Microwave Cooking for One & Two  
Author(s): Carol Bowen Ball
Published by Grub Street
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ISBN: 9781911714576
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Do you own a microwave? Probably. But did you know that recent research has shown that because of the lack of power that it uses, compared with conventional cooking methods, the microwave works out the cheapest of all the cooking appliances? And with energy costs spiraling to unthinkable levels, it seems that the microwave’s moment has come – and not before time. Because of its energy efficiency isn’t it time to use it every day creatively rather than just warming up leftovers?

There are countless dishes that are done beautifully, and completely, in a microwave. Vegetables cook perfectly, losing fewer nutrients than in a pan and fish is generally regarded better done in the microwave than poached or steamed.

So with that in mind this collection of both time-honored and newly created microwave compatible favorites is here for you to enjoy – they represent years of mid-week and special occasion eating developed by the author for her husband and herself, for the numerous times when a speedy dish was required to feed a friend at lunch or when eating alone. We hope you will enjoy the selection.
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Do you own a microwave? Probably. But did you know that recent research has shown that because of the lack of power that it uses, compared with conventional cooking methods, the microwave works out the cheapest of all the cooking appliances? And with energy costs spiraling to unthinkable levels, it seems that the microwave’s moment has come – and not before time. Because of its energy efficiency isn’t it time to use it every day creatively rather than just warming up leftovers?

There are countless dishes that are done beautifully, and completely, in a microwave. Vegetables cook perfectly, losing fewer nutrients than in a pan and fish is generally regarded better done in the microwave than poached or steamed.

So with that in mind this collection of both time-honored and newly created microwave compatible favorites is here for you to enjoy – they represent years of mid-week and special occasion eating developed by the author for her husband and herself, for the numerous times when a speedy dish was required to feed a friend at lunch or when eating alone. We hope you will enjoy the selection.
Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Dedication
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • PREFACE
  • INTRODUCTION
    • What are microwaves?
    • The microwave cooker
    • Oven cleaning
    • Guide to comparative microwave oven control settings
    • Factors which affect microwave cooking
    • Techniques
    • A few restrictions
    • Dishes and utensils
    • Defrosting
    • Reheating
    • Meal and menu planning
    • Adapting recipes and scaling down to serve 1 and 2
    • A few basics and some shortcuts
    • Guide to the recipes
  • BREAKFASTS, STARTERS, LIGHT MEALS AND SNACKS
    • Plain and Posh Porridge
    • Pizza Style Breakfast Muffins
    • Speedy Mexican Huevos Rancheros
    • Magical Shakshuka
    • Country Pâté
    • Leanline Chicken and Orange Pâté
    • Quick Kipper Pâté
    • Prawns in Spicy Garlic Butter
    • Mushrooms à la Grecque
    • Sardine, Avocado and Corn Starter
    • Isle of Skye Soup
    • Crab and Sweetcorn Soup
    • Fresh Tomato and Herb Soup
    • Creamed Mushroom and Bacon Soup
    • Brandied French Onion Soup
    • Minestrone with Parmesan
    • Scrambled Smoked Salmon and Eggs
    • Savoury Baked Eggs
    • Asparagus Eggs
    • Moules Marinière
    • Pasta with Cream and Parmesan
    • Seconds Out for Spaghetti Carbonara
    • Magical Stuffed Green Peppers
    • Keep it Light and Simple Spanish Chorizo and Lentil One Pot
    • Spanish Beans
    • BLTs
    • Piperanda
    • Omelette Fines Herbes
    • Bacon and Eggs
    • Wholemeal Muffin Pizzas
    • Jacket Specials
    • Spicy Pitta Pockets
    • Spicy Popcorn
  • MAIN MEALS
    • FISH
    • Superb French Style Salmon and Peas
    • Mardi Gras Gumbo
    • Curried Fish and New Potato ‘Comfort Blanket’
    • Oodles of Noodles with Asian Sea Bass
    • Monkfish and Prawn Brochettes
    • Fragrant Seafood Paella
    • Chive Fish Bake
    • Seafood and Fish Pie
    • Cod Créole
    • Creamy Seafood Pasta
    • Poached Salmon with Cucumber Herb Sauce
    • Kedgeree
    • Tuna Stuffed Peppers
    • Trout with Almonds
    • Codswallop
    • MEAT
    • Hurry Satay Lamb Curry
    • Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
    • Quick Time North African Tagine
    • Stir Fry Lamb and Courgettes
    • Barbecued Lamb with Apricots
    • Mustard Pork Stroganoff
    • Sweet and Sour Pork Balls
    • Chinese Pork and Pasta
    • Honey Glazed Pork Chops
    • Danish Véronique
    • Gingered Bacon with Pineapple
    • Quick Step Chilli with Rice
    • Beef Stroganoff
    • Simplest Spaghetti Bolognese
    • Stuffed Baked Onions
    • Chilli Minced Beef and Beans
    • Sausage Pilau
    • Chorizo Jambalaya
    • POULTRY
    • Stuffed Pancetta Chicken Breasts
    • Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce
    • Chicken Bean Bake
    • Stuffed Roast Poussins
    • Spiced Chicken and Mango
    • Easy Peasy Chicken Enchiladas
    • Turkey Breast Parcels
    • Chinese Duck
    • VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN
    • Vegan Lentil Ratatouille
    • Vegetable and Taco Bean Ragout
    • Quick Bean Cassoulet
    • Spaghetti with Napolitan Sauce
    • Stuffed Redskins
    • Stuffed Eggs Florentine
    • Spanish Omelette
    • Vegetarian Fajitas
    • Simplest Thai Green Curry
    • Deeply Satisfying Sweet Potato and Lentil Dhal
    • Springtime Risotto
    • Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto
  • VEGETABLES, SALADS AND SIDE DISHES
    • Cabbage in Soured Cream Mushroom Sauce
    • Fantail Lemon Courgettes
    • Cidered Red Cabbage and Apple
    • Buttery Lemon Cabbage
    • Ratatouille
    • Fennel and Tomatoes
    • Mangetout à la Française
    • Broccoli and Ham in Cheese Sauce
    • Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables
    • Lemon Glazed Carrots
    • Cauliflower Cheese
    • Cauliflower Bombay Style
    • SALADS
    • Poppy Seed and Pine Nut Potato Salad
    • Curried Rice, Chicken and Bean Salad
    • Potato, Bean and Dill Pickle Salad
    • Spinach and Bacon Salad
    • Chicken Papaya Salad
    • Hi-Fi Salad
    • SIDE DISHES
    • Middle Eastern Jewelled Couscous with Feta
    • Savoury Rice
    • Creamed Coconut and Pine Nut Rice
    • Creamy Coconut and Red Lentil Dhal
    • Garlic Bread Rolls
    • Crispy Croutons
  • SAUCES, BUTTERS AND DRESSINGS
    • Basic White Pouring Sauce
    • Basic White Coating Sauce
    • Cheese Sauce
    • Parsley Sauce
    • Caper Sauce
    • Béchamel Sauce
    • Aurore Sauce
    • Tarragon Sauce
    • Mornay Sauce
    • Béarnaise Sauce
    • Hollandaise Sauce
    • Sweet and Sour Sauce
    • Soured Cream Mushroom Sauce
    • Barbecue Sauce
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Gravy
    • Speedy Custard Sauce
    • Apple Sauce
    • Garlic Butter
    • Devilled Chilli Butter
    • Blue Cheese and Chive Butter
    • Florimon Dressing
    • Mock Mayonnaise
  • DESSERTS
    • Glazed Oranges
    • Red Fruits Salad
    • Mulled Fruits with Port
    • Pineapple Promise
    • Pear Délice
    • Orange Mousse
    • Chocolate Shell Mousses
    • Bananas Rhumba
    • Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
    • Ice Cream with Butterscotch Sauce
    • Raspberry Sundae
    • Danish Rødgrød
    • Baked Pears
    • Layered Rhubarb Cream
    • Whim Wham
    • Crème Caramels
    • Apricots and Curaçao
    • Date Baked Apples
    • Damson Compote
    • Orchard Dried Fruit Salad
    • Simple Lemon Cheesecake
    • Peach Macaroons
    • Apple and Orange Crumble
    • Rice and Raisin Pudding
    • Red Top Castle Puddings
    • Bread and Butter Pudding
    • Lemon Zabaglione
    • Blackcurrant and Kiwi Kissel
    • Nutty Chocolate Mug Cake
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