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microwave + grill
by Maryse Bariteau

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  • Page 1 La Cuisine microwave + grill by Maryse Bariteau...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    microwaves Contents INTRODUCTION • CONTAINERS • MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS • MICROWAVE COOKING • POINTERS MICROWAVE RECIPES • APPETIZERS • FISH • MEATS • SAUCES • VEGETABLES • DESSERTS GRILL COOKING GRILL & SIMULTANEOUS (GRILL+MICROWAVE) CHARTS GRILL & SIMULTANEOUS (GRILL+MICROWAVE) RECIPES •...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Microwave cooking provides true innovation for the culinary arts. Combining rapidity and ease of use, it enhances flavours and aromas all the while keeping the appearance and nutritive qualities intact. Your microwave oven will complement your other kitchen appliances. It cooks, reheats and defrosts quick as a wink, affording you consider- able time and energy savings.
  • Page 4: Containers

    microwaving Containers f possible use round, square or oval dishes, made of porcelain, ceramic, earth- enware or other pottery, glass or certain plastics specially designed for microwave cooking. Normal plasticware can be used for short cooking times and for non- fatty food.
  • Page 5: Microwave Power Levels

    Introduction Microwave Power Levels The symbols and their applications F U N C T I O N A P P L I C AT I O N KEEP WARM To defrost all dishes. To top off cooking 150W of delicate dishes ot to cook very slowly. DEFROST To finish programmes begun with the 300W...
  • Page 6: Microwave Cooking

    microwaving Cooking with Microwaves Due to the nature of microwave cooking, foods rich in water, sugar or fat require less cooktime and yield the best results. To ensure that your microwave recipes turn out well, here are some poin- ters to help you become expert at cooking with this new method : Quality : •...
  • Page 7 Introduction Shape and placement of the food : • The thinner parts of irregularly-shaped food cook quicker, therefore it is prefer- able to place these parts towards the centre of the dish. • Separate portions of food cook more regularly if placed in a ring on the turntable.
  • Page 8: Cooking Vegetables

    microwaving Cooking vegetables When cooking either fresh or frozen vegetables, add 2-3 spoonfuls of water to improve the cooking process Cover, stir midway through the programme and season if necessary. FROZEN VEGETABLES MAXIMUM microwave power level Food Quantity Time • Carrots 300 g 8 - 9 min...
  • Page 9: Cooking Fish

    Introduction DRIED VEGETABLES: Programme MAXIMUM microwave power level, then power level 500W Food Quantity Time Tips • Lentils 250 g 25 - 27 min Add to a litre of hot salted water, cover. • Bring to a boil on MAXIMUM Pasta 250 g 14 - 16 min...
  • Page 10: Pointers

    microwave Pointers Microwave power level 150W Food Quantity : Time • Soften butter 250 g : 2 min ice cream 1 liter : 30 s • Melt icing for pastry 250 g with a spoonful of water : 2-3 min •...
  • Page 11: Appetizers

    Appetizers Vegetable soups are quite easy to make; finely chop the vegetables and cook them with one or two spoon- fuls of water, add the butter halfway through the pro- gramme and stir before adding the water called for in the soup recipe.
  • Page 12: Vegetable Soup

    microwaving Cream of tomato soup 4 servings Preparation time : 10 min Cooktime : 18 min • 800 g ripe tomatoes Peel the tomatoes, remove the core and cut into quarters. Finely • 1 large onion chop the onion. Put the tomatoes and onions into a casserole •...
  • Page 13 Appetizers 4 servings • 1 kg crayfish (preferably equally-sized) • 2 sprigs thyme • 2 bay leaves • 4 tablespoons white wine • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt Crayfish • pepper Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 8 min Crush the thyme and the bay leaves, sprinkle onto 2 plates with the salt and a little pepper.
  • Page 14: Mussels In White Wine

    microwaving Mussels in white wine 3 servings Cooktime : 10 min • 1 kg mussels Place the chopped garlic, parsley and shallots in a bowl, add the • 2 cloves garlic and 2 shallots oil, white wine, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Clean thoroughly •...
  • Page 15: Fish

    Fish All varieties of fish are well suited for microwave cooking. Simply make sure that the fish is fresh. The flavour is unbeatable, whether cooked wrapped in cases, seasoned with herbs, sliced, filleted or whole. Serve alone or with a sauce, according to indi- vidual preference.
  • Page 16 microwaving Salmon & whiting fishloaf Preparation time : 15 min Cooktime : 15 min 4 servings Cut the salmon lengthwise into strips. Blend the whiting filets with • 300 g salmon steak the egg whites, salt, pepper, nutmeg and lemon juice. Add the heavy •...
  • Page 17 Fish 4 servings • 4 portions red mullet (850 g) • mixed herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, marjoram • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 lemon • 2 cloves garlic (minced) • salt, pepper Red mullet with herb seasoning Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 11 min Clean the mullet, place in a platter, drizzle with olive oil and the juice of half a lemon.
  • Page 18: Poached Skate

    microwaving Poached skate 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 21 min • readymade court-bouillon Court-bouillon : 2 dl of water with carrot, chopped onion, a bouquet or according to our recipe garni, vinegar, salt, pepper. Boil 5 min on microwave power level •...
  • Page 19: Meats

    Meat Various types of meat can be cooked with microwaves. Certain meats are better suited, for example poul- try, sausages, etc… 4 servings • 600 g veal (or pork) filet mignon • 30 g butter • 2 spoonfuls water • 2 onions •...
  • Page 20: Ham With Port Sauce

    microwaving Ham with port sauce 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 9 min • 4 slices braised ham Wilt the chopped shallots in a bowl with 20 g of butter for 2 min on • 2 shallots microwave power level MAXI.
  • Page 21: Sauces

    Sauces Roquefort sauce 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 4 min 30 s • 30 g roquefort cheese Place the roquefort cheese together with the white wine in a bowl. • 1 dl fresh cream Soften for 1 min 30 s on MAXI microwave power level. Add the •...
  • Page 22: Bordelaise Sauce

    microwaving Bordelaise sauce 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 10 min 40 s Place the chopped shallot in a bowl with a spoonful of water and cook • 2 dl red wine • 2 spoonfuls water 1 min on microwave power level MAXI. Add the wine, the thyme •...
  • Page 23: Vegetables

    Vegetables hether fresh or frozen, vegetables retain their flavour, colour and crispness with microwave cooking. Due to the shortened cooktime, nutritional value is preserved. Just a couple of tablespoons of water are necessary for cooking. over dishes with a plate, the lid container special microwave-able plastic wrap.
  • Page 24: Rice Pilaf

    microwaving Vichy carrots 4 servings Preparation time : 10 min Cooktime : 14 min • 800 g carrots Slice the carrots into rounds, place in a bowl with the water and sugar, • 1 tablespoon sugar cover, cook 8 min on microwave power level MAXI. Season, add the •...
  • Page 25: Desserts

    Desserts Many desserts can be made in the microwave, for example custards, puddings or sponge cakes. Cooking fruits microwave yields quick and tasty results. Cook fruit either whole, peeled or sliced but always cov- ered. There is no need to add sugar nor water.
  • Page 26: Rice Pudding

    microwaving Chocolate cake 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 8 min 30 s • 125 g butter Melt the chocolate in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, 1 min 30 s • 125 g chocolat on microwave power level MAXI. Once melted, add the butter and •...
  • Page 27: Grill Cooking

    Grill cooking Grill cooking uses infrared radiance. The grill may be used to brown and cook dishes au gratin as well as to grill meats. It may be used before or after cooking, as called for in the recipe. As with traditional methods, check foods for even browning. Remember to use oven mitts to remove dishes after grilling.
  • Page 28: Grill & Simultaneous (Grill+Microwave) Charts

    g r i l l Cooking meat with the grill Programme : HIGH GRILL LACE THE MEAT ON A PLATE SET ON THE HIGH RACK TURN MIDWAY THROUGH COOKTIME Food item Quantity Grill time • Chitterling sausages, blood sausages, 4 - 6 pieces 20 - 26 min meat sausages (pierce with a fork) •...
  • Page 29: Fish

    Cooking charts Cooking Fish with the grill Programme : HIGH GRILL LACE THE FISH IN A DISH PLACED ON THE HIGH RACK TURN MIDWAY THROUGH GRILL TIME Food item Quantity Grill time • Mackerel, mullet (250 g serving) 4 pieces 25 - 30 min •...
  • Page 30: Appetizers / Meat

    g r i l l Grilled ham & cheese 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 8 min 15 s • 8 slices sandwich bread Place in a bowl and melt the butter 15 s on microwave power level •...
  • Page 31 Meat 4 servings • 350 g boned lamb • oil • 1 pepper • 1 onion • 2 tomatoes • thyme, fresh or dried • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs • salt, pepper Lamb kebabs seasoned with thyme Preparation time : 15 min Cooktime : 24 min Cut the meat into cubes, drizzle with oil, season.
  • Page 32: Broiled Sirloin Steak

    g r i l l Broiled sirloin steak 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 28 min • 1 kg sirloin steak Oil the meat, season with pepper, sprinkle with the herb seasoning, • 1 tablespoon oil place in a roasting pan set on the high rack, cook in microwave and gril •...
  • Page 33: Vegetables

    Vegetables 4 servings • 2 zucchini squash • 120 g tinned mushrooms • 1 onion • 1 shallot • parsley • 50 g shredded Swiss cheese • 1 tablespoon oil • salt, pepper Stuffed zucchini squash Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 16 min Wash and wipe dry the zucchini.
  • Page 34: Potatoes Au Gratin

    g r i l l Potatoes au gratin 4 servings Preparation time : 15 min Cooktime : 23 min • 800 g potatoes Peel the potatoes, cut into thin, round slices. Spread half of the slices ¼ • litre milk in a casserole dish, sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  • Page 35: Desserts

    Desserts 8 servings • 2 apples, 2 pears, 1 kiwi ½ • can drained apricots or 1 - 2 bananas • 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier, Kirsch or preferred liqueur RUMB OPPING • 70 g flour Fruit cobbler • 40 g butter •...
  • Page 36: Egg Custard

    g r i l l Egg custard 4 servings Preparation time : 5 min Cooktime : 21 min • 6 dl milk Heat the milk 5 - 7 min on microwave power level MAXI. Place the • 6 eggs (approx. 300 g) sugar, the whole eggs and the vanilla in a mixing bowl.
  • Page 37: Cooking With The Crisping Dish

    Cooking with the crisping dish special crisping dish feature* offers a great variety of possibili- ties,highlighted in the following pages We are pleased to be able to share with you our know- ledge and recommen- dations for use of the dish.
  • Page 38: Cooking Charts

    Crisping dish USING THE CRISPING DISH TO REHEAT FROZEN MEALS Remove the food from its original packaging, place it in the (unpreheated) crisping dish, and press the appropriate button. Food item Quantity Cooktime • Savoury pies (quiches, seafood) 400 g 6 to 8 min 700 g 9 to 1 min...
  • Page 39 Cooking times COOKING MEAT WITH THE CRISPING DISH Preheat the cooking dish for 2 minutes using the special setting. Food item Quantity Cooktime Tips • Sausages 4 to 6 4 to 5 min Prick. Turn halfway through cooking time. • Chitterling sausages 1 to 4 4 to 6 min...
  • Page 40: Dough

    Crisping dish Bread dough 6 servings Preparation time: 5 min Ingredients for 220 g Put the yeast in a bowl with 2 dessert spoons of warm water. Leave to • 200 g flour rest for 15 minutes,then mix in. • 4 g baker’s yeast Mix the flour, yeast mixture, and salt with the remaining water in a •...
  • Page 41: Savoury Recipes

    Savoury recipes 25 rolls • 230 g flaky pastry (ready-made) • 25 cocktail sausages • 1 egg yolk • 1 dessertspoon cold water Mini-sausage rolls Preparation time: 15 min Cooktime: 7 min Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 2 mm. Cut into 7 cm x 3 cm rectangles. Roll a piece of pastry around each sausage.
  • Page 42: Basque Pastry

    Crisping dish Basque pastry 4 to 6 servings Preparation time: 20 min Cooktime: 20 min • 300 g flaky pastry Finely chop the peppers and onions. Place in a recipient, cover and cook (ready-made) for 10 minutes on MAXIMUM microwave power. Drain the vegetables. •...
  • Page 43: Provençale Pizza

    Savoury recipes 4 to 6 servings • 260 g pizza dough (using the recipe in this book) • 350 g tomatoes • 60 g grated Swiss cheese • 80 g onion • black olives, anchovies, thyme, • salt • pepper •...
  • Page 44: Steaks Beef

    Crisping dish Salmon steaks 4 servings Preparation time: 5 min Cooktime: 6 min • 4 salmon steaks, Wipe the salmon steaks. Preheat the cooking dish for 2 minutes. 150 g each Put the salmon steaks in the dish and cook for 2 minutes using the •...
  • Page 45: Dessert Recipes

    Dessert recipes 6 servings • 550 g shortcrust pastry (using the recipe in this book) • 50 g pears in syrup (drained weight) • 150 g caster sugar • 130 g ground almonds • 2 tablespoons rum • 2 eggs •...
  • Page 46: Apple Canapés

    Crisping dish Apple canapés 4 servings Preparation time: 10 min Cooktime: 9 min • 4 Golden Delicious apples of equal size, • 4 slices of sliced white bread Peel, core and cut the bases of the apples so that they stand up firmly. •...
  • Page 47: Index

    Alphabetical Recipe Index MICROWAVE RECIPES • Béarnaise sauce • Mussels in white wine • Bechamel sauce • Poached skate • Bordelaise sauce • Red mullet with herbal seasoning • Chocolate cake • Rice pudding • Cinnamon-flavoured apple sauce • Rice pilaf •...
  • Page 48 Recipes m i c r o w a v e s Maryse Bariteau 99633931 07/04...

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