Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes
Pork vindaloo
This dish, a southern Indian delicacy, is usually very hot and sour, No water should be used when cooking the vindaloo. For a milder effect use less chilli powder (1 teaspoon for mild, 2 teaspoons for medium). Item required 3 large onions, sliced 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cloves [...]
Korma curry
Item required 120 g ghee 2 large onions, sliced 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 2 cloves garlic, chopped 11/2 tablespoons poppy seeds V. teaspoon ground ginger 4 green chillies, chopped and seeds removed 3 teaspoons ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon V. teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 500 g lean beef, cut into 212 [...]
Lamb kofta curry
Item required 1 kg minced lamb 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 eggs 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black [...]
Acorn squash ‘N’ Apples
Acorn squash ‘N’ Apples 2 acorn or butternut squash Salt 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine Cinnamon Setting: HIGH 1. Pierce whole squash and place in oven. 2. MICROWAVE for 10 to 12 MINUTES, or until squash feels soft to touch. Let stand 5 [...]
Islander chicken
Item required 21/2 to 3-lb. frying chicken, cut up 1 can (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 cup chopped cashew or macadamia nuts Setting: HIGH 1. Cut larger pieces of chicken in half for uniform [...]
Hot taco dip
Item required 1 cup (8 oz. or 1/2 pt.) sour cream 1 can (101/2 oz.) condensed bean and bacon soup 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Cheddar or American cheese 2 tablespoons dry taco seasoning mix 1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion Setting: HIGH 1. In 11/2-quart glass mixing bowl or serving dish, combine all ingredients; mix [...]
Mixed spiced nuts
Item Required 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 21/2 tablespoons water 1 cup walnut halves 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup Brazil nut halves Setting: HIGH 1. In 1-quart glass casserole, combine brown sugar, salt, spices and water. 2. [...]