*Matthew's Microwave Collection-4 oz of bacon,chopped 1/2 med onion,chopped 1 lb lean ground beef 1 large egg 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup tomato ketchup 1 TB beef bouillon paste or powder 6 whole slices of bacon 2 TB tomato ketchup DIRECTIONS: Put chopped bacon and onion in microwave dish and microwave on HIGH for 3 min. Stir and microwave on HIGH for 3 min more. If bacon is not crisp, continue ground beef,egg, bread crumbs,milk, cheese, 1/4 cup ketchup, bouillon paste, and bacon mixture from dish,mix well. Place small juice glass,open end up, in center of rack in microwave dish. Pat meat mixture around glass on the rack. Cover meat loaf with slices of bacon and then slather with ketchup. Carefully place the rack with the meatloaf into the pot. Microwave on MEDIUM power (50%) for 17-25 min or until cooked through. Let stand several min before slicing. Serves 4 (Source: Pasta n'More)
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
WINE STEAMED ARTICHOKES
*Matthew's Microwave Collection-2 lbs. baby artichokes 1 cup white wine 1/4 cup olive oli 1/4 cup diced onions 3 TB chopped garlic 1/2 fresh lemon. DIRECTIONS: Cut stems off artichokes. Snap off outer petals. Cut off top third of each artichoke. Place artichokes in a steamer and pour wine over them. Mix oil, onions, and garlic together and pour over artichokes. Squeeze juice of a lemon over artichokes. Place lid on steamer and microwave on HIGH for 10 min. Remove artichokes to a bowl and pour wine sauce from bottom of steamer over them. Serve immediately. Serves 4. (Source: Pasta nMore)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!
*Thanks to my son, Matthew-this blog is possible. He is my tech advisor and has worked with me to get this blog launched to you.Have a wonderful birthday!! HAPPY 23 years old!!!
Saturday, April 6, 2013
COCOA COLA CAKE
*Spring Collection- 1 pkg white cake mix 1 cup cola 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter or margarine(melted) 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup minature marshmallows. Frosting: 1/4 cup cocoa 1/3 cup cola 1/2 cup butter 4 cups powdered sugar In a large mixing bowl,combine all ingredients, except marshmallows. Beat on medium speed for 2 min. Fold in marshmallows. Pour into greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 min or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 15 min. Frosting: Combine cocoa and butter in saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar. Spread over cake. Let stand 20 min before serving. (Source: Christine Blashill-Klinkhammer Family Cookbook)
COOKING TIP
*Save the liquids from canned fruits and thicken them with cornstarch; heat and serve as sauce over cake or pudding.
