Roaster Oven Recipes Turn Appliance Into Second Oven
When most cooks think of using a roaster oven, they usually think about cooking a turkey or some other large meal. However, with the right roaster oven recipes, a wide selection of foods can be prepared in them and not always in a quantity to fit the size of the inner pan. Roaster ovens, usually heated by electric, can supplement the kitchen as an oven or as a steamer and used for a variety of cooking purposes.
Another common use for roaster ovens is a s a warmer to keep food hot for later use. For example, chicken and pastas can be cooked and then placed in the roaster oven at low heat to keep them warm. Many roaster ovens are equipped with an inner lining in which the food is placed and the bottom can hold a small quantity of water to keep the food moist. Many roaster oven recipes however, do not call for water in the outer lining.
Simple roaster oven recipes can include baking potatoes without having to wrap them in foil and placed in the oven. Simply wash the potatoes and pierce them several times with a small knife or a fork. Place them in the inner lining so they do not touch the sides and bake at 400-degrees for about an hour. Test them with a fork before removing them, but they will bake just as they would in the regular oven, using far less electricity.
Cooking For Large Groups Of People
Many of the roaster oven recipes allow meals to be made for large groups of people such as at family reunions or large parties. To make smaller quantities you would simply reduce the amount of each ingredient and cut the cooking accordingly. For example, if the recipe is for 30 servings to cook for an hour, the food should be ready in 45 minutes. Always verify the food is cooked to safety standards before serving.
Another favorite of the roaster oven recipes is for seasoned rice and the following recipe is for 30 people. Using eight cups of uncooked rice, add two tablespoons of minced onion, dried, along with eight cups each of chicken broth and boiling water and a half cup of butter. Pre-heat the oven, the insert pan out of the unit and when it reaches 350-degrees, replace the insert and bake for about 90-minutes with the lid on. The rice will cook up plump and juicy with the flavor of the chicken broth.
