What are some interesting and tasty dishes that I can cook in a micro wave?!
What are some interesting and tasty dishes that I can cook in a micro wave?
Can I make/bake pancakes, cookies?
What about pop corn? How do I do it?
Answers:
Heres a few ideas for you.
SWEET-SOUR MEATBALLS
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 bottle chili sauce
6 oz. grape jelly
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Mix hamburger, egg, bread crumbs and water until well blended. In deep 3-quart casserole, combine chili sauce, grape jelly and lemon juice. Shape meat mixture into small meatballs and place in sauce mixture. Heat 12 minutes on full power, skim off fat, stir. Heat 8 minutes on full power until sauce bubbles and meatballs are cooked.
NACHOS
1 bag tortilla chips
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. grated cheese
Brown ground beef in skillet. Divide chips into single serving bowls. Put ground beef over chips. Top with grated cheese. Place in microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. If desired, top with sour cream.
HAM ROLL-UPS
15 frozen Tater Tots
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices boiled ham
1/2 c. sour cream
NEVER PUT METAL OR ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
Place Tater Tots in microwave oven on paper plate or towel. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until thawed. Place 1 cheese slice on each ham slice. Spread each cheese slice with small amount of sour cream. Place 3 Tater Tots inside each ham-cheese slice; roll-up fastening with a toothpick. Place on serving platter. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes or until hot.
SOUTHWEST NACHOS
1 (7 1/2 oz.) box Old El Paso Tortilla Chips"
1 (16 oz.) can Old El Paso Refried Beans
2 (4 oz.) cans Old El Paso Chopped Green chilies or 1 (11 1/4 oz.)
jar Old El Paso Sliced Jalapenos
4 c. (16 oz.) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Spread tortilla chips with 1/2 tablespoon refried beans and place on a large microwave safe plate. Top each Nachip with chopped green chilies or sliced jalapenos. Sprinkle Nachips with cheese. For a plate of 15 nachos, microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
PARTY NIBBLERS
2 c. thin pretzels
1 (6 oz.) can salted nuts (1 1/2 c.)
2 c. crisp rice squares
2 c. crisp wheat squares
2 c. crisp oat circles
7 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Total Cooking Time: 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 minutes. Mix pretzels, nuts and cereal in large (12"x8") baking dish. Melt butter on Hi (maximum power) 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Drizzle over cereal; mix thoroughly. Cook on Hi (maximum power) 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, or until evenly toasted. Cool and store in air tight container. 2 1/2 quarts. Change combinations or add seasonings according to your taste.
HAM AND NOODLE CASSEROLE
1 c. uncooked fine egg noodles
1 1/2 c. diced, cooked ham
2 tbsp. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. tarragon
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 c. French style green beans, precooked & drained
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. bread crumbs
Total Cooking Time: 17 to 20 minutes. Cook egg noodles; set aside. In 1 1/2 quart micro proof casserole, combine ham, onion, tarragon and butter. Cook, covered, on Hi (maximum power) 3 minutes. Add chicken soup, egg noodles, green beans and water. Stir. Cook, covered, on Hi (maximum power) 5 minutes or until hot, stirring once during cooking time. Top with bread crumbs. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes before serving. 4 servings. Fresh, frozen or canned green beans may be used. The canned beans need not be precooked, simple drain.
KRISPIE MARSHMALLOW TREATS
1/2 c. butter or margarine
5 c. miniature or 40 lg. marshmallows
5 c. crispy rice cereal
Place butter or margarine in 12 x 7 inch glass baking dish. Microwave 1-1 1/2 minutes on medium high or until melted. Stir in marshmallows. Microwave 1 minute on medium high. Stir and continue cooking for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on medium high or until marshmallows are softened. Stir until smooth. Mix in cereal. Press into baking dish. Cool until set. Cut into squares. 24-30
PEANUT BRITTLE
1 c. sugar
1 c. raw peanuts
1/2 c. white syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix and microwave on high for 4 minutes uncovered. Stir and microwave 3 1/2 minutes more on high. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir and microwave 1 minute more. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Stir well. Spread on foil on cookie sheet.
Do not smooth.
