Steam Oven Cookbook: Cooking with steam for the whole family

What exactly is vaping? Unlike traditional ovens, a steam oven uses "wet heat" to cook your food. Depending on the model, water is poured into a container (or water tank) inside the stove. As the oven heats up, food is cooked by convection combined with steam. The history of steaming food Food steaming is not a new technique. Some historians believe that people in China steamed their food thousands of years ago. People used a steamer basket, called a bamboo steamer, as a vessel for preparing dim sum. The braided vessel allowed the steam to flow into the device and cook fish, vegetables and broth. Because the Chinese bamboo steamer works with steam - and not with high heat or direct contact with water - more vitamins and minerals are retained. In addition, cooking with moist heat prevents food from sticking together (as sometimes happens with sautйing and other stovetop methods). Therefore, no butter, oil or cooking spray was needed. Why a combi-steam oven is so practical... Unlike other moist heat cooking methods whose only function is to steam food, a combi-steam oven offers a multitude of possibilities. With a combination steamer you can steam, bake, grill, reheat and even roast different foods. With such a variety of functions, you can prepare an almost endless variety of dishes. With the multiple modes of operation of a convection steam oven, you can bring leftovers from the restaurant to life, make that delicious avocado toast you've been waiting for, or bake up crispy fries and eggs while you get ready for work in the morning. What exactly is vaping?Unlike traditional ovens, a steam oven uses "wet heat" to cook your food. Depending on the model, water is poured into a container (or water tank) inside the stove. As the oven heats up, food is cooked by convection combined with steam.The history of steaming foodFood steaming is not a new technique. Some historians believe that people in China steamed their food thousands of years ago. People used a steamer basket, called a bamboo steamer, as a vessel for preparing dim sum. The braided vessel allowed the steam to flow into the device and cook fish, vegetables and broth. Because the Chinese bamboo steamer works with steam - and not with high heat or direct contact with water - more vitamins and minerals are retained. In addition, cooking with moist heat prevents food from sticking together (as sometimes happens with sautéing and other stovetop methods). Therefore, no butter, oil or cooking spray was needed.Why a combi-steam oven is so practical...Unlike other moist heat cooking methods whose only function is to steam food, a combi-steam oven offers a multitude of possibilities. With a combination steamer you can steam, bake, grill, reheat and even roast different foods. With such a variety of functions, you can prepare an almost endless variety of dishes. With the multiple modes of operation of a convection steam oven, you can bring leftovers from the restaurant to life, make that delicious avocado toast you've been waiting for, or bake up crispy fries and eggs while you get ready for work in the morning. Table of Contents introduction Introduction to steaming Health Benefits Application Why a steam oven is so practical Advantages and disadvantages BREAKFAST Egg bites with fine cheese Chocolate Banana Bread Fine fruity oats Potato Bread Lemon Curd Tasty Bagels Boiled Eggs Pumpkin Bread Roasted Stone Fruit MAIN COURSES Turkey salad with delicious dressing Meatballs with tomato sauce Chili con carne Broccoli Zucchini Soup Roasted salmon with lemon & butter Parmesan Chicken Chicken, squash and chorizo Chicken with maple, lime and ginger Tandoori chicken Asian Beef Ribs Soy Ginger Chicken with Steamed Rice Cauliflower salad with pomegranates and dressing Mexican Chicken Salad VEGETARIAN Chinese Steamed Rice Casserole with Mediterranean vegetables and haloumi Brussels sprouts casserole Vegan Brussels Sprout Salad Fried Egg Rice SNACKS Creamy Hummus Fine dip with walnuts Twice Baked Potatoes Leek and mushroom tart Cherry Tomato Tart Carrot Hummus Puff Pastry Cheese Sticks Sweet Spicy Nuts Steamed Green Beans with Almonds And dressing Fine Chickpea Salad Crispy Fried Potatoes Roasted Cauliflower Fried Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Cheese Oats Rolls Lentil and herb salad with orange DESSERTS Lemon Ricotta Cake White Chocolate Pecan Brownies Banana Bread Lemon Pudding Fine treat with raspberries and mascarpone BONUS: SAUCES Homemade BBQ sauce Simple Salsa Dallas BBQ sauce Vinegar Honey Sauce Lemon Thyme Sauce