STEAMED VEGETABLES
fresh or frozen vegetables
fresh herbs, chopped (if desired)
butter or olive oil
Parmesan cheese, grated (if desired)
lemon, lime or orange juice salt and pepper to taste
1. Steam frozen or fresh veggies (add
1
⁄
8
cup of water to fresh
vegetables—no water needed for frozen vegetables) in a covered
microwave-safe container.
2. Start with a cooking time of one minute per cup of veggies. Check and
stir throughout cooking, adding time as needed.
3. Add flavors of your choice: butter, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese,
a splash of lemon, lime or orange juice
,
chopped fresh herbs.
SWEET TOOTH EMERGENCY
CAKE-IN-A-CUP
(It isn’t pretty, but it tastes good AND it’s fast.)
To make the Sweet Tooth Emergency Mix for your pantry:
1 box angel food cake
1 box cake mix of your choice.
1. Stir together and store in an airtight container.
NOTE: It will last for many emergencies!
To make the Cake-in-a-Cup:
3 Tbsp. Sweet-Tooth-Emergency Mix
2 Tbsp. water
1-2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips, divided
chocolate syrup, ice cream, and whipped topping (if desired)
1. Stir Mix, water and
1
⁄
2
of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe mug.
2. Microwave on high for approximately 1 minute.
3. If desired, top with chocolate syrup, remaining chocolate chips, ice
cream and whipped topping. Enjoy!
THE “MAKE-IT-HOW-YOU-LIKE-IT”
EGG SANDWICH
your choice of bread
your choice of add-in veggies
your choice of cheese
cooking spray
your choice of meat
1-2 eggs
1.
Choose your bread: toast, English muffin, bagel, pita, or soft tortilla.
2. Make the egg layer: spray a microwave-safe cereal bowl with
non-stick cooking spray. Crack an egg or two into it and whisk.
If desired, add a handful of diced veggies to the bowl.
3. Microwave 30-60 seconds until cooked. Unmold the egg round.
4. Create the inside of your sandwich: add cheese, grated or sliced.
Place on egg round and microwave for 15 seconds to melt cheese.
Add a layer of pre-cooked heated ham, bacon or sausage patty.
Garnish with a tomato slice if desired, assemble and enjoy!
MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO
( A great snack—or meal)
baking potato, scrubbed
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
add-ins of your choice
1. Prick a potato (or potatoes) all over with the tines of a fork, and rub
with olive oil.
2. Place on a microwave-safe dish, and microwave on high for three
minutes. Turn over and microwave another three minutes.
Let sit for one to two minutes.
3. Cut open. Add 1 Tablespoon butter, 3 Tablespoons shredded cheese
of your choice, 3 teaspoons sour cream, and salt and pepper to
taste.
4. Try add-ins of your choice:
Sautéed spinach or mushrooms, asparagus tips, broccoli, artichoke
hearts,bacon bits, diced ham, chicken or steak, left-over chili or stew.
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