Delicious Microwave Recipes: Dcb Cookbook Reviews & Tips

[julmarsala]

I made the mac and cheese tonight and it came out very tasty, but a little soupy. Next time I will use less cheese, more ground pepper and more garlic. It was a tad bland for my tastes, but I'm a spice lover. The more the better for me. :blushing:

 

[KayPT]

I did the pasta primavera in the 12" skillet to trial because I want to use the DCB to try the turtle fudge cake. It was excellent! I just had to cook it a little longer after adding the veggies than in the micro.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Yep....Jerk Chicken Nachos have always been a tried and true favorite with me. Now you could do the chili lime with it instead. Cut the pepper in the MFP, (maybe cut the chicken with it too), wedge some limes for garnish with the veggie wedger, grate the cheese with the coarse microplane grater.

Same here - and I've made them 3 times at home with the MFP!

I didn't cut the chicken with it (twice I used leftover roasted chicken, and once chicken from broth I was making), but I put about 1/2 a red pepper, 1/2 of a yellow pepper, 1/2 of a small red onion, and cilantro in the MFP, and processed it til chunky. Added the lime right into the MFP, and let it marinate while I grated the cheese with the new coarse microplane grater (LOVE:love, and added the cheese to the chicken with the chili lime rub.

This is so good - we are addicted to it!

 

[mountainmama74]

I made the Buffalo Chicken Lasagna last night. Omitted the green peppers because that just didn't make sense to me!

LOVED IT! And it was very simple, using the no cook lasagna noodles!

Next time I'll actually use more Buffalo Rub, though - it could have been kicked up a notch!!

 

[mountainmama74]

I made the Family Burrito Bake for dinner last night. This would be a great show recipe - quick, easy, MICROWAVE meal - and it was good! I used fat free refried beans, the leanest beef I could find (96%), low fat cheese and only used 6 tortillas. This actually cut about 100 calories per serving!

You could demo:

Veggie Wedger
MFP or Food Chopper
DCB
Mix & Chop
Easy Read Measuring cup
Scrapers (classic and new mini)
Southwestern Seasoning
Stainless bowls (or batter bowls)
Rotary or new grater
Large Serving Spatula

If I were doing this at a show, I'd probably demo the food chopper for the onion, and then use the MFP and make a quick Strawberry Ice.

 

[wadesgirl]

I made the Family Burrito Bake for dinner last night. This would be a great show recipe - quick, easy, MICROWAVE meal - and it was good! I used fat free refried beans, the leanest beef I could find (96%), low fat cheese and only used 6 tortillas. This actually cut about 100 calories per serving!

You could demo:

Veggie Wedger
MFP or Food Chopper
DCB
Mix & Chop
Easy Read Measuring cup
Scrapers (classic and new mini)
Southwestern Seasoning
Stainless bowls (or batter bowls)
Rotary or new grater
Large Serving Spatula

If I were doing this at a show, I'd probably demo the food chopper for the onion, and then use the MFP and make a quick Strawberry Ice.

This is on my list to make this week!

 

[yankfan24]

I made the Family Burrito Bake for dinner last night. This would be a great show recipe - quick, easy, MICROWAVE meal - and it was good! I used fat free refried beans, the leanest beef I could find (96%), low fat cheese and only used 6 tortillas. This actually cut about 100 calories per serving!

You could demo:

Veggie Wedger
MFP or Food Chopper
DCB
Mix & Chop
Easy Read Measuring cup
Scrapers (classic and new mini)
Southwestern Seasoning
Stainless bowls (or batter bowls)
Rotary or new grater
Large Serving Spatula

If I were doing this at a show, I'd probably demo the food chopper for the onion, and then use the MFP and make a quick Strawberry Ice.

Made this last night for my family. It's a KEEPER!! Everyone liked it which is hard for me with a couple of picky eaters. I did leave the refried beans off 1/4 so my son would eat it. We decided that it could use a bit more SW seasoning and maybe some jalapeno slices. Next time we are going to make our OWN SALSA with the MFP. This would be a great show recipe and great for interactive shows.

 

[Barry Carlton]

I was thinking of offering the DCB, Mix n Chop, batter bowl with a free DCB cookbook as a package. (unless HO has another package in April)

 

[iddlebiddle]

After scanning, I see no one has tried the bbq meatloaf EXCELLENT, great for a party and done in 15 minutes, should get those busy moms hooked on the DCB I'm trying the easy chicken pot pie and someone said (sorry to lazy to go back find you) to try the cream of chicken, i'll try that tonight.

 

[pkd09]

OMGosh! I made the Speedy Shrimp and Sausage Paella. If my husband could have fit his big head into the baker, he would have licked it clean! Only three of us ate it and it was gone! My 10 year old loved it. Sooo good and definitely an easy show recipe! I'm going to make it at as many shows I can for March!

You are so right! I made this for our Team Meeting last night. I wasn't sure about it being a good "demo" recipe until I made it and tasted it....YUMM-O!! Everyone at the meeting loved it too. It's on my list for Spring/Summer too. :love:

 

[babywings76]

You are so right! I made this for our Team Meeting last night. I wasn't sure about it being a good "demo" recipe until I made it and tasted it....YUMM-O!! Everyone at the meeting loved it too. It's on my list for Spring/Summer too. :love:

Do you think it would be okay w/o the shrimp? Or with chicken instead?

 

[mountainmama74]

Made this last night for my family. It's a KEEPER!! Everyone liked it which is hard for me with a couple of picky eaters. I did leave the refried beans off 1/4 so my son would eat it. We decided that it could use a bit more SW seasoning and maybe some jalapeno slices. Next time we are going to make our OWN SALSA with the MFP. This would be a great show recipe and great for interactive shows.

I forgot to mention that I used both SW Seasoning and Chipotle rub when I made it! My family LOVES the Chipotle!

 

[wadesgirl]

After scanning, I see no one has tried the bbq meatloaf EXCELLENT, great for a party and done in 15 minutes, should get those busy moms hooked on the DCB I'm trying the easy chicken pot pie and someone said (sorry to lazy to go back find you) to try the cream of chicken, i'll try that tonight.

I vetoed the meatloaf since it's stuffed with bacon - too many calories for us!

I have the Family Burrito Bake all ready to go in the oven - cannot wait to try it!

 

[Becca_in_MD]

I tried the Rosemary Chicken Stew. Pretty good. I was surprised it said to put fresh rosemary in before cooking it for 1.5 hours. I should have gone with my instinct and used dried rosemary or put the fresh rosemary in at the end. Also, I was lazy and didn't use the lemon zest. It definitely needed a little something more like more rosemary flavor and the missing zest.

Tonight I'm trying the Paella but skipping the kielbasa. I probably should sub cooked chicken for it but I said I'm lazy! We'll see if the 8 year old eats it with the Creole Rub in it.

 

[Becca_in_MD]

I vetoed the meatloaf since it's stuffed with bacon - too many calories for us!

I'm still waiting for Becky to make this so I can eat vicariously through her. Maybe I'll have to make it for my family. I'm sure my husband will it all the leftovers.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm still waiting for Becky to make this so I can eat vicariously through her. Maybe I'll have to make it for my family. I'm sure my husband will it all the leftovers.

LOL!

It's still on the menu! I was supposed to make it tonight, but we're going to a fundraiser dinner at On The Border for a girl from our church. I did buy more ground beef today, so I have everything to make it!

 

[Becca_in_MD]

LOL!

It's still on the menu! I was supposed to make it tonight, but we're going to a fundraiser dinner at On The Border for a girl from our church. I did buy more ground beef today, so I have everything to make it!

OK, cuz I'm waiting ya know

Made the paella tonight w/o the kielbasa/polish sausage. Figured out the WW points after I made it and it's much lower w/o the sausage. I came up with 5 Pts Plus per serving.

DH has scarfed down both the Rosemary Chicken and the Paella. 8-year old not happy with either one. She picked at them a bit, ate a little then asked for something else. She now has a distrust of anything coming out of the DCB. Might have to bribe her with bacon.

 

[wadesgirl]

OK, cuz I'm waiting ya know

Made the paella tonight w/o the kielbasa/polish sausage. Figured out the WW points after I made it and it's much lower w/o the sausage. I came up with 5 Pts Plus per serving.

DH has scarfed down both the Rosemary Chicken and the Paella. 8-year old not happy with either one. She picked at them a bit, ate a little then asked for something else. She now has a distrust of anything coming out of the DCB. Might have to bribe her with bacon.

Bacon stuff meatloaf! JK!!

Loved the burrito bake. I will go on my list of things to make this season.

 

[lkbcovington]

I made the Family Burrito Bake for dinner last night. This would be a great show recipe - quick, easy, MICROWAVE meal - and it was good! I used fat free refried beans, the leanest beef I could find (96%), low fat cheese and only used 6 tortillas. This actually cut about 100 calories per serving!

You could demo:

Veggie Wedger
MFP or Food Chopper
DCB
Mix & Chop
Easy Read Measuring cup
Scrapers (classic and new mini)
Southwestern Seasoning
Stainless bowls (or batter bowls)
Rotary or new grater
Large Serving Spatula

If I were doing this at a show, I'd probably demo the food chopper for the onion, and then use the MFP and make a quick Strawberry Ice.

I made this too, also using fat free refried beans. I also made my own salsa using the MFP. My husband was one day out of the stomach flu, but still loved it. I probably would add more spice next time, but was hesitant with his recent stomach issues.

I also made the Chicken Pot Pie. DH loved it, I thought was a tad bland, but was still good.

Making the Jambalya tomorrow and excited to hear others like it. I'm loving this cookbook! I'll be making all of our dinners out of this until I run out of recipes or my husband hides my DCB from me!

 

[pattikake]

I made the Chicken Rosemary Stew last night ... topped it with dumplings. It was fantastic! Not show worthy, as it takes 2 hours to cook - but oh so good on a cold Vermont evening.

 

[Dotty]

I have to say the Strawberry Ice (or Strawberry Granita) didn't do anything for me.
However, I really liked the cinnamon crisps! I made them with the apple sprinkle and LOVED them. What a nice sweet treat that isn't completely made of sugar. I'm going to make a huge batch and bring them to my vendor show next friday. Any suggestions as to a dip for them? I'm thinking cream cheese something...

 

[magentablue]

I tried the citrus basil chicken and the pasta primavera. They were both great and quick, but the primavera was too liquidy for me to use it as a show recipe. I had hubby make the citrus basil chicken, and it was simple enough for him to do it! (That's not an insult, he's just new to cooking... but he's learning!)

 

[scottcooks]

I vetoed the meatloaf since it's stuffed with bacon - too many calories for us!

I have the Family Burrito Bake all ready to go in the oven - cannot wait to try it!

Had the meatloaf last night - drop the calories using turkey bacon. Yummy, devoured by all including my picky eaters. Could see it for a show- awesome presentation when you slice it! I'd saute the mushrooms ahead and have the items prepared prior so you just combine and shape, stuff, top and bake. It does seem a bit on the fussy side - probably since my 6yo dd was 'helping'.

 

[scottcooks]

I have to say the Strawberry Ice (or Strawberry Granita) didn't do anything for me.
However, I really liked the cinnamon crisps! I made them with the apple sprinkle and LOVED them. What a nice sweet treat that isn't completely made of sugar. I'm going to make a huge batch and bring them to my vendor show next friday. Any suggestions as to a dip for them? I'm thinking cream cheese something...

Apple berry salsa

If you have new MFP - use it, otherwise chopper:
1 apple
1-2 peeled kiwi
6 strawberries
1/2 c sugar OR 4 tablespoons apricot or apple or pineapple jam
1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
2 tablespoons OJ or 2 teaspoons lemon juice

...so good! Do it at the booth for folk to watch!

 

[wadesgirl]

Apple berry salsa

If you have new MFP - use it, otherwise chopper:
1 apple
1-2 peeled kiwi
6 strawberries
1/2 c sugar OR 4 tablespoons apricot or apple or pineapple jam
1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
2 tablespoons OJ or 2 teaspoons lemon juice

...so good! Do it at the booth for folk to watch!

Love Apple Berry Salsa!

 

[Barry Carlton]

Had the meatloaf last night - drop the calories using turkey bacon. Yummy, devoured by all including my picky eaters. Could see it for a show- awesome presentation when you slice it! I'd saute the mushrooms ahead and have the items prepared prior so you just combine and shape, stuff, top and bake. It does seem a bit on the fussy side - probably since my 6yo dd was 'helping'.

Good thoughts Scott.

I have also decided to actually roll it and ditch the silly 'well' idea.

 

[caraighan]

OK, cuz I'm waiting ya know

Made the paella tonight w/o the kielbasa/polish sausage. Figured out the WW points after I made it and it's much lower w/o the sausage. I came up with 5 Pts Plus per serving.

DH has scarfed down both the Rosemary Chicken and the Paella. 8-year old not happy with either one. She picked at them a bit, ate a little then asked for something else. She now has a distrust of anything coming out of the DCB. Might have to bribe her with bacon.

I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, as I haven't gotten my samples yet... no cookbook
I was wondering if you had thought about using turkey kielbasa/polish sausage? I always use the turkey kind now.

 

[Dotty]

Apple berry salsa

If you have new MFP - use it, otherwise chopper:
1 apple
1-2 peeled kiwi
6 strawberries
1/2 c sugar OR 4 tablespoons apricot or apple or pineapple jam
1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
2 tablespoons OJ or 2 teaspoons lemon juice

...so good! Do it at the booth for folk to watch!

Thanks! It sounds lovely and tasty!!! You are a complete lifesaver! I will use this at my booth and as my demonstration at the fair! I have the new MFP and wasn't too keen on doing the mango/jicama salsa but the apple berry sounds delish! Also, both the chips and dip are very weight watchers friendly!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Thanks! It sounds lovely and tasty!!! You are a complete lifesaver! I will use this at my booth and as my demonstration at the fair! I have the new MFP and wasn't too keen on doing the mango/jicama salsa but the apple berry sounds delish!

It's in the All The Best Cookbook also...

 

[mountainmama74]

Did the Apple Berry Salsa at a show this weekend, demoing the MFP. It was wonderful! I got FIVE bookings, because everyone wants one! Woot!