Panasonic NN-ST557W Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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VEGETABLE FRITTATA
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
400 g potatoes, thinly sliced
1
2 red capsicum, sliced into strips
1
2 green capsicum, sliced into strips
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
4 eggs
1
3 cup sour cream
1
2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1
2 cup grated tasty cheese
Method:
Place potatoes in a 2-litre shallow dish. Cook on
High for 5 to 7 minutes. Arrange capsicum in a
circular pattern on top of potato sprinkle with tomato
and basil. Beat together eggs and sour cream in a
jug. Pour over vegetables. Cook on Medium for 3 to
5 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and cheese and
cook on Medium for 7 to 9 minutes.
H
ONEY
G
LAZED
C
ARROTS AND
S
UGAR
S
NAP
P
EAS
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
350 g carrots
150 g sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Method:
Peel and thinly slice carrots. Combine all ingredients
in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cover and cook on High
for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
Serve.
CREAMED SPINACH
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Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper
Method:
Cook washed spinach leaves, green onions and
garlic in a covered 3-litre casserole dish on High for
4 to 6 minutes.
To cook by Auto Cook:
Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap.
Press Vegetables, select weight 250 g, then Start.
Drain well by squeezing between two dinner plates.
Stir through sour cream. Season to taste. Cook on
High for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve.
ARDENNIS STYLE POTATOES
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Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 medium sized potatoes
100 g ham, finely diced
3 tablespoons snipped chives
50 g butter
1
2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
ground black pepper
Method:
Scrub potatoes, wash and pat dry with paper towel.
Prick skins and place in a 2-litre casserole dish.
Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes.
To cook by Auto Cook:
Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap.
Press Potatoes. Select weight 900 g, then Start.
Allow to cool slightly. Cut tops off potatoes and
scoop out pulp from centre, leaving 1 to 2 cm in
shell. Mash pulp and combine with remaining
ingredients. Spoon filling back into potato shells.
Place potatoes in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on
High for 2 to 3 minutes.
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Serves: 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 grated tasty cheese
Method:
Place cauliflower and water in a shallow casserole
dish. Cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes.
Stand, covered, while making sauce. Place butter in
a 4-cup glass jug. Cook on High for 1 minute. Stir in
flour and cook on High for 1 minute. Add milk
gradually. Stir well. Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes,
stirring halfway through cooking. Drain cauliflower
and pour over sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook on
Medium-High for 1 to 2 minutes.
Note: Depending on size and arrangement of
cauliflower pieces, timing will vary.
HINT:
TO SKIN TOMATOES: Cut a cross into the tomato
skin. Place 1 cup of hot tap water in a 2 cup jug or
bowl and heat on High for 1
1
2 minutes or until
boiling. Add 1 tomato and heat for a further 20 to
30 seconds. Remove and repeat procedure with
remaining tomatoes. The skin will loosen and can
be easily removed.
Vegetables and Legumes