"In an age of trendy kitchen appliances, including slow cookers, air fryers, and Instant Pots, it's easy to forget about the older appliances that have yielded quick and delicious results for years. Toaster ovens are one of them. You may think of your toaster oven as a tool you'd only use for toast, bagels, and other baked goods, but in reality, it's an incredibly versatile appliance that can cook a surprising number of foods."
"We've consulted some toaster oven experts, including Mark McShane, chef and food safety expert at Food Hygiene Certificate; chef Jimmy Chill from Olea and Bloom; and Claudia Syanny, food blogger and recipe developer at Butter Joy Kitchen, to learn more about some unexpected foods you can make in this appliance. Once you realize just how much you can make in your toaster oven, you might just give your other appliances a break."
"We love just about any pasta dish, but there's something that's even more comforting and indulgent about baked pasta. Not only do you get the toothsome texture of the noodles along with a luscious sauce, but you'll also find that slightly crunchy, cheesy topping that really makes the dish shine. Who doesn't like that extra textural touch? But you may assume that going through the hassle of baking your pasta isn't always worth it if you have to turn on the oven."
Toaster ovens serve beyond toasting and baking small goods, functioning as versatile, compact cooking appliances that handle many unexpected dishes. They can crisp baked pasta toppings and deliver the same comforting textures as a full oven, enabling dishes like baked ziti to become easy weeknight meals. Toaster ovens can also prepare baked fruit and simple desserts quickly, reducing time and energy compared with heating a conventional oven. Their small size and rapid preheat make them suitable for singles, small households, or for avoiding large-oven use. Using a toaster oven can expand weekly meal options while saving time and electricity.
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