How to cook frozen food in your Halogen Oven
I cook lots of frozen food in my Halogen Oven. I found using the oven for ready meals abit of a struggle to begin with but I’ve honed my skills (and like many of you I’ve had quite afew disasters too).
The pasta meal which was cooked on the top but still frozen inside is probably my lowest point but its gets easier. I find now that i use the instructions on the packet as a guide - the frozen pasta type ones tend to need cooking for around 30 minutes (according to the packet) but I find that if I could them on a medium heat for around 15 to 20 minutes its usually enough. I also find that covering the top with foil stops burning but then remember to take it off for the last few minutes.
I cook frozen pizza (checking the size will fit in the oven) for around 10 - 15 minutes. It makes the top nice and soft and the bottom crispy on the outside and then fluffy and soft inside!
I use the oven to defrost chicken, beef and any other meat. Its easy to defrost and then cook fish - again I use a low heat and cook for around 10 minutes but always wrapped in foil.
If you’re cooking frozen vegetables, place them in a casserole dish with a little water, and then cook them on a low heat for around 30-40 minutes (carrots, chips, corn). Smaller items like peas will need less time. (We’ll be doing a new post of cooking vegetable very shortly so dont forget to come back).
On the whole, I find using the Halogen Oven for frozen food a good experience, however it isnt always much quicker than using a general oven!
Happy cooking!
