Oster TSSTTVRB05 Brie and Artichoke Bruschetta, Helpful Tips / Troubleshooting, Recipes

Helpful Tips / Troubleshooting

Problem	Potential Cause	Solution
Overcooked /	Incorrect temperature or	You may have to adjust the time and
Undercooked Foods	time setting	temperature to desired taste. To set the
		timer for less than 20 minutes, turn
		the timer past the 20-minute mark
		to engage timer switch and then turn it
		back to desired time.
		Because your countertop oven is
		smaller than your regular oven, it will
		heat up faster and generally cook in
		shorter periods of time.­
	Rack placement	Refer to “Positioning Rack” Section,
		Page English-4. Rack may need to be
		adjusted to accommodate food type.
Burnt Smell	First Use	It is recommended to heat countertop
		oven to 450º for approximately
		15 minutes to eliminate any
		manufacturing residue that may remain
		after shipping.
	Food build-up inside oven, on	Refer to “Cleaning Your Countertop
	heating elements or in crumb	Oven” Section, Page English-6.
	tray.
Oven does not	Unit is unplugged	Plug the countertop oven into a 120-
turn ON		volt AC electrical outlet.
	Timer was not turned past	Set timer knob and temperature knob to
	20 minute mark.	desired setting. Both must be turned on
		to operate the countertop oven.
Only one heating	Function setting selection	When toasting, make sure the oven is
element is heating up	determines which heating	not set to broil setting and temperature
	element will operate.	is set at 450º.
Heating elements	Heating elements will cycle	Be certain that function is as desired.
do not stay ON	ON and OFF to maintain
	proper heat.
	You may not see elements
	glowing.

Recipes

Brie and Artichoke Bruschetta

6 (1/3-inch-thick) slices of round country loaf 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

6 oz. brie

2 (6 1/2-oz.) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1 (2 oz.) piece prosciutto or ham

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 small red onion, chopped

1/4 cup parmesan shavings

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Set Oster® Toaster Oven to broil and pre-heat. Arrange bread in one layer on a baking pan, then brush tops with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until golden brown and transfer to a rack. Spread thin layer of Brie on toasted bread. Cut artichokes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and cut prosciutto into matchsticks. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy bottom skillet on moderately high heat. Add the onions and garlic. Stir frequently until they become transparent. Add the artichokes and prosciutto, cook the artichokes until golden (about 4 minutes) then add the balsamic vinegar. Add the basil and mint, salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mixture over the toast. Top with Parmesan and serve immediately.

Honey Mustard Chicken with Spicy Pecan Cornflake Crust

This savory dish is low fat and your kids will love it.

1 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup honey Nonstick pan spray

3 pounds of skinless chicken thighs and/or breasts

Olive oil for drizzling

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 18-ounce box cornflake cereal, pulsed in food processor until flakes are crumbs. Mix the mustard and honey together in a medium shallow bowl. Thoroughly coat the chicken on both sides. Combine cayenne pepper, cornflakes and pecans in another shallow bowl. Spray baking pan with nonstick spray and place breasts in pan. Drizzle top with olive oil. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 170°F and is no longer pink in center.

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