You forgot to mention the classic reference, “Manifold Destiny”. Especially good for driving to a picnic, with the meal cooking along the way.
LOL! I had never heard of that, but was initially reminded of cooking salmon in the dishwashing machine :-)
Then, I looked it up:
http://www.wisebread.com/cooking-great-meals-with-your-car-engine-the-heat-is-on