No, it was sent to me from a friend, however, you can do all of these in
a Microwave if you choose too. I have soften things, and a few of these
things, but, not all of them. I can see where they would all work for you
though.
It is a matter of preference, to use the oven, a Microwave, or, stove top.
Katie
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----- Original Message ----- From: "leverenz" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: C n D: Things to Do in the Microwave
> Kati
> Have you done these things? Any extra hints?
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Katie Chandler"
> <[email protected]>
> To: "cnd" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 12:31 AM
> Subject: C n D: Things to Do in the Microwave
>
>
>
> Things to Do in the Microwave
>
> Microwaves can do more than you think.
> They can't do everything, but they can do more than just save time.
> When microwave ovens first became popular a few decades ago,
> cooks tried to make entire meals in them.
> The results weren't always great,& the process often was so tedious that
> enthusiasm waned.
>
> Things to Do in the Microwave:
>
> "some food will always taste better when
> fried, grilled, or slow-cooked in a crockpot.
> But microwave ovens can be used for more than heating frozen dinners &
> re-heating left overs.
>
> Get more juice from citrus fruit.
> Gently warm a lemon, lime or orange
> before squeezing by hand or using a juicer.
> Heat on full power about10 seconds.
>
> Plump & soften raisins & other dried fruit.
> Place the fruit in a small bowl; sprinkle with water.
> Cover tightly with plastic wrap & microwave on full power
> 30 to 40 seconds.
>
> Make applesauce.
>
> For 4 to 6 servings,wash, core & quarter two pounds of
> all-purpose cooking apples.Do not peel.
> Microwave in a covered, 3 quart glass casserole
> on full power 12 to 14 minutes.
> Process in a food mill for smooth applesauce. While it's still warm,
> add some brown sugar & a little cinnamon.
>
> Peel onions.Place onions on a covered microwave safe plate
> & cook 1 to 2 minutes at full power.
>
> Peel garlic cloves.Put cloves in a custard cup & microwave at 80% power
> 30 seconds.
> Let cloves cool enough to handle, then lift away the skin.
>
> Blanch fresh vegetables before freezing.
> Prepare vegetables as desired (wash, chop, peel, slice, etc.).
> Place in a microwave safe bowl. Add a small amount of water, cover, &
> microwave on full power 3 to 4 minutes per pound,
> stopping to stir & rearrange halfway through. Drain,
> then immediately plunge into ice cold water to quickly cool. Drain
> again,then pack vegetables in zippered storage bags & freeze.
>
> Toast coconut.
> Spread coconut in a thin layer on a microwave safe pie plate or
> on a paper plate.
> Microwave on full power 2 to 3 minutes or until
> light golden brown. Watch closely to prevent over browning.
>
> Blanch almonds.
> Microwave a cup of water until it begins to boil.
> Place almonds in a separate cup.
> Add enough boiling water to cover the almonds
> microwave on full power 30 seconds. Drain &
> rub off the almond skins.
>
> Toast sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or
> sliced or slivered almonds.
> Place a layer of seeds or nuts on a microwave safe plate
> that has been coated with vegetable oil spray.
> Microwave seeds 3 to 4 minutes on full power &
> nuts 3 to 5 minutes on full power.
> Stop to toss gently or stir often.
> Brown very lightly; they will continue to darken as they cool.
>
> Melt caramel.
> Place seven ounces of caramels (cellophane wrappers removed) in a bowl.
> Add 1 tablespoon water.
> Microwave, uncovered, on full power
> 1? to 2 & 1/2 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds or
> until caramel is melted & smooth.
>
> Soften brown sugar.
> Place hardened brown sugar in a plastic bag.
> Add a slice of soft white bread or about a quarter of a fresh apple.
> Close bag tightly &
> microwave on full power 20 seconds. Discard bread or apple & stir sugar.
>
> Make croutons & dry bread crumbs.
> Microwave 4 cups of bread cubes or fresh bread crumbs 5 to 7 minutes
> at full power.
>
> Soften tortillas.
> Loosely wrap a stack of three to four corn or flour tortillas
> in wax paper.
> Microwave on full power 15 to 25 seconds.
>
> Katie
>
> The happiness of your life depends
> on the quality of your thoughts...
>
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