Panasonic NN-SN933W NN-SN733W Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21

Microwave Recipes OMELET Basic Omelet 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk salt and ground black pepper, if desired Heat butter in a microwave safe 9-inch pie plate, 20 seconds at p10, or until melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, beat together and pour into the pie plate. Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, using OMELET selection. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of the omelet from the plate, fold into thirds to serve. Always use scrambled eggs. Yield: 1 serving Approx. Cooking Time: 4 minutes. NOTE: Double ingredients for a 4 egg Omelet. CASSEROLE Shepherd's Pie 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup frozen peas, thawed ¼ cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon gravy powder ½ teaspoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups mashed potatoes In a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice. Add the remaining ingredients, except for potatoes. Stir well, and then spread the potatoes evenly on the top. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap and cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes. Yield: 4 servings Macaroni and Cheese ¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups milk 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 8 oz. (½ lb. dry weight) macaroni, cooked and drained ⅓ cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika In a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for 40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add the milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens, stirring once. Add the cheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pour and stir the sauce into the macaroni, in a 3-Qt. casserole.Top with bread crumbs and paprika. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes. Yield: 6 servings Beef and Macaroni Casserole 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce 1¼ cups water 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1 teaspoon parsley ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup grated cheddar cheese Crumble the ground beef in a 3-Qt. casserole. Cook for 5-7 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice. Stir in onion, peppers and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Yield: 4-6 servings Tuna Casserole 1 6 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked 4 cups cooked and drained noodles 1 10¾ oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 4 oz. can mushroom pieces and stems, drained 1 16 oz. package frozen peas, defrosted ¾ cup milk 1 cup crushed potato chips ½ cup grated cheddar cheese In a 3-Qt. casserole, combine tuna, noodles, soup, mushrooms, peas and milk; mix well. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes. Top with potato chips and cheese before serving. Yield: 4-6 servings 19