Table-top halogen ovens

sophlowe45

The Igenix is tempting me now

I have ordered this, Tefal products seem to get good reviews.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEFAL-Black-Stainless-Steel-8-in-1-Multi-Cooker-BRAND-NEW-FREE-POST-/320982208029?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Steamers_Cookers_PP&hash=item4abc07ce1d#ht_863wt_754

cheaper from other retailers

nannygladys that what I should have done, have a huge problem with fruit and veg going bad in the fridge, organic courgettes went bad, normal ones still seem to be ok.

bobby9205

sophlowe45 wrote: »

The Igenix is tempting me now

I have ordered this, Tefal products seem to get good reviews.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEFAL-Black-Stainless-Steel-8-in-1-Multi-Cooker-BRAND-NEW-FREE-POST-/320982208029?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Steamers_Cookers_PP&hash=item4abc07ce1d#ht_863wt_754

cheaper from other retailers

nannygladys that what I should have done, have a huge problem with fruit and veg going bad in the fridge, organic courgettes went bad, normal ones still seem to be ok.

Ive had a look, the tefal looks more like a rice cooker/slow cooker which isnt what Im after .

thanks anyway....

faerie~spangles

bobby9205 wrote: »

Hi All,

ive been considering getting a Tefal Actifry and then saw this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200794056449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

which is kind of a actifry and halogen combined, the main reason is I want healthy chips (that dont taste like cardboard!) I was wondering how good just a normal halogen is for cooking chips, as Im not a big fan of oven chips, so the idea of cooking in just a little oil appeal to me.
Are they any good for cooking normal homemade chips in a bit of oil, or am I best looking at this Igenix or the actifry?

Cheers, John

I do 'chips' of a sort in my halogen.

Not quite the same a proper deep fried chips but way better than frozen oven chips.

claire21

Just got an andrew james one.

Can someone do an idiots guide to chicken potatoes and carrots please, really simply as not even got it out the box yet!

jpscloud

Claire, I haven't cooked a whole chicken in mine (also Andrew James) and I do vegetables in the microwave so can't help, but didn't want to leave you with no replies.

Claregre (above) said around 55 mins on 190 but not sure what size that is - treat it as medium and revise time down for small or up for large, is what I'd try.

Edit: There are some good you tube videos on cooking a whole chicken in a halogen and there's bound to be one showing how to do veggies with it as well.

Don't be scared of your halogen, they're great!

Joe L, I always stand the lid on the provided stand, so that the bulb isn't kept damp by condensation. There's no sign of rust yet after a year's daily use.

claire21

Thanks will search about veg timings

applepad

Been looking at the Breville halo, it has a halogen lamp in the top but its £100, Aldi will have a halogen oven on sale this Thurs at £30, will it do the same as the halo?

Li0nhead

applepad wrote: »

Been looking at the Breville halo, it has a halogen lamp in the top but its £100, Aldi will have a halogen oven on sale this Thurs at £30, will it do the same as the halo?

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_26845.htm

Power: 1200-1400W
12 litre capacity
Ideal for baking, grilling, roasting and steaming
Self-cleaning
Stand and extender ring for extra height
Includes metal tray with chrome plated racks and tongs

Tempted myself.

LadyDee

Li0nhead wrote: »

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_26845.htm



Tempted myself.

I'm considering buying this from Aldi too - it certainly appears to be a rebadged JML. I have read some very poor reviews about the JML bulb blowing/lid going rusty, so wonder if the Aldi one is likely to suffer the same problems. I'm not over-concerned because of the 3-year guarantee but can anybody tell me if they have had occasion to return items to Aldi under a guarantee, how straight forward is it? Can a faulty item be returned to the shop or does it have to be sent away?

Kyresa

LadyDee wrote: »

I'm considering buying this from Aldi too - it certainly appears to be a rebadged JML. I have read some very poor reviews about the JML bulb blowing/lid going rusty, so wonder if the Aldi one is likely to suffer the same problems. I'm not over-concerned because of the 3-year guarantee but can anybody tell me if they have had occasion to return items to Aldi under a guarantee, how straight forward is it? Can a faulty item be returned to the shop or does it have to be sent away?

I've had a JML for almost 2 years and had no problems with it.