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When the Apricot and Pistachio tart is baked in the Convection Bake mode the crust bakes through perfectly and the fruit caramelizes while remaining juicy and delicious

Chicken Meatballs with Miso and Ginger and Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Tofu are two simple zesty recipes.

Some finely minced garlic and fresh ginger add a lot of flavor to these easy-to-prepare Asian pork meatballs that bake in 20 minutes in a convection oven

Slow cooking barbecue chicken pieces in your Convection or Steam oven and finishing the cooking on the grill renders evenly cooked, flavorful, and juicy with just the right amount of sear.

In this recipe this chicken soaks in a spicy buttermilk brine for 6 hours or overnight, it is then dredged in flour and set aside to rest before being baked in a convection oven.

Convection is ideal for heating ham since the heat penetrates the food from the edge to the center, therefore it is less drying. However if the ham is uncovered, basting it every 40 minutes or so will give better results.

Prepare this Baked Mahi Mahi meal with Roasted Vegetables in your convection oven. The key is the timing of the dishes and of course your convection oven

It's easy to cook a complete meal in Convection with outstanding results however, planning is key. Follow these tips for success.

Baking stuffed peppers with farro, chickpeas and chard in Convection ensures the stuffing doesn't dry out during the baking, resulting in great flavor and texture

I begin the stuffed pork chops with a sear on the cooktop and a slow finish in the oven. It will yield not only incredibly flavorful pork chops, but they will be juicy and tender.

Chicken baked in Convection with rosemary, tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms with a Balsamic glaze together with a dish of oven polenta or risotto is a delicious Convection meal.

A warm cobbler with berry and peach is one of the easiest desserts to make. The preparation is very simple and it can be baked at the same time as other foods being cooked in Convection.

The Convection Bake mode is the ideal mode for baking this delicious pie to achieve a golden flaky crust and juicy filling. If using fresh blueberries, spread them onto a rimmed baking sheet and freeze prior to using.

It can get any easier than preparing crispy braised duck legs and oven polenta. Goodbye to cooking polenta on stove!

It only takes 10 - 12 minutes for the initial cooking stage for the Short Ribs before they go into the oven for a good 2 hours so obviously get those done first even a day in advance.

Oven Baked Breakfast Potatoes with Breakfast Sausage is perfect meal for brunch. You can cook in multiple racks in convection!

As you become comfortable with your oven cooking modes a Broiled Cod with Miso Soy Glaze is easy to prepare. Moisture and flavor are king in this recipe!

This spicy subtly sweet smear makes a terrific easy sauce for a broiled salmon with honey mustard glaze, served with steamed vegetables. A quick and easy meal

For best results when broiling steak season with salt immediately prior to cooking. For thinner cuts like the T Bone season immediately before works well

In this meal the spice infused softened butter is spread under the chicken skin prior to cooking then the chicken is cooked for 15 minutes in Convection Mode at 400 degrees, then lowered it to 350

The smooth exterior of butternut squash makes it one of the easiest hard squash to work with. In this recipe, the flesh is scooped out, diced, and combined with red quinoa, kale, and mushrooms to make the stuffing.

This Chocolate Caramel Apple pie is my go to apple pie recipe. The combination of the caramel sauce and streusel topping is fabulous, and baking the pie in Convection gives texture to the apples.

Carrot Apple muffins with pecan and coconut are great snack. Because they are made with vegetable oil they keep well in an airtight container or can be frozen.

This delicious Mac and Cheese Cauliflower casserole is perhaps the most popular comfort food. It incorporates some steamed cauliflower but you could also substitute broccoli if you prefer.

Convection Bake is the ideal mode when baking Italian Cheese Bread with Mozzarella. You will have a light crisp perfectly baked crust

Orange Olive Oil Cake with Toasted Almonds

Convection or Convection Bake Mode

This video demonstrates using Convection to bake a light flavorful cake made with toasted ground almonds a little cake flour and eggs, with orange zest added in for flavor. Using olive oil as the fat adds flavor as well as health benefits and, the cake stores well for several days.

One of the best things about baking at home is the fact that you will have control over the ingredients you use. Baked items do include fats and sugar but deciding which fats and sweeteners you use can make all the difference. I am using a mild flavored California olive oil from California Olive Ranch, that I find works well for baking.

INGREDIENTS

1 - cup whole raw almonds lightly toasted and cooled

¾ - cup twice-sifted cake flour

1 ½ - teaspoons baking powder

Pinch of kosher or sea salt

4 - large eggs

1 - cup sugar

1 - teaspoon vanilla extract

Finely grated zest of one small orange or Meyer lemon

⅔ - cup extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

Heat the oven in the Convection or Convection Bake mode 325 degrees.

Spread the almonds onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for approximately 8 minutes until the nuts are lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.

Butter the bottom and sides of a 9” round cake pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.

Place the almonds in a food processor with one third of the cake flour and process until almost as fine as sand. In a medium sized bowl whisk together the remaining cake flour, baking powder and salt then whisk in the ground almond mixture.

In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the eggs on high speed until well-blended. Add the sugar gradually then add the vanilla dn orange zest, continue whipping on high speed until the mixture triples in volume, about 3 minutes.

On low speed, add the flour mixture in three batches alternating with the olive oil and beating just until the batter is blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the Convectin or Convection Bake mode at 325 degrees, for 30 - 35 minutes until firm to the touch in the center. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a rack.

Recipe from “Wine Country Table ” author Janet Fletcher