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Monday 12th September 2022
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The microwave is one of the simplest cooking tools and by this we don’t just mean reheating food.
In addition to the ease of use, another great advantage of microwave cooking is the time saving, it is the fastest way to prepare delicious and different foods.
So, if you are new to cooking, have unexpected guests or don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking, the microwave is your “knight” in the kitchen.
Before trying to cook with the microwave, we give you an important guide to preserve the life of the appliance that has become a must in the kitchen.
Make sure you place the plate in the center of the glass tray and use microwave utensils only. Paper napkins, cardboard and parchment paper are OK.
Use a slightly larger griddle, especially if you are cooking because what you are doing will expand. Never use metal as it may cause sparks in the microwave.
Do not leave the plate open if you are cooking something with the sauce, as it will splash.
Avoid using any metal inside the microwave, be it spoons, plates or aluminum foil.
– Cooking times depend on the power of the microwave and its temperature setting, and you can be guided by the written recipe of the dishes, noting the food during cooking.
There are a lot of cool things a microwave oven can do and to prove it, we’ve rounded up some really great microwave recipes, but before we go through them we recommend the best and most affordable “microwaves” on the market on Amazon, which are the best sellers and the most voted on the site.
Here is a list of 13 easy microwave recipes you can try at home:
1. Macaroni and cheese
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Meal ingredients:
Half a cup of pasta
Half a glass of water
3 tablespoons of milk
Salt to taste
Pepper
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
garlic (optional *
Preparation:
Mix the pasta, water and salt in a microwave-safe cup.
Microwave for 2-3 minutes, then stir.
Add the milk, cheese, salt and pepper, then mix.
Microwave for another 30 seconds, flip and garnish with a sprinkle of garlic.
2. Omelette in a cup
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Ingredients for a meal:
2 eggs
½ bell pepper, cut into cubes
2 slices of meat, cut into cubes
Half a cup of fresh spinach
salt
Pepper
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a cup that can be heated in the microwave.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, making sure there are no egg bubbles. Turn it halfway through cooking.
3. Chicken Quesadilla
Preparation time: 4 minutes
Ingredients for a meal:
2 medium flour tortillas
1 cup shredded, cooked chicken or chicken strips
½ bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon of taco seasoning
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Microwave the tortillas on a plate until slightly crispy. It will dry out a bit as it cools.
Combine the chicken, pepper, and taco seasoning in a bowl until well blended, then cook for 1-2 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Spread the mixture evenly on one tortilla, cover evenly with the cheese, then cover the other tortilla.
Cook for another 30 seconds to a minute, cut into strips, then serve.
4. Potatoes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients for a meal:
1 sweet potato, washed
1 tablespoon of oil
salt
2 slices of bacon
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
sour cream for serving
Fresh garlic, for serving
Preparation:
Prick the potatoes with a fork, then rub them with the oil and salt.
Place the bacon slices on the same plate as the potatoes and microwave for 7-9 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the potatoes soft. Make sure the bacon doesn’t burn.
Crumble the bacon after it has cooled.
Cut the potatoes in half and then turn the potatoes inside with a fork.
Sprinkle the cheese and then put it in the microwave for another 30 seconds.
Garnish with sour cream, chopped bacon pieces and chives.
5. Spaghetti squash and meatballs
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients for two meals:
1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon of oil
salt
Pepper
12 fully cooked meatballs
2 cups of pasta sauce
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Preparation:
Cut the spaghetti in half. If you’re having trouble, dig a few holes with a knife and then microwave for 5 minutes.
Remove the seeds and the inside with a spoon, then rub the oil, salt and pepper all over the surface.
Microwave for 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and peels off the skin easily.
Using a fork, cut the squash into noodle-like slices.
Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely heated.
Pour the meatballs and the sauce over each half of the spaghetti and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
6. Rice and meat
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients for a meal:
Half a cup of rice
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
2 slices of bacon or ground beef
Half a cup of frozen peas and carrots
2 eggs
salt
green onions for garnish
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine the rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil and bacon, mix and microwave for 6-8 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
Mix the frozen peas and carrots with the rice.
In a microwave-safe cup, beat the eggs with the salt.
Heat the eggs and rice in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until the eggs are completely cooked.
Cut the egg into small pieces and add it to the rice.
Garnish with green onions, then serve
7. Grilled Chicken Nachos
Preparation time: 4 minutes
Ingredients for two meals:
1 cup grated grilled chicken
3 tablespoons of barbecue sauce
2 large handfuls of tortilla chips
½ cup pico de gallo (fresh or raw sauce)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup finely chopped green onion
sour cream for serving
Preparation:
Mix the chicken with the barbecue sauce, then spread it evenly over a layer of tortilla chips.
Spread the pico de gallo, cheese and green onions evenly on top, then microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted and boils.
Add some guacamole and sour cream, then serve.
And in the end, how to clean the microwave?
Supplies:
small bowl
1 lemon
Half a glass of water
sponge
Instructions:
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze it in a bowl with half a glass of water.
Microwave for 3 minutes (or until the water boils).
Leave in the microwave for 5 minutes to allow the steam to dissolve the goo.
Remove the microwave bowl and clean the inside with a sponge or paper towel.
To remove hard-to-remove stains, dip a sponge in hot lemon water and press it onto the stain before scrubbing.
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