SPRING COLLECTION CONTINUES!!!

*Spring recipes in full bloom!!!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE

*Matthew's Microwave Collection- 1 (18 1/4oz) box German chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup chocolate chips 3 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water 8 oz sour cream 1 (21 oz) can of cherry pie filling Ice Cream or prepared whipped cream(optional) DIRECTIONS:  In a large bowl, mix all ingredients, except pie filling, together. Pour half the batter into a microwave dish, add can of pie filling, then pour the rest of batter on top of filling. Microwave on MEDIUM HIGH for 19-25 min. If not done,continue microwaving for intervals of 3 or 4 min. Cake is done when it pulls away from the sides of the pot and it loses its "wet" look. Turn cake out on to a large plate. Cherries will be on top. May be served warm with a scoop of ice cream or cool with a dollap of whipped cream. Serves 6-8. (Source: Pasta n'More)

HOT APPLE CIDER

*Matthew's Microwave Collection-6 cups apple cider 1/4 cup real maple cider 3 cinnamon sticks 5 whole cloves 2 whole allspice berries 1 small orange cut into round slices 1 tsp lemon zest DIRECTIONS: Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into microwave pot with strainer. Add the cinnamon sticks,cloves,allspice berries, orange slices, and lemon peel. Place strainer lid on pot. Microwave on HIGH for 2 min or until the cider is very hot but not boiling. Remove the pot from the microwave and pour hot cider through the strainer lid into a heat resitant serving pitcher, leaving the cooked spices in the pot, then pour into individual cups for serving. Serves 6 (Source: Pasta n'More)

MICROWAVE MEATLOAF

*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)

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)

MATTHEW'S FAVORITE THINGS :)

*PIZZA, CHESS, BURGERS AND MARTINI'S!!!

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!!!