Microwave Corn on the Cob

Microwave Corn on the Cob

INGREDIENTS

1 ear of corn, not shucked

salt, to taste

melted butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Snip the silk from the top of the ear.

2. For one unshucked ear, place in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.

3. Rotate the cob one quarter turn and microwave for 2 more minutes.

4. Turn the cob again and microwave for 2 more minutes.

5. Remove from the microwave and run briefly under cool water.

6.  Shuck the ear (the silk comes off easily now).

7. The time will have to be increased for more than one ear.

8. If making the corn ahead of time, store the cooked unshucked ears in a brown bag until ready to serve.

9. Serve with salt and melted butter or compound butters made with butter, garlic and herbs.

S'Mores (Microwave)

S'Mores (Microwave)

INGREDIENTS

2 graham cracker squares

1/2 plain chocolate bar

1 large marshmallows

DIRECTIONS

1. On paper towel place 1 cracker square.

2. Top with chocolate and marshmallow.

3. Micro on high 15 seconds or until marshmallow puffs.

4. Remove from oven and cover with other cracker.

Eat like a sandwich.

Microwave Scalloped Apples

Microwave Scalloped Apples

INGREDIENTS

8 medium apples, peeled and sliced

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons butter, cubed

DIRECTIONS

1. Place apples in a 2 1/2 quart microwave safe bowl.

2. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat.

3. Dot with butter.

4. Cover and microwave on high for 5-10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.

Microwave Fried Rice

Microwave Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 cup rice (I use long grain, Jasmine or Basmati)

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup chopped vegetables (fresh or frozen)

1 medium chopped onion

2 slices bacon, chopped

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. put all ingredients into a microwave safe container. Stir and Cover.

2. Microwave on high for twenty minutes.

3. Leave for about 5 minutes.

4. Stir, and serve.

Microwave polenta

Microwave Polenta

INGREDIENTS

4 cups water

3/4 cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons kosher salt

3 tablespoons butter

pepper

1/4 cup gorgonzola

DIRECTIONS

in 2 quart souffle dish combine water, 

salt, and cornmeal, cook on hi for 6 minutes stir, 

cover with paper towel and cook on hi for 6 minutes.

stir in butter, pepper, cheese.

Microwave Caramels

Microwave Caramels

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup light Karo syrup

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Cook 6 minutes, stirring every two minutes.

3. Stir and pour into lightly greased dish.

4. Let cool.

5. Cut, wrap in wax paper & store in air tight container.