My kids and I all enjoy eating corn dogs every now and then. Today I was getting hungry and pulled out a frozen corn dog from the freezer. I started to put it in the microwave to cook, as I always do, when I stopped. At that very moment it dawned on me that I could cook it in the toaster oven, and I … [Read more...]
Can I Mount a Toaster Oven Under a Cabinet?
One of the most common questions I've seen during my research has to do with mounting toaster ovens under counters. It is obvious to me that people are unwilling to give up counter top space unless they absolutely have to. As someone who owns a lot of kitchen gadgets, I totally understand not … [Read more...]
Preheating a Toaster Oven
During my research for toaster oven reviews I have noticed that people seem to be confused about whether or not you need to preheat an oven before cooking in it. I saw over and over where people were asking questions on the topic of preheating. This got me thinking. I preheat my toaster oven but … [Read more...]
Would You Put a Kit Kat in a Toaster Oven?
Yes, I know, this sounds like a really stupid question. Who in their right mind would ever consider putting a Kit Kat in a toaster oven? I think the only people who might do this are curious children. Believe it or not, Nestle - the makers of Kit Kats - created a version of these yummy treats … [Read more...]
How I Make Chicken Soup in my Toaster Oven
I have owned many different toaster ovens over the past couple of decades and I never once considered making chicken soup in any of them. That changed recently after I roasted a chicken in my Breville BOV800XL, not with the intention of making soup, but that's what I unintentionally ended up doing … [Read more...]
How to Safely Use Aluminum Foil in a Toaster Oven
During the research that I've done when writing reviews of toaster ovens I have noticed that owners of various toaster ovens often recommend using aluminum foil in a variety of ways. While there are ways to safely use foil when cooking in a toaster oven, there are precautions that you must take … [Read more...]