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Combi Microwave Recipes

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jessicamb
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Hi Old-Stylers :D

I've had a bit of a search and frankly I'm a bit let down ;):(

I can't find a surplus of recipes to test in my (fairly) new combi-oven. The ones I could find were for meringues and cakes - which I shouldn't read as that is not why the purchase was made in the first place :naughty:

So if nobody minds and Pink can't magically find a replica would folks mind a combi-oven recipe thread? I guess all the cooking times would depend on specific models but maybe they would provide a starting point :confused:

I don't really want to buy another cookery from Amazon if I can help it as I'm at book critical mass :o

Anyway my first contribution:

Oven Chips

(excuse for this not being healthy/nutritious: I don't feel very well today)

Chuck frozen chips on tray,

Micro/Grill combination for 8 minutes - turn over half way through cooking

These were crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle which is much better than I can get them in the oven. I was pleasantly surprised - nothing like those horrible mccain micro chip ones.

I plan to try brownies soon.

Anybody got any destructions for proper food? :D
The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
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  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
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    What do you mean by real food?
    I can rustle up recipes for Steak and Kidney Pie, Lasagne, Somerset Pork Chops, Hawaiian Pork, Goulash, Hot Pot, and Fried Chicken so far.
    If anyone wants any of these just shout and I'll type them up. I have to say they sound scarily seventies don't they!
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • jessicamb
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    Bizzimum wrote: »
    What do you mean by real food?
    I can rustle up recipes for Steak and Kidney Pie, Lasagne, Somerset Pork Chops, Hawaiian Pork, Goulash, Hot Pot, and Fried Chicken so far.
    If anyone wants any of these just shout and I'll type them up. I have to say they sound scarily seventies don't they!

    yes please :)

    Chicken, Chops, Lasagne and Hot Pot if you dont have time to do them all.

    Thanks Bizzimum
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • sillyvixen
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    i too would be interested in combi microwave recipies, i have a combi microwave (freebie from a donation when my normal micro developed a fault and started exploding plates in under 30 seconds) it came with no instructions and i only know how to use the microwave functions. it takes up so much space on my work top and i know i could replace it with a smaller more modern simple micro, but i am not prepared to spend untill it needs replacing. (very os but current concern is kettle caught fire today and i am without cup of tea). i may as well use item to full potential as i have it.
    Dogs return to eat their vomit, just as fools repeat their foolishness. There is no more hope for a fool than for someone who says, "i am really clever!"
  • vivaladiva
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    Steak and Kidney Pie

    450g Stewing Steak and Kidney
    1 large onion - chopped
    450ml beef stock
    2 tbsp cornflour
    Salt and pepper
    225g Puff pastry
    1 egg (to glaze)

    Put steak and kidney into a casserole. Add onion and stock. Season and dual cook on 180 degrees C and microwave medium for 30mins.
    Thicken stock with cornflour.
    Transfer into pie dish.
    Roll out pastry an assemble pie. Glaze with beaten egg.
    Dual cook on 200 degrees C/med for 10-12 mins.

    (I think these instructions apply to a 700 watt microwave - it was a Sharp Carousel - I burnt the back out of it about 10 years ago:o but the recipe book that came with it is really good.)
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • vivaladiva
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    Somerset Pork Chops

    600g Pork Chops
    1 med onion - chopped
    225g cooking apples - peeled and coarsely grated.
    1 stalk celery - chopped
    1 tbsp cornflour
    1/4 tsp allspice
    300ml cider
    Salt and pepper.

    Place pork chops in casserole.
    Layer apple, onion and celery over the chops.
    Mix cornflour and allspice with cider and pour over meat and veg.
    Season.
    Dual Cook on 200 degrees C/Med for 25 mins.
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
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    Lasagne

    450g minced beef
    400g can chopped tomatoes
    150ml stock
    1 tbsp mixed herbs
    1/2 green pepper - chopped
    1 onion - chopped
    175g no pre-cook lasagne
    50g margarine
    50g flour
    600ml milk
    50g cheddar cheese - grated

    Microwave mince, tomatoes, stock, herbs and pepper for 20mins on medium.

    Melt butter on high for 45 secs. Add flour and mix well. Microwave on high for 1 min.

    gradually beat in milk and microwave on high for 6 mins - beating halfway through cooking.

    Assemble lasagne and sprinkle with grated cheese.

    Dual cook on 200 c/Med for 10-12 mins.
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
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    Hot Pot

    4 lamb chops
    1 med onion - sliced
    2 med carrots - thinly sliced
    2 med potatoes - sliced
    1/2 tsp marjoram
    Salt and Pepper
    300ml stock.

    Put chops in caserole and season with Salt Pepper and marjoram.
    Put onions on top of meat.
    layer carrots on top of onions.
    Pour stock over.
    Arrange layer of sliced potatoes overlapping slightly.
    Dual cook 180 C/Med for 30-40 mins.
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
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    Oven fried chicken.

    (I can't vouch for this one - I haven't tried it, mainly cos I haven't a clue what almond nibs are:confused:.)

    100g plain flour
    100g melted marg
    1 egg
    150ml milk
    125g almond nibs (whatever they are - anyone?)
    1 tbs baking powder
    2 tsp cayenne pepper
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp salt
    750g-1kg chicken pieces.

    Beat egg and milk together in a bowl.
    Combine dry ingredients in a plastic bag.
    Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture then shake them in the bag to coat.

    Arrange chicken on metal tray of microwave and dual cook for 15 mins 250 C/Med.
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
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    I'll do some more tomorrow if I get time.
    There's a meat roasting chart in my book if that's any use?
    It does some rather nice puddings too. Bread and butter pudding and Rice Pudding........
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    Bizzimum wrote: »
    I'll do some more tomorrow if I get time.
    There's a meat roasting chart in my book if that's any use?
    It does some rather nice puddings too. Bread and butter pudding and Rice Pudding........


    cheers mum :D looking forward to trying those out.

    mine has a cooking guide where it tells you per lb of meat what to do - I forgot when I posted I did do a roast chicken in it the first day I got it and it was really really nice.

    now whilst I bought the microwave for entirely healthy pursuits I'm sure that other msers would find it beneficial to see pudding recipes *ahem* :o:p
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
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