The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook

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Heating up a gas oven for a small quiche to feed four seems a waste of energy the planet's and my own and time my large toaster oven takes four minutes to reach degrees: Also, with most recipes in the book serving , there is not the problem of reducing larger recipes and the resulting dreaded calculations. Quality ingredients well combined and engagingly presented replace long grocery lists and too many leftovers for a small family, singles, empty-nesters and the diet conscious I mean, who of us really wants that chocolate cheesecake that serves 8 sitting temptingly in the 'frige after a dinner for ?!

The book itself is a quality paperback, large enough for lovely photos, a brief description of the recipe and suggestions, as well as print that is easy to read. Well organized, with a good index, the book is divided into five sections, as well as an informative description of toaster ovens and their features which makes finding a recipe quick and easy. And, sit down for this, there are even wine suggestions for many of recipes The recipe chapters are: Short lists of commonly available ingredients make it easy to take a basic recipe and imagine many substitutions for variety and what is available in your larder.

Yes, you can probably find similar recipes in your cookbook collection, but again, you don't have to do the arithmetic. I guarantee that no one will associate that toaster oven sitting innocently on your kitchen counter as the source of these lovely dishes. And you don't have to tell them, you know. Of course, you will have to re-think baking pans, casserole dishes, etc. Besides, if you are a true "foodie" imagine how happy your friends and relatives will be to have something new to give you for birthdays and holidays! And, think of all the room you can free up in your kitchen large baking pans and huge casseroles can be stored under the bed with those "extra cookbooks" Simple and sophisticated indeed!

If you take the next year to practice each recipe you'll be well on your way to gourmet-hood! Authentic English "High tea" scones. I wish there were more photos From Amazon I love using my toaster oven to make things, and was extremely excited about this book.

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But I'm a visual person and it's hard to be motivated to try out these recipes because most of them do not have photos. So if you like to see what you're about to make, I don't recommend this cookbook. Very tasty recipes without making huge quantities. The author has done her research and deserves credit for filling a rare niche in this cookbook category. Shhh, don't tell my away-at-college children, but they will be receiving a copy of this book along with a nice toaster oven for Christmas. This is a cookbook everyone could use for fresh ideas, from Anzacs to Yogurt Baked Chicken with wine pairings suggested for many dishes.

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I wish I had thought of it first. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook 3. The best-selling author of The Gourmet Slow Cooker has discovered yet another unconventional and imaginative way to prepare gourmet meals at home.

In The Gourmet Toaster Oven , Alley reveals why the toaster oven is an ideal tool to create mouthwatering meals with minimum effort. Toaster ovens are quick and energy-efficient, and provide additional oven space for side dishes when preparing large meals. In this beautifully photographed book, Alley offers fifty gourmet breakfast, lunch, appetizer, side dish, dinner, and goodie recipes. To complete the gourmet experience, Alley offers wine and beer suggestions for many of the dishes. Tips on buying and caring for a toaster oven take the guesswork out of acquiring this useful gadget.

Using fresh, high-quality ingredients and influences from global cuisine, Alley crafts sophisticated recipes that, with the help of your toaster oven, are simple to prepare and divine to experience.

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The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook

Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Sep 27, Melani rated it it was ok Shelves: I'm irritated though that the samosa recipe uses a yeast dough. Not really pleased with this cookbook. It's really just gourmet meals in smaller sizes. I'm not feeling how these recipes really take advantage of the toaster oven. Might as well just cook them all in the main oven.

Jun 08, Mariko rated it really liked it. I found this handy little cookbook in a used book store when my oven was on the fritz. But, I am tempted.

Being able to have homemade biscuits, pizza, and breads was enough to tide me over until I could get the big oven repaired. I'll probably keep making my biscuits in the toaster oven in the summers--it heats up faster than the big oven, and does not heat up the w I found this handy little cookbook in a used book store when my oven was on the fritz.

I'll probably keep making my biscuits in the toaster oven in the summers--it heats up faster than the big oven, and does not heat up the whole house as much. I'm even considering buying an extension cord, so I can bake on the back stoop on dry summer days. I'm a new toaster oven user and this book has both recipes and instructions on ow to be successful with the appliance. Jan 23, Jenn rated it liked it Shelves: Great ideas for what to do with a modern toaster oven.

Yeah, that toaster oven you inherited or have held onto since college will not work with this recipe book. But a newer toaster oven and there are MANY out there, and they are cheaper than you would expect can do so many things, and this book tells you how. I also Great ideas for what to do with a modern toaster oven. I also appreciated how using a smaller toaster oven and this book yields many ideas for when you're cooking for just one or two.

The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook by Lynn Alley

Sep 25, Penmouse rated it really liked it. Author Lynn Alley has written a sophisticated and gourmet toaster oven cookbook filled with recipes to maximize your toaster oven usage. The color photos are helpful in illustrating the various recipes found throughout her cookbook.

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