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Crudites
By GratefulSea
Crudités are raw or lightly blanched vegetables that are frequently served as an accompaniment to dips
- A variety of raw or slightly blanched vegies
Best Jiffy Cornbread
By GratefulSea
OMG! I can't make a southern meal without this cornbread to go with
- 2 (8 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 (8 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
ATK Buttermilk Pancakes for Two
By GratefulSea
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 200 degrees
- 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil , plus extra as needed
Vegetable Stir-fry with Roasted Shrimp
By GratefulSea
From The Mercury News, May 22, 2016
- 3 ⁄ 4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon chile flakes, or to taste Salt, pepper to taste
- 1 Fresno chile for moderate heat or 1 Thai bird’s eye chile for more intense heat, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 2 large cloves
- 6 to 8 scallions, cut into
- 1-inch pieces (slice bigger scallions in half lengthwise, as well) before cutting them into pieces
- 3 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups thinly sliced or julienned carrots
- 2 cups snap peas, sliced diagonally
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Slow-roasted Chicken with Shallot-Garlic Pan Sauce
By GratefulSea
From Cooks Illustrated: "Slow roasting promises extremely juicy chicken but offers little in the way of crispy skin
- 5 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (4 split breasts and 4 leg quarters), trimmed
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 2-1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 4 shallots, sliced thin
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Miso-Glazed Black Cod
By GratefulSea
Miso-Glazed Black Cod is the zesty and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that makes a lovely dinner any night of the we...
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons Mirin or other Japanese sweet wine
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 (7-ounce) black cod fillets, sablefish, or butterfish
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 450° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- grated Parmesan, for serving
Things you can do with a microwave oven
By GratefulSea
GET MORE JUICE FROM CITRUS FRUIT
- Get more juice from citrus fruit...
- 10 warm a lemon, lime, or orange before squeezing by hand or using a juicer - Heat on full power for about 10 seconds.
- Plump and soften raisins and other dried fruit ...
- 30 to 40 in a small bowl; sprinkle with water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on full power for 30 to 40 seconds.
- Peel peaches or tomatoes...
- to water into a deep microwavable bowl or a glass measuring cup. Bring to a boil. Drop tomatoes or peaches in the water for only a few seconds each. The skin will loosen and peel off easily.
- Make applesauce....
- Dry fresh herbs..
- Peel onions...
- 1 to 2 a covered microwave-safe plate and cook for 1 to 2 minutes at full power.
- Remove outer skin from garlic cloves...
- 80% 30 to in a custard cup and microwave at 80% power for 30 seconds. Allow the cloves to cool enough so you can handle them, then lift away the skin.
- Blanch fresh vegetables before freezing ...
- Make refrigerated butter or margarine spreadable...
- 1 20 50% of butter or margarine for 20 seconds at 50% power.
- Melt butter, margarine or solid shortening...
- 1 1/2 45 to 1 or margarine or 1/2 cup of shortening on full power for 45 seconds to 1 minute .
- to refrigerated cream cheese to use in a recipe...
- to 8 50% 1-1/2 to 2 at room temperature first. Unwrap an 8 oz. package of cream cheese and microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
- to rock-hard ice cream easier to scoop...
- 30 to full half gallon container for 30 seconds on full power to soften it just enough for scooping.
- Toast coconut...
- 2 to 3 to thin layer on a microwave safe pie plate or on a paper plate. Microwave on full power for 2 to 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Watch closely to prevent over-browning.
- Blanch almonds...
- to to 30 water until it begins to boil. Place almonds in a separate cup. Add enough boiling water to cover the almonds and then microwave on full power for 30 seconds. Drain and rub off the almond skins.
- Toast sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sliced or slivered almonds....
- Melt caramel...
- 7 1 1- 1/2 to 2-1/2 to 30 bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water. Microwave, uncovered, on full power for 1- 1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds or until the caramel is melted and smooth.
- Melt baking chocolate...
- Make smooth sauces and gravies...
- Click on the picture below for a simple recipe for a basic white sauce and cheese sauce made in a microwave oven.
- Soften brown sugar...
- 20 hardened brown sugar in a plastic bag. Add a slice of soft white bread or about a quarter of a fresh apple. Close the bag tightly and microwave on full power for 20 seconds. Discard the bread or apple and stir the sugar.
- Liquefy honey that has crystallized and hardened...
- 50% to 15 power, stopping to check at 15 second intervals. Crystallized honey will liquefy quickly. Total time depends on the amount and the condition of the honey.
- Heat pancake and waffle syrup...
- 35 to 45 bottle of syrup or a filled syrup pitcher in the microwave. Microwave on full power, usually for only 35 to 45 seconds, depending on the amount of syrup.
- Make croutons and dry breadcrumbs...
- 4 5 to 7 bread cubes or bread crumbs for 5 to 7 minutes at full power.
- Soften tortillas...
- 3 to 4 15 to 25 to 4 corn or flour tortillas in waxed paper. Microwave on full power for 15 to 25 seconds.
- Freshen chips and snack crackers...
- Microwave, uncovered, for about one minute on full power.
- Cook healthier bacon...
- Use a microwave bacon grill designed so that fats drains away as the meat cooks.
- By using a microwave oven for what it does best, in combination with other cooking methods, you can streamline meal preparation.
- Reduce grill time by at least half.
- Pre-cook chicken, ribs or chops in the microwave in minutes, then finish it on a hot grill.
- For a quick, homemade spaghetti dinner, cook the sauce in the microwave oven while the pasta cooks on the stove. Click Here for a microwave spaghetti sauce recipe.
- Remove splatters and odors from your microwave oven...
- to 5 juice and peel of one lemon to a small bowl of water. Heat on full power for 5 minutes, then wipe the oven interior with damp cloth.
Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce
By GratefulSea
Combine first 3 ingredients
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons drained brine-packed green peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 (6-ounce) tilapia or sole fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons butter
- Lemon wedges (optional)
ATK Classic Cheese Quiche for Two
By GratefulSea
You will need a 6-inch pie plate for this recipe
- 1 recipe Classic Single-Crust Pie Dough for Two
- 2/3 cup half-and-half
- 2 large egg , lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh chive or parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese , shredded (1/2 cup)