Feeling Toasty: A Guide to Toaster Oven Hacks

FEELING TOASTY A Guide to Toaster Oven Hacks MORE THAN TOASTING BREAD First look for a counter-top oven with • Convection • At least 1500 watts of power There are a number of things you can do with your toaster oven to make your kitchen time faster and easier. Toast nuts • Arrange nuts in a single layer on a pan • Toast at 35O°F for 10-15 minutes, turn every 5 minutes Roast small batches of meat Re-heat Defrost frozen leftovers ingredients Use for recipes that call for a broiler Make small batches of cookies, muffins, and individual cakes Cook side dishes while main oven is occupied The toaster oven uses less energy Bake potatoes Rub each potato with a thin Preheat Using a small knife, stab 4 potatoes 2 or 3 times on each side. Bake for 45 minutes and serve. toaster coating of olive oil and place on baking rack. oven to 400°F. 5 TOASTER OVEN RECIPES Bruschetta INGREDIENTS: French baguette Garlic Cherry Fresh mozzarella 1 clove tomatoes cheese Half baguette, sliced into 12 pieces 12, diced 1/4 cup, diced Salt & pepper Extra virgin olive oil Fresh basil To taste 4 large leaves, chiffonade INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Slice half of the baguette diagonally into 12 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Place slices on a tray and put them in the Toast for 2 minutes or until bread turns a golden brown around the edges. toaster oven. STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Spoon mixture onto bread and serve. Once slices are Place the diced slightly cooled, rub with a sliced clove of garlic and brush with extra virgin olive oil. tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in a small bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Tuna Melt INGREDIENTS: TUNA White tuna Cilantro Salsa in water 2 Tbsp., chopped 2 Tbsp. 1 can (3 oz.), drained, flaked English muffin Cheese Light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. 2 slices I muffin split, lightly toasted INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1 STEP 2 Combine tuna, cilantro, salsa, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Place English muffin halves on a small baking sheet. STEP 3 STEP 4 Top with tuna mixture and cheese. Bake in toaster oven until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Baked Eggs with Marinara and Parmesan INGREDIENTS: Whipping cream Eggs Marinara sauce Whipping Capers (optional) I Tbsp., drained and divided 8 whole cream 1 cup, divided 1/4 cup, divided Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Chives 1/4 cup, divided To taste For garnish INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Butter 4 ramekins. Crack two eggs into Pour 1/4 cup marinara in the base of each each ramekin. ramekin and top with capers (if using). STEP 4 STEP 5 Top eggs with 1 Tbsp. cream and 1 Tbsp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. parmesan. STEP 6 STEP 7 Bake at 400°F in Garnish with toaster oven for 10-15 minutes. chives and serve with buttered toast. Single-Serving Peanut Butter Cookie INGREDIENTS: FLOUR PEANUT BUTTER Flour Peanut butter Baking soda Salt 2 Tbsp. 11/2 Tbsp. 1/16 tsp. 1/16 tsp. VANILLA APPLE SAUCE AGAVE BYRUP Pure vanilla extract Agave or maple syrup Applesauce I tsp. 1/4 tsp. 11/2 Tbsp. INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1 STEP 2 Mix dry ingredients. Add peanut butter and wet ingredients. STEP 3 STEP 4 Mix well and form into one or two cookies. Flatten into cookie shapes and bake at 350°F in toaster oven for 8-10 minutes. Kale Chips INGREDIENTS: Kale Coconut oil Pepper 4 cups 1 Tbsp. 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder Salt 1/4 tsp. To taste INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Rinse and dry kale. Remove stems Tear leaves into bite-size pieces and lightly coat with coconut oil. and center ribs. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic. STEP 4 STEP 5 Place in single layer on baking sheet. Cook in toaster oven for 7 minutes until kale edges are slightly brown. Toaster ovens can do so much more than toast bread. Try out some of these recipes and hacks in your kitchen. mountainmamacooks.com • chocolatecoveredkatie.com • sargento.com thekitchn.com • unsophisticook.com • healthycent.blogspot.com Brought to you by: In Partnership with: CReplacementParts .com GHERGICH&Co. 00 00