djb@cbosgd.UUCP (David J. Bryant) (11/01/83)
My wife and I just got a new microwave oven and are having loads of fun experimenting with new recipes, and new ways of fixing old favorites. So far we haven't chanced any culinary heavyweights, but we're getting comfortable enough to contemplate a move up to serious microwave cuisine. Anyone out there got a favorite microwave recipe that they'd like to pass along? David Bryant Bell Labs Columbus, OH (614) 860-4516 (cbosg!djb)
fritz@utastro.UUCP (Fritz Benedict) (11/01/83)
I would be interested in a SERIOUS recipe, too. My experience leads me to conclude that a microwave's utility consists of heating up left-overs (they do taste pretty good heated this way), heating bagels, heating water for one cup of coffee, melting butter for waffles, and occasionally, cooking bacon (only when speed is essential). A microwave is nice to have, but not an essential part of good eating.
fran@cbscc.UUCP (11/03/83)
Having had a micro for a couple of years, I have also found that it is primarily a convenience. "Nukeing" leftovers is fine, but... One area where we have used it to some advantage is in some veggies. Asparagus works well, with some cheese, breadcrumbs, melted butter and small green onions. For most other vegetables, steaming in a pottery steamer seems to give a better flavor. Frank Webb CB 2C235
spuhler@hplabs.UUCP (Tom Spuhler) (11/04/83)
Favorite recipies? Absolutely. Try microwave roasted Marshmellows.
Just put um on a plate ( glass is best ) and cook until they reach
their maximum size. Yum Yum. Don't forget to watch.
Tommmr@ritcv.UUCP (Margaret M Reek) (11/05/83)
I have had my microwave for over 7 years and wouldn't live without it. It is used primarily for thawing and reheating, but one thing I wouldn't look in a regular oven anymore is turkey. Every turkey I have ever eaten that came out of a conventional oven was dry. Of the couple dozen turkeys and roasting chickens I've done in the microwave none were dry, and it took only a fraction of the time. Wouldn't you like to be able to come home from work and cook a stuffed chicken for dinner that night? Margaret Reek ritcv!mmr
rmorgan@ihuxi.UUCP (11/08/83)
Try these. One note-the times are for a 625 watt microwave.
FROM BOB MORGAN'S MICROWAVE
VEGETABLE PLATTER
2 cups broccoli flowerets 1 sliced yellow squash
1 cup cauliflowerets 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup sliced zucchini salt & pepper
Arrange vegetables in circles on a large glass platter or dinner plate.
Because of the different cooking times of the different veges place the
squash in the center, the zucchini around the squash, the cauliflower next
and finally the broccoli. Dot the vegetables with margarine, season, cover
and cook on HIGH for 5-7 minutes. Vegetables should be crisp but done.
BRUNCH SPECIAL
8 strips bacon, diced 6 eggs
1 green pepper, finely diced 2 cups milk
10 slices white (or whole 3/4 tsp. salt
wheat) bread, cubed 1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 pound Swiss cheese, grated
Place bacon and green pepper in a bowl, cover and cook on HIGH for 8 min., or
until bacon becomes crisp. Stir several times during cooking. Drain off fat.
Spread half the bread cubes in a shallow 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with half
the bacon, green pepper and cheese. Repeat for next layer. Combine eggs, milk
and seasonings. Pour over layers, let stand for a minimum of 5 minutes (for best
results let stand in refrigerator overnight). Cook on HIGH 6 minutes, rotate
dish 1/2 turn, cook 6-8 minutes longer, until puffed and set. Serves 6-8johnc@dartvax.UUCP (John Cabell) (11/30/83)
My fovorite micro-wave recipe is called "hot chocolate". I use it all the time, especially during the cold winter months. take 1 mug and put 1 or two spoonfuls of cholate milk mix and add to it a semi-mug ful of milk. put this in the mv for about 2.75 min.s then drink. yum.