Wanted: microwavable recipes

[Deleted]

Been trying to use the microwave more as my "oven" and am buying special microwave cookwsre, sturdier microwavable storage containers, etc.So far i have used the cookware successfully but am interested in what's tried and true for you. I like doing mac&cheese this way.

[rosie]

Corn on the cob is great in the mw.

This is how I do it.So easy.





Rosie

[rosie]

Lemon Fan Potatoes [micro wave]


4 large Idaho Potatoes

1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese

3 T chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 C butter or margarine

1 T lemon juice

2 tsp. lemon zest



Serves 4



Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Combine cheese, parsley, paprika and salt in a small bow; set aside. Cut each potato crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, cutting to, but not through, bottom of potato. Allow potatoes to stand in ice water 10 minutes.

(Rosie)

Combine margarine, lemon juice and lemon rind in a 1-cup microwave-safe glass measure; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 40 seconds, or until margarine is melted.



Drain potatoes and pat dry. Arrange potatoes, cut side up, in 12x8x2-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Brush tops and sides of potatoes with margarine mixture. Cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 12 to 14 minutes, or until tender; rearranging potatoes every 6 minutes and brushing with remaining margarine mixture. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese mixture. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.



You could alternatively, bake the potatoes in a conventional oven.

[rosie]

Lemon Fan Potatoes [micro wave]


4 large Idaho Potatoes
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
3 T chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 C butter or margarine
1 T lemon juice
2 tsp. lemon zest

Serves 4

Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Combine cheese, parsley, paprika and salt in a small bow; set aside. Cut each potato crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, cutting to, but not through, bottom of potato. Allow potatoes to stand in ice water 10 minutes.

Combine margarine, lemon juice and lemon rind in a 1-cup microwave-safe glass measure; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 40 seconds, or until margarine is melted.

Drain potatoes and pat dry. Arrange potatoes, cut side up, in 12x8x2-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Brush tops and sides of potatoes with margarine mixture. Cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 12 to 14 minutes, or until tender; rearranging potatoes every 6 minutes and brushing with remaining margarine mixture. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese mixture. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

You could alternatively, bake the potatoes in a conventional oven.

[Deleted]

Thsnks, Rosie! I have heard about the corn on the cob trick but havent tried it yet!

[almonds]

We do corn on the cob in the microwave also but we shuck it, wash it, and wrap it in a paper towel, then dampen the paper towel. Two minutes for a single ear and it's perfectly done. Unwrap, add butter and any other seasonings and dig in.

[almonds]

Marg - try heading to tasteofhome.com (Yes, that is still in working order) At the top of the page will be a line saying "search". You can type in just about any type of food and it will bring up several recipes for that food item. There are a lot of good ideas for easy recipes you might enjoy. If you glance at it, have fun searching!

[cooktocook]

The only thing I really cook in my microwave is corn on the cob.  Shuck, pull off silk, wrap in wax paper--4 mins. per ear.  Have been making it this way for over 35 years.  Otherwise, the microwave is strictly used to re-heat items.

Lori

[carross]

I only use my microwave for warming things up. I use my grill for corn, but I guess I should try the microwave.

[wilderness]

I use my micro wave for warming up things.  Once in a while will bake a potato in it if in a hurry.  I do make a couple of mug cakes for dessert.  They are simple and good.

[Carole]

I cooked stuffed peppers in the microwave. I used to make them in the oven, but hate mushy peppers. You can make whatever filing that you like. I cut the peppers in half longways. Stuff the peppers and put them in a microwave safe baking dish. I usually cook on high for 2 minutes, then check them to see if they need more cooking. We like them to still be crunchy.

[rosie]

G m Marg,You might want to check some mw cooking devicces to help use your mw .

 I have all three and love em.Here`s a list.

Fasta Pasta--no waiting for water to boil,no heating up kitchen.Ranked #1 by Cooks Country testers.

Nordic Ware mw egg boiler 

Rangemate multi purpose cooker-grills,bakes steams etc.
  It`s a little pricey,but qvc somwtimes has deals on them.
    I own the 1- 1/2  qt? round one with inserts.

Here`s where you can chececk them all out. www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_9?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=rangemate&sprefix=rangemate%2Caps%2C181

Happy mw cookinng.
Rosie

[rosie]

Marg,the trick re corn on the cob in the mw is cutting about an inch off the stalk end of the cob.That`s the end the silk grows from.So the silk is cut loose making removal so  much easier.

 Give it a try.You`ll be amazed.Lol.
 Rosie

[Deleted]

Carol, never thought of doing stuffed peppers in the wave! I love stuffed peppers. I do havec a few mw cookware items. They work great! You are even supposed to be able to cook meatloaf, meat balls, chicken, etc in them. Havent tried yet, though.