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Table-top halogen ovens

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  • mystery1100
    mystery1100 Posts: 120 Forumite
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    Thanks for that, will take a look at the thread now :)
  • dinerouk
    dinerouk Posts: 11 Forumite
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    I should think that these ovens would be better used in Summer. In winter, cooking in a normal oven would warm the kitchen whilst cooking, thus allowing one to turn off some or all heating, ergo, less energy and lower bills.
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  • jennyjelly
    jennyjelly Posts: 1,708 Forumite
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    Well after weeks of reading comments on this thread and other reviews I've taken the plunge and ordered a JML. Just hope it lives up to my expectations now, and doesn't end up in the cupboard with the Magic Bullet and all the other gadgets I haven't been able to resist!

    Will report back.
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  • ailz95
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    I've been given one of these, but haven't used it yet, as I don't know how to!

    Do I need to put things in dishes or on baking trays or do I just put them in the bowl?

    Thanks
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  • Lily-Lu
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    They had these ovens on the Ideal World shopping channel last week. I've been wanting something smaller (than having to use the cooker oven) for a while now. orderd one, but am still waiting for it to be delivered. It looked good, so I hope it lives up to expectations.
    Will report on how good/bad I think it is, once I've used it a couple of times:D
  • kittykat500
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    I tend to put meat, fish, sausages, pizzas etc. onto a glass/ceramic quiche dish to avoid cleaning the oven each time - works well. I've also used a magic liner(similar to greaseproof but thicker, reusable and more durable) on top of the wire rack. For roasts, they go in the bowl itself. You can also re-use metal takeaway containers for smaller portions of food.

    The only thing I haven't had much joy with is making yorkies and cakes in the halogen oven but then I'm not the best baker - my cakes generally turn out like they've been baked by Bovis construction!

    I've found this link on Google with some recipes and info on halogen ovens. Hope this helps.

    http://cherrymay.com/thehalogencookbook/
  • Olliebeak
    Olliebeak Posts: 3,167 Forumite
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    I'm looking for some advice and hoping that somebody on this thread can help or point me in the right direction :D.

    I've seen the JML Halogen Oven and I'm impressed with what I've seen on the advert - I also knew somebody who had one and swore by it.

    I've also seen the Nu-Wave Pro Oven (convection, conduction and infra-red combination job) advertised and it also looks the 'bees-knees' - as it's supposed to go from frozen solid to perfectly cooked in minutes.

    Looks as though they're about the same price - but I would pay a little extra for the one that is the most versatile for a couple (not necessarily a family).

    Has anybody got any experience of either, or both, of these and able to make a fair comparison?

    Many thanks in advance :D.
  • heatherw_01
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    Anyone had any luck cooking pizzas in the JML halogen oven?

    I find that they cook on the top but the bottom is a bit soggy :(
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  • kittykat500
    kittykat500 Posts: 543 Forumite
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    Olliebeak wrote: »
    Has anybody got any experience of either, or both, of these and able to make a fair comparison?

    Many thanks in advance :D.

    I owned a Nu-Wave about 3 yrs ago - it wasn't the Pro one though. Unfortunately the element blew soon after purchase. It was excellent until that happened! Owning a JML now, I prefer its smaller lid - I've racked up a couple of butcher's hooks to hang it by the handle when it's removed from the bottom unit - the dome is very bulky on the Nu-Wave). If I think back I think the quality of the food in the JML is comparable to the Nu-wave.
  • lizzyb1812
    lizzyb1812 Posts: 1,392 Forumite
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    Is the Nu-Wav the one with the "plastic" dome that is attached to the heating element and that you lift off a base? If so, then I gather that some users have found that the plastic suffers because of the infra-red. Think I read this on an Amazon review.
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