I have to be honest we have had the Solar Flare now for about 4 months and have only used it 4 times. Seems every time we go to use it we get side tracked with our busy lives. But two weeks ago I was able to get away and spend two weeks with some family in St George, UT where the sun is very abundant at this time of year. We made an apricot chicken dish twice and apple crisp once. They all three turned out very delicious. One other day we tried the apple crisp again but the day was too overcast to produce enough heat to cook things so having full sun is key. We also have a Sun Oven but find the Solar Flare much easier to work with and way easier to port from place to place if you are going to be on the move. The cookbook provided has been very helpful and the support given when I've had questions has been very friendly and timely. I would highly recommend the Solar Flare especially if this is your first solar cooking adventure. Much more cost effective, portable and easier overall to work with. Great product.