Easy Summer Recipes w/ DCB: Delicious Treats for Hot Days!

[chefsolnick]

Do you have a favorite "summery" recipe that you use the DCB for? TIA!!

 

[pattybrady]

Not really a "recipe," but we love it for corn on the cob. No more heating up your kitchen with that steaming vat of water, and it's really quick, too. Just remove husks and silk from the ears and put them in the DCB (up to 6 or so will fit easily). Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave on high. Usually takes about 8-9 minutes on my microwave, depending on how many ears.

 

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Not really a "recipe," but we love it for corn on the cob. No more heating up your kitchen with that steaming vat of water, and it's really quick, too. Just remove husks and silk from the ears and put them in the DCB (up to 6 or so will fit easily). Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave on high. Usually takes about 8-9 minutes on my microwave, depending on how many ears.

That's a great tip! Thanks so much!

 

[cheflorraine]

Cool & Crunchy Chicken Taco salad... I cook the chicken breasts in the DCB in the microwave.

 

[newatthis]

Pork Tenderloin w/bbq rub. Cover and cook on high for 10 -12 min. Slice and serve w/sliced french bread.

 

[minirottie]

Not really a "recipe," but we love it for corn on the cob. No more heating up your kitchen with that steaming vat of water, and it's really quick, too. Just remove husks and silk from the ears and put them in the DCB (up to 6 or so will fit easily). Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave on high. Usually takes about 8-9 minutes on my microwave, depending on how many ears.

Thanks for this recipe...I've been doing it this week now and incorporating it into an upcoming show with Chicken Your Way

 

[babywings76]

I like doing the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresca. Fresh basil and tomatoes when they are in season make it really great! Plus I love being able to do pasta without having to put on a huge pot of water to boil.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

chicken fajitas! Make salsa in the MFP and it's amazing!

 

[Teresa LM]

Where would I find the recipe for the chicken fajitas?

 

[minirottie]

I like doing the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresca. Fresh basil and tomatoes when they are in season make it really great! Plus I love being able to do pasta without having to put on a huge pot of water to boil.

This is one of my favorite recipes to eat at home and for shows...with as many tomatoes growing on my plants, I sense it being made a lot soon lol (and my fresh basil needs use!!)

 

[mountainmama74]

chicken fajitas! Make salsa in the MFP and it's amazing!

This is what I've been doing at most of my shows, and people LOVE it!!

I don't really use a recipe. Here is the ingredient list I give my hosts:

CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH HOME MADE SALSA
Boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed (1 breast for every 4 - 5 people attending)
2 green pepper
2 onion
5 roma tomatoes
2 limes
fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper (or more if you like it spicy!!)
2 cloves of garlic
flour tortillas (enough that each person can have at least 1)
block of cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)

I get guests involved wedging the onions, reserving 2 or 3 wedges for the salsa. Cut the peppers, reserving about half of a pepper for the salsa. Spread the peppers and onion in the bottom of the DCB, sprinkle some chipotle rub on that. Lay 3 chicken breasts on top, sprinkle more Chipotle and grind a little salt on top. Cover, microwave for 12 minutes (or more or less depending on microwave power)

While that's cooking, I wash my hands. Continue guest involvement by wedging tomatoes. Prior to the show I get the cilantro ready and if I don't have my corer I'll get the jalapeno ready too. Then I have the guest put the wedges from two tomatoes, one onion wedge, some green peppers, some cilantro and about 1/3 of the jalapeno in the MFP and they process it. Dump that in a bowl and repeat until salsa is made. Then, squeeze lime juice and add salt and Southwestern seasoning. Voila! By the time the salsa is done, the chicken usually is too (although I always check with my Pocket thermometer).

This is about a 20 minute demo and guests LOVE it!!

 

[Karen]

This is what I've been doing at most of my shows, and people LOVE it!!

I don't really use a recipe. Here is the ingredient list I give my hosts:

CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH HOME MADE SALSA
Boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed (1 breast for every 4 - 5 people attending)
2 green pepper
2 onion
5 roma tomatoes
2 limes
fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper (or more if you like it spicy!!)
2 cloves of garlic
flour tortillas (enough that each person can have at least 1)
block of cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)

I get guests involved wedging the onions, reserving 2 or 3 wedges for the salsa. Cut the peppers, reserving about half of a pepper for the salsa. Spread the peppers and onion in the bottom of the DCB, sprinkle some chipotle rub on that. Lay 3 chicken breasts on top, sprinkle more Chipotle and grind a little salt on top. Cover, microwave for 12 minutes (or more or less depending on microwave power)

While that's cooking, I wash my hands. Continue guest involvement by wedging tomatoes. Prior to the show I get the cilantro ready and if I don't have my corer I'll get the jalapeno ready too. Then I have the guest put the wedges from two tomatoes, one onion wedge, some green peppers, some cilantro and about 1/3 of the jalapeno in the MFP and they process it. Dump that in a bowl and repeat until salsa is made. Then, squeeze lime juice and add salt and Southwestern seasoning. Voila! By the time the salsa is done, the chicken usually is too (although I always check with my Pocket thermometer).

This is about a 20 minute demo and guests LOVE it!!

I can't wait to try this! :thumbup:

A couple of questions...do you cut the chicken breast into strips before you put it in the DCB to cook, or do you use the salad choppers and cut it after it comes out of the microwave? I'm thinking we might have to do this recipe at our cluster meeting on Saturday to give people another idea for summer recipes.

 

[Teresa LM]

Awesome! This is what I would like to try for my next couple shows! Thank you!

 

[mountainmama74]

I can't wait to try this! :thumbup:

A couple of questions...do you cut the chicken breast into strips before you put it in the DCB to cook, or do you use the salad choppers and cut it after it comes out of the microwave? I'm thinking we might have to do this recipe at our cluster meeting on Saturday to give people another idea for summer recipes.

OOPS! I forgot that part! I lay 3 whole breasts over the veggies, then when they're done, I use the salad choppers to cut them up. I sell salad choppers at every show! This is a product that, before becoming a consultant, I never would have even looked at!

 

[Teresa LM]

Do you leave the chicken in there with the veggies and chop it all at once?