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Delicious Zucchini Cold Soup Recipe

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • Grated pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dillweed
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1(13-ounce) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

What to do

  1. In a 2-quart casserole combine zucchini, water, onion, bouillon cubes, pepper, garlic powder, dillweed, and nutmeg.
  2. Microwave for 8 minutes on HIGH.
  3. Puree in blender. Pour back into bowl.
  4. In a small dish combine the com starch with the 1/2 cup water: mix well.
  5. Pour into the puree, add the can of milk, and microwave the entire mixture until thick, for 5-8 minutes on HIGH.
  6. Refrigerate to cool. Serve as a cold soup with garish of paprika and parsley.

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Microwave Rice Cooking: Tips for 4 Servings

It is recommended that only 1 cup rice be prepared in the microwave at a time. Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.

Makes 4 servings of rice, about 3/4 cup each.

What you need

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup rice

Other things you need

  • A fork
  • A Microwave
  • 2- quart microwave-safe dish

What to do

  1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup rice.
  2. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Reduce setting to 50% power and microwave for 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with a fork and serve.

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Delicious Cookie Recipes: From Classic to Creative

Cookies

Cookies with peanuts / easy cookie

Cookies with chips

Cookie with nut, chips or fruit

Harder cookies to make

Holiday cookies

Other Cookie

  • Delicious Fortune Cookies Recipe with Sample Fortunes [coming soon]

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Microwave Fresh & Frozen Vegetables: A Helpful Chart

Here’s a handy dandy chart for microwaving fresh and frozen vegetables. When adapting one of your own conventional recipes, reduce liquids and cook as specified in the chart. Also, remember to slit the center of all frozen vegetable pouches before microwaving Place frozen pouch in a glass baking dish or directly on the oven’s bottom shell. Place other frozen and fresh vegetables, in a glass baking dish or casserole. Arrange spear vegetables with the stalk end toward the outside of cooking dish. Add cup water when cooking fresh vegetables, except baked potatoes, squash or ears of corn Cover dish with glass lid or plastic wrap Microwave all fresh and frozen vegetables on HIGH. Vegetables may still seem firm when oven time finishes cooking. Allow them to stand 2 to 5 minutes depending on amount and density


VegetablePreparation for Fresh VegetablesFresh AmountCooking time (in Minutes)Frozen AmountCooking time (in Minutes)
ArtichokesWash toughly. Cut 1 inch off top, straight across remove any loose leaves around bottom. Remove thorns on each outer leaf by clipping about 1/2 inch off tips. Dip cut edges in lemon juice to prevent darkening. After cooking remove prickly core with spoon3 1/2 inch in diameter
1
2
3
4



4 to 7
7 to10
9 to 12
11 to14
10 oz. pkg. frozen hearts5-7
AsparagusSpear, cut. Wash thoroughly to remove dirt and sand. Snap off though stalk discarding base. Leave spears whole, cut or break into 1to 2-inch pieces.

3/4 lb.
1 1/2lb.


5 to 6
9 to 10
9 oz. pouch
10 oz. pouch		6 to 7

8 to 9
Beans: Green and waxWash green and wax beans; remove ends. Leave whole. Cut lengthwise into strips, break or cut into 1 to 2 -inch pieces. Add about 1/4 cup more water to softer beans.3/4 lb.

11/2 lb.		12 to 14

16 to 18		French style or cut
9 oz. pkg.
10 oz. pouch



8 to 9

7 to 8

Lima beans		Remove beans from shell, wash thoroughly1 lb.
2 lbs. 		10 to 12
14 to 16 		10 oz. pkg
6 to 8
Beets Scrub beet with a brush to remove dirt. Leave 1 inch of top attached to beet. Peel and cut off stem after beets are cookedwhole
4 Medium		14 to 18
BroccoliWash carefully, removing large outer leaves and tough portion of stalk. Slit stems to speed cooking.1 1/2 lb.10 to 1410 oz pkg8 to 9
Brussels Sprouts Discard wilted out leaves, wash thoroughly. Cut off stem. 1/2 lb.
1 lb. 		5 to 8
7 to 9		8 oz pkg
10 oz pkg		6 to 8
6 to 8
Cabbage Wash and remove any wilted outside leaves. Add a little vinegar or lemon juice to red cabbage to retain color. Shredded
1/2 medium
1 medium
5 to 7

8 to 11
Carrots Scrape or peel with vegetable peeler to remove thin layer of outer skin. Cut off tops and tips. Leave whole, slice, dice, or sliver. Fresh, young, tender carrots microwave best.sliced, diced, slivered
2 medium
4 medium
6 medium


4 to 6
7 to 10
9 to 12		diced or whole8 to 10
CauliflowerRemove outer leaves and excess part of stem. Wash thoroughly, leave whole or cut into flowerets. broken into flowerets
1 medium
whole
1 medium
1 large


7 to 9


8 to 10
12 to 15
10 oz pkg 5 to 8
CelerySeparate stalks and wash thoroughly. Cut off base and any blemishes. Slice or cut into strips.1- inch slices or strips
6 stalks 		8 to 10
Corn (Kernel)Remove husk and silk, trim ends. Wash thoroughly. Cut corn off cob using a sharp knife.1 1/2 cups
3 cups		6 to 7
7 to 8		10 oz pkg 5 to 8
EggplantWash and peel tough skin areas. Cut off stem. Leave whole, slice, or dice. Important: Pierce or prick skin if cooked wholeSliced or diced
1 medium
whole
1 medium
5 to 7

6 to 8
OkraWash thoroughly and cut off stemswhole
1/2 lb.
sliced
1/2 lb.
4 to 6

3 to 5		10 oz pkg7 to 9
OnionsPeel and quarter8 small
2 large
4 large
6 to 8
6 to 8
8 to 12
Peas, Black-EyedFrozen
10 oz. pkg		9 to 11

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How to Make Divinity Candy in Your Microwave: A Step-by-Step Guide

Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • Candied Cherries (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, water and vinegar in a buttered 4-cup glass measure; cover with plastic wrap.
  2. Microwave 12 to 17 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast) or until candy forms a firm ball in cold water (240°F.).
  3. Meanwhile, beat egg white in medium mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
  4. Pour candy syrup in thin stream into egg white, beating constantly with mixer. Add vanilla; beat until mixture is stiff.
  5. Fold in nuts. If you want extra color, add 1/4 cup chopped candied cherries.
  6. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool.
    Approximately 30 Candy Pieces

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Caramels Made in the Microwave

Notes on making candy in your microwave
Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 can (15 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • Dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. Place butter in large buttered mixing bowl. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast) to melt.
  2. Blend in brown sugar, syrup, condensed milk and salt.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Microwave 10 to 12 minutes on HIGH; stir well.
  5. Microwave, uncovered, 16 to 20 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast) (240° F.) or until candy
    forms ball in cold water or check with thermometer).
  6. Mix in vanilla and pour into greased 12 x 7-inch baking dish.
  7. Cool to room temperature before cutting.
  8. Cut and wrap in individual pieces.
    Makes About 84 One-inch Candies

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Delicious Fudge Squares: Simple Microwave Recipe

Notes on making candy in your microwave
Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
  • 1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 jar (10 oz.) marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, butter, and milk in buttered large glass mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
  2. Microwave 10 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast).
  3. Stir and continue cooking on MED. HIGH (Roast) for 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. You can also check it was a candy thermometer to see if it has reached the correct temperature for soft ball.
  4. Stir in chocolate pieces until melted.
  5. Fold in marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla.
  6. Pour into buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
  7. Chill until firm; cut into squares. Make about 74 small Fudge Squares

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Quick Microwaved Beef Stew

GRANDMA’S BEEF STEW

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1 1/4 lb. beef stew meat
  • 1 lb. red potatoes, cubed
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 can (16 oz.) whole kernel corn, well drained
  • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon instant beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in water-soaked clay pot. Cover with water-soaked lid.
  2. Microwave 15 minutes on HIGH. Stir well and recover.
  3. Microwave 55 to 60 minutes on MEDIUM (Simmer), or until meat is fork tender.
  4. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
    4 to 6 Servings

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Microwave Cooking: Quick and Easy Recipes

It’s incredible how much you can cook in a microwave. While it might not always be the best option, it can definitely come in handy when you’re in a pinch. As time goes on, I will be adding more recipes.

Breakfast

Main Dishes

Vegetables

Sides

Soups and Sandwiches

Desserts and Snacks

Candy: Notes on making candy in your microwave
Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)

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Easy Herbed Potatoes Recipe

HERBED POTATOES

Ingredients:

  • 3 or 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

  1. Make crosswise cuts 1/2 inch apart in each potato, not cutting all the way through. Place an onion
    slice in each cut. Place potatoes in 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cover tightly and microwave on high (100%) until potatoes are almost tender, 4 1/2 to 5½ minutes. Microwave margarine uncovered in 1-cup glass measure on high (100%) until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients, drizzle over potatoes. Cover and microwave on high (100%) until potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 minutes, 3 or 4 servings.

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