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Toaster ovens aren't just for browning your bagel or warming up frozen pizza anymore. Lynn Alley, author of THE GOURMET SLOW COOKER, is earning a name for herself by finding unconventional and imaginative ways to prepare gourmet meals at home. In THE GOURMET TOASTER OVEN, she reveals why toaster ovens are ideal for creating simple yet sophisticated meals: they take up less space, use less energy, preheat quickly, and are cheaper than convection ovens.

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

Authors: Lynn Alley

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ISBN: 1580086594

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

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While sweet cheesecakes make delicious desserts, savory cheesecakes make excellent appetizers, first courses, or even lunches when eaten hot or cold with a small green salad. They are rich, but well worth the calories now and again. Try spreading this cheesecake on slices of the Artisan Whole Wheat—Walnut Loaf for a delicious appetizer.

Servings:
4-6 as an appetizer
1-2 as a lunch

• FOR THE CRUST:

• 4 (3-inch) whole-grain or water crackers

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup walnuts

• FOR THE FILLING:

• 2 packages (8-ounce each) cream cheese, room temperature

• 1 (11-ounce) package goat cheese

• 3 eggs

• 2 ounces feta cheese

• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 cup sour cream

• 6 cloves garlic, pressed

• Leaves from 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme

1. To make the crust: Combine the crackers, butter, cheddar

2. cheese, and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor or

3. blender. Process until they form coarse crumbs.

4. Divide the crumbs evenly among 4 individual-size

5. springform pans and press them down using a spoon or

6. smooth, round meat pounder.

7. Preheat the toaster oven to 300 degrees F.

8. To make the filling: Cream together the cream cheese, goat

9. cheese, eggs, feta, cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic, and thyme with a whisk or a handheld electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.

10. Divide the mixture among the 4 pans, lightly tapping

11. each pan on the countertop to even out the mixture.

12. Bake the cheesecakes for 10 minutes, until just golden at the edges. Eat while warm, or refrigerate for at least hours or overnight before serving.

To drink:
Choose from the repertoire of easily available
domestic sparkling wines: Poederer Estate, Gloria Ferrar,
Domaine Chandon, or Gruet.

More From This Book:

1. Herbed Oven-Fried Chicken (toaster oven recipe)

2. Savory Cheesecakes (toaster oven recipe)

3. Southwestern Scones (toaster oven recipe)

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