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Cooking

Guide

Penne Puttanesca

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

00 g

penne pasta

litre

boiling water

1 tablespoon

olive oil

3 cloves

garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon

dried chilli flakes

1 kg (approx. ) tomatoes, roughly chopped

00 g

kalamata olives, pitted

anchovy fillets, drained and

chopped

⁄

cup

capers, drained and rinsed

⁄

cup

flat leaf parsley, chopped

tablespoons

finely shredded basil leaves

Method:

Place pasta and boiling water into 4-litre dish. Stir

and cook on

HIGH

for

12 to 14 minutes

or until

tender. Drain and set aside. Place oil and garlic into

a -litre dish and cook on

HIGH

for

1 minute

. Stir

in chilli and tomatoes. Cover and cook and

HIGH

for

5 minutes

, stir halfway through cooking. Add

remaining ingredients and cook on

HIGH

for further

10 minutes

or until tomatoes break down and sauce

has thickened. Stir sauce into pasta. Cover and cook

HIGH

for

2 to 3 minutes

to heat through. Season

and serve topped with extra basil leaves or parsley.

Pesto and Egg Noodles

Serves: 6 to

Ingredients:

6 cups

boiling water

0 g

packet egg noodles

cloves

garlic, crushed

cup

chopped fresh basil leaves

cup

pine nuts, finely chopped

cup

grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup

olive oil

salt and black pepper

Method:

Place water in a 3-litre casserole dish. Add egg

noodles. Cook on

HIGH

for

6 to 8 minutes

. Mix

together garlic, basil, nuts and cheese in a blender.

Gradually pour in olive oil, pulsing constantly.

Season and stir through drained noodles.

Pesto and Egg Noodles

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Penne

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

0 g

penne

cups

boiling water

⁄

cup

sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

1 cup

basil leaves

⁄

cup

toasted pinenuts

⁄

cup

grated parmesan cheese

300 ml

cream

⁄

cup

sliced ham

⁄

cup

grated parmesan cheese, extra

Method:

Place pasta and water in a 4-litre casserole dish.

Cook on

HIGH

for

14 to 16 minutes

, or cook by

Auto Cook. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.

Place all ingredients except ham and extra parmesan

cheese in a blender, process until smooth. Drain

pasta and add sauce. Serve topped with ham and

extra parmesan cheese.

To Cook by Auto Menu

Prepare as above. Select

Pasta

then press

Start

Rice, Pasta and Cereal

Chicken and Mushroom Pasta Sauce

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

30 g

butter

onion chopped

1 teaspoon

minced chopped

tablespoons

plain flour

teaspoon

mustard

cups

milk

1 cup

diced cooked chicken

1 cup

sliced mushrooms

cup

grated cheese

tablespoons

parsley

Method:

In a 3-litre dish place butter, onion, and garlic.

Cook on

HIGH

for

3 minutes

. Stir in plain flour and

mustard. Cook on

HIGH

for

1 minute

. Whisk in milk.

Set on

HIGH

for

1 minute

. Stir. Cook on

HIGH

for

1 minute

. Mix in chicken, mushrooms, cheese and

parsley. Cook on

HIGH

for

2 minutes

. Stir. Cook on

HIGH

for

2 minutes

Summary of Contents for NN-CD987W

Page 1: ...87W Operating Instructions Microwave Convection Oven Model No NN CD997S NN CD987W Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference A00037F40QP F0907 0 Printed in Japan ...

Page 2: ...able to master the basic technique and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave convection oven Consultant Home Economist Fiona Campbell Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd P O Box 505 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Panasonic New Zealand 31 Carbi...

Page 3: ...1 Quick Guide to Operation 12 To Set Clock 13 Operation Guide on the Screen 13 To Use Child Safety Lock 13 To Reheat Defrost Cook by Micro Power and Time 14 16 To Cook using the Time Weight Dial 15 To Defrost by Turbo Defrost 17 To Cook on Convection 2 Level Convection 18 19 To set standing Time 19 To Cook on Grill 20 To Cook on Combination 21 22 To Reheat by Sensor Reheat 23 To Cook by Auto Menu ...

Page 4: ...e considered to be sealed containers PRACTICAL HINTS Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION COMBINATION and GRILL Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3 SUBCLAUSE 2 OF THE MIC...

Page 5: ...ents If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat If the oven overheats a thermal safety device will turn the oven off The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled b Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove electric range or sink etc c Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high 2 The surfaces of top back and left side of the oven become hot duri...

Page 6: ...hat is properly installed and earthed WARNING Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock Circuit Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow and or food to cook slower Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board Fan Motor Operation After using the oven the fan ...

Page 7: ...ances as paper glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food Because these substances do not reflect or absorb microwave energy they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers Absorption Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate 2 450 000 000 times per s...

Page 8: ... absorbent towel to prevent splattering Do not attempt to deep fry in the browning dish or microwave oven as you cannot control the temperature of the oil It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you to make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use Fill a 1 cup glass measure with water and place it in the micr...

Page 9: ... prevent overcooking Small pieces of foil are used to cover areas such as chicken wings tips of roasts or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn t touch sides of oven otherwise arcing may occur Foil lined containers either cardboard or plastic should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur Metal twist ties ...

Page 10: ...e direction This is normal 6 Ceramic Tray can rotate in either direction Door Door Safety Lock System Door Safety Lock System Roller Ring 1 Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 Roller Ring must always be used together with Ceramic Tray for cooking Identification Plate The oven model number and serial number are recorded here back side Door Release Bu...

Page 11: ...The control panel of NN CD987W has the same key layout as NN CD997S Display Window Time Weight Dial Micro Microwave Power Pad page 4 6 Grill Pad page 20 Convection Pad page 8 9 Combination Pad page 2 22 Turbo Defrost Pad page 7 Menu Temp Temperature Select Dial Stop Reset Pad Before cooking One tap clears your instructions During cooking One tap temporarily stops the cooking process Another tap ca...

Page 12: ...SET TEMPERATURE Turn to temperature required Display window will prompt you to PRESS START Press Start Pad Cooking Modes Heating Source Microwave Grill Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking Combination Convection 2 Level Convection NOTE This feature operations for all cooking modes Operation guide can be turned off refer page 3 e g 2 Press Auto Menu Pad Display window will prompt you to FRO...

Page 13: ...e display window This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed 2 Press Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven Then close the door 4 Set Time Turn dial clockwise to increase or anti clockwise to decrease cooking time 5 Press Starts the cooking process 3 Select Power Level e g HIGH power Press once Continue pressing for other power levels page 4 ...

Page 14: ...lace food in the oven For preheating For Cooking Select Temp Select Time To Cook by Combination page 2 22 Select 6 To Reheat using Sensor Reheat pad page 23 Optional To Cook using Auto Menu pad 1 20 page 24 28 Optional Select Desired Food Category Auto Menu 9 9 20 Optional Select Desired Food Category Auto Menu 0 8 Set weight To Set Stand Time page 9 To Select Standing Time Set Desired Cooking Pro...

Page 15: ...n set Child Lock when colon or time of day is displayed Operation Guide on the Screen To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear on the screen When you become familiar with your oven the operation guide can be turned off Enter time of day using the Time Weight Dial Display e g 25 Press twice Press To turn off Display Press 3 times Colon or time of day appears on the...

Page 16: ... below 2 Set Cooking Time HIGH up to 30 minutes Others up to 2 hours Time can be entered in 0 second intervals up to 5 mins then min intervals Refer to page 6 Power Level Power No ofTaps Example of Use HIGH 000 W Boil water cook fresh fruit vegetables rice and pasta Reheat soups stews and casseroles DEFROST 350 W 2 Thaw foods MED HIGH 700 W 3 Cook poultry meat cakes and desserts Heat milk MEDIUM 5...

Page 17: ...ove from package and place onto paper towel or follow manufacturers instructions FROZEN MEAL Fish in Sauce 200 g MEDIUM 6 7 Pierce corner of bag Heat on a plate Instant Casserole in Pouch serves 2 MEDIUM 6 7 Pierce pouch Lasagne 400 g MEDIUM 4 6 Remove from foil container place into serving dish Plate Food TV style dinner 320 g MEDIUM 8 0 Remove foil cover and replace with plastic wrap Vegetables ...

Page 18: ...k miscellaneous Pork Lamb roast chops ribs per 500 g 8 2 5 2 5 0 3 4 8 0 8 2 9 2 8 8 2 Turn meat over two or three times during defrosting Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the defrost cycle Large roasts may still be icy in the centre Allow to stand POULTRY Chick...

Page 19: ...y and seafood by entering the weight 1 Press NOTES Stand time or power level may be programmed after Turbo Defrost See pages 9 2 During Turbo Defrost the oven will beep At the beep Turn over all meat poultry fish and shellfish Break apart stewing meat chicken pieces and minced meat Separate chops and hamburger patties Remove defrosted minced meat stewing meat poultry pieces or prawns etc Shield th...

Page 20: ...100 C to 250 C 40 C is temperature for fermentation of yeast doughs 6 Press Cooking will start 1 Press 1 Level Convection 1 Press 2 Level Convection 5 Set Cooking Time Up to 9 hours Time can be entered 1 min intervals 3 Press The oven begins to preheat Do not open the door during preheating 4 After preheating place the food into the oven After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and P will blink in t...

Page 21: ...ntain the selected temperature for 30 minutes After 30 minutes the oven will shut off automatically and revert to the time of day 3 If preheating is not required for the food you are cooking eliminate step 3 4 When selected cooking time is less than one hour the time counts down by minutes and seconds 5 When selected cooking time is more than one hour the time counts down by hours and minutes unti...

Page 22: ...1 High is ideal for grilling meat chicken and fish fillets Grill 2 Low is ideal for grilling whole fish and oven baked chips and browning cheese and egg dishes Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish under the rack to catch any excess fat or meat juices 2 Set Time up to 1 hour 30 minutes Time can be entered 10 second intervals up to 5 mins then 1 min intervals 3 Press Cooking will start ...

Page 23: ...2 When selected cooking time is more than one hour the time counts down by hours and minutes until only H 00 hour remains Then the display counts down by minutes and seconds There are 6 combination settings for Convection Microwave To select the correct program for particular foods refer to next page 2 Select Cooking Time up to 9 hours Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking Use of Accessory ...

Page 24: ...owave heat For example do not place a small amount of food in a large metallic dish as arcing may occur When cooking by Combination place dishes to be cooked on the Ceramic Tray When roasting meat the roasts may be placed directly on Low Rack Sausages and rissoles may also be cooked in this way Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish less than 2 cm high under the rack to catch any drips from the r...

Page 25: ...se recommendations The Sensor Reheat work by detecting the amount of steam generated by the food being cooked From the generated steam the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time 2 The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window 3 If the oven has been previously used on CONVECTION COMBINATION or GRILL and it is too hot to be used on a Sensor Program a HOT will a...

Page 26: ...essing Start pad tap More 2 taps Less 3 taps Original setting 1 Press 2 Select Menu Category and PRESS START appears in the display window For best results follow these recommendations The Sensor Cook works by detecting the amount of steam generated by the food being cooked From the generated steam the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time 2 When an Auto Program has been selected the cat...

Page 27: ...sized dish with water or syrup if desired and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does not snap seal When a beep is heard during cooking the oven will prompt you to STIR the foods 6 RICE 1 2 cup 3 cups Use a larger sized dish to prevent rice from boiling over Use cold water at a ratio of 1 2 cup rice 1 cup water 1 cup rice 11 2 cups water 2 cup rice 3 cups water Cover with plastic wrap o...

Page 28: ...ou to cook most of your favourite foods on combination by setting the weight NOTE 1 These settings are cooked by Combination Convection and Microwave 2 When the weight has been entered the cooking times will be determined 3 When using settings 12 14 16 and 18 enter the weight of the meat only If potatoes are not sufficiently crispened at the completion of cooking remove roast from oven and leave p...

Page 29: ...g Place the beef fat side down on Low Rack with a shallow dish less than 2 cm high underneath to collect drips Turn the beef approximately halfway through cooking time At the completion of cooking wrap in aluminium foil and allow to stand for 10 15 minutes before carving 12 BEEF MEDIUM AND BAKED VEGETABLES 0 7 3 0 kg meat only Select roasts that are even in shape if not tie roasts with string to a...

Page 30: ...e during cooking truss or tie the legs of the bird together Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired Place the chicken breast side down on the Low Rack with a shallow dish less than 2 cm high underneath to collect the drips Prepare the vegetables into even sized pieces For chicken weighing kg or less place all vegetables around the outside of the rack Brush with melted butter or...

Page 31: ...e pre programmed Refer to the next page 1 Press 3 Press The first instruction will be scrolled across the display window Turn clockwise for the next instruction Turn counterclockwise for the previous instruction Instructions include operation of microwave convection oven For detailed information on operation please refer to page 14 22 ENJOY YOUR MEAL will be scrolled across the display window at t...

Page 32: ...for Convection cooking NOTE This feature is not available for Sensor Reheat or Auto Menu or Turbo Defrost Recipe Page Recipe Page 1 Apricot HONEY SLICE 57 21 MALAY COCONUT FISH 17 2 Apricot Nectar Chicken 25 22 Mini Baked Potatoes 45 3 BLUEBERRY MUFFINS 55 23 PARMESAN CRUSTED Chicken 23 4 Caramel Sauce 64 24 Peach Crumble 63 5 Cheese and Ham Filled Potatoes 45 25 Pepper Pot Beef 39 6 Cheese Sauce ...

Page 33: ...r to Convection Grill to create the Combination setting This is normal It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned PROBLEM The oven is not plugged in securely Remove plug from outlet wait 10 seconds and re insert Circuit breaker or fuse in your home is tripped...

Page 34: ... accumulates clean with a non abrasive nylon mesh scouring pad and nonabrasive cleaners After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water If the oven is not cleaned occasionally to eliminate this grease it can accumulate and cause the oven to SMOKE during use To avoid smoking run the oven without food on GRILL 1 for 20 minutes AFTER CLEANING Be...

Page 35: ... date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres a Picture tube CRT based Television Receivers screen sizes greater than 66cm ...

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Page 38: ...anual Combination A Auto Menu R Recipe Prompting No symbol Microwave only Key to Symbols Used in Recipes Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons Firstly to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input which changes...

Page 39: ...s be kept covered while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve with the first for instance cover with aluminium foil ConvertingYour Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking reduce the conventional cooking time to one quarter or a third e g A chicken which ta...

Page 40: ...cut to a similar size to each other they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time To blanch 1 cup nuts place in a pie plate Cover with hot tap water and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Rinse in cold water and rub between sheets of paper towel to remove skins To toast coconut place half a cup on a paper towel and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally To ma...

Page 41: ...for 40 seconds to 1 minute Stand covered for 1 minute before serving Note The size of the egg will alter cooking time Bacon and Egg in a Cup Serves 1 Ingredients 2 slices bacon 1 x 60 g egg 1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese Method Place bacon on a dinner plate between 2 sheets of paper towel cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Wrap bacon around the inside of a 1 cup ramekin dish Crack egg into centre...

Page 42: ... heatproof cup Add coffee Stir Cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1 2 minutes Add milk and sugar if desired Stir Hot Cocoa Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 teaspoons drinking chocolate 1 teaspoon sugar optional 2 tablespoons water 1 cup milk Method Combine drinking chocolate sugar and water in a heatproof cup Cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds Stir in milk Cook on MED HIGH for 2 minutes Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 4 s...

Page 43: ...water suggested by manufacturer and add 1 cup sour cream to batter Halve a cup chopped nuts 1 4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon Mix and place on base of cake dish before adding batter to cake pan 2 tablespoons honey and 30 g butter melted in glass jug cook on HIGH for 1 2 to 1 minute Pour over just baked butter cake Sprinkle with cinnamon Serve warm with cream or custard as a dessert or co...

Page 44: ...oking Croutons G Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 4 rashers bacon chopped 1 onion diced 840 g can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon oregano freshly ground black pepper Method In a 4 litre dish place bacon and onion Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes Add tomatoes tomato paste chicken stock oregano and pepper Set on HIGH for 8 minutes Stir Cook on HIGH for 8 minutes Puree ...

Page 45: ...kes 2 to 4 Ingredients 1 kg pumpkin 1 diced onion 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon curry powder Method Peel pumpkin and remove seeds Dice pumpkin into 3 cm pieces Place pumpkin and onion in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Add stock and curry Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Cool slightly Purée pumpkin and liquid in a blender or food processor Serves 4 to 6 Ingred...

Page 46: ...n diced 2 cups grated zucchini 2 cups grated carrot 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 cup self raising flour 5 eggs lightly beaten 125 ml vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley salt and pepper Method Lightly grease a 25 cm round microwave safe dish Place bacon and onion in a 2 litre casserole dish and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Allow to cool slightly Stir in zucchini carrot and cheese and...

Page 47: ...6 minutes stirring twice through cooking Cool Serve in a bowl with drinks Soups Snacks and Starters Roasted red Capsicum Mushroom Bruschetta Makes 8 Ingredients 200 g 4 or 5 large flat mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 slices Turkish bread 1 tablespoon butter softened 1 clove garlic minced 150 g jar roasted red capsicum sliced 100 g firm goats cheese Method Mix together butter and garlic to form ...

Page 48: ...re casserole dish Make a few slits in each frankfurter Add water to dish Cover dish with a lid or plastic wrap Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes Tip To cook one frankfurter prick and place on a dinner plate Cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds Chicken San Choy Bau Serves 4 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 clove garlic chopped 500 g minced chicken 10 water chestnuts finel...

Page 49: ...s Arrange marinated chicken on High Rack Cook on Grill 1 for 27 to 29 minutes turning once during cooking G Mini Pizza Makes 2 to 4 Ingredients 4 small round pita breads 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese 3 4 cup chopped salami 50 g mushrooms chopped 2 tomatoes chopped 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs Method Place pita bread onto a dinner plate Spread each piece with tomato pa...

Page 50: ...er 1 2 cup cottage cheese 1 egg 1 2 cup cream 1 2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 2 teaspoon seasoned herbs 1 2 cup grated tasty cheese Method Place vegetables and water in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes Drain well Place remaining ingredients except tasty cheese in a bowl and mix well Pour over vegetables Cook on MED HIGH for 12 to 14 minutes Sprinkle with tasty cheese...

Page 51: ... shellfish on High Rack Cook for the times recommended in chart Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway through cooking time If desired turn thick fish fillets over halfway through cooking To test for desired cooking the flesh of fish should easily flake Seafood should be opaque Carefully turn whole fish and steaks over halfway through cooking Fish and Shellfish Grilling...

Page 52: ...inute Add parsley pepper mustard and gradually blend in milk Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes stir halfway through cooking Lightly mix salmon and liquid into sauce Pour into a serving dish and top with breadcrumbs and cheese Place on Low Rack and cook on Grill 1 for 5 to 10 minutes Garlic and Chilli Prawns Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg uncooked medium king prawns 1 small red onion thinly sliced 40 g bu...

Page 53: ...t oil in a food processor and blend until smooth Shape two tablespoons of mixture into round patty shapes and place onto an oiled tray Place on High Rack and cook on Grill 1 for 8 to 10 minutes turning halfway through Serve with sweet chilli sauce G Fish and Shellfish Malay Coconut Fish Serves 4 Ingredients 800 g fish fillets 2 cups coconut milk 1 tablespoon chilli sauce 1 2 teaspoon lime zest 1 t...

Page 54: ...is just tender Set aside Place butter and onion into a 1 litre dish Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes Blend in flour and mustard and cooking liquid from the seafood Cook on HIGH for 4 minutes stirring every minute until sauce boils and thickens Stir in cream and gentry fold in seafood Preheat oven to Convection 200 C Divide seafood mixture between 4 x 2 cup ramekin dishes Lay out sheets of filo pastry an...

Page 55: ...d green onions Pour over bream Cook on MEDIUM for 5 minutes Turn and cover Cook on MEDIUM for 5 minutes R Serves 2 Ingredients 60 g butter 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon parsley chopped 500 g green prawns shelled and deveined Method Place butter and garlic in a 1 litre dish and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add lemon juice parsley and prawns Cover Cook on MEDIUM for 3 1 2...

Page 56: ... or broth Use 1 4 cup per 500 g of poultry Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole Select a covered casserole dish deep enough so that bird does not touch the lid After cooking check the internal temperature of the bird with a microwave or conventional meat thermometer inserted into the thigh muscle Check temperature in both muscles The thermometer should not touch bone If it does the reading...

Page 57: ... for desired cooking cut into chicken Chicken should be white in colour and juices should be clear Arrange chicken skin side down Directions for Grilling Chicken Pieces Chicken Grilling Chart Item Grill Setting Approximate Cooking Time in minutes CHICKEN 4 half Breasts Cut up whole 8 Drumsticks 4 Thighs 1 4 kg Wings approx 6 4 Marylands 4 Kebabs Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 1 Gril...

Page 58: ...t To Cook by One Touch Cooking To programme Select Chicken enter the weight then press Start After cooking allow to stand covered for 10 minutes This stand time allows for easier carving and finishes cooking During stand time test for desired cooking Small poultry is cooked when juices run clear and the drumsticks readily move up and down Large poultry should be checked with a meat thermometer ins...

Page 59: ...h cooking Remove chicken and add mustard lemon juice and cream to dish stir well Replace fillets into dish and cook on MED HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Parmesan Crusted Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg chicken fillets 40 g butter 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 4 cup parsley chopped 1 2 cup grated parmesan Method Place butter in a 1 litre dish Cook on MEDIUM for 1 minute Place chicke...

Page 60: ...ste 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 onion diced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 kg chicken drumsticks 1 4 red capsicum sliced Method Place all ingredients in 2 litre casserole dish Stir until combined Cover and cook on MED HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes Turn chicken and stir Cook on MED HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes Tarragon Chicken and Mushrooms Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1 kg chicken pieces 1 onion sliced 1 2 teas...

Page 61: ...ion and dried apricots Add chicken drumsticks and mix to coat with sauce Cover with a lid Cook on Combination 6 for 50 to 55 minutes stirring halfway through cooking MC R Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 8 small chicken thigh fillets 16 prunes pitted 8 green onions 2 tablespoon flaked almonds 4 rashers rindless bacon halved lengthwise Honey Mustard Glaze 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon French Musta...

Page 62: ... 2 tablespoons melted butter salt and pepper Stuffing 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion finely chopped 2 rashers bacon rind removed and bacon finely chopped 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 11 2 cups cooked rice 1 egg salt and pepper Method Clean and pat dry chicken with paper towel Brush chicken with melted butter Season chicken Set aside To prepare stuffing melt butter ...

Page 63: ...ce and butter Cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds Brush jam mixture over quails and cook on MED HIGH for 10 to 14 minutes brush with glaze halfway through cooking Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes whilst preparing the sauce Puree plums with wine and heat in a 2 cup jug on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Pour sauce over quails and serve with vegetables or salad garnished with extra pistachio nuts Chines...

Page 64: ...nate chicken in remaining ingredients for 2 hours Place chicken in shallow dish Cook on MED HIGH for 9 minutes Turn over Cook on MED HIGH for another 9 minutes R Grilled Sweet Chilli and Lime Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 1 4 cup sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 500 g chicken thigh fillets halved Guacamole 1 medium size ripe avocado 1...

Page 65: ...ngs in a 3 litre casserole dish Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken wings Marinade for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator Cook on MED HIGH for 20 to 25 minutes Serve hot with rice To Cook by Grill Prepare chicken wings and marinade as above Arrange chicken wings on High Rack and brush with marinade Cook on Grill 1 for 26 to 28 minutes turning over halfway through grilling and re...

Page 66: ... temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and in the muscle close to a large bone such as a pork loin centre rib roast If the temperatures are low return meat to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the recommended power level DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT...

Page 67: ...metal twist ties Use the nylon tie provided otherwise use a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits in top of bag to allow steam to escape Multiply the weight of the roast by the minimum recommended minutes per 500 g Programme Power and Time Turn meat over halfway through cooking Main Fare Meats Meat Power Approx Cooking Time minutes per 500 g Beef Ro...

Page 68: ...roast and Combination 4 for lamb roasts using the times in the following chart To Cook by Auto Menu Programme the desired Automatic Combination setting 10 18 enter the weight of the roast Press Start After cooking allow the roast to stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the roast to sit and finish cooking Roasts are easier to carve after standing As with Microwave cooking roasts cooked by Co...

Page 69: ... evenly over the noodles and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 180 C Place lasagne in oven and cook on 180 C for 35 to 40 minutes Serve hot with a green salad and garlic bread To Cook by Combination Prepare as above Cook on Combination 5 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown Trim excess fat from meat Slash fat with a sharp knife to preven...

Page 70: ...cooking Repeat with remaining butter and lambs fry Return all the lambs fry to the dish and add bacon and onion blend in water season with pepper and add parsley Stir well Cook on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes and serve immediately R MC Main Fare Meats Moroccan Lamb Serves 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 2 teaspoon ground c...

Page 71: ...flour tomato paste and paprika and cook on HIGH for a further 2 minutes Add lamb capsicum and stock To Cook by Microwave Cover and cook on MED HIGH for 24 to 26 minutes Stir in sour cream and serve with vegetables To Cook by Combination Prepare as above cover and cook on Combination 1 for 40 to 45 minutes Stir in sour cream and serve To Cook by Auto Menu Prepare as above and cover with a lid Selec...

Page 72: ...Serve in taco shells with chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce or with a salad and crusty bread R Barbecue Glazed Meatloaf Serves 4 Ingredients Barbecue Glaze 1 4 cup water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Meatloaf 1 small red capsicum 400 g beef mince 150 g sausage mince 1 medium brown onion diced 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 4 cup dried breadcrumbs 1...

Page 73: ...erator for 2 hours Place onion in a 3 litre dish Cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Add marinated pork and sauce and cook on MED HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes Add peas zucchini capsicum green onions and bean sprouts Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with noodles Chinese Beef and Vegetables Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 400 g rump steak sliced 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 clove...

Page 74: ...w to stand before carving into slices Sauce Place all ingredients into a 1 litre pyrex jug and mix well Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is a thick pouring consistency Pour over beef and serve Beef Bourguignonne Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g topside beef 1 2 cup red wine 1 clove garlic crushed 1 bay leaf 125 g streaky bacon rind removed and bacon chopped 12 button onions peeled 1 t...

Page 75: ...Combination Prepare as above Cover with a lid and cook on Combination 1 for 40 to 45 minutes stirring halfway through cooking To Cook by Auto Menu Prepare as above cover with a lid Select Casserole then press Start Herbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll up Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g topside mince 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon Italian...

Page 76: ...easpoon salt 1 2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian herbs 1 3 cup Parmesan cheese Method Place water in a 4 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes Add pasta cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes Stand covered for 5 minutes Drain Place sausages in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes Drain slice into 3 cm pieces Set aside Place onion and capsic...

Page 77: ...Note Beans such as red kidney beans and lima beans should be soaked overnight before cooking 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups cooked Use in place of canned beans Allow to stand covered for 15 to 20 minutes after cooking Frozen Vegetables Chart Dried Beans and Peas Chart Vegetable Varieties Vegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Approximate Cooking Time in min on HIGH power Beans 250 g Cook i...

Page 78: ...n a covered dish 6 to 8 Corn 2 cobs 500 g 4 cobs 1 kg Brush with melted butter and cook on a covered dish 4 to 6 8 to 10 Eggplant 1 500 g Dice with 1 4 cup water in a covered dish 4 to 6 Onions 3 200 g Cut in quarters with 1 4 cup water in a covered dish 6 to 8 Mushrooms 250 g sliced Cook with 2 tablespoons butter in a covered dish 3 to 5 Peas 250 g Shell peas and place with 1 4 cup water in a cov...

Page 79: ...hrough cooking Add cheese mustard salt and pepper Mix well Pour sauce over broccoli and cook on MEDIUM for a further 1 minute A Fanned Potatoes C Serves 4 Ingredients 50 g butter 800 g potatoes peeled salt paprika Method Melt butter in a 2 cup jug on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Preheat oven to Convection 200 C Cut potatoes widthwise in thin slices without cutting right through to the base Place potato...

Page 80: ...r 2 to 3 minutes Tip To cook 4 stuffed tomatoes cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Vegetable Curry Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion sliced 2 tablespoons green curry paste 3 cups sliced vegetables 440 g can chick peas drained 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 2 cup chopped nuts Method In a 3 litre dish place onion and curry paste Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes Add veget...

Page 81: ... 5 cm circles on the baking tray Place on High Rack and cook on Grill 2 for 12 to 14 minutes G Mini Baked Potatoes Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g halved chat potatoes oil for brushing 1 tablespoon dried thyme Method Place potatoes in a shallow dish Brush with oil and sprinkle with thyme Place on High Rack and cook on Grill 1 for 18 minutes Turn over and rearrange Cook on Grill 1 for another 18 minutes...

Page 82: ...th spring onions bacon and cheese Cover and cook on HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes Stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving Tomato and Onion Serves 4 Ingredients 600 g approx 3 tomatoes thinly sliced 1 onion thinly sliced 1 2 teaspoon basil salt and pepper to taste Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook covered on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes Serve with barbecued steak or gri...

Page 83: ... beans in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes Drain and allow to stand covered Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl Pour over beans and mix well Cook on HIGH for 1 2 to 1 minute Serve hot Cauliflower Au Gratin Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 500 g cauliflower trimmed and cut into pieces 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 4 cup gr...

Page 84: ...ions in the chart on page 49 for recommended dish size amount of water and cooking time Boil water with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil Add pasta and cook for times recommended in the chart Cook on HIGH Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time Slightly under cook pasta that will be heated again in casserole Stir and let stand uncovered for 5 minutes Drain and rinse before servin...

Page 85: ...inute Blend in milk and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add cheese and macaroni and pour into a deep 20 cm round dish Top with extra cheese and sprinkle with paprika Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes R Rice Pasta and Cereal Item Container Amount of Cold Water Approx Time to Cook Grain on HIGH Uncovered in minutes Standing Time in minutes RICE Brown 1 cup 4 litre dish...

Page 86: ...ing chicken stock 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken 1 4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 4 cup cream ground black pepper extra coarsely grated parmesan cheese Method Place asparagus into a 2 litre dish and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Set aside Place oil rice and garlic in a 3 litle microwave safe dish Cook covered on HIGH for 1 minute Add 2 cups of boiling chicken stock cook on HIGH for 5 min...

Page 87: ...ssing 1 2 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons sugar 1 2 cup chopped fresh coriander 1 teaspoon chopped red chilli Method Cover chickpeas with water and soak overnight Drain Place chickpeas and boiling water into a 3 litre dish and cook on MED HIGH for 25 to 30 minutes Drain and allow to cool Combine remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well Dressing Combine all ingredients in a screw top ja...

Page 88: ...oodles Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Mix together garlic basil nuts and cheese in a blender Gradually pour in olive oil pulsing constantly Season and stir through drained noodles Pesto and Egg Noodles Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Penne Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g penne 5 cups boiling water 1 2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil drained 1 cup basil leaves 1 4 cup toasted pinenuts 1 3 cup grated parmesan che...

Page 89: ...To soften butter cook on MEDIUM for 10 to 15 seconds Vanilla Poppy seed Cake Makes 19 x 9 cm loaf pan Ingredients 125 g butter 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 11 2 cups plain flour 1 2 cup sour cream 1 4 cup poppy seeds Lemon Icing 40 g butter 11 2 cups icing sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Method Preheat oven to Convection 170 C Grease and paper line a 19 x 9 cm loaf pan Cream...

Page 90: ...gredients Mix well Add vanilla and condensed milk combine until mixture is thick Chill for 30 minutes Pinch off pieces to form balls slightly smaller than a walnut shell Roll in chocolate sprinkles and chill Chocolate Fudge Makes 25 squares Ingredients 300 g dark chocolate pieces 400 g condensed milk 1 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Method Grease and line a 20 cm square dish In a 2 l...

Page 91: ... beaten 11 2 cups milk 3 4 cup oil 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup finely chopped apple Method Preheat oven to 200 C Grease a muffin tin Sift dry ingredients into a bowl stir in sugar then combined eggs milk and oil do not over mix batter should be lumpy Stir in cinnamon and apple Pour into muffin tin Place on Low Rack and cook on 200 C for 18 to 20 minutes Stand 2 minutes remove from tin cool o...

Page 92: ...rbonate of soda and water in a small bowl Add dry ingredients and water mixture to butter and syrup Mix well Place tablespoon of mixture on greased baking trays allowing room for spreading Place on High and Low Rack Cook on 160 C for 12 to 14 minutes Leave on the tray for a few minutes then transfer to wire cake rack until biscuits are cool Repeat with remaining mixture 2C Chocolate Chip Cookies M...

Page 93: ...irm cut into squares R A R C MC Cakes Slices and Biscuits Peanut and Sultana Slice Makes 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 185 g butter 1 2 cup caster sugar 1 2 cup sultanas 1 cup raw unsalted peanuts 1 cup coconut 1 cup plain flour Method Grease and paper line a 19 x 28 cm lamington pan Melt butter on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Stir in sugar sultanas peanuts and coconut then sifted flour Press mixture into...

Page 94: ...lted chocolate Lemon Coconut Meringue Slice Makes 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 90 g butter softened 1 4 cup caster sugar 3 4 cup plain flour 1 3 cup cornflour 400 g condensed milk 2 eggs separated 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 2 cup lemon juice 1 4 cup caster sugar extra 1 2 cup desiccated coconut 1 2 cup slivered almonds Method Grease and paper line a 19 x 28 cm lamington pan Cream together butte...

Page 95: ...aper line a 27 x 17 cm slice pan Combine oats flour coconut and sugar in a large bowl In a 2 litre pyrex bowl place butter honey and water and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes stir in bicarbonate of soda Pour over dry ingredients stir until well combined Press into pan Place on Low Rack Cook on Convection 180 C for 20 to 25 minutes No pre heating is necessary Cool before cutting To Cook by Auto Men...

Page 96: ...ilk rind and juice beat until smooth Place water in a 1 cup jug sprinkle gelatine over water and cook on MED HIGH for 30 seconds add and mix into lemon mixture Pour into base and refrigerate until set Garnish with strawberries and cream Honeycomb Cheesecake Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 250 g packet honey snap biscuits crushed 125 g butter 3 teaspoons gelatine 1 4 cup water 375 g cream cheese 1 2 cup ...

Page 97: ...stirring twice during cooking Stir in butter vanilla essence and milk stir until butter has melted Cool slightly Add milk mixture to sifted flour mix well Pour mixture into a greased deep 20 cm cake pan Sprinkle top with brown sugar and gently pour boiling water over mixture Place on Low Rack and and cook on Convection 180 C for 25 to 30 minutes No pre heating is necessary Serve To Cook by Auto Me...

Page 98: ...na to serve 1 2 cup shredded coconut toasted Method Wash and drain rice Place rice 300 ml of coconut milk 300 ml water butter and sugar into a 2 5 L deep microwave safe bowl or jug stir to combine Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 21 minutes stirring every 7 minutes Remove and stir well stand for 5 minutes Note Rice will absorb excess liquid on standing Serve warm in individual bowls drizzled with e...

Page 99: ...shell C Apple Pie Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients Pastry 185 g butter 1 2 cup caster sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 egg 11 2 cups plain flour 1 cup self raising flour Filling 800 g pie apples 1 4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon arrowroot 1 teaspoon cinnamon Method Using electric beaters or a food processor process all pastry ingredients except flour until smooth and creamy Add flours and process until com...

Page 100: ...inger 1 lemon sliced 2 teabags 1 cup mint leaves 2 cups water Method Peel and slice ginger and place into a 2 cup jug with remaining ingredients Heat on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes Allow standing for 5 minutes to infuse Strain and serve Chocolate Macadamia Nut Sauce Makes 1 cup Ingredients 200 g dark chocolate 1 2 cup cream 1 4 cup macadamia nuts chopped finely Method Place chocolate and cream in a 2 ...

Page 101: ...spoon sugar 2 tablespoons brown vinegar 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped Method Combine all ingredients in a 1 cup jug Cook on HIGH for 1 2 to 1 minute Stir well and serve with Roast Lamb Hollandaise Sauce Makes 3 4 cup Ingredients 60 g butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 egg yolks 1 4 cup cream 1 2 teaspoon mustard 1 4 teaspoon salt Method Place butter in a 2 cup jug cook on HIGH for 40 seconds A...

Page 102: ...nd Berry Jam Makes 11 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups chopped rhubarb 11 2 cups berries fresh or frozen 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup caster sugar Method Combine rhubarb berries and orange juice in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes stirring twice during cooking Add sugar stir until dissolved cook on HIGH for a further 10 to 15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes Pour into sterili...

Page 103: ...r Method Place mango and apple in a bowl and sprinkle with salt Stand overnight Rinse and drain fruit Place fruit in a 4 litre casserole dish add onion Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add sugar vinegar and spices mix well Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Pour into sterilised jars and seal Tomato Chutney Makes 4 cups Ingredients 250 g onion finely chopped ...

Page 104: ...maining stock stir well and cook on HIGH for a further 2 minutes Season with salt and pepper Serve with the meat of your choice Makes 1 cup Ingredients 40 g butter 2 tablespoons flour 375 ml milk 1 2 cup grated cheese Method Place butter in a 1 litre jug Set on HIGH for 50 seconds Whisk in flour Whisk in milk Set on HIGH for 2 minutes Stir in cheese Set on HIGH for 2 minutes Stir Cheese Sauce R Mi...

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