Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes
Orange-sauced carrots
Microwave cooking is an excellent way to prepare colorful, flavourful, and nutricious vegetables.When preparing vegetables, cook them just till they are almost done. Items required 1/8 inch thick 8 carrots, sliced 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons teaspoon cornstarch 2/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon [...]
Apple-Cranberry crisp
This “Apple-Cranberry crisp” can be prepare quickly and effortlessly in microwave oven. This dessert is very tasty and quick-to-make candies. Items required 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/3 cup fresh cranberries 2 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoon quick-cooking rolled oats 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 [...]
Vanilla cream filling
Item required 11/2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla Setting: HIGH 1.Combine all ingredients, except vanilla, in 2-cup glass measure. Beat well with rotary beater. 2.MICROWAVE for 3 MINUTES. Stir and MICROWAVE for 2 to 21/2 MINUTES or until thickened. Stir in vanilla; beat [...]
Mushroom sauce
Item required 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1cup (8 oz. or 1/2 pt.) sliced fresh mushrooms 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup water Setting: HIGH 1. In 1-quart glass casserole, combine butter and mushrooms; cover. 2. MICROWAVE for 2 MINUTES, stirring occasion-ally. Stir in remaining ingredients. 3. MICROWAVE for [...]
Nutmeg sauce
Item required 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons rum or brandy; or 1 teaspoon vanilla Setting: HIGH 1.In 2-cup glass measure, combine sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg; stir in water and butter. 2.MICROWAVE for 3 to 4 MINUTES or until mixture boils and [...]
Spicy raisin sauce
Item required 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 11/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup water 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Setting: HIGH 1.In 4-cup glass measure, combine all ingredients. 2.MICROWAVE for 4 to 41/2 MINUTES or until mixture boils and raisins [...]
Creamy smooth cheese fondue
Item required 11/2 cups dry sherry 5 cups shredded process American Cheese 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/9 teaspoon garlic salt 1 loaf French bread Settings: HIGH/DEFROST 1. Pour sherry into 2-cup glass measure. 2. MICROWAVE on HIGH for 4to 5 MINUTES or until very hot but not boiling. Toss remaining ingredients together, [...]