Sunday, March 24, 2013

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

1 pound Velveeta cubed
1 pound hamburger browned
5 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
... 3/4 bag of hash-brown potatoes (cubed kind)
1 container Philadelphia Cooking Creme

Mix all ingredients in bean pot and microwave for 15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes.
 
 

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Bean Pot / Oven Conversion Chart for Recipes

Convert a conventional oven recipe for use it in the Microwave. It is pretty simple if you follow the directions below.

Important to know:

1. Microwaves are attracted to FAT, SUGAR, AND WATER (in that order).

2. STANDING TIME - Foods cook 20 - 25% more after you remove them from the microwave oven.

CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL OVEN RECIPES

1st RULE - Cut back on the least rich liquid ingredient by 20-25% (usually this is the water). This is because there is no dry hot air in the microwave to evaporate the extra liquid.

2nd RULE - Cut back on spices and sauces 20-25%. For the same reason as rule #1.

3rd RULE - Try to keep food uniform in size for best results.

LET INGREDIENTS REST FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER MIXING (this is very important).

TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART

MICROWAVE OVEN
100% High 425-500 or broil
70% Medium High 350
50% Medium 300
25-30% Low 225
10% Warm 150

HOW LONG TO COOK

Cook 1/4 of the conventional time. Be sure to allow for stand time.
Meat, fruit, vegetables, & poultry: Cook 6 minutes per pound
Seafood: Cook 3 minutes per pound.
Hard-boiled eggs -- After cracking the egg open and putting it in the bowl prick the yellow 2-3 times with a toothpick. Cook at 50% power for 45 seconds. Blended eggs should be steamed at 100% power.

Bean Pot Pepperoni Pizza Dip

1 14 oz jar Pizza Sauce
1 Cup Pepperoni, chopped
1/2 Cup Green Onions chopped
1/2 Cup Green Bell Peppers chopped
1 2-1/4 Oz. can Black Olives, drained
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
1 8 Oz. package Cream Cheese

Mix pizza sauce, pepperoni, onions, bell pepper and olives in Bean Pot. Cover and bake at 325 for an hour or until mixture is hot.Stir in mozzarella cheese and cream cheese until melted. (If the dip becomes too thick, stir in a small amount of milk.) Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, Frito’s scoops.

Death by Chocolate Cake

16 oz fat-free sour cream
3 large egg(s)
1 package(s) dry mix chocolate cake
1/2 cup(s) milk chocolate chips

Combine in Celebrating Home Large Pottery Bowl, mix until all ingredients are wet, cover the bowl with a plate and microwave 13 minutes.  (You can also make in Bean Pot but it won't dump out pretty like the bowls due because of the lip that the lid sits on).

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

BBQ Chicken Breast

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle bbq sauce


Place chicken breasts in a Celebrating Home casserole dish and cover with bbq sauce.  Cover with lid and cook in microwave 20 mins.  Remove and flip breasts over.  Place back in mircowave for another 15 mins.

RC's Stuffed Peppers

1/2 pkg of family size boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pkg of fajita seasoning
1 can Black beans (drained)
Onion - diced
6 - 8 Green peppers

Dice chicken and dump in bean pot.  Cover with fajita seasoning, cover and cook in microwave for 20 mins.  Preheat oven to 400*.  Cut tops off green peppers and scoop out insides.  Cut tops of 3 green peppers and mix with diced onions.  Add peppers, onions and black beans into chicken. Line peppers in Celebrating Home hospitality tray.  Place 1/2 slice of provolone cheese in bottom of pepper.  Spoon in mixture until full.  Bake for 20 mins.  Remove and cover with 1/2 slice of provolone.  Bake for another 15 mins.

*microwave time varies*

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Bean Pot Monkey Bread

1 pkg biscuits
½ – ¾ stick of butter – melted
1/3 cup brown sugar
2-3 Tbsp Cinnamon


 Cut biscuits into quarters directly into Bean Pot. Pour butter, brown sugar & cinnamon over the biscuits & stir until well coated. Cover w/lid. Bake @ 375 for approx. 10 min