How do you use your microwave?

[tomwed]

Besides the usual ways I found a couple of shortcuts.

Cloves of garlic--I zap them for a few seconds. They are easy to peel, chop and it's a little like roasting them if you leave them in longer.

Eggplant--I cut eggplant in 1/2" slices [no peeling] and zap them too. They get soft and I can press a lot of the liquid out before pan frying them in just a little olive oil. It skips salting to remove moisture.

Italian Sausage--I zap them for 30 seconds. Then I split them lengthwise and brown off on both sides in a cast iron skillet.

Peppers and Onions---If I'm in a rush I zap them too just to soften. It saves time in the fry pan.

[fw102807]

Besides the usual ways I found a couple of shortcuts.

Cloves of garlic--I zap them for a few seconds. They are easy to peel, chop and it's a little like roasting them if you leave them in longer.

Eggplant--I cut eggplant in 1/2" slices [no peeling] and zap them too. They get soft and I can press a lot of the liquid out before pan frying them in just a little olive oil. It skips salting to remove moisture.

Italian Sausage--I zap them for 30 seconds. Then I split them lengthwise and brown off on both sides in a cast iron skillet.

Peppers and Onions---If I'm in a rush I zap them too just to soften. It saves time in the fry pan.

I really like this idea, thanks for sharing. I pretty much use my microwave for heating up leftovers.

[DigitalGranny]

It's my favorite way to cook bacon. I never put bacon in a frying pan. If I need to cook it for a crowd, I put it on my broiler pan and bake it in the oven.

[tomwed]

We can include baking tips and tricks. I was just trying to get a conversation going and someone asked me if I had any new recipes and that's what came to mind first.

[redwitch]

Corn on the cob. Do not remove the shuck. Nuke for three minutes. Shuck and silk pull right off and corn is yummy. Another way is to shuck the corn, butter it, sprinkle lightly with garlic powder (not salt) and parsley flakes, wrap in plastic wrap. Nuke for three minutes. One of my faves.

Like DG, bacon either nuked or baked.

[Toymeister]

Ground meat. 6 - 7 minutes a pound. Break up at three minutes and again when done. Less mess than browning any other way.

And if this makes you feel better the microwave is a real electricity sipper. One month's usage never exceeds .6 kWh (less than six cents) for two of us. Far cheaper than an oven, stove top, coffee maker, kuerg or even the toaster.

[tomwed]

Ground meat. 6 - 7 minutes a pound. Break up at three minutes and again when done. Less mess than browning any other way.

And if this makes you feel better the microwave is a real electricity sipper. One month's usage never exceeds .6 kWh (less than six cents) for two of us. Far cheaper than an oven, stove top, coffee maker, kuerg or even the toaster.Thanks for the energy info. I thought maybe I was using it too much.

Whenever I need a hot kitchen wash cloth I get it wet and nuke it. It takes too long and wastes too much water waiting for the sink hot water.

Do you think it is also killing germs?

[fw102807]

Thanks for the energy info. I thought maybe I was using it too much.

Whenever I need a hot kitchen wash cloth I get it wet and nuke it. It takes too long and wastes too much water waiting for the sink hot water.

Do you think it is also killing germs?

Yes I have read that the microwave does in fact disinfect.

[Toymeister]

Thanks for the energy info. I thought maybe I was using it too much.

Whenever I need a hot kitchen wash cloth I get it wet and nuke it. It takes too long and wastes too much water waiting for the sink hot water.

Do you think it is also killing germs?
I thought micros kill germs, after all they boil water. There are plenty of on line experts that disagree. It must be an issue as the NY Times warned readers about this, the issue seems to be cold spots Do Microwave Ovens Kill Bacteria? - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/health/22real.html)

I dunno, it has always cooked beef for me as I posted.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I use mine to provide light over my gas range. Sometimes, I use its timer. In my motorhome, I use it for a bread box.

[tomwed]

I use mine to provide light over my gas range. Sometimes, I use its timer. In my motorhome, I use it for a bread box.Do you know if it works?

[tomwed]

[QUOTE=Toymeister;1534167]I thought micros kill germs, after all they boil water. There are plenty of on line experts that disagree. It must be an issue as the NY Times warned readers about this, the issue seems to be cold spots Do Microwave Ovens Kill Bacteria? - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/health/22real.html)

Fact: Microwaves don't kill bacteria – microwaves generate heat that kills bacteria in foods. Microwave ovens are great time-savers and will kill bacteria when foods are heated to a safe internal temperature. But microwaved foods can cook unevenly because of irregular shapes or variations in thickness.Aug 23, 2012
Mythbusters: Debunking Myths about Food Safety in the Home ...
Mythbusters: Debunking Myths about Food Safety in the Home! | FoodSafety.gov (https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/mythbusters.html)

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Do you know if it works?


The extractor fan works and my grown up grandkids have reheated pizza in it....once....when I made them clean up their mess they grew weary of the hassle.

[fw102807]

This is a very useful and informative thread. I've learned a new way to cook eggplant and corn and found out the microwave does not disinfect.

[tomwed]

This is a very useful and informative thread. I've learned a new way to cook eggplant and corn and found out the microwave does not disinfect.In looking for information about killing germs I learned that some bikers put their empty water bottle in the freezer to kill germs instead of washing them. When they do wash they use vinegar. I used dish soap but to get it all out I was filling it up 4 or 5 times. Way more then that, I would just get a new one. I'm definitely doing the corn.

[laryb]

I buy the square packages of Nestles Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, or any of their other varieties (the round packages will also work). Cut 3 of the pre-formed squares in half, making 6 pieces. Put them separated on a piece of parchment paper, and nuke for 90 seconds. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes. They come out like the cookie crisps they sell at Market Basket (maybe better)

[Carla B]

My husband cooks his "dish soap & water" in the MWO because it wastes too much water waiting for hot water the normal way.

[graciegirl]

My husband cooks his "dish soap & water" in the MWO because it wastes too much water waiting for hot water the normal way.

That is a good idea.

[tomwed]

My husband cooks his "dish soap & water" in the MWO because it wastes too much water waiting for hot water the normal way.I'm switching from soap to vinegar to kill the germs or putting the empty bottle in the freezer.

[ladygolfer123]

Now that makes good sense!!! Thank you for the tip!!!

[Brandigirl]

I use my microwave all the time. I make homemade soups, boil chicken and cut and cubes and freeze it, freeze rice, quinoa, spaghetti in serving portion sizes, freeze sautéed peppers and onions, freeze homemade pasta sauce, make meatball/meatloaf and freeze and this way when I want a nice quick meal, I defrost in the microwave without having to really cook. Spaghetti squash cooks nice in the microwave, too . If I have frozen hot dogs or frozen cooked sausage, I put it in a little water and microwave on 50% power for about 45 seconds and cook on high for about 30 seconds after that. Same thing with defrosting the cubed chicken in microwave. Add a little water so it doesn't dry out. Then you can add any seasoning or sauce to it. The peppers and onions will go good with scrambled eggs. The corn on the cob works great as someone else said, I give it a quick run over of water first before putting in microwave. You can even cook a baked potato in a microwave.

[Brandigirl]

I zap my damp sponge every day the microwave for 1 minute on high to kill germs. Sponges retain ALOT of bacteria! Make sure the sponge in decently damp otherwise a dry sponge can burn.

[Toymeister]

My husband cooks his "dish soap & water" in the MWO because it wastes too much water waiting for hot water the normal way.

While he is saving water where he is really saving is electricity to heat the water. How much? Well, 1.39 cents per gallon for a sixty degree rise in temp (70 degree cold to 130).

Now is it worth it? Let me know what he says when you tell him. I Know what it saves and I only use the microwave for food prep.

Tell him to take out the light bulb in the door bell and save the equivalent of 143.9 gallons of hot water annually.

[retiredguy123]

Duh! It holds the fan, filter, and light over my cooktop.

[tomwed]

While he is saving water where he is really saving is electricity to heat the water. How much? Well, 1.39 cents per gallon for a sixty degree rise in temp (70 degree cold to 130).

Now is it worth it? Let me know what he says when you tell him. I Know what it saves and I only use the microwave for food prep.

Tell him to take out the light bulb in the door bell and save the equivalent of 143.9 gallons of hot waterwow I'm impressed.

[Carla B]

While he is saving water where he is really saving is electricity to heat the water. How much? Well, 1.39 cents per gallon for a sixty degree rise in temp (70 degree cold to 130).

Now is it worth it? Let me know what he says when you tell him. I Know what it saves and I only use the microwave for food prep.

Tell him to take out the light bulb in the door bell and save the equivalent of 143.9 gallons of hot water

He's an electrician and a master dish washer, what can I say?

[Toymeister]

He's an electrician and a master dish washer, what can I say?

Yeah I have been known to over study.

Another of my microwave tricks is 2 cups water, 1 cup long grain rice cover with wrap in bowl, 5 minutes on high followed by 15 minutes on 50% power. Perfect rice every time

[tomwed]

Yeah I have been known to over study.

Another of my microwave tricks is 2 cups water, 1 cup long grain rice cover with wrap in bowl, 5 minutes on high followed by 15 minutes on 50% power. Perfect rice every timedo you wash the rice? when I remember i put the rice in a colander and wash it,,mostly because they say too

how long for brown rice? that takes a bit longer on the stove---

[Nucky]

We use our Microwave very carefully. A perfectly clean 2-year-old LG Microwave caught on fire while we were heating up a Sweet Potato. LG couldn't have cared less when I reported to them. There are many references about this problem if you Google it. It seems the high sugar content of the sweet potato is to blame. Go figure. Trying to be healthy and almost burnt down the house.

[fw102807]

We use our Microwave very carefully. A perfectly clean 2-year-old LG Microwave caught on fire while we were heating up a Sweet Potato. LG couldn't have cared less when I reported to them. There are many references about this problem if you Google it. It seems the high sugar content of the sweet potato is to blame. Go figure. Trying to be healthy and almost burnt down the house.


Wow I have been cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave for decades and never heard this.

[Madelaine Amee]

This thread got me to thinking, I did not realize just how much I use my microwave:

I slice onions, put them into a dish with a tablespoon of water, cover and microwave for two minutes, then fry. Best onions ever.

I do sliced peppers the same way - peppers and onions, yum.

Corn on the cob, two minute, then strip - the corn, not me!!!.

Baked potatoes - turn every minute for three minutes, wrap in foil to finish off.

Reheat whatever I need reheating.

I make strawberry puree, keep it in the fridge, nuke several tablespoons and serve over biscuits with cream - now that is really yum.

Chocolate sauce for ice cream.

So many ways to use your microwave and some great new ideas on this thread.

If you like left over pizza this is a great reheating idea: put your cold pizza into a warm fry pan, heat until the base is crispy, add two tablespoons water to pan and cover with lid. Let warm through. The finished pizza is almost as good as a new one.

[EdFNJ]

We store stuff in it.

[doctorknow]

Microwave energy is part of the radio frequency spectrum. It does not disinfect anything. It is the heat that disinfects. So if you use a microwave and want to kill germs you will need to heat the item substantially enough for a sufficient time ? period to kill the bacteria in question. If you boil water the boiling water will kill germs (but not the microwave energy). Also a micrwave heats disproportionately within the oven so the warnings about cooking raw food are valid. Cooking must be sufficient to thoroughly heat the entire food product or cold spots may contain pockets of germs.

[tomwed]

I call this "Potatoes Pas Pourri"

First of all contrary to popular web opinion I refrigerate my potatoes so they last longer.

This morning using the potato peeler and a fork to hold it I removed the skin and kept going until I had a pile of "shavings." I nuked them for a minute and put them in a hot skillet with onions, mushrooms, and less then a TB of oil "which was too much." They came out perfect. That One Minute nuke made a huge difference. I could have added peppers, ham or pork belly after the nuke too. [btw] Pork Bellies Futures are plummeting. If only they had longer legs. [i'm going to keep rewriting that joke until it works]

[fw102807]

I call this "Potatoes Pas Pourri"

First of all contrary to popular web opinion I refrigerate my potatoes so they last longer.

This morning using the potato peeler and a fork to hold it I removed the skin and kept going until I had a pile of "shavings." I nuked them for a minute and put them in a hot skillet with onions, mushrooms, and less then a TB of oil "which was too much." They came out perfect. That One Minute nuke made a huge difference. I could have added peppers, ham or pork belly after the nuke too. [btw] Pork Bellies Futures are plummeting. If only they had longer legs. [i'm going to keep rewriting that joke until it works]

You sound like a very good cook ...not so great comedien

[tomwed]

You sound like a very good cook ...not so great comedien I hope no one puts that on my tombstone. but thanks anyway :o

[fw102807]

I hope no one puts that on my tombstone. but thanks anyway :o

My father was also a very good cook which I define as someone who does not need a recipe but has an inherent knowledge of how to prepare food. Unfortunately he did not pass this gene on to me so very good cook will not appear on mine and I doubt comedien will make it either.

[tomwed]

My father was also a very good cook which I define as someone who does not need a recipe but has an inherent knowledge of how to prepare food. Unfortunately he did not pass this gene on to me so very good cook will not appear on mine and I doubt comedien will make it either.It's easier then ever to be a good cook. The hard part, most prone to error is knowing when it's done. A digital thermometer does the job if you get it in the center and the recipe and google tells you what the temp should be.

If you pm me your favorite dishes I will think of a way to make each one easy for you to cook and pm you the directions. Believe me, I will enjoy the challenge.

[fw102807]

It's easier then ever to be a good cook. The hard part, most prone to error is knowing when it's done. A digital thermometer does the job if you get it in the center and the recipe and google tells you what the temp should be.

If you pm me your favorite dishes I will think of a way to make each one easy for you to cook and pm you the directions. Believe me, I will enjoy the challenge.

The problem that I have is that my husband has celiac disease so everything has to be gluten free. I just ordered a cook book for Gluten Free and Mediterranean Diet recipes because as Nucky once put it I am a few biscuits over weight.

[tomwed]

The problem that I have is that my husband has celiac disease so everything has to be gluten free. I just ordered a cook book for Gluten Free and Mediterranean Diet recipes because as Nucky once put it I am a few biscuits over weight.Less then a year ago my son who is also a good cook and does most of the cooking was diagnosed with celiac. The book I sent him and highly recommend is the no gluten Book written by America's Test kitchen $7.98
The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolution Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes by America's Test Kitchen, Paperback | Barnes & Noble(R) (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-how-can-it-be-gluten-free-cookbook-americas-test-kitchen/1122425747?ean=9780594919056&st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_New+Core+Shopping+Top+Margin+EANs_0000 0000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP210220&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrLXXBRCXARIsAIttmRNWBnk9EsSw5mIf9eJ9 wqCBuQwtKl1HIfGFZFiqM5YesJNk5QQYnZoaAqsWEALw_wcB#/).
It's a very scientific approach to cooking. They try different ingredients and methods until the panel says it's perfect. My son told me every recipe from that book was wonderful. He does a huge crockpot on sunday and they eat that all week. I couldn't do that.
I'm lucky. He visits me for a week and we cook. Making low calorie meals is easier taking gluten out of the equation. He frequently makes Shepard's Pie but I'm not sure what the calorie count is. So if you pm me your favorite meals and anything I come up with I will send to him.

it looks like i can download it for free---since that's too good to be true if someone knows how to find out if this is safe let me know---
Free Download The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes. [PDF] Full Online by - America s Test Kitchen - PDF Free 21541 (https://www.sites.google.com/site/pdffree21541/free-download-the-how-can-it-be-gluten-free-cookbook-revolutionary-techniques-groundbreaking-recipes-pdf-full-online-by---america-s-test-kitchen)

[fw102807]

Less then a year ago my who is also a good cook and does most of the cooking was diagnosed with celiac. The book I sent him and highly recommend is the no gluten Book written by America's Test kitchen $7.98
The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolution Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes by America's Test Kitchen, Paperback | Barnes & Noble(R) (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-how-can-it-be-gluten-free-cookbook-americas-test-kitchen/1122425747?ean=9780594919056&st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_New+Core+Shopping+Top+Margin+EANs_0000 0000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP210220&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrLXXBRCXARIsAIttmRNWBnk9EsSw5mIf9eJ9 wqCBuQwtKl1HIfGFZFiqM5YesJNk5QQYnZoaAqsWEALw_wcB#/).
It's a very scientific approach to cooking. They try different ingredients and methods until the panel says it's perfect. My son told me every recipe from that book was wonderful. He does a huge crockpot on sunday and they eat that all week. I couldn't do that.
I'm lucky. He visits me for a week and we cook. Making low calorie meals is easier taking gluten out of the equation. He frequently makes Shepard's Pie but I'm not sure what the calorie count is. So if you pm me your favorite meals and anything I come up with I will send to him.

Thanks, I will look into that book and think about my favorite meals. I do love Moussaka so you can start with that.

[tomwed]

Thanks, I will look into that book and think about my favorite meals. I do love Moussaka so you can start with that.
I found this. I don't think I can make this any easier.

2 eggplants diced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion chopped finely
4 clove garlic sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
5 large tomatoes – skinned and deseeded
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1 cup water
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons fresh mint – finely chopped
1 can cooked chickpeas – drained
PREPARATION
Add the eggplant to a large baking tray and toss them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast on for 30 minutes until browned.
Add the remaining oil to a large pan and add in the onion, fry on a low to medium heat until soft and slightly browning. Add the garlic and cook for a further few minutes.
Next add the tomatoes, tomato purée, paprika, eggplant, and chickpeas. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. Add water if needed. Finally season with salt and the fresh mint.

Maybe sub 5 large tomatoes to a 26 oz? can of roasted tomatoes
I'm not fond of mint--so I would skip this.
Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans which is the key ingredient in humus
I'm going to make this but I'll cut everything in half. It won't freeze well and I don't want to eat it all week.
If you are not in a hurry you can do like they do in cooking shows and put each measure ingredient in a bowl and line the bowls up in order.
I love eggplant and it's cheap at Aldi's.

At the farmers market you can find Chinese Eggplant------it looks like a long purple cucumber and has no seeds. Slice it in half inch slices, nuke it for a minute or so, using a paper towel squeeze them dryer, stir fry and when it's almost done`, it might brown a little, throw in some garlic, 1 TB of soy sauce, a drip or 4 of hot sauce, 1 TB or less of honey, AND cooked defrosted shrimp to keep it simple.
Before you serve it, taste it. You don't need to cook it anymore but you can add a little more of the seasoning and taste each time until you like it.

[fw102807]

At the farmers market you can find Chinese Eggplant------it looks like a long purple cucumber and has no seeds. Slice it in half inch slices, nuke it for a minute or so, using a paper towel squeeze them dryer, stir fry and when it's almost done throw in some garlic, 1 TB of soy sauce, a drip or 4 of hot sauce, 1 TB or less of honey, AND cooked defrosted shrimp to keep it simple.

Thanks, I love eggplant also but did not know about the Chinese eggplant. I will try the Moussaka (with the mint) and also the dish with the shrimp, that sounds really good also.

[tomwed]

Thanks, I love eggplant also but did not know about the Chinese eggplant. I will try the Moussaka (with the mint) and also the dish with the shrimp, that sounds really good also.
read it again---i may have added more

[fw102807]

read it again---i may have added more

and now I have to print it again :mmmm:

[tomwed]

and now I have to print it again :mmmm:Eggplant Parm the easy way [now that I'm older I like the taste of the bitter skin]

Cut the EP in 1/2 in slices, nuke and squeeze like before
pan fry in pam olive oil spray [low calories] and garlic
put a slice of cheese on it--provolone, mozzarella or parmasian
put a TB or 2 of tomato sauce on each slice and nuke it again until the cheese melts
[or you could just put a lid on it until the cheese melts and the sauce gets hot--or put the cheese on top of the sauce and broil it to brown the cheese a little]

not as good as mom's but this only takes 10 minutes

I put a slice on a a toasted Italian roll and I do the last nuke on the toasted bottom but you could substitute gluten free toasted bread.

[Henryk]

I found this. I don't think I can make this any easier.

2 eggplants diced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion chopped finely
4 clove garlic sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
5 large tomatoes – skinned and deseeded
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1 cup water
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons fresh mint – finely chopped
1 can cooked chickpeas – drained
PREPARATION
Add the eggplant to a large baking tray and toss them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast on for 30 minutes until browned.
Add the remaining oil to a large pan and add in the onion, fry on a low to medium heat until soft and slightly browning. Add the garlic and cook for a further few minutes.
Next add the tomatoes, tomato purée, paprika, eggplant, and chickpeas. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. Add water if needed. Finally season with salt and the fresh mint.

Maybe sub 5 large tomatoes to a 26 oz? can of roasted tomatoes
I'm not fond of mint--so I would skip this.
Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans which is the key ingredient in humus
I'm going to make this but I'll cut everything in half. It won't freeze well and I don't want to eat it all week.
If you are not in a hurry you can do like they do in cooking shows and put each measure ingredient in a bowl and line the bowls up in order.
I love eggplant and it's cheap at Aldi's.

At the farmers market you can find Chinese Eggplant------it looks like a long purple cucumber and has no seeds. Slice it in half inch slices, nuke it for a minute or so, using a paper towel squeeze them dryer, stir fry and when it's almost done`, it might brown a little, throw in some garlic, 1 TB of soy sauce, a drip or 4 of hot sauce, 1 TB or less of honey, AND cooked defrosted shrimp to keep it simple.
Before you serve it, taste it. You don't need to cook it anymore but you can add a little more of the seasoning and taste each time until you like it.

I hate to tell you, but “humus” is soil with a high organic ratio. I know, I know, but I can help myself. :jester:

[fw102807]

Eggplant Parm the easy way [now that I'm older I like the taste of the bitter skin]

Cut the EP in 1/2 in slices, nuke and squeeze like before
pan fry in pam olive oil spray [low calories] and garlic
put a slice of cheese on it--provolone, mozzarella or parmasian
put a TB or 2 of tomato sauce on each slice and nuke it again until the cheese melts

not as good as mom's but this only takes 10 minutes

I put a slice on a a toasted Italian roll and I do the last nuke on the toasted bottom but you could substitute gluten free toasted bread.

:mmmm: easy peasy... I like! I could put it on gluten free pizza also.

[tomwed]

I hate to tell you, but “humus” is soil with a high organic ratio. I know, I know, but I can help myself. :jester:ohhh,,,, that's very different
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[CFrance]

It's easier then ever to be a good cook. The hard part, most prone to error is knowing when it's done. A digital thermometer does the job if you get it in the center and the recipe and google tells you what the temp should be.

If you pm me your favorite dishes I will think of a way to make each one easy for you to cook and pm you the directions. Believe me, I will enjoy the challenge.
You were gone for a bit awhile ago. I am so glad you are back with your culinary ideas, not to mention your humor.:jester:

[CFrance]

I hate to tell you, but “humus” is soil with a high organic ratio. I know, I know, but I can help myself. :jester:
You're confusing an English word with a culinary term.

Hummus is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.

[ColdNoMore]

You're confusing an English word with a culinary term.

Hummus is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.

Just hummor him.



:D

[tomwed]

"Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans which is the key ingredient in humus"

Spellcheck said I spelled correctly. Now I need to add CommonSensecheck that would ask me why I would amend my soil with Chickpeas.

It's funny I never cared for Norm Crosby but I thought I would watch his act again 50 years later, maybe more. Could that be right?

v=fnX-EPaAIdU

[CFrance]

Just hummor him.



:D
Ha ha!:a20:

[tomwed]

Just hummor him.



:D
Hummor is an antidote to all ills.
Patch Adams

I didn't know who he was.

Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams (born May 28, 1945) is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971. Each year he organizes a group of volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns in an effort to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.[1]

[queasy27]

I zap my kitchen sponges to heat them as well; any odors are removed.

What dishes does everyone use to microwave? I prefer hard plastic over glass due to lighter weight, but my old Tupperware sets have developed internal cracks and may not be long for this world. The material in the newer plastic ones seems to be too soft and they'll bubble from the heat.

Trying to be healthy and almost burnt down the house.

I wasn't trying to be healthy but used to put a paper towel under microwave popcorn bags because the oil drips out a bit. The paper towels were getting scorched so I thought I'd use a cotton dish towel instead.

Huh. That scorched as well.

I threw the ruined towel into the kitchen trash. A while later I smelled burning and saw that smoke was pouring out of the trash can. I lifted the lid -- dish towel was actively on fire. Put it in the kitchen sink under the faucet. All was well but the house was seriously full of smoke.

[tomwed]

I zap my kitchen sponges to heat them as well; any odors are removed.

What dishes does everyone use to microwave? I prefer hard plastic over glass due to lighter weight, but my old Tupperware sets have developed internal cracks and may not be long for this world. The material in the newer plastic ones seems to be too soft and they'll bubble from the heat.



I wasn't trying to be healthy but used to put a paper towel under microwave popcorn bags because the oil drips out a bit. The paper towels were getting scorched so I thought I'd use a cotton dish towel instead.

Huh. That scorched as well.

I threw the ruined towel into the kitchen trash. A while later I smelled burning and saw that smoke was pouring out of the trash can. I lifted the lid -- dish towel was actively on fire. Put it in the kitchen sink under the faucet. All was well but the house was seriously full of smoke.
Thank goodness you didn't take off for a good reason. It turned out well. Stuff like that happens to all of us.

[ronsroni]

That is a good idea.
GREAT PHOTO, GRACIE!!
I use MWO to clean funky smelling sponges or scrubbies. Wet add soap...(ms. clean) then MW for 2.5 to 3 minutes and let it cool.
My dogs eat RAE food that comes in 8oz flats. After dividing and weighing the meat, we warm it for 4 seconds in micro.
See ya.....

[tomwed]

Here's another good mw use.

I take a dampened wash cloth and put it in the mw for 30 sec and then on my face right before I put on the shaving cream.

[fw102807]

I found this. I don't think I can make this any easier.

2 eggplants diced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion chopped finely
4 clove garlic sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
5 large tomatoes – skinned and deseeded
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1 cup water
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons fresh mint – finely chopped
1 can cooked chickpeas – drained
PREPARATION
Add the eggplant to a large baking tray and toss them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast on for 30 minutes until browned.
Add the remaining oil to a large pan and add in the onion, fry on a low to medium heat until soft and slightly browning. Add the garlic and cook for a further few minutes.
Next add the tomatoes, tomato purée, paprika, eggplant, and chickpeas. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. Add water if needed. Finally season with salt and the fresh mint.

Maybe sub 5 large tomatoes to a 26 oz? can of roasted tomatoes
I'm not fond of mint--so I would skip this.
Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans which is the key ingredient in humus
I'm going to make this but I'll cut everything in half. It won't freeze well and I don't want to eat it all week.
If you are not in a hurry you can do like they do in cooking shows and put each measure ingredient in a bowl and line the bowls up in order.
I love eggplant and it's cheap at Aldi's.

At the farmers market you can find Chinese Eggplant------it looks like a long purple cucumber and has no seeds. Slice it in half inch slices, nuke it for a minute or so, using a paper towel squeeze them dryer, stir fry and when it's almost done`, it might brown a little, throw in some garlic, 1 TB of soy sauce, a drip or 4 of hot sauce, 1 TB or less of honey, AND cooked defrosted shrimp to keep it simple.
Before you serve it, taste it. You don't need to cook it anymore but you can add a little more of the seasoning and taste each time until you like it.

What temperature is the oven?

[tomwed]

What temperature is the oven?
450 degrees to roast the eggplant---

[fw102807]

450 degrees to roast the eggplant

Thank you making it tonight, I'll let you know how it is.

[tomwed]

Thank you making it tonight, I'll let you know how it is.check it often----they should look like this

https://toriavey.com/how-to/how-to-roast-eggplant-cubes/

[graciegirl]

check it often----they should look like this

https://toriavey.com/how-to/how-to-roast-eggplant-cubes/

This old dog is learning some new cooking tricks.

Many thanks, Tom.

[fw102807]

check it often----they should look like this

https://toriavey.com/how-to/how-to-roast-eggplant-cubes/

This was very good. Not at all like any Moussaka I have ever had but probably healthier. Most Moussaka has meat and potatoes and some kind of cream sauce. I did like this with the chick peas. I will make it again.

[tomwed]

This was very good. Not at all like any Moussaka I have ever had but probably healthier. Most Moussaka has meat and potatoes and some kind of cream sauce. I did like this with the chick peas. I will make it again.
great---you'll be a cook in no time----if you check out the glutin free in Aldis, tell me what you like, I'll get it when my son visits.

Earlier today I boiled 6 chicken legs [aldis $2 off]. When the chicken was done I cleaned off all the meat and what ever was left on the cutting board went back into water, added bay leaves s&p and turned it into stock.

For Dinner I fried garlic, green beans and red onions and mixed it in boiled Spaetzle [aldis].

When the kids were in school I used to buy frozen green beans with spaetzle [green giant?] [very little spaetzle] and mix in cooked chicken. They liked it.

I used canned green beans today but fresh or frozen would have been better.

[tomwed]

Awhile ago WD was getting rid of their Lee Kum Kee sauces, I guess. They were BOGO This one was Kung Pau

I don't recall nuking chicken legs before so I gave it a shot. I put some sauce on the plate and brushed on the 4 legs and put another plate over it to catch the splatter.

10 minutes later on high they were 190 degrees
I drained the sauce put new sauce on the center of the plate and they taste great. I was very surprised. Cheap to buy, easy to make, done in 10 minutes.

Next time I'll add steamed broccoli or carrots, peanuts and scallions