06:17 PM
Monday 12 September 2022
The microwave is one of the easiest cooking tools, and by that we don’t just mean reheating food.
Besides ease of use, another great advantage of microwave cooking is time saving, it is the fastest way to prepare delicious and different food.
So if you are a newbie in the kitchen, have unexpected guests, or don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking, the microwave is your “knight” in the kitchen.
Before attempting to cook with a microwave, we give you an important guide to preserve the life of the appliance that has become a must in the kitchen.
Make sure to place the plate in the center of the glass tray and use microwave utensils only. Paper towels, cardboard, and greaseproof paper are OK.
Use a slightly larger plate, especially if you’re baking because what you’re making will expand. Never use metal as it may cause a microwave to spark.
Don’t leave the dish open if you’re cooking something with sauce, because it will splash.
Avoid using any metal inside the microwave, whether spoons, plates, or aluminum foil.
– The timing of cooking depends on the power of the microwave and adjusting its temperature, and you can be guided by the written recipe for the dishes, noting the food during cooking.
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Here is a list of 13 easy microwave recipes that you can try at home:
1. Macaroni and cheese
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Meal Ingredients:
Half a cup of pasta
Half a cup of water
3 tablespoons milk
salt to taste
pepper
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
garlic (optional*
Preparation:
Mix pasta, water, and salt in a microwaveable cup.
Set the microwave for 2-3 minutes, then stir.
Add milk, cheese, salt and pepper, then stir.
Microwave for another 30 seconds, flip and garnish with a sprinkle of garlic.
2. Omelette in a cup
Preparation time: 3 minutes
One Meal Ingredients:
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 ingredients in a cup that can be heated in the microwave.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, making sure there are no eggs bubbles. Turn it over in the middle of the cooking process.
3. Chicken Quesadilla
Preparation time: 4 minutes
One Meal Ingredients:
2 medium flour tortillas
1 cup chicken strips, or shredded and cooked chicken
½ bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Microwave the tortillas on a plate until they are slightly crunchy. It will dry out a bit as it cools.
Combine chicken, pepper, and taco seasoning in a bowl until well combined, then cook for 1-2 minutes until peppers are tender.
Spread the mixture evenly over 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
One Meal Ingredients:
1 sweet potato, washed
1 tablespoon oil
salt
2 slices of bacon
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream for serving
Fresh garlic, to serve
Preparation:
Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork, then rub them with the oil and salt.
Place the bacon slices in the same dish as the potatoes, and microwave them for 7-9 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the potatoes are soft. Make sure the bacon does not burn.
Crumble the bacon after it cools.
Cut the potatoes in half and then use a fork to flip the potatoes inside.
Sprinkle the cheese on top and then put it in the microwave for another 30 seconds.
Top with sour cream, crushed bacon pieces and chives.
5. Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients for two meals:
1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon oil
salt
pepper
12 fully cooked meatballs
2 cups pasta sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, to serve
Preparation:
Cut the spaghetti in half. If you are having difficulty, dig a few holes with a knife and then microwave for 5 minutes.
Scoop out the seeds and interiors with a spoon, then rub the oil, salt, and pepper over the entire surface.
Run the microwave for 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and pulls away from the skin easily.
Using a fork, cut the squash into noodle-like strands.
Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely heated through.
Pour the meatballs and sauce over each spaghetti half, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
6. Rice and meat
Preparation time: 10 minutes
One Meal Ingredients:
Half a cup of rice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 slices bacon or minced meat
Half a cup of frozen peas and carrots
2 eggs
salt
green onions for garnish
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and bacon, stir, and cover in microwave for 6-8 minutes, until rice is completely cooked.
Mix the frozen peas and carrots with the rice.
In a microwaveable cup, whisk the eggs with the salt.
Heat the eggs and rice in the microwave again for 1-2 minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked.
Cut the egg into small pieces and mix it with rice.
Garnish with green onions, then serve
7. Grilled Chicken Nachos
Preparation time: 4 minutes
Ingredients for two meals:
1 cup shredded grilled chicken
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 large handfuls of tortilla chips
½ cup pico de gallo (fresca or cruda sauce)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup finely chopped green onion
sour cream for serving
Preparation:
Mix the chicken with the barbecue sauce, then spread it evenly on a layer of tortilla chips.
Spread the pico de gallo, cheese and green onions evenly over the top, then microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Add some guacamole and sour cream, then serve.
And in the end, how to clean the microwave?
Supplies:
small bowl
1 lemon
Half a cup of water
sponge
instructions:
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze it into a bowl with half a cup of water.
Microwave for 3 minutes (or until water boils).
Leave it in the microwave for 5 minutes to allow the steam to loosen the sticky substance.
Remove the microwave bowl, and wipe the inside with a sponge or paper towel.
To remove hard-to-remove stains, dip a sponge in hot lemon water and press it into the stain before rubbing it in.