Master The Power Of The Microwave
Microwave cooking is so easy and speedy, and perfect for everday recipes. Here are some helpful hints to get you cooking like a champ.
• Use microwave cookware: Most ovenproof glassware is microw-wave safe, too.
• Pierce foods before placing in microwave: Poking the skin of root vegetables like potates, sweet potateoes and squash with a forkl will allow steam to escape so these foods won’t burst in the oven.
• Rotate your food: If you microwave doesn’t have a rotating plate, stop halfway through cooking and tirn the dish 90 degrees so the food cooks evenly.
• Vented plate covers are a must-have: Save yourself messy splatter by simply covering soups and saucy dishes., These covers are also great to use when reheating foods.
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Earthly Eating Recipe:
Pizza Macaroni Bake:
Serves 2
1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
2 tbs. chopped onions
1/2 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
4 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tbs. water
1/4 tbs. dried oregano
Dash of pepper
In a skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, then drain. Stir in the macaroni, tomato sauce, 2 tbs. Parmesan cheese, water, oregano and pepper.
Transfer to a lightly greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° F for 25-30 miniutes or until liquid is heated through.
Happy Eating!
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