Comments on: real life test kitchen: toaster oven tomatoes

By: laura k

laura k — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:16:29 +0000

PS. I hate mayo.
Thanks!

By: laura k

laura k — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:15:14 +0000

You mentioned salads, I would love some new salad ideas.
I am growing herbs, one of which is Tarragon so recipes for that would especally be great.

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:53:20 +0000

I learned this simple meal when I lived in Chicago – during the summer I lived on nachos. I used a microwave, but a toaster oven would work just as well. Plate full of tortillas chips, sprinkle cheese all over, add beans if you desire. Cook until cheese is just starting to melt – it’s done. Add salsa, guacamole, sourcream, or any other topping.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:42:23 +0000

We roast broccoli in the toaster oven all the time in summer–just toss it with some oil and sea salt and cook, turning occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until roasty-looking. Serving suggestions: toss with toasted pine nuts and sundried tomatoes; add to pasta salad; serve alongside feta cheese and cold belgian endives; or just dress with a little lemon juice or balsamic vinegar and enjoy.

(Also, Jessica, I think the easiest way to hang foam board would be with self-stick velcro. It’s actually trickier to hang things like acoustic ceiling tiles, because their surface peels off easily, so you have to staple the velcro to the back. With foam core board the velcro sticks like a charm. There’s a “command adhesive” version that’s great and doesn’t mar your walls.)

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:51:09 +0000

I cook everything in our toaster oven (= no leftovers & portion control!!). I got a mini clay tray from pampered chef that fits inside perfectly & it cooks everything evenly that way. (I forgot what it’s called – it’s like one of those pizza stones, but with sides & it fits in a toaster oven.)

By: Alice

Alice — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:20:59 +0000

If you have a microwave oven, I highly recommend making risotto. I think Barbara Kafka has a recipe in her cookbook, or if you still have one the Silver Palate books have several.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:48:01 +0000

Have you tried any of the cork board suggestions your readers posted? they all sound great, but I’m wondering how you’d hang the foam board.