The apartment didn't have one when we moved in, so we bought this little 19-liter mini-four to supplement our two-burner stove after a couple of weeks. We didn't have terribly high expectations. But you know, it is amazing the things you (and by "you" I guess I mean "Jeff") can do with this glorified toaster oven.
For example:
you can roast some pork belly!
or a guinea hen!
you can take your leftover meats and make a shepherd's pie! (or a parmentier if you want to be French about it)
(Jeff wafts furtively)
It also works well for the kind of easy fruit desserts that I like to throw together. This is a buckle with raspberries and pear.
you can, in fact, make an entire Thanksgiving dinner! Which Jeff did. It was rather amazing. I had to work all day so I didn't even help. Turkey leg, stuffing, green bean casserole, dressing, and potiron (pumpkin) pie all made in our little oven. Mashed potatoes and gravy also pictured.
Here it is on a plate:
And here I am trying to be good and not pick at it until Jeff finishes taking pictures:
Especially when it's cold out (which it is, in both Paris and Minneapolis), doesn't your oven maybe deserve an affectionate little pat?
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