Remoska

Aka so pleased you had such good service from LL they really do deserve a gold star for customer service.

What ariadne said ^^, pretty please

Ariadne and Kitty, I have been using my new standard Remoska for about 10 days, and haven't used my oven at all in that time. The dishes I have tried have all been successful, but experimenting has increased my calorie intake, hope the novelty wears off! Items cooked include:
Mary Berry souffle crouton fish pie
Home made cottage pie
Jacket Potatoes
Ready made tomato and mozzarella gnocchi (crisped in oil)
Bacon chop
Toastie
Crisp sliced potato
Roast chicken thighs
Mushrooms for toast
Chocolate fondant puddings
Apple bread and butter pudding
Treacle sponge puddings

Some things are quicker, some slower. I am keeping a record of cooking times in an indexed notebook. I bought a second hand cook book, but only used it for the choc. and B&B puds. Anything that will cook in an oven and some that would normally be grilled or fried are suitable.

It is great to know of Lakeland's good service.

I have used a halogen oven for over 10 years. I recommend them , they are cheap to run, they do not mess up your oven if its meat, that "spits" a lot. I do whole chickens, with roast spuds, chops, belly pork, joints of pork, just keep turning joints over and keep an eye on them.

That is so interesting! The kitchen is this house is very nice, but the oven is only a single one, and short of ripping things apart there's nowhere to put a bigger one. So, I have slow cookers, but anything which frees up oven space would be so useful.

I shall have a think. Thank you all!

Well, I did lots of research and went for a halogen oven in the end. Had it a few weeks now and am very pleased with it. We haven't had the main oven on once as the halogen heats up so quickly, you can see everything cooking or baking, and it is so easy to clean. Magic!

I have a small Remoska, recommended by a caravanning friend. and have to say I have mixed feelings about it. I wish it had an indication as to how hot it gets. I cover things with tinfoil if I think they might burn. It is expensive, mine was nearly £100! I find it good for jacket potatoes, and sunday roast but I haven't been very adventurous I have to admit as I love my slow cooker and also use a microwave. You have to be careful where you put the top which has the heating part in it. It is very hot! If I hadn't got one I wouldn't miss it, I know my friend 'swears' by hers.

Halogen oven has to be the Best Invention Ever!! I use it for pretty much anything that would otherwise go in the oven or even under the grill. Mine is used almost every day. I cook meat, cakes, pastries, chicken (whole or pieces), puddings, you name it! The advantage over the Remoska is that it can be temperature controlled and, as the bowl is glass, you can see how the food is doing. There are often special offers on the Halogen ovens and they're about £30.00-40.00 depending on where you buy. The other advantage, of course, is that you don't have to bend down to put things in or out of it, unlike the oven!

I am convinced! Off to Amazon I go..

I agree with every thing MiniMouse says I have had one for over 10 years, they are economical easy to clean and very versatile

My oven has a lid which comes off completely and a stand to rest it on, but I saw one advertised which had a hinged lid which might make it easier to use. I find mine very versatile.

I've got the one with the hinged lid and it's very good. I also went for the digital controls, as they are so easy to use. All so convenient and so good to see what's going on inside. Just wish I'd had one years ago. As my big oven is not used now I'm thinking of cleaning it and using the space for storage. I think it will only come into use for major family occasions now.

Another halogen fan here! I got one on the recommendation of my sister and like Versavisa wish I'd got one years ago. I use it every day for everything mentioned by others. So reasonably priced too - got mine on Amazon for around £30. My built-in "big" oven is actually misnamed as it is a small one masquerading as large but it serves a purpose when catering for larger numbers, along with my halogen, slow cooker and microwave!

I like the temperature control, the timer and the glass bowl which is so easy to clean (just warm soapy water) and to see what's happening within. You really don't need a special cook book either - just think of it as a mini oven.

Halogen is great, until the element (or is it a 'bulb'?) goes - at which point I threw mine out. I now have a standard Remoska, and that seems to do everything I want it to... particularly fond of a baked potato, for which it is ideal.

I also have (and love) my slow cooker and the ubiquitous microwave which mostly comes in for re-heating duties...

My halogen (or ‘the halo' as I call it) came with a replacement element - my only worry is will I be able to find it when I need it?

Have any of you Halogen users made cakes in it? I tried scones once and they were OK but not as good as the ones I cooked from the same mix in. The oven. I made one cake in it and found the top cooked fine but the bottom not so well. The one criticism I have of mine is tha the timer is only for an hour so for something slow roasted I need to remain on the house.

I am loving my standard Remoska. My only complaint is that this newer model doesn't have a window in the lid like the older version. I therefore have to open it to check on the food, thus letting out heat. I suspect the element is no longer only around the edge. It doesn't usually matter much, but the Yorkshire puddings, which I cooked in silicone cases, collapsed. I have only made individual cakes and sponge puddings, not large cakes, but I am sure the top would need to be covered with foil to prevent burning.

Versavisa - if you 'halo' is anything like the one I had, good luck trying to fit a replacement element! They were available, but needed a skilled operative to fit them...

I will let you know feetlebaum. Hoping not to need it of course!