My Favorite Microwave Recipes

Potato Nachos

2005-07-21T14:05:00.000-07:00

Cruisin the internet I found this great little recipe and thought I would pass it on.

Potato Nachos - Microwave
1 lg Fresh Idaho potato cut into 1/4-inch slices-Salt to taste (optional)1/4 c Taco sauce2 tb Chopped green chilies, drainedChopped green onion or sliced pitted ripe olives2/3 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
In microwave-safe pie plate or shallow baking dish arrange potatoes in single layer. Sprinkle lightly with salt; brush with half of the taco sauce. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; cook on High 4 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender, rotating dish once.
Brush with remaining taco sauce; sprinkle with green onion and cheese. Re-cover; cook on High l/2 to 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Shrimp Scampi

2005-07-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
4 servings

A delicious Seafood recipe, makes a fantastic main course dish, fast and easy to prepare, should take no more than 2 to 4 minutes to cook.

Shrimp Scampi

2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash of crushed red pepper
1 pound medium Shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt

In 10-inch baking dish, cook butter, garlic and crushed red pepper, covered on high heat for 2 minutes, stirring once. In same dish, arrange Shrimp with tails toward center; stir in lemon juice, wine, parsley, and salt. Cook, covered with waxed paper, on High 2 1/2 to 4 minutes just until Shrimp turn pink. Stir to coat Shrimp with butter mixture.

Micro Sticky Rolls

2005-07-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
6 servings

Here's a very fast and delicious Sticky Rolls recipe. great for those cool summer nights when you long for some comfort food. You may want to double or even triple this recipe.

Micro Sticky Rolls

1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated biscuits

First combine the brown sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon water in an 8 or 9 inch round microproof baking dish. Cook, uncovered, on Medium for 2 minutes, or until butter melts. Stir mixture and spread over bottom of pan. Sprinkle walnuts over top. Place the biscuits on top of mixture. Bake, uncovered, Medium for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the biscuits are firm and no longer doughy. Let stand about 2 minutes. Invert onto a flat serving plate.

Divinity Walnut Fudge

2005-07-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
36 to 40 pieces

Awesome fudge recipe for you today!

Divinity Walnut Fudge

2 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in 4 cup glass measure. Cook on High for 3 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes, or until a small amount of syrup dropped in cold water forms a hard ball. (250 F on candy thermometer. Do not leave thermometer in oven while cooking.) While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites in a large bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. When syrup is ready, pour in a very thin, slow stream into egg whites. Beat constantly with mixer on high. Add vanilla and beat 6 to 8 minutes, or until mixture is stiff and loses its shine. Fold in nuts and drop mixture by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. When cool, store in airtight container.

Enjoy

Raisin Spice Cookies

2005-07-11T07:55:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
4 to 5 dozen

Today feels like a good day for making cookies with the kids...its raining in our neck of the woods and the little ones are bored, so what better why to pass the time than gathering them all together and get them to help make up a batch of cookies.

Raisin Spice Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup cold coffee or milk
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Put butter in microproof mixing bowl. Cook on medium High for 60 seconds, or until melted. Add sugar, egg, and coffee to butter. Blend well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. Take a piece of cardboard, approximately 11 by 14 inches. Cover with wax paper. Drop 16 rounded teaspoons of batter on waxed paper. Cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until cookies are done. Rotate cardboard one half turn during cooking time. Remove cookies to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

With this recipe it is possible to make up extra batter and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Classic Apple Pie

2005-07-09T07:18:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 minutes
6 to 8 servings

The good old classic standby Apple Pie....this recipe uses both the microwave and conventional ovens. Basically using the micro speeds up the whole process while at the same time gives you a great tasting pie.

Classic Apple Pie

1 double crust unbaked pastry shell
7 medium cooking apples
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter Method
Place one crust in bottom of 9 inch glass pie plate. Trim, prick crust, and set aside. Reserve second crust. Pare, core, and slice apples (should make about 6 cups). Put apples in large bowl. Add sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Pour apple mixture into unbaked shell. Fit remaining crust over apples. Seal and flute edges; cut slits in top crust. Cook on HI for 10 minutes, or until apples are fork tender. While pie is cooking, preheat conventional oven to 450F When apples are tender, bake pie in conventional oven for 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

I like to serve this with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Fresh Rhubarb Betty

2005-07-08T07:25:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
6 to 8 servings

Seeing how its summer and rhubarb is in fresh supply thought I would toss this out your way.

Fresh Rhubarb Betty

6 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 3/4 cups soft bread cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine rhubarb, sugar, tapioca, lemon peel, and orange peel in a bowl. Set aside. Place butter in a 1 cup glass measure. Cover with waxed paper and cook on High for 60 seconds, or until butter melts. Pour butter over bread cubes in small bowl. Add vanilla and mix lightly. In a 1 1/2 quart microproof casserole, make alternate layers of rhubarb and bread cube mixture, ending with buttered bread cubes. Cover and cook on High for 5 minutes, or until rhubarb is cooked Serve warm or chilled.

Baked Apple Deluxe

2005-07-07T19:44:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
6 servings

Nice simple baked apple recipe.

Baked Apple Deluxe

6 baking apples
lemon juice
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 teaspoons butter

Wash apples and remove core, making generous cavity in each apple. Remove thin circle of peel around cavity and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix together almonds, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Fill cavities with mixture and place each apple in a 3 inch microproof custard cup. Put 2 tablespoons of water in cup around apple. Dot each apple with 1 teaspoon butter. Cook on High for 10 minutes Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

Serve with vanilla ice cream...delicious

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

2005-07-07T06:55:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
6 to 8 servings

One of my favorites for summer, just seems to go nice with the warm weather.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can (8 1/4 ounce) sliced pineapple
6 - 10 maraschino cherries, drained
1 package (9 ounce) yellow cake mix
whipped cream

Put butter and sugar in 8 inch round microproof baking dish. Cook on simmer Low for 2 minutes, or until butter is melted. Stir and spread evenly in bottom of dish. Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Arrange pineapple slices atop brown sugar and butter mixture. Dot with cherries. Prepare packaged cake mix according to directions, reducing required liquid by one tablespoon. Substitute 1/3 cup pineapple juice for part of liquid. Pour batter carefully into baking dish. Cook on simmer Low for 4 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn. Cook on simmer Low for 3 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 again. Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream.

Krispie Marshmallow Treats

2005-07-06T18:59:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
30 servings

Here's a quick and inexpensive treat your kids will enjoy.

Krispie Marshmallow Treats

1 package (10 ounce) marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
5 cups toasted rice cereal Method
Set power select on high. In large glass bowl, heat marshmallows and butter 3 - 4 minutes, stirring twice until smooth. Add cereal and stir to coat well. Press into greased oblong baking dish. Cool; cut into squares to serve.

2005-07-06T06:51:00.000-07:00

Tatal cooking time: 4 minutes
4 to 6 dozen servings

Thought I would add in a nice little cookie recipe to the mix.

Raisin Spice Drops

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup cold coffee or milk
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Put butter in microproof mixing bowl. Cook on roast Medium High for 60 seconds, or until melted. Add sugar, egg, and coffee to butter. Blend well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. Take a piece of cardboard, approximately 11 by 14 inches. Cover with wax paper. Drop 16 rounded teaspoons of batter on waxed paper. Cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until cookies are done. Rotate cardboard one half turn during cooking time. Remove cookies to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

Deluxe Pecan Pie

2005-07-05T21:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time:26 minutes
6 to 8 servings

I dont make Pecan Pie often but when I do I have found this recipe to consistently provide awesome results.

Deluxe Pecan Pie

1 unbaked 9 inch pie pastry shell
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves

Cook pastry shell according to directions. Set aside. Put butter in microproof mixing bowl. Cook on High for 1 minute, or until melted. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell. Cook on simmer or Low for 25 minutes, or until almost set in the center. Cool before serving.

I like to serve this with good old vanilla ice cream.

Peach Supreme

2005-07-05T07:08:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
4 servings

Looking for something fast and tasty? Well try this recipe out.

Peach Supreme
INGREDIENTS

4 large canned peach halves
1 1/4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar
Vanilla ice cream

Drain peaches thoroughly. Place in a 1 quart microproof baking dish. Put 1/4 teaspoon butter in center of each peach. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar on each peach half. Bake, uncovered on High for 3 minutes, or until hot. Serve warm with a small scoop of ice cream in center of each peach half.

For a delicious lite dessert it doesn't get any easier than this.

Lemon Meringue Pie

2005-07-04T17:28:00.000-07:00

total cooking time: 4 minutes
6 to 8 servings

Nothing in my book beats a really good lemon meringue pie, i sometimes think I could live off of these. This recipe makes a really great pie.

Lemon Meringue Pie
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1/3 cup Cornstarch
1 1/2 cups Boiling water
3 Egg yolks, beaten or3/4 cup Egg beaters
3 tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Grated lemon peel
1 Baked 9 inch pie crust

Mix sugar and cornstarch thoroughly in a 1 quart glass measuring bowl Stir in water. Cook in micro 2 1/2 minutes on high. Stir. Continue cooking 1 minute on high, or until thick. stir after 30 seconds. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks or egg beaters, then put into mixture in glass measuring bowl. Cook in micro 30 seconds on High. Blend butter, lemon juice, lemon peel into mixture in glass measuring bowl. Cool, pour into baked pie shell. Cover with meringue and brown top under broiler in oven for a few minutes.

Delicious

Devil Made Me Do It Food Cake

2005-07-04T15:59:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 18 minutes
8 servings

Ok, the devil didn't make me do it, this is just a good old fashioned Davil's food Cake done microwave style. Its quick,easy and delicious.

Devil Made Me Do It Food Cake

2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten

Grease bottoms of two 8 inch round microproof cake pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper cut to size. Set aside. In large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In separate large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Put 1 cup water in 2 cup glass measure. Cook on HI for 2 1/2 minutes, or until water boils. Stir water, buttermilk, and eggs into creamed mixture. Beat well. Add all dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour batter equally into prepared cake pans. Cook, one pan at a time, on low for 8 minutes. Rotate pan one quarter turn. Cook on HI for 1 to 2 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Remove waxed paper. Let cool thoroughly before frosting.

I usually put a cream cheese frosting between the layers and like to use a chocolate frosting on the outside.

Peanut Butter Fudgelicious

2005-07-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
42 servings

Continuing on with the dessert/sweets theme, this is an absolute family favorite around our house.

Peanut Butter Fudgelicious

1 Bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
1 Jar smooth or crunchy peanut butter (12 oz)
1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-proof bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter on High
for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir will. Add milk, stirring until well blended. Pour mixture into 8 x 8 inch pan, lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate to chill.

Hide some away, because I can guarntee it wont last long.

Pecan Carrot Cake

2005-07-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 24 minutes
8 servings

Another favorite with a twist, adding a few pecans to this classic carrot cake recipe gives it a whole new taste sensation.

Pecan Carrot Cake

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups cooking oil
3 cups carrots cut in 1 inch slices
2 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Method
Lightly oil 12 cup fluted microproof cake mold. Dust with sugar. Set aside. Put eggs and oil in electric blender container. Blend on high. While blending, add carrots. When carrots reach grated consistency, add 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pecans. Blend until pecans are chopped. In large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining sugar. Add blender ingredients. Stir. Pour into prepared cake mold and cook on simmer or low for 15 minutes. Rotate dish one quarter turn at 3 to 4 minute intervals during cooking time. Cook on HI for 4 minutes. Rotate dish one quarter turn. Cook on HI for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cake tests done with toothpick. Let stand 10 minutes. Invert on cooling rack or serving plate. Cool completely. Drizzle on powderd sugar glaze or frost with cream cheese topping.

Dreamy Cheesecake

2005-07-02T23:28:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
8 servings

Yes you can...make a cheesecake using your microwave, its easy and delicious just try this excellent recipe and I know you will be impressed.

Dreamy Cheesecake

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
9 inch graham cracker crumb crust, baked

Set power select at Medium. Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth; stir in sour cream. Pour mixture into prepared crust; heat 8 to 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

I pour a strawberry or cherry fruit topping over the cheesecake when serving but you could use just about any topping you want.

Apple Fudge Brownies

2005-07-02T08:10:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 14 minutes
makes 16 brownies

Digging through my file of microwave desserts I came across this little gem. Everybody likes brownies right? Well this one adds a little twist to the mix which makes a great favorite even better.

Apple Fudge Brownies

1/2 cup butter
2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped apple

Set power select on High. In large glass bowl, heat butter and chocolate 1 - 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in sugar, applesauce, eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking powder and soda; stir in apple. Set power select at medium. Heat 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes, cool uncovered, 10 minutes. Store, covered, until ready to serve.

Enjoy them while they last, which I am guessing wont be long.

Rhubarb Betty

2005-07-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
6 to 8 servings

Continuing on the dessert theme I've started, here is a really nice simple to make Rhubarb recipe...best to use fresh Rubarb as I used some frozen once and was not happy with the results.

Rhubarb Betty

6 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 3/4 cups soft bread cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine rhubarb, sugar, tapioca, lemon peel, and orange peel in a bowl. Set aside. Place butter in a 1 cup glass measure. Cover with waxed paper and cook on High for 60 seconds, or until butter melts. Pour butter over bread cubes in small bowl. Add vanilla and mix lightly. In a 1 1/2 quart microproof casserole, make alternate layers of rhubarb and bread cube mixture, ending with buttered bread cubes. Cover and cook on High for 5 minutes, or until rhubarb is cooked Serve warm or chilled.

Pumpkin Pie with Yogurt

2005-06-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 5 minutes
4 to 6 servings

If you love pumpkin pie you will love this recipe, adding yogurt gives this pie a rich velvety taste and texture.

Pumpkin Pie with Yogurt

1/4 cup butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package frozen whipped topping
1 package vanilla yogurt

Put butter in 9 inch glass pie plate. Cook on High for 45 to 60 seconds, or until melted. Add crumbs and sugar; mix. Press mixture into sides and bottom of pie plate. Cook on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until heated. Rotate dish once during cooking time. Put pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into a large microproof bowl. Combine and cook on Hi for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to boil. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cover from frozen whipped topping and cook on defrost for 1 minute, or until it begins to thaw. Stir carefully. Fold thawed topping and yogurt into cooled pumpkin mixture. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate about 4 hours, or until set

Delicious!!!

Pineapple Lemony Creme

2005-06-30T13:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes

In keeping with my dessert theme I have going on thought I would give you a recipe for a nice lite cirtusy tasting dessert.

Pineapple Lemony Creme

3/4 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs, separated
1 package (3 ounce) cream cheese, cubed

Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, pineapple, and 2/3 cup water in 4 cup glass measure. Cook, uncovered, on HI for 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture boils. Stir twice during cooking time. Stir in lemon peel, juice, and beaten egg yolks, then stir in cream cheese. Cook uncovered, on medium low for 1 minute. Beat with electric mixer to blend in cream cheese. Cool. Beat egg whites until frothy and gradually add 1/4 cup sugar until peaks form. Fold into cooled pudding. Spoon into dessert dishes and refrigerate until served.

AppleCran Crunch

2005-06-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 19 minutes
6 servings

Apples and Cranberries what a great combo.

AppleCran Crunch

1 cup sugar
2 cups chopped cranberries
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 cup water

Combine sugar, 1 cup water, cranberries, and apples in a buttered 2 quart microproof casserole or baking dish. Cover and cook on High for 10 minutes. In a bowl, mix together oats, sugar, flour and salt. Cut in butter using 2 knives to make a coarse mixture. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over top of cranberry mixture. Cover and cook on High for 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, on High for 4 minutes, or until apples are done. Let stand 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

I like to serve this with some whipped cream.
Yield: 6 servings

Sticky Buns

2005-06-29T15:41:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
6 servings

Feel like posting nothing but dessert recipes for the next little while seeing as I have a huge sweet tooth. Thought I would start off with an all time favorite: STICKY BUNS.

Sticky Buns

1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 can (8 ounce) refrigerated biscuits
1 tablespoon water

Combine brown sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon water in an 8 inch round microproof baking dish. Cook, uncovered, on Medium for 2 minutes; or until butter melts. Stir mixture and spread over bottom of pan. Sprinkle nuts over top. Place biscuits on top of mixture. Bake, uncovered, on Medium for 4 to 5 minutes; or until biscuits are firm and no longer doughy. Let stand about 2 minutes. Invert onto a flat serving plate.

I love these right out of the micro slathered with butter...ummmm

Cinny Apple Rings

2005-06-29T15:30:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
4 servings

This make a great light and refreshing dessert or after dinner snack.

Cinny Apple Rings

3 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Honey
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
4 medium Cooking apples; unpeeled, cored, and cut into 1/2" rings

Place butter in a 12" x 8" x 2" baking dish. Microwave on High for 60 seconds or until butter melts. Stir in lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon.
Place apple slices in butter mixture, turning to coat both sides. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender, giving dish a half-turn after 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

7 Layered Bars

2005-06-28T18:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
56 servings

Just got through making these bars, they are a family and friends favorite and seeing as we are having a block bbq pot luck dinner this coming weekend I thought I would make a batch, well actually I made 4 batches anyways these bars are easy to make and taste good...enuff said.

7 Layered Bars

1/2 cup Butter
1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
14 cracker squares
14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Shredded coconut
6 ounces Semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces Butterscotch chips
1 cup Walnuts; chopped

Heat butter in microwave safe 13 x 9 inch pan on High for about 45 seconds to 1 minute or until melted.
Blend in graham cracker crumbs; press evenly in bottom of dish. Pour sweetened condensed milk evely over crumbs. Sprinkle on coconut, chocolate chips and butterscotch cips. Top with nuts; press lightly into pan.
Microwave on High for another 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes or until bubbling. Cool; cut into 56 bars.

Don't like coconut leave it out..prefer another type of nut..go for it.

Swiss Steak

2005-06-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

Found this recipe on the web awhile back and finally got around to trying it out. Must say it turned out great..the steak was done to a turn and it can now go into my favorites file. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family did.

Swiss Steak
3 tb All-purpose flour1 ts Salt1/4 ts Pepper2 lb Beef round steak; cut into serving pieces1 md Onion; chopped1/4 Bell pepper; chopped1 cn (8-oz) whole tomatoes1 cn (6-oz) tomato paste
Combine flour and seasonings in shallow dish. Coat meat in seasoned
flour; pound into meat. Place meat in water-soaked clay pot. Place onion and green pepper over meat. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover with water-soaked lid. Microwave for 10 minutes on high. Re-arrange meat pieces; recover. Microwave for 55 to 60 minutes on simmer or until meat is fork tender. Let stand 5 minutes, covered, before serving. Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Sweet Honey Granola

2005-06-27T13:31:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 5 minutes

I like anything to do with granola, here is a fav of mine.

Sweet Honey Granola

1 1/2 c Quick-cooking oats
1 c Peanuts
1/2 c Coconut, shredded
1/2 c Wheat germ, 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 c Honey
2 tb Vegetable oil
1/2 c Raisins
1/2 c Chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine oats, peanuts, coconut and wheat germ; set aside. Combine honey and oil; stir into oat mixture. Spread evenly in a flat, microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring at one minute intervals. Cool without stiring. Break into smaller pieces. Add raisins and chocolate chips. Store in a tightly covered container.

Creamy Corn Pudding

2005-06-27T10:29:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 13 minutes
2 to 4 servings

I love this recipe, makes an excellent side dish. Fast and easy to make.

Creamy Corn Pudding

1 can (16 oz) green giant cream style corn
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Flour
3 Eggs; well beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup milk
Mix in order given. Cook on 2/3 power for 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes. Turn power to High and microwave until it appears firm (dry) across the top (about 3 minutes).

Dog Biscuits

2005-06-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes

As a follow up to my previous post I have found that this dog biscuit recipe (I have tried about 5 or 6 different ones) is my 2 dogs favorite (Well I don't know that for a fact, but these treats don't last long..LOL)

Dog Biscuits

1 cup Whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Dry milk powder
1/4 cup Cornmeal
1/3 cup Shortening
1 tablespoon Bouillon granules
1/2 cup Plain flour
1/2 cup Quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Hot water

Combine flour, cornmeal, milk, oats and sugar. Cut in shortening, add egg, bullion, and hot water. Knead 5 mins. and roll in 1/2" thick and cut out to favorite shapes. Micro at 1/2 power for 5 to 10 mins, rotating plate. Makes 5 1/2 small shapes.

These go fast so make a bunch!

Dog Donuts

2005-06-26T14:35:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes

No, this is not one of my favorite recipes but my 2 dogs seem to love this stuff and it is certainly cheaper to make these doggy treats than buying already prepared treats, plus these are so easy and fast to make and they store well in the fridge. I have a few more dog recipes that my mutts seem to love and will post them soon.

Dog Donuts

2 cups Whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons Oatmeal
1 Egg; lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
2/3 cup Beef or chicken broth

Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thick. Cut with small doughnut cutters. Reroll scraps and repeat. Arrange on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet or parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on High 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Hope your dogs enjoy these.

Bacon and Cheddar Frittata

2005-06-25T23:05:00.000-07:00

Bacon-Cheddar Frittata

6 Eggs; beaten8 sl Bacon; crisply cooked and Crumbled1 c Shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley1/4 ts Pepper2 tb Chopped fresh chives
Grease pie plate, 9 X 1-1/4 inches. Mix all ingredients except chives; pour into pie plate. Elevate pie plate on inverted dinner plate in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered on medium (50%) 12 to 14 minutes, rotating pie plate 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until set.
Sprinkle with chives. Serve with sour cream if desired.

2005-06-25T23:04:00.000-07:00

Spicey Pork Chops

2005-06-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 13 1/2 minutes
2 servings

This is a really nice way to perk up your dinner a little bit.

Spicey Pork Chops

2 inch thick boneless loin pork chops; trim off fat
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Rub pork chops with lime juice and coat with cilantro. In a microwavesafe pie plate microwave butter and garlic for 1 1/2 minutes or until it sizzles.
Dip pork chops in garlic butter, then in seasoned breading. Place in center of pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining seasoned breading, drizzle on butter. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on medium high for 6 minutes. Turn over and rotate and microwave, covered with waxed paper for 6 minutes longer or until center is no longer pink. Bread crumbs create moist topping.

I like to either serve this dish with some salsa and lime slices or sometimes with rice mixed with corn.

Chocolate Chip Squares

2005-06-23T20:23:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
16 squares

Try making these squares in place of cookies.

Chocolate Chip Squares

1/2 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cup butter; softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Grease bottom only of square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2-inches. Mix brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts.
Microwave uncovered on High for 4 minutes; turn dish one- quarter turn.
Microwave until no longer doughy, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool; cut into about 2 inch squares

Enjoy

Easy Egg Drop Soup

2005-06-23T12:03:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
4 to 6 servings

Here's a great little soup recipe for one of those cool summer day's. It's quick and easy to make and is a meal unto itself.

Easy Egg Drop Soup

2 14-oz cans of chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar or sherry
2 teaspoons Soy sauce
3/4 cup Cooked ham; in thin strips
1/2 cup Snow peas
3 Green onions; sliced
2 Eggs; beaten

In a 2-qt microwave-safe casserole,stir together broth, cornstarch, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth; stir in ham, snow peas, and onions. Cover with a lid; microwave on High for 10 minutes or until boiling, stirring twice during cooking. With a fork, stir broth in swirling motion. Without stirring, slowly poureiggs into swirling broth; then stir just until eggs are set in long strands.

I usually add about a dozen large prawns into this recipe.

Chili Dip

2005-06-22T12:18:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 2 minutes

Try it, you'll like it.

Chili Dip

1 package Cream Cheese (8oz)
1 can Chili's (No beans)
2 tablespoons Green chilies, chopped
1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients together except the cheddar cheese and heat in microwaveon High for 2 minutes. Add cheese and serve with your favorite chips. For those who like things a little hotter you can also add 1/4 cup of Monterray Jack cheese with Jalapenos.

Oriental Chicken

2005-06-22T07:34:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 13 minutes
4 servings

Feeling like chinese tonite?

Oriental Chicken

4 Skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Oregano
1 Clove garlic
1 tablespoon Peanut oil
1/4 cup Soy sauce; low sodium
3/4 cup Apple juice; or dry Sherry
1 cup Raisins

Pierce chicken with cooking fork. Arrange around the edges of a covered 3-Quart casserole dish.
In a small bowl or 2 cup measure, combine wine or juice, soy sauce, garlic, oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, oregano, & raisins. Pour over chicken.
Cover and microwave on high for 11 to 13 minutes. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve along with rice.

Supreme Pineapple Cake

2005-06-21T15:14:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 9 minutes
4 to 8 servings

Now that it's summer what could be more appropiate than a tropical pineapple cake. This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and makes a really lite and fine tasting dessert the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Supreme Pineapple Cake

6 ounces of sliced pineapple
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 teaspoons butter
6 maraschino cherries
1/2 box white cake mix
1 egg

Using a bunt microwave pan, spray with non stick vegetable spray. Melt butter and pour into bunt pan. Spread brown sugar in bottom of pan on butter. Place pineapple slices around on top of brown sugar. Save the juice. Slice the cherries and place in and around the pineapple slices. Mix pineapple juice and one egg in the half of boxed cake mix. Pour over pineapple slices, cherries and brown sugar. Bake in microwave on high for 9 minutes on turn table. If you don't have a turn table, turn 1/4 turn every 3 minutes.

goes great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

V8 Casserole

2005-06-21T12:57:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 19 minutes
4 servings

First day of summer, yipee. Here's a great little casserole dish, simple, tasty and fast to make.

V8 Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef
A little salt and pepper to taste
1 package frozen mixed vegetables; 10 Oz.
1 1/2 cups noodles; uncooked
1 can V8 juice 12 oz.

Crumble beef into a 3 quart casserole. salt and pepper to taste. Place frozen vegetables over meat. Sprinkle uncooked noodles over vegetables. Pour V-8 juice overall. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 18 to 19 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring twice during cooking time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Great little casserole

Fast Quesadillas

2005-06-20T12:55:00.000-07:00

total cooking time: 30 seconds
6 pieces per tortilla

Need an idea for a quick and tasty snack or lunch? Then try these out.

Fast Quesadillas

1 package soft tortilla (7-inch)
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon each sliced green onions and coriander or parsley; chop

Spread tortilla with dijon mustard. Sprinkle with cheddar, green onions and coriander or parsley. Roll snugly. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Slice into 1-in. pieces and serve warm with salsa.

Hits the spot.

Waffles Divine

2005-06-20T12:07:00.000-07:00

total cooking time: 4 1/2 minutes
4 servings

Tried these out last night and now have added them to my favorites..found these easy to make and simply Divine.

Waffles Divine

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
Pinch of pepper
1 1/2 can cooked broccoli flowerets
1/2 can cubed cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon dried dill

In 1 quart. casserole,microwave cream cheese on High 30 seconds or until softened.Stir in soup until smooth.Add remaining ingredients. Microwave on High 4 minutes; stir once during heating. Serve over waffles. Garnish with chopped tomatoes.

Sounds good, Right?

Platanos Con Crema

2005-06-19T08:09:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 2 1/2 minutes

Another quick and tasty dish from my sweet tooth file. I have used a wee bit of rum instead of sherry on occasion, same great tasting results.

Platanos Con Crema

6 Bananas
1 cup Butter
1/4 cup Sweet sherry (Rum- dark or white)
1/2 cup Sugar
1 cup Whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Melt butter in microwave on High for 30 seconds. Peel bananas, slice legthwise or crosswise, add to melted butter and heat on High for 2 minutes. Place on serving platter, discarding butter, sprinkle with sherry and 1/4 cup sugar.
Whip cream, add vanilla and remaining sugar. Cover bananas with cream.

Enjoy

Spamwich

2005-06-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time; 1 minute 10 seconds

I couldn't resist posting this spamwich recipe it's amazing what you can do with a microwave and a tin of spam. I personally have never tried this recipe and therefore I can't claim it to be one of my favorites, but I thought what the hay.

Spamwich

1 can Spam, sliced (7 oz.)
1 small Onion
1 small Tomato
2 slices Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons Habanero sauce
1 Onion roll, split

In a skillet, brown Spam. On bottom half of roll place 2 tablespoons of habanero sauce and 2 slices of Spam. Lay 2 slices of cheddar crosswise. Microwave until cheese just begins to melt, about 1 minute. Add 1 slice of onion and tomato. Cover with top half of roll. Microwave 10 seconds longer.

If you tried this I hope you enjoyed it?

Rocky Road Fudge

2005-06-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
1 1/2 pounds of Fudge

What can I say this fudge is fantastic, try it you'll like it.

Rocky Road Fudge
4 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts; chopped
1/2 c mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large microwave safe bowl, combine confectioners sugar, butter, cocoa, milk and salt. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted. Add walnuts, marshmallows and vanilla; stir until well blended. Pour into an 8 inch square pan lined with greased aluminum foil. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares and store in an airtight container. Yield: about 1 - 1/2 pounds fudge.

Go make it now.

BBQ Chicken Wings

2005-06-17T14:51:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 19 minutes
16 wings

I love chicken wings although I am not a huge fan of the fire breathing variety, this recipe is more my speed. Having said that I have on occasion added a couple of drops of hot sauce into the BBq sauce to heat things up a tad.

BBQ Chicken Wings

16 chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
1 large lemon, cut into 14 thin slices
Zesty Barbecue Sauce

Cut off and discard chicken wing tips. Arrange chicken and lemon alternately in rectangular microwavable dish, 11 X 7 X 1 1/2 inches. Cover tightly and microwave on High 12 to 15 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 6 minutes until done; drain. Cover to keep warm. Prepare Zesty Barbecue Sauce; pour evenly over chicken. Microwave on High uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is hot.

Makes a great snack

Cheesey Scalloped Potato's

2005-06-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
2 to 4 servings

Another comfort food classic. This recipe is so easy to make and tastes terrific and goes with just about any meat dish.

Cheesey Scalloped Potato's

4 to 5 medium potato's
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
butter
bacon bits

Peel and thinly slice potato's and arrange in a 3-quart glass casserole. Sprinkle on flour, salt, and onions. Pour milk all over. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on High for 8-10 minutes or until potato's are tender. Garnish with bacon bits and grated cheese. Let stand covered for five minutes before serving.

Sound good to you?

Bread Pudding

2005-06-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 15 minutes
4 servings

Great little recipe for an all time classic comfort food dessert. Easy to make and a good way to use up any bread that is starting to go stale.

Bread Pudding

4 tablespoons butter
4 cups cubed white bread; (16 slices)
1 cup cremeo
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of of salt
2 eggs; large
1/4 cup raisins

Place butter in an 8 inch square baking dish. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until melted, Stir in bread, toss to coat. In a small bowl combine cremeo, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and eggs. Microwave on medium high 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until heated. Pour over bread cubes. Mix well. Stir in raisins. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on medium high 8 to 10 minutes or until center is set.

I like to add 1 teaspoon of rum extract to this recipe...but that's just me.

Eggplant and Peppers

2005-06-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 minutes
6 servings

If you like eggplant and peppers here's a recipe for you.

EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1/2 eggplant
1 cup cooked cous- cous
Italian dressing; to taste

microwave 1 of each, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, 1/2 eggplant add 1 cup cooked cous-cous lightly drizzle italian dressing and garnish with dill.

Serve with Lamb, Chicken or Pork.

Risotto

2005-06-16T15:17:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 24 minutes
4 servings

If your tired of the same old, same old - rice or potato dishes here's a great alternative for you and your family "risotto'

Risotto

1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; packed without oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup fresh minced onion
1 cup uncooked arborio or other short-grain rice
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 oz chopped green chiles, (1 can) drained

Combine water and tomatoes. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Drain; set aside.
Combine margarine and oil in an 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave at High 2 minutes. Stir in onion; microwave at High 3 minutes. Stir in rice; microwave at High 2 minutes. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper; microwave at High 9 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and chiles; microwave at High 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Chicken Casserole

2005-06-16T07:23:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 49 minutes
2 to 4 servings

While its true that most microwave recipes cut down on the cooking time there are still some recipes that still take a significant amount of time to cook even when using your microwave. This delicious casserole will take the better part of an hour but the result is one tasty meal.

Chicken Casserole

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1/4 lb butter
1 1/2 cups minute rice; uncooked
4 chicken breast filets
butter & paprika for top

Mix soups and butter together in a glass bowl and microwave on High fo 3-4 minutes. Stir and add the uncooked rice and pour in shallow casserole dish, about 12x7. Place uncooked chicken pieces on top. Put butter pieces on top of chicken and sprinkle with paprika. Microwave on 50% power for 40-45 minutes. Give dish 1/4 turn every 5 minutes.

Yep it takes a lot of soup.

Caramel Fudge

2005-06-15T13:25:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 8 minutes
16 pieces

Well my old sweet tooth is acting up again and going through my recipes I came across an old favorite that I haven't made in awhile, but today is the day to make this.

Caramel Fudge

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
1 package (14-oz) caramels
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

In a large glass bowl, combine sugar, milk and butter, Microwave 2 minutes on High. Mix well and mircowave for 5 minutes more on High, stirring twice during cooking. Add caramels; microwave 45 to 60 seconds on High. Beat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts. Pour into a lightly greased 8-inch square dish. Cool. Cut into pieces.

I can taste this fudge now, simply mouthwatering.

Cheesy Noodle Omlet

2005-06-15T12:54:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
2 to 4 servings

This is the first time that I tried this recipe and I can tell you it won't be my last. I am going to add this recipe to my favorite4s list as it really is that good and super easy to make, got to give this one a big thumbs up.

Cheesy Noodle Omelet

8 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked noodles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped pimento

In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, beat the eggs with salt and pepper. Stir in cooked noodles, Cheddar cheese, green pepper and pimiento. Cook on High, covered, for 3 minutes stirring after each 1 minute cooking time. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes at room temperature. Cut into wedges and serve

I suppose this is meant more for lunch or dinner, but I made it for breakfast and found it to hit the spot nicely.

Pilgrim Chicken Deluxe

2005-06-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 minutes
4 servings

A family favorite at our house, we usually serve stove top stuffing with this dish.

Pilgrim Chicken Deluxe

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 can pineapple tidbits; well drained
1 frying chicken (2 1/2 to 3 lbs.) quartered

Combine cranberry sauce, butter, brown sugar and pineapple. Arrange chicken quarters in 12 x 8 x 2 inch dish. Pour cranberry-pineapple sauce over chicken. Place dish in microwave oven and cook 18 to 20 minutes, giving dish 1/2 turn after 10 minutes.

Benedictine Cracker Spread

2005-06-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 seconds

Here's a simple to make and delicious spread for both crackers or bread.

Benedictine Cracker Spread

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 drops liquid hot sauce
1 medium cucumber
1 small onion; finely chopped
3 drops green food coloring

Remove half of skin from cucumber and chop finely. Drain in colander to remove liquid. Chop onion. Soften cream cheese in microwave for 20 seconds. Beat cream cheese and mayonaise until creamy, then beat in liquid red pepper and food coloring. Mix in cucumber and onion. Chill and serve on bread or crackers.

White Chocolate Pecan Popcorn

2005-06-14T07:25:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 1 1/2 minutes

Here's a delightful snack recipe that everyone will enjoy.

White Chocolate Pecan Popcorn

1 package Microwave popcorn; popped
8 oz vanilla flavor candy coating
1/2 cup pecan halves

Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Put candy coating in 1 quart glass measure; microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until shiny; stir to melt completely. Stir in pecans. Add to popcorn; stir well to coat. Spread on cookie sheet and allow to cool completely.

Simple to make and tasty to.

Egg with Ham Casserole

2005-06-13T19:01:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
2 to 4 servings

Want to try a really delicious casserole? The following recipe will be sure to become a family favorite.

Egg with Ham Casserole

1 can chunky-style ham; drained and flaked,
1 can sliced mushrooms; drained,
6 eggs; beaten
1/3 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; grated
1 teaspoon parsley; dried
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese; shredded

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole stir together the ham and the drained mushrooms. In a mixing bowl, stir together the eggs, skim milk, grated parmesan cheese, dried parsley, onion powder and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ham mixture in the casserole. Micro uncovered on High for 4 to 6 minutes or till the egg mixture is almost set, pushing cooked portions to center of the casserole several times during cooking. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes.

I have even served this for breakfast on occasion.

Spaghetti Squash

2005-06-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes per pound

Now here is a great recipe for spaghetti squash, if you have never tried spaghetti squash you don't know what your missing, and if you have tried it before follow this recipe fpr perfect results.

Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towels in microwave. Cook on High for 5 to 6 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut in half. Remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2 quart casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on High for 2 mintues or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on High for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.

One of my all time favorites

Meatloaf

2005-06-13T15:41:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 minutes
6 servings

Ahh, a good old standby; Meatloaf, and this recipe has a bit of a twist to it as you add carrots into the mix.

Meat Loaf

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (lean)
1 small onion; grated
2 carrots; grated
6 saltines; finely crushed
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup

Combine first 7 ingredients. Blend well. Place the mixture in 12"x8" baking dish and shape into a rounded loaf. Mix soy sauce and ketchup. Brush meat loaf with soy- ketchup mixture. Microwave at High 15 to 20 minutes. Check for doneness at the minimum time. Let stand covered about 6 to 8 minutes before slicing.

Whip up some mashed potato's and gravy, and dig in.

Beer Bread

2005-06-12T21:31:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
1 loaf

You have just got to try this beer bread recipe, it really is fantastic and very easy to make.

Beer Bread

2 cups self rising Flour
1 cup of Flour
3 tablespoons Sugar
12 oz Beer
1 tablespoon Butter; softened
Cornflake Crumbs

Mix together all ingredients. Spray a glass loaf pan with cooking spray; sprinkle bottom and sides with crumbs. Spoon batter into pan and top with butter and a light sprinkling of cornflake crumbs. Microwave on MEDIUM for 9 minutes, then on HIGH for 2 minutes.

Beer never tasted so good.

Pineapple Cake

2005-06-12T12:30:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 9 minutes

Well I have my stoganoff prepared, just have to re heat 2 minute on High(see previous post) now I'm going to make a quick dessert; Pineapple Cake
Pineapple Cake
6 oz Sliced pineapple
1/2 cup Brown sugar
5 teaspoons Butter
6 Maraschino cherries
1/2 box white cake mix
1 Egg

Using a bunt microwave pan, spray with non stick vegetable spray. Melt butter and pour into bunt pan. Spread brown sugar in bottom of pan on butter. Place pineapple slices around on top of brown sugar. Save the juice. Slice the cherries and place in and around the pineapple slices. Mix pineapple juice and one egg in the half of boxed cake mix. Pour over pineapple slices, cherries and brown sugar. Bake in microwave on high for 9 minutes on turn table. If you don't have a turn table, turn 1/4 turn every 3 minutes.

Made this plenty of times, works out like a charm everytime.

Beef Stroanoff

2005-06-12T08:49:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 8 minutes
4 servings

It sure doesnt feel like summer is just around the corner in my neck of the woods today so, I think I will make one of my family's favorite winter time comfort meals.

Beef Stroganoff

1 pound Boneless beef sirloin steak
1/2 cup Chopped onion
1 can (10 3/4 oz) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
Hot cooked noodles

Freeze steak 1 hour to make slicing easier;Cut steak into very thin slices across the grain.In a 2 qt. microwave-safe casserole, combine beef and onion. Cover with lid; microwave on High 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, stirring once during cooking. In small bowl, stir soup until smooth; stir in sour cream and paprika. Add to beef, stirring to coat.Cover,microwave at Medium (50 percent power) 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve over noodles. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

Enjoy

Steamed Salmon

2005-06-11T08:53:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 5 minutes

I love seafood and am blessed to live on the Pacific coast. I usually go down to the local fisherman's wharves about a dozen times a year to pick up some fresh seafood, today however a friend has dropped off some fresh Salmon filets, guess what's for dinner.

Steamed Salmon

1 Salmon Fillet per person
1 teaspoon butter per serving
1 tablespoon lemon pepper per serving
2 tablespoons water (or white wine as option)

Spread butter over each Salmon Fillet. Sprinkle lemon pepper on top. Place in microwave-safe dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water or white wine. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until fish is not pink and is flaky. (Adjust time according to thickness of Salmon Fillet and your oven and quantity being prepared)

Ahh heavenly

Cheese Dogs Wrapped in Bacon

2005-06-11T08:09:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
4 servings

Here's a American classic with a twist for you, kids love these.

Cheese Dogs Wrapped in Bacon

4 Hot dogs
4 sicesl Bacon
1 slice American cheese
4 Hot dog buns
Mustard

Place bacon on bacon rack. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on High for 3 1/2 minutes or until almost done. Starting 1/2-inch from the end, slit each hot dog lengthwise. Cut cheese into 4 strips and place in hot dog buns. Wrap bacon around hot dogs and secure with toothpicks. Drain grease from bacon rack. Place hot dogs on rack. Cover with paper towel.
Microwave on Medium-High (70%) for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Spread mustard on buns and place bacon wrapped hot dogs in each. Warm, if desired, 8 seconds each.

Think I will make some of these myself today, all the ingredients are on hand.

Canadian Style Brown Bread

2005-06-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

total cooking time: 48 minutes
2 loaves

Here is a really fantastic brown bread recipe, we go through these loaves in no time, they are great fresh out of the microwave or toasted.

Canadian Style Brown Bread

1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cup corn meal
1 1/4 cup rye flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup dark molasses

Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk, molasses. Mix by hand until well blended. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Place each in a waxed paper lined baking dish that are 10 x 6 x 1-3/4. Cover each with a plastic wrap. Microwave one loaf at a time on medium (50%) for 22 - 24 minutes. Turn the dish a half turn halfway through cooking. Remove plastic wrap. Place on a solid surface for about 10 minutes before removing from baking dish.

Sometimes I add raisins (1cup) or sunflower seeds (1 cup) to the dry mix. Try this with the microwave strawberry jam recipe you will find on this blog.

Red Hot Apple Jelly

2005-06-10T14:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 26 minutes
servings: 3 pints

Ok, I have a real treat in store for you. The following jelly/jam recipe is not only mine but my whole family's favorite. It is super easy to make and will last for a long time once processed. If you make it I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Red Hot Apple Jelly

4 cups bottled apple juice
1 package powdered pectin
4 cups Sugar
1/4 cup Red hot cinnamon candies

Combine apple juice and pectin in a 3 quart, microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and bring to a boil in the microwave oven on high 12 to 14 minutes. Stir twice. Remove from oven; add sugar and cinnamon candies, stirring well. Return to microwave: cook on High until mixture returns to a rolling boil, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Boil hard 1 minute. Remove from oven. Skim foam if necessary. Pour hot into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.

"Important" Do not attempt to process in microwave oven.

Fat Free Marshmallow Treats

2005-06-10T09:02:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
servings: 12

Here's a no guilt treat you can whip up in a few minutes that everyone will enjoy.

Fat Free Marshmallow Treats

10 oz marshmallows
4 cups crispy rice cereal
3 tablespoons Molly McButter Sprinkles

Melt marshmallows in microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
Remove from heat. Add Molly McButter Sprinkles. Mix well.
Add cereal, stir in quickly until well coated.
Press mixture evenly into 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into squares.

I have on occasion added 1 cup of raisins to this recipe, just add them with the cereal.

Lo Cal Cinnamon Chicken

2005-06-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 15 minutes
3 servings

This recipe is great if you are watching your weight.

Lo Cal Cinnamon Chicken

6 chicken thighs; skinned
All purpose flour
2 egg whites or 1 large egg; lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 dash Pepper
Plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Melted butter

Dip the chicken in flour, in egg (whites) mixed with cinnamon and pepper, and then in bread crumbs. Arrange in round dish or fluted tube dish with meatier portions toward edge of dish. Drizzle with melted butter and microwave on High for 10 minutes, covered with waxed paper; uncover the dish and cook for 5 minutes more.

You can also use this recipe to make herb chicken, just follow the instructions below:

For herb-chicken, substitute herbs such as oregano, basil and thyme for the cinnamon; for Parmesan cheese, substitute paprika for the cinnamon and add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the seasoned bread crumbs.

Both of these versions are delicious

Baked Ravioli

2005-06-09T22:07:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 5 minutes
2 to 4 servings

Made this for the family tonite, doubled the recipe, but alas no leftovers.

Baked Ravioli

15 oz Beef ravioli in tomato and meat sauce
1 cup Mushrooms; sliced
1/2 cup Onions; chopped
1/2 cup Fat-free mozzarella cheese; shredded
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Croutons; crushed

In a mixing bowl, combine beef ravioli, mushrooms, onions, cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix well. Spread in a 1-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Cover loosely and microwave on High until ravioli mixture is hot, 5 minutes.

Serve with a tossed salad and garlic bread

Divine Divinity Candy

2005-06-09T14:39:00.000-07:00

total cooking time 22 minutes

Looking over my fav's and came across this candy recipe, which I haven't made in awhile but if my memory serves me correct this one makes for a very tasty treat

Divine Divinity Candy

4 cups Sugar
3/4 cup Cold water
3 Egg whites
1/2 cup Roasted peanuts (pecans)
1 cup Light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Mix togeather sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Cook in microwave for 22 min on high or until hard ball stage. Stir once or twice while cooking. Beat egg whites until stiff in very large mixing bowl. Pour hot mixture into beaten egg whites and beat about 12 min. Fold in nuts and vanilla.

Hope you enjoy this

Pineapple & Apricot Jam

2005-06-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 15 minutes

A tasty little jam recipe for you today, stores well in the fridge, if it makes it that far, our family has gone through this jam in one breakfast sitting.

Pineapple & Apricot Jam

3/4 lb Apricots, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup Canned unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Prepare fruit and flavorings, and add to basic recipe. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 13-15 minutes.

Good to the last spread

Simple Rice Pudding

2005-06-08T13:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 2 minutes
4 servings

Another fast, quick plain dessert or a nice snack for the kids

Simple Rice Pudding

3 cups cooked rice (basmati works great)
1 cup half and half milk
1/2 cup Raisins
sugar; to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat cooked rice in microwave on medium with some raisins and sugar to taste. When hot, usually about 2 minutes but check after 1 minute, gradually stir in half and half until rice has absorbed it and is warm and creamy. Taste for sweetness and dust with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon.

I like to add fresh sliced fruit to this; grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries etc.

Fast Chicken Oriental

2005-06-08T11:31:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
4 servings

In keeping with fast, quick meals (ever noticed how so many recipes say; fast , quick, instant) i thought I would throw out this tasty dish.

Fast Chicken Oriental

1 1/2 cups microwave pasta spirals uncooked
1 can (14-oz) chicken chow mein
1 cup ready to serve chicken broth
1/2 cup cashews
soy sauce; to taste

In 2 quart microwave safe casserole, stir together pasta, chow mein and broth. Cover; microwave on high 8-10 minutes, stirring once, or until pasta is tender. Stir in cashews and soy sauce to taste.

Fast, quick and almost instantly...but good!

Canned Salmon and Rice Casserole

2005-06-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
6 servings

Looking for a quick and delicious family style meal? How about this one? It's quick and easy to make, goes great with some dinner rolls or buns.

Canned Salmon and Rice Casserole

1 can cream of celery soup
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can of salmon; drained (make sure you reserve the salmon liquid)
1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese; shredded
1 (10 oz.) package of frozen broccoli (thawed)
2 cups of cooked rice

Combine soup, salmon liquid and cheese in microwave safe bowl. Stir cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir at 1 minute. Add salmon, broccoli and rice. Mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 8 minutes. Stir at 2 minutes and 6 minutes.

Hint: I like to use Basmati rice for this recipe, as the rice has a slightly nutty taste to it which seems to compliment the salmon.

Deluxe Peanut Butter Clusters

2005-06-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
Servings - lots

Here's a very quick dessert/snack recipe that only takes about 20 minutes to make from the time you start gathering and mixing the ingredients, to microwaving them, to plunking them in the fridge to cool down to your mouth. My family loves these, hope yours will to.

Deluxe Peanut Butter Clusters

1 1/2 lb white almond bark
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
2 cups rice krispies
2 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts

Microwave in large bowl bark & peanut butter on High for 2 minutes. Stir well. Add marshmallows. Microwave on High 1 minute. Stir well. Stir in rice krispies and peanuts. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Keep refrigerated.

Simply delicious!

Busy Day Casserole

2005-06-07T19:43:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time; 20 minutes
2 to 4 servings

Here is a really rib sticking casserole that is easy to make, tastes great and can be made in the spur of the moment. Especially nice for those days when you draw a blank wondering what to feed the family.

Busy Day Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef
2 mediyum sized potatoes; peel and dice
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 can of sliced mushrooms,drained
1 can (10 1/2 oz ) cream of mushroom soup
add salt and pepper; to taste
3 oz can of french fried onion rings

Place all ingredients except onion rings in a 3 quart casserole. Mix well. Cover. Microwave on high until potatoes are tender; 16 to 18 minutes. Stirring twice during cooking time. Sprinkle onion rings on top. Microwave, uncovered at high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

Hint: this recipe from my expierience does not freeze well, however it does taste good warmed up in the micro the next day.

French Onion Soup

2005-06-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 19 minutes
4 servings

Well I just finished having dinner and guess what I had? Seeing as I made the cheesy spoon bread (recipe in previous post) I hunted around for a good soup recipe and decided that french onion would hit the spot.

French Onion Soup

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced onions
2 (14 1/2-ounce cans) beef broth
3 beef bouillon cubes
4 slices of melba toast
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Put the butter in a 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave on High for 30 seconds until the butter is melted. Add the onions to the casserole and stir to coat them with the melted butter. Cover and microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes until the onions are softened. Add the beef broth and the bouillon cubes. Cover again and microwave on High for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after 2 1/2 minutes until the soup is heated through. Pour the soup into 4 microwavable soup bowls. Lay 1 slice of melba toast on top of each serving of soup and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parmesan. Microwave on High for 3 minutes until the cheese melts.

Try it sometime

Cheesy Spoon Bread

2005-06-07T15:54:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 21 minutes
6 servings

Delicious spoon bread the kind that just wants to make you curl up by the fire with a big bowl of chili or some steaming hot soup.

Cheesy Spoon Bread

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs; beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
2 cups whole milk

In a medium glass bowl, combine cornmeal, milk, and salt. Cook on High for 3 minutes and at medium for 4 minutes, or until cornmeal is thickened, stir twice. Stir until smooth, add eggs, cheese, and butter. Stir until cheese and butter are almost melted. Pour into greased 8 inch round dish, cover with wax paper. Cook at medium 12 to 14 minutes, or until center is almost set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Wow...I just finished making these, slathered them with butter, oh man now that's a treat.

Egg Drop Soup

2005-06-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
4 to 6 servings

Ok,Ok my last post on egg recipes, frankly I am getting bored with them, to heck with trying to set a theme everyday. From now on it's just random recipes from my collection.

Egg Drop Soup

2 (14-oz) cans of chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar or sherry
2 teaspoons Soy sauce
1/2 cup Cooked ham; in thin strips
1/2 cup Snow peas
3 Green onions; sliced
2 Eggs; beaten

In a 2-qt microwave-safe casserole,stir together broth, cornstarch, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth; stir in ham, snow peas, and onions. Cover with a lid; microwave on High for 10 minutes or until boiling, stirring twice during cooking. With a fork, stir broth in swirling motion. Without stirring, slowly pour iggs into swirling broth; then stir just until eggs are set in long strands.

Yum, Yum, Yawn

Cheesy Noodle Omlet

2005-06-07T12:42:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
3 to 4 servings

What else? Another egg recipe, this time it's for a quick and easy omlet with an additional twist, you add NOODLES...ohhh!

Cheesy Noodle Omelet
8 Eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked noodles
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped pimiento

In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, beat the eggs with salt and pepper. Stir in cooked noodles, Cheddar cheese, green pepper and pimiento. Heat, covered, in Microwave oven on High for 3 minutes stirring after each 1 minute cooking time. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes at room temperature. Cut into wedges and serve.

Toast anyone???

Micro Baked Egg Custard

2005-06-07T10:41:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 5 minutes
servings: 2

More stuff you can do with eggs. This recipe is the perfect option for a nice light dessert or snack.

Micro Baked Egg Custard

175 ml Skimmed milk
1 Egg; large
1 drop liquid sweetener

Beat the egg lightly, and stir together with milk and sweetener. Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Stir the warmed milk into the egg. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with ground nutmeg over the top.
Heat on High for 3 minutes. Leave to standtill cool and set.

I also like to add a little cinnamon along with the nutmeg

Bacon and Cheddar Frittata

2005-06-07T06:49:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 14 minutes
servings 2 to 4

Yesterday it was potatoes, today I'm sticking to a theme "EGG" recipes. Ever notice how versatile eggs can be? Below is one of my favorite frittata recipes, it may be simple but it tastes great.

Bacon and Cheddar Frittata

6 Eggs; beaten
8 strips of Bacon; crisply cooked and Crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Grease pie plate, 9 X 1-1/4 inches. Mix all ingredients except chives; pour into pie plate. Elevate pie plate on inverted dinner plate in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered on medium (50%) 12 to 14 minutes, rotating pie plate 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until set.

Add a fresh garden salad, some French bread and your all set for a most satisfying meal.

Meat Loaf Extreme

2005-06-06T22:16:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 16 minutes
Serves 6

Meat Loaf Extreme

1 1/2 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion or (1 tablespoon instant minced onion)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire (Ketchup or barbecue sauce; optional)

In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Press evenly in 1-1/2 quart loaf dish. If desired, top with ketchup or/and brown sugar Cook on high covered with waxed paper for 8 minutes, or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

That's it, that's all there is to this awesome Meat Loaf Extreme

Turkey with Broccoli Topped Potatoes

2005-06-06T19:15:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 14 minutes
2 servings

Oh,oh, oh, another fabulous potatoe recipe (I'm on a roll) knew I had a few more potatoe recipes kicking around (actually I have lots of potatoe recipes kicking around, lucky you) Anyways, here's one the whole family should be able to enjoy.

Turkey with Broccoli Topped Potatoes

2 medium baking potatoes
1 package frozen cut broccoli with cheese sauce; (10oz.)
2/3 cup cubed cooked turkey breast; (about 3 oz.)

Pierce potatoes with fork. Microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Let potatoes stand while preparing broccoli.
Microwave broccoli according to package directions. Pour broccoli and sauce into small bowl, stir in turkey. To serve, cut and break open potato, top with broccoli and turkey mixture.

Makes for a nice lunch or early evening snack.

Stuffed Spudwich

2005-06-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 minutes
4 servings

In keeping with the potato theme I have going on at the moment thought I would add one more of my favorite potato recipes.

Stuffed Spudwich

4 Potatoes (8 oz each)
1/2 cup Light mayonnaise
1/4 cup Green onions; sliced
1/4 cup Celery; sliced
1/4 cup Pickle relish
2 teaspoons Prepared yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Salt to taste
4 Cooked ham slices ; thin

Pierce potatoes with fork; microwave on High for between 18 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender; cool 10 minutes.

These guys are a meal all unto themselves.

Tangy Hot Potato Salad

2005-06-06T16:45:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 21 minutes
Servings 2 - 4

Everybody likes Potato Salad right?? Well here is a great Hot Potato Salad recipe that will compliment any meal.

Tangy Hot Potato Salad

2 -3 Potatoes
1/4 cup Cider vinegar
6 Strips of bacon; chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 Shallots or Green Onions; sliced

Peel and cube potatoes, place in a wide shallow dish, cover and microwave on High for 10 - 12 minutes. Let stand covered for 5 minutes. Combine bacon and shallots (onions) in a bowl, cover and microwave on High for 4 - 5 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar, mix well. Pour bacon mixture over the potatoes, toss well, reheat covered 3 - 4 minutes on medium high.

Put some burgers on the bbq and dig in.

Nuked peanut Brittle

2005-06-06T16:18:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
Makes 1 pound

If you have read any of my previous posts you will quickly pick up on the fact that I am a sugaroholic, gotta have my daily fix, luckily for me I seem quite able to metabolize all those extra carbs without gaining weight. here is a quick and tasty Peanut Brittle recipe.

Nuked Peanut Brittle

1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup White corn syrup
1 cup Peanuts; roasted, salted
1 teaspoon Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Baking soda

In 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir in together the sugar and syrup. Microwave on High for 4 minutes. Stir in the peanuts. Microwave on High for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly brown in color. Add the butter and vanilla to syrup, making sure you blend well. Microwave on High for an additional 1-2 minutes more.
Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup, very hot. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet, or unbuttered non-stick coated cookie sheet. Let cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.

Try this recipe by adding different extracts to the syrup, I myself have used maple extract, rum extract etc. Add about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of your extract choice.

Green Tomatoes Parmesan

2005-06-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
servings 2

This is an awesome recipe, don't let the sound of "green" get in the way of making this recipe, you will love it.

Microwaved Green Tomatoes Parmesan

4 - 6 medium Green Tomatoes
Salt and pepper; (to taste)
Oregano (to taste)
Basil (to taste)
Parmesan cheese (to taste)

Simply quarter or slice the green tomatoes and place on a microwave-safe plate. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle liberally with fresh chopped or dried oregano and/or basil. Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese. Microwave on High 2-4 minutes, checking frequently till done.

Makes a nice companion to any main dish.

Rack of Spam

2005-06-05T21:51:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
2 servings

It's amazing the versitility of a can of Spam, take a look on the internet and you will find a site totally dedicated to Spam, plus there are ton's and ton's of recipes for different ways to dress up this mystery food. Here is one with a fancy shmancy name that actually tastes ok.

Rack of Spam

1 can Spam
1 can Pineapple chunks
maraschino cherries
peanut butter

Butterfly the loaf of Spam by slicing it into thin sections without cutting all the way through. Bend open the Spam slices and stick pieces of pineapple in between them. For garnish, top with some peanut butter and a few Maraschino cherries. Place in the microwave for about 4 minutes.

i don't know what you would serve with this but I use to serve it with rice or mashed potatoes.

Yogurt

2005-06-05T13:29:00.000-07:00

total cooking time: 3 hours 42 minutes to 5 hours 42 minutes
4 servings

Okay I know my blog says my favorite microwave recipes and this isn't really one of them. I have tried this recipe and it works but honestly just go to the supermarket and select your favorite brand you will far happier. So for what it is worth here ya go!

How To Make Yogurt in Microwave

1 quartt Milk; low fat
2 tablespoons Nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons Yogurt Starter OR; dry culturePlain yogurt; room temp

Combine milk and nonfat dry milk in a large deep bowl. Heat 12 minutes at FULL POWER or to boiling. Cool to 115F; monitor temperature with a microwave thermometer. Combine starter with about 1/2 cup cooled milk; mix lightly until smooth. Add milk mixture to remaining milk, mixing until well blended. Pour into warmed, large deep bowl. Place temperature probe into milk; cover with plastic wrap. Insert probe into oven. To incubate, heat to 113F on FULL POWER; hold at that temperature 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours. (Reset timer as needed) Chill. Yogurt will continue to thicken as it chills. Makes about 4 cups. NOTE: Drain liquid from yogurt after chilled. Yogurt will become thin if liquid is stirred in.

Hint: See above comments

Confetti Popcorn Balls

2005-06-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 2 minutes
servings 16

In keeping with my previous post I thought I would add another popcorn recipe to the mix. Please note that the total cooking time does not include the popping of your brand choice microwaveable popcorn.

Confetti Popcorn Balls

1 pk Microwave popcorn(follow popping instructions)
1/2 cup M&M's
1/3 cup Unsalted peanuts
2 cups Mini marshmallows
3 tablespoons Butter

Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Grease an 8" square pan. Remove unpopped kernals from popcorn. In large greased bowl, combine popcorn with candy and peanuts. Place marshmallows and butter in micro-safe container. Microwave on High for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. With buttered hands, press mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

I have used small gumdrops in place of M&M's on occasion, works just as well.

Carmel Popcorn

2005-06-05T09:42:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
2 to 4 servings

Like to make pocorn while watching tv or a dvd? Try a little twist and make carmel flavored popcorn

Carmel Popcorn

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup dark syrup
1 teaspoon vanila
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 quarts popped popcorn

Bring to boil in microwave safe bowl, sugar, margarine, and syrup. (1 min) Cook 1 min longer. Mix in Vanila and Baking soda. Pour mixture over Popcorn and mix. Place coated popcorn in a large paper bag. Microwave 4 minutes turning and shaking every minute. Spread on wax paper to cool.

Hint: If you have children keep some moist towelettes on hand, as this popcorn, while delicious can be a tad messy.

barbecued Baked Beans

2005-06-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 15 minutes
2 to 4 servings

Simple recipe to turn an ordinary tin of beans into a rootin TOOTIN treat (sorry I couldn't resist) Seriously, by adding a few extras to a good old tin of beans you can transform them into a gourmet delight.

Barbecued Baked Beans

2 Slices bacon, cut into 1/2 Inch pieces
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 16 oz cans baked beans
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup Barbecue sauce or 1/4 cupKetchup
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

Combine bacon and onion in a 2 quart microwave-safe casserole. Microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and bacon partially cooked. Stir in beans, brown sugar and barbecue sauce. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on Medium 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring after 4 minutes.

I personally like to make a bowl of rice to go along with this dish; simply spoon the bbq beans over the rice.

Lasagna

2005-06-04T08:47:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 43 minutes
Serves 2 to 4

Looking for a fast, delicious Lasagna recipe? I have used this one on numerous occasions each time with fantastic results, you might say that this recipe is failsafe. The recipe below calls for ground beef but I have subbed in ground chicken and ground turkey on occasion, with the same great tasting Lasagna results.

Lasagna

1/2 pound ground beef
1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup Ricotta or cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 lasagna noodles, uncooked
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

In large glass bowl crumble ground beef. Heat on High for 2 to 3 minutes until beef is browned, stirring once; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Combine cheese, egg and pepper. In oblong baking dish spoon 1/2 cup sauce; then alternately layer noodles, egg mixture, Mozzarella cheese and sauce, forming two layers. Heat, covered, 8 minutes at high. Set power at medium low. Heat covered 30 to 32 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with Parmesan cheese and let stand covered 15 minutes before serving.

Make a Italian salad and some Garlic bread and sit down to a most satisfying meal.

Chocolate Cake

2005-06-04T07:06:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
servings 8

I must have 40 to 50 different variations of microwave chocolate cake recipes in my collection, but not one stands out as being the best as I have found them all to be equally as good, could be because of the fact that they are all so similar with just a small difference here and there. Anyways here is one that I chose at random it is as good as you will find.

Chocolate Cake

1/4 cup Cocoa mix
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup hot water, divided
3/4 cup plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Grease round micro-proof baking dish, 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches or 8 x 1 1/2 inches; line bottom with plastic wrap.
In a small micro-proof bowl combine cocoa and 1/3 cup water; microwave on High 40 to 60 seconds or until slightly thickened.
In medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add oil, remaining 1/3 cup hot water, egg, vanilla extract and chocolate mixture; beat until batter is smooth and well blended.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes; without turning until cake begins to pull away from sides (some moist spots may remain but will disappear on standing).
Let stand 5 minutes; invert onto serving plate.
Peel off plastic wrap; cool.

You can make your own favorite frosting or if your lazy like me I choose my favorite out of the can frosting :)

Sausage Supreme

2005-06-04T06:23:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 13 minutes
servings 4

Haven't made this in awhile it is one of those recipes that I use to make so often that I guess I just got a little tired of it, plus it is one of my early favs and one of my first micro recipes. I have since built up a vast collection and this one has kind of gotten shuffled to the back, however, it is a great recipe and I would still rate it as one of my all time favorites.

Sausage Supreme

1 pound bulk sausage
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sausage dripping

Crumble sausage over bottom of 9-inch glass or pyrex baking dish for microwave. Microwave on High for 4 1/2 to 7 minutes, stirring after half time. (Drain off fat and reserve 1/3 cup of it for cornbread.) In another dish reserve half of cooked sausage.

Cornbread: Combine remaining ingredients in mixing bowl. Stir only until smooth. Pour over sausage in baking dish. Combine reserved sausage over top. Center dish on inverted saucer in oven. Microwave at Medium for 6 minutes, rotating every 2 minutes. Check for doneness by looking in bottom of dish for unbaked batter. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with your favorite vegetables.

Reuben Casserole

2005-06-03T17:23:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 12 minutes
6 servings

Nice hearty casserole dish, makes 6 generous size portions, could easily feed 8

Reuben Casserole

2 c Swiss cheese; shredded
1/4 c Mayonnaise
dash of ketchup
1 can(8 oz) Sauerkraut; rinsed & drained
2 Tomatoes; sliced
2 tablespoons Butter
1 Green pepper; cut in rings
1 can (12 oz) Corned Beef; chopped
1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup ThousandIsland dressing

Put sauerkraut in buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Top with corned beef, broken into bits, then cheese. Combine mayonnaise and Thousand Island dressing and spread over cheese. Top with tomatoes and green peppers. Melt butter in microwave and blend with bread crumbs, spread over top. Cook 12 minutes on HIGH or until cooked thoroughly

Serve up with some microwaved broccoli or your favorite vegetable (microwaved of course) and your set to go.

Sloppy Joes

2005-06-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 8 minutes
serves 4

Looking for a great lunch idea? Try this microwave version

Sloppy Joes

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns

Mix and combine beef and onion in a microwave casserole. Cook on High for 3-5 minutes, stirring once or twice, to crumble the beef. Place drained onion and hamburger mixture into 2 quart casserole. Add the remaining ingredients (except for the buns) Blend well and heat on High for about 3 minutes, or until very hot and heated through. Spoon meat mixture onto buns and serve.

Try it with a salad or soup.

Mocha Fudge

2005-06-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
makes 12 squares

Man I have a sweet tooth, probably a good 40 % of my of my favs are for one kind of dessert or other. Anyways this Mocha Fudge recipe is one of several fudge recipes I have and use.

Mocha Fudge

3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
12 oz semi sweet
12 ounces real semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce chopped unsweetened chocolate (for rich fudge)
or 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for drier fudge)
2 tablespoons instant coffee

Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil.
Stir all ingredients together in large glass bowl. Heat in microwave oven for 4 minutes, until it wells up. Take out and stir. Reheat 2 minutes more. Stir until marshmallows are dissolved. Stir well until all chocolate is dissolved. Pour fudge into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Let top dry overnight. Turn over on a board, peel off foil and let the bottom dry. Cut into pieces. Separate pieces and let them dry a bit more.

Pieces can be coated with melted coating chocolate, with a pecan or half a walnut on top.

Makes your mouth water.

Taco Chip Chicken

2005-06-03T07:36:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 23 minutes
servings 4

Kids love this meal, my own request this more than any other recipe I use and the nice thing about it is that adults enjoy it just as much. Takes a little longer to make than some recipes but the results are worth it.

Taco Chip Chicken

4 (3 ounce) skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups stewed tomatoes
4 taco shells, coarsely crushed
20 to 30 small pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
1 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
1 oz shreeded Monteray Jack cheese

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole, arrange chicken breasts with thicker parts toward outside of the dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked. Remove chicken to plate and set aside.
Using the same casserole, combine green onions, red pepper, celery and butter; microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once, or until vegetables are tender. Add stewed tomatoes; microwave on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Place chicken on top of tomato mixture; sprinkle evenly with coarsely crushed taco chips, cheese and olives. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, or until cheese melts.

I like to make a nice tossed salad to go along with this meal. Rice also goes along nicely with this dish. Hope your family enjoys it as much as mine.