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I’ve been told on more than one occasion that my tastes are … um … a tad unusual. Personally I don’t see it. For example whats so unusual or weird about a hot dog with tuna salad on it? It’s a fantastic combination. I believe that this breakfast is equally good and no, it didn’t come out of a collection of Mexican recipes, it’s just and old fashioned sense of “use what you got.”
It’s a simple enough sort of omlete wannabe, but very tasty. I started out as usual with an egg cracked into a bowl and add a touch of milk and a bit of shredded cheese. Then beat that together and add a bit of sauteed mushrooms.
The part that I half expect people to shake their heads at is where I sauteed some chopped onion and then added some leftover chili and let that heat through. I added that to the egg mixture and mixed thouroughly and popped it into the microwave for 4 minutes. Top it with some more shredded cheese and let that melt and bingo, one taste filled breakfast.
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Posted on 18th October 2008
Under: Breakfast, From The Cook, Recipies, microwave | Comments Off
Some say that microwave cooking where you do more than just heat some frozen thingy and eat it quickly is more a science than an art. I think that mostly people say things like that because the microwave’s control panel intimidates them just a bit. Things like setting power levels and exact cooking times overwhelm some. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be like that.
Microwave cooking, like most other kinds, is a lot more forgiving that you might expect. For one thing power levels are subjective. 100% power in your oven might only be about 50% or 75% in somebody else’s. That’s why I seldom bother with changing the power levels. Instead, I’ll tinker with the cooking times until the consistency, texture and overall appearance and smell of the food is what I’m looking for.
For that reason when a recipe calls for a given power level and time, I’ll pass it on that way with the understanding that no two ovens are exactly the same. Even if they’re the same make & model that were bought on the same day from the same store there will be differences. Therefore microwave recipes need to be adapted to your particular oven and taste.
Steam about 2 cups of Broccoli florets for about two minutes, then Moisten 2 cups of Stuffing mix. Combine broccoli & stuffing and set it aside for a moment.
Put four chicken breasts in a baking dish and sprinkle with a bit of black pepper. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of swiss cheese and a slice of ham. Follow that with the stuffing mix.
Cover the baking dish and and microwave on medium-high (70%) for about 15 minutes, rotating dish three times (it’s a lot better if you have one of those units that constantly turns the dish.
When it’s done, uncover it and top it with a can of chicken gravy, microwave on high for another minute or two to heat the gravy and you’re good to go.
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Posted on 5th October 2008
Under: Appliances, Casseroles, Dinner, Food Info, From The Cook, Main dishes, Recipies, kitchen talk, microwave | Comments Off
Ok, I’ll admit it, I’m not always after the best of the “good for you” kind of things. Sometimes you just want something that while it may not be good for you, it may even be a good way to give yourself an acne problem if you do too much of it but once in a while you just need to splurge. The key is in not making it a habit.
Combine 3/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and set it aside for a few minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 1/3 cup butter, a half cup of sugar and two tablespoons of water. Cook this in the microwave for for 1 minutes at full power, stirr it and cook for another minute.
Add a cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and a teaspoon of vanilla and stir until it’s smooth and the chips are melted.
Add two eggs, one at a time, beating after each one. Blend in the flour mixture and stir in the rest of the twelve ounce bag of chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture into an 8 or 9 inch microwave-safe baking pan. Cook it at about 70% power for 10 minutes turning after 5 minutes. (microwave times and power settings may vary depending on your oven and altitude.)
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Posted on 20th September 2008
Under: Desserts, Recipies, Snacks, Treats, baking, microwave | Comments Off
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