Microwave Recipes CookbookCollection of helpful cooking ideas, menu suggestions, and tantalizing recipes

FACTORS WHICH AFFECT COOKING

Several factors which influence timing and results in conventional cooking are exaggerated by microwave speed. From conventional cooking you are familiar with the idea that more food takes more time. Two cups of water take longer to boil than one. Size of food is important, too. Cut up potatoes cook faster than whole ones. These differences are more apparent in microwaving, since energy penetrates and turns to heat directly in the food. Knowing what affects the speed and evenness of cooking will help you enjoy all the …

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 are plump, stirring occasion¬ally during last half of cooking time.
11/2 Cups Sauce
TIP If desired, prepare sauce ahead and MICRO
WAVE from room temperature, 21/2 to 3 MINUTES, …

Semolina cookies

Semolina cookies is the perfect semi-sweet recipe to all. It is very easy to do and good combination with coffee or tea.

Item required
2 cups (250 g) plain flour, sifted
1/4 cup (45 g) semolina
1 cup (250 g) sugar
V. teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
150 g ghee, melted
Preparation method
1 In a bowl, mix flour, semolina, sugar and bicarbonate of soda. Add ghee a little at a time, kneading the mixture to a soft dough.
2 Form into balls …

Lemon cloud pie

Here is a way to cook lemon meringue pie in microwave oven. Since meringue on top of a pie does not cook well in the oven, fold it into the filling to make a light, creamy texture.
Items required
9-inch baked pastry shell
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice
2 eggs, separated
1 package (3oz.) cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar

Setting : High
1.In mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup …