Consolidated "Toaster Oven" thread
Nov 18, 2008, 11:19 am
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Consolidated "Toaster Oven" thread
Since moving, we've started using our toaster oven. I've used it to reheat pizza, and it makes a huge difference in how it tastes!
I'm using it now to reheat pasta--not sure how that'll turn out, but I figured I'd experiment.
How do you use a toaster oven? Can I actually cook with it?
I'm using it now to reheat pasta--not sure how that'll turn out, but I figured I'd experiment.
How do you use a toaster oven? Can I actually cook with it?
Nov 18, 2008, 2:43 pm
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We have a de longe toaster oven in the garage(attached to house).
in summer, to avoid increased ac bills, my wife cook everything from meatloafs to pizza in it. it is pretty big for a toaster oven, but runs on a 110/15a circuit.
has an accurate temperature adjust, and a timer.
in summer, to avoid increased ac bills, my wife cook everything from meatloafs to pizza in it. it is pretty big for a toaster oven, but runs on a 110/15a circuit.
has an accurate temperature adjust, and a timer.
Nov 18, 2008, 7:49 pm
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Ours has similar features, and I'll have to try meatloaf.
The pasta was better from the toaster oven than it would've been from the microwave.
The pasta was better from the toaster oven than it would've been from the microwave.
Nov 18, 2008, 10:21 pm
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If it's not one of those $10 special ones, you can do a great job with it. We had one that was our main oven for anything that fit into it until we replaced our stove (we got a dual oven stove where the second oven is the size of a large toaster oven, love it).
If the oven heats with top and bottom elements you may need to cover food to keep it from burning on top, but it heats up faster then a real oven, doesn't heat up the entire room, etc.
But the higher end ones that are well insulated do a great job as a small oven.
If the oven heats with top and bottom elements you may need to cover food to keep it from burning on top, but it heats up faster then a real oven, doesn't heat up the entire room, etc.
But the higher end ones that are well insulated do a great job as a small oven.
Nov 19, 2008, 4:49 am
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It's an older toaster oven, but it's working well. I wasn't sure if you could cook in it like a normal oven, but I guess we can! 
Nov 20, 2008, 6:21 am
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I don't broil very often (I usually use the outdoor grill instead), but when I do, I usually use the toaster oven. I have an electric stove, and the broiler just doesn't get hot enough. But the toaster oven, in toast dark setting, does the trick.
Nov 20, 2008, 7:04 am
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Definitely - we use our for smaller stuff. In the summer it beats heating up the whole house with the main oven, and I'm sure we're saving electricity too. ^
Nov 20, 2008, 8:19 am
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I have a good toaster oven and I tend to use it more than the real one. I feel that one can actually save quite a bit in the long run (less electricity consumption) by buying a better toaster oven.
Nov 20, 2008, 5:30 pm
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kipper, I use our toaster oven for more than toasting. The Mrs. and GoFaresBoy got me a bigger toaster oven for my birthday last year, a Black and Decker, to replace one that was smaller and well used. It came with a baking tray that works slick, especially when you cover it with foil.
I reheat pizza in it (direct on the toasting rack) so I can get the cheese melted nice and crisp the crust. To me it often tastes better reheated this way than the original bake... and it improves the delivered/take out pizza this way.
I've also baked frozen biscuits in it. With just the 3 of us, it's a waste of the big oven for 6 biscuits for breakfast. I've also done chicken nuggets, fish sticks and frozen fries, with good success.
I reheat pizza in it (direct on the toasting rack) so I can get the cheese melted nice and crisp the crust. To me it often tastes better reheated this way than the original bake... and it improves the delivered/take out pizza this way.
I've also baked frozen biscuits in it. With just the 3 of us, it's a waste of the big oven for 6 biscuits for breakfast. I've also done chicken nuggets, fish sticks and frozen fries, with good success.
Nov 20, 2008, 5:48 pm
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kipper, I use our toaster oven for more than toasting. The Mrs. and GoFaresBoy got me a bigger toaster oven for my birthday last year, a Black and Decker, to replace one that was smaller and well used. It came with a baking tray that works slick, especially when you cover it with foil.
I reheat pizza in it (direct on the toasting rack) so I can get the cheese melted nice and crisp the crust. To me it often tastes better reheated this way than the original bake... and it improves the delivered/take out pizza this way.
I've also baked frozen biscuits in it. With just the 3 of us, it's a waste of the big oven for 6 biscuits for breakfast. I've also done chicken nuggets, fish sticks and frozen fries, with good success.
I reheat pizza in it (direct on the toasting rack) so I can get the cheese melted nice and crisp the crust. To me it often tastes better reheated this way than the original bake... and it improves the delivered/take out pizza this way.
I've also baked frozen biscuits in it. With just the 3 of us, it's a waste of the big oven for 6 biscuits for breakfast. I've also done chicken nuggets, fish sticks and frozen fries, with good success.
Nov 21, 2008, 7:56 pm
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I'm actually without a toaster oven right now and realizing how much I miss it. I just can't justify preheating the whole big oven just to bake a couple chicken nuggets or reheat a slice of pizza.
Nov 22, 2008, 6:20 am
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I'm realizing the joys of a toaster oven. An example is with reheating pasta--I tried it in the toaster oven at home, and the cheese was ooey-gooey, and melted nicely. I tried it in the microwave at work, and it wasn't nearly as tasty.
Nov 22, 2008, 9:27 am
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Back in the 80's I lived in Seoul. Our apt had the traditional 2 burner stove and time fish-oven (about the size of a mail slot). We used a toaster over to do any baking. Hours. Literally HOURS to make cookies for my kiddos. I finally started using my electric skillet and crock pot to bake in.
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Nov 22, 2008, 12:22 pm
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Toaster ovens rock. I rarely use the larger oven. As noted it saves on summer a/c costs. For toast I use it indoors but for fish, pizza etc I move it to the lanai or patio to keep the odors, smoke etc outdoors.
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