Kelly - 101 things to do with a toaster oven

Turn toaster oven to toast on darkest setting.

Separate 3 biscuits into layers, making 6 thin circles from each biscuit. Save remaining biscuits for another use. Bake the dough circles in a single layer in two batches on a baking sheet until golden brown and toasty. Watch carefully so as not to burn.

In a bowl, whisk together the marinara sauce and tomato paste. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce mixture on each toasted circle. Top with pepperoni and cheeses. Return to oven and toast until cheeses are melted and sauce is bubbly. Serve warm. Makes 18 appetizers.

Turn toaster oven to 375 degrees.

Stir jam, berries, and thyme in small bowl to blend. Lay sheet of pastry on lightly floured surface and roll out to a 12-inch square. Cut top rind off cheese; discard rind. Place cheese, cut side up, in center of pastry and spread raspberry mixture on cheese. Fold pastry corners up over cheese. Brush pastry with egg wash and then press seams together to seal.

Bake on a baking sheet for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes. Place baked cheese on a serving platter. Serve with crackers and toasted baguette slices. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Turn toaster oven to convection bake at 350 degrees (or bake at 375 degrees).

Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Dice artichoke hearts and remove any tough pieces. Thaw spinach; squeeze and drain all liquid from spinach.

Stir all ingredients together, including 1/4 cup reserved liquid. Spread mixture in a 9-inch pie pan prepared with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Serve on crackers or toasted baguette slices. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Turn toaster oven to toast on dark setting.

Slice bread into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Place directly on wire rack at top of toaster oven. Toast until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Remove from oven and rub tops of toasted slices with cut side of garlic cloves.

Slice mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick slices to fit the toasts. Lay a slice on top of each piece of toast. Mix tomatoes, basil, and oil and spread about 2 tablespoons over cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 6 servings.

Turn toaster oven to convection bake at 350 degrees (or bake at 400 degrees).

Place puff pastry on a flat surface and pierce every 2 inches with a fork. Spread pesto sauce over pastry sheet. Fold sheet in half widthwise and then roll out to 10 x 14 inches.

Sprinkle on cheese and pat with fingers so that cheese sticks to pastry. Cut into 1-inch strips.

Place half of the strips about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet, twisting like a rope, so that there is a twist every inch or so. Brush strips with egg mixture. Press ends of strips to adhere to pan so strips will not move during baking. Bake in oven, near the top, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly puffed and golden brown. Repeat using remaining strips. Makes 10 twists.

Turn toaster oven to convection bake at 375 degrees (or bake at 400 degrees).

Dice the tomatoes and mix with cream cheese, garlic powder, and Tabasco sauce.