under any cabinets you have , before purchasing, having made this mistake myself, it is very annoying !  … Read more