Thursday, December 24, 2009

Does anyone have any recipes cooking using a microwave?

I was wondering what kind of food you can cook in a microwave. I have only been reheating and thawing my food. What else can be done? Any recipies?Does anyone have any recipes cooking using a microwave?
Microwave Tilapia


INGREDIENTS:


1 pound tilapia fillets


1 tablespoon butter


1 garlic clove, minced


1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon


1/4 cup apple cider vinegar


1 pkg. ready-serve rice (the 90 sec. in the microwave kind)





DIRECTIONS:


In a microwavable baking dish, arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer. Dot with pieces of butter, and minced garlic. Sprinkle over fresh tarragon. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 2 minutes.


Turn fillets over, recover, and continue to microwave on high for a further 2 minutes. Remove immediately, sprinkle with apple cider vinegar, and serve over your favorite ready-serve rice.





Chicken Soup Casserole


INGREDIENTS:


1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup


1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup


1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken and rice soup


1 cup mayonnaise


1 tablespoon chopped onion


1 pkg. pre-cooked chicken breast meat


4 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed





DIRECTIONS:


In a large bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, chicken soup with rice, mayonnaise, onion and chicken meat. Mix together well. Pour mixture into a 10x10 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle crushed cracker crumbs over the top. Put in microwave on high for 20 minutes.








Microwave Baked Potato


INGREDIENTS:


1 large russet potato


1 tablespoon butter or margarine


3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese


salt and pepper to taste


1 tablespoon sour cream


1 can or jar of your favorite chili





DIRECTIONS:


Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.


Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork. Top the open sides with butter and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Return to the microwave, and cook for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.


Top with chili, remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve.





Microwave Tacos


INGREDIENTS:


1 pound ground beef


1 packet dry taco seasoning


1/4 cup water


8 medium taco shells, warmed


2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


2 cups shredded lettuce


1/4 cup finely chopped onion


1 medium tomato, chopped


taco sauce





DIRECTIONS:


Crumble the ground beef into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Cover with glass lid. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes on High. Drain, and stir in taco seasoning and water. Cover and return to the microwave. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on High.


Fill each taco shell with about 2 tablespoons of the ground beef, then top with desired amounts of cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and taco sauce.Does anyone have any recipes cooking using a microwave?
EASY MICROWAVE FUDGE





1 (12 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips


1 (12 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips


1 can Eagle Brand milk


1 tsp. vanilla


1 c. walnuts or pecans


8x8x2 inch pan lined with foil








Spray large microwave bowl with Pam. Add both packages of chips and Eagle Brand milk. Heat in microwave for 2-2 1/2 minutes. Stir melted chips together plus 1 teaspoon vanilla. After smooth add nuts. Then pour this mixture into foil lined 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Cool in refrigerator for 1 hour. Cut into small pieces for serving. Keep well covered so the fudge will not dry out.








microwave cooking link for you:


http://www.123easyaspie.com/micro.html








Microwave cooking tips for you:


http://busycooks.about.com/od/microwaveo鈥?/a>
u can cook bacon


u can cook them frozen meals lol


celeste pizzas/ and tonys pizzas in frozen food isle also digorno





you can cook vegetables in cans in microwave





u can cook hot dogs in microwave


u can make hard boiled eggs in the microwave


u can make easy mac in microwave


u can make 10 min. or is it 5 min fries in microwave


u can make sausage thats just needs to be reheat because is fully cooked





chef boyardee


spagettios


beef stuffed raviolies





popcorn


mozzerella sticks





soups
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This is a great lasagna recipe... well u can probably make this without any problems





TACO LASAGNA





NGREDIENTS





* 11 ounces lasagna noodles


* 1 pound lean ground beef


* 24 ounces tomato sauce


* 1/2 cup water


* 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix


* 8 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


* 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips





DIRECTIONS





1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.


2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.


3. In a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, layer noodles then meat mixture and cheese; repeat 2 more times. There will be 3 layers.


4. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave, uncover and let stand for 5 minutes.


5. Sprinkle tortilla chips over the top; serve.





OR: a much simpler one





CHILI CHEESE DIP





INGREDIENTS





* 1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans


* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


* 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa


* 1 (2.25 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained


* 1 (18 ounce) package tortilla chips





DIRECTIONS





1. In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix chili without beans, Cheddar cheese, chunky salsa, and black olives.


2. Microwave the mixture on High approximately 3 minutes, until cheese begins to melt. Stir the mixture, and return to microwave. Continue cooking in microwave in 1 to 3 minute intervals, until thoroughly blended and hot. Serve with tortilla chips.





ENJOY!
Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven


Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking or reheating meat, poultry, fish, and eggs to make sure they are prepared safely. Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave ';cold spots,'; where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason, it is important to use the following safe microwaving tips to prevent foodborne illness.





Microwave Oven Cooking





Arrange food items evenly in a covered dish and add some liquid if needed. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap; loosen or vent the lid or wrap to let steam escape. The moist heat that is created will help destroy harmful bacteria and ensure uniform cooking. Cooking bags also provide safe, even cooking.


Do not cook large cuts of meat on high power (100%). Large cuts of meat should be cooked on medium power (50%) for longer periods. This allows heat to reach the center without overcooking outer areas.


Stir or rotate food midway through the microwaving time to eliminate cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive, and for more even cooking.


When partially cooking food in the microwave oven to finish cooking on the grill or in a conventional oven, it is important to transfer the microwaved food to the other heat source immediately. Never partially cook food and store it for later use.


Use a food thermometer or the oven鈥檚 temperature probe to verify the food has reached a safe minimum internal temperature. Cooking times may vary because ovens vary in power and efficiency. Always allow standing time, which completes the cooking, before checking the internal temperature with a food thermometer.


Cook foods to the following safe minimum internal temperatures:


Beef, veal, and lamb steaks, roasts, and chops may be cooked to 145 掳F.


All cuts of pork to 160 掳F.


Ground beef, veal and lamb to 160 掳F.


Egg dishes, casseroles to 160 掳F.


Leftovers to 165 掳F.


Stuffed poultry is not recommended. Cook stuffing separately to 165 掳F.


All poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 掳F.


Cooking whole, stuffed poultry in a microwave oven is not recommended. The stuffing might not reach the temperature needed to destroy harmful bacteria.





Microwave Defrosting





Remove food from packaging before defrosting. Do not use foam trays and plastic wraps because they are not heat stable at high temperatures. Melting or warping may cause harmful chemicals to migrate into food.


Cook meat, poultry, egg casseroles, and fish immediately after defrosting in the microwave oven because some areas of the frozen food may begin to cook during the defrosting time. Do not hold partially cooked food to use later.


Cover foods with a lid or a microwave-safe plastic wrap to hold in moisture and provide safe, even heating.


Heat ready-to-eat foods such as hot dogs, luncheon meats, fully cooked ham, and leftovers until steaming hot.


After reheating foods in the microwave oven, allow standing time. Then, use a clean food thermometer to check that food has reached 165 掳F.





Containers %26amp; Wraps





Only use cookware that is specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven. Glass, ceramic containers, and all plastics should be labeled for microwave oven use.


Plastic storage containers such as margarine tubs, take-out containers, whipped topping bowls, and other one-time use containers should not be used in microwave ovens. These containers can warp or melt, possibly causing harmful chemicals to migrate into the food.


Microwave plastic wraps, wax paper, cooking bags, parchment paper, and white microwave-safe paper towels should be safe to use. Do not let plastic wrap touch foods during microwaving.


Never use thin plastic storage bags, brown paper or plastic grocery bags, newspapers, or aluminum foil in the microwave oven.





read then you can cook any thig
There are lots of recipes cooked in microwave:


APPETIZERS


Franks with Mustard Cream


Chimale Dip


Spinach Dip


SALADS / SOUPS / SANDWICHES


Hot Macaroni Salad


Sloppy Joes


MAIN DISHES / BRUNCH


BEEF DISHES


Chili Weekend Concoction


Meat Loaf


Beef Paprika


Pot Roast Supreme


EGG / CHEESE / MEATLESS DISHES


Farm Country Eggs


Microwaved Hard Boiled Egg


Southwestern Eggs


FISH / SEAFOOD DISHES


Cajun Baked Fish


Steamed Shrimp


PORK DISHES


Barbequed Pork Chops


Plan Over Casserole


POULTRY DISHES


Gourmet Chicken Breasts


Rotisserie Chicken


Picante Chicken


SIDE DISHES


Baked Beans


Cheese Grits


SWEETS AND BAKED GOODS


Amaretto Swirl Cheesecake


Berry Cobbler


Bundt Coffee Cake


Chocolate Scotch Bars


Fudge


Sour Cream Lemon or Lime Pie


POTPOURRI


Easy Gravy


VEGETABLES


Corn on the Cob


Frosted Cauliflower


Green Beans and New Potatoes


Party Broccoli


Scalloped Potatoes


The recipes can be found in this link:http://www.goodnuke.com/recipes/index.ht鈥?/a>





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http://www.anniesrecipes.com/Kitchen/mic鈥?/a>

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