Have any delicious Deep Covered Baker recipes to share?

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky, I would love to know what do you do different to the Smashed Potato Soup???

I do it in the DCB, in the Microwave.

I "saute" chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic with the lid on for about 5 minutes. (oh - I added the onion too:chef I use about 1 1/2 times what the recipe calls for in veggies.

Then, add the rest of the ingredients, and heat through. Except the sour cream - stir that in at the end just before serving.

This is really easy to make vegetarian too - just use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

 

[c00p]

Glad that you like the file of recipes. Like I said, it originated here, I've just added to it!!

 

[esavvymom]

Do you think that I could do the "Hawaiian Chicken" recipe that's on the DCB Recipes flyer I got from CS- in the Microwave??It is taking a whole chicken, brushing a thick coat of apricot jam over it. Then pour a can of pineapples over chicken with some maraschino cherries. The recipe says to cover and bake for 1 1/2 hrs at 375. But I'm wondering if I can do it in the microwave?? I thought if you could, that would make a great Hawaiian theme- if you paired the Hawaiian chicken with the Hawaiian Dip w/Fruit Kebabs ("All the Best"), and/or the Apple Berry Salsa with tortilla chips.If no one knows- I'll have to stop and get a chicken tonight for dinner and try it!

 

[ChefPaulaB]

Do you think that I could do the "Hawaiian Chicken" recipe that's on the DCB Recipes flyer I got from CS- in the Microwave??

It is taking a whole chicken, brushing a thick coat of apricot jam over it. Then pour a can of pineapples over chicken with some maraschino cherries. The recipe says to cover and bake for 1 1/2 hrs at 375.

But I'm wondering if I can do it in the microwave?? I thought if you could, that would make a great Hawaiian theme- if you paired the Hawaiian chicken with the Hawaiian Dip w/Fruit Kebabs ("All the Best"), and/or the Apple Berry Salsa with tortilla chips.

If no one knows- I'll have to stop and get a chicken tonight for dinner and try it!

I for one think that you should try it and report back because it sounds awesome to me!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I for one think that you should try it and report back because it sounds awesome to me!

ME too! (minus the maraschino cherries.:yuck: But I might like some dried cherries in there...)

I think this might be a great new twist on the 30 Minute Chicken!

 

[esavvymom]

Ok.....it's on the menu for tonight. I'll let you know. :chef:

 

[pamperedharriet]

Ok.....it's on the menu for tonight. I'll let you know. :chef:

Can't wait to hear the results!

 

[esavvymom]

So, I'd say it worked pretty well! Now, here's the full-review:

I didn't have the cherries, but everything else I did as described in the recipe. This file had it in there (not the one I had, but it has all the same recipes- just layed out different).

So I brushed apricot jam all over the ckn, and then dumped a small can of pineapple over it - juice and all. Covered it and stuck it in the microwave for 35 minutes. I did hear 'popping' a few times, maybe the pineapple "blew up" as it cooked....but there were quite a few left. I will say- it got my DCB and microwave turn-table rather sticky as the juice must have steamed out and got things sticky- so be careful what you set the DCB on when you pull it out. It will stick to it (my hotpad was stuck to the bottom. No biggie- just warning you).

The presentation of the chicken. Nothing spectacular, but remember, I didn't have the cherries either. The skin was really moist (not edible moist in my opinion, but the chicken we had was kind of fatty). But the meat was SO moist! As far as flavor, it was ever so mildly sweetened, but nothing "WOW"....at least not for me and my DH. I thought it was very good as far as roasted chickens go -very moist, and would do it again for sure. My DH thought it lacked "punch"- but then again, he's so used to smothering his chicken with either a sauce or lots of spices/rubs, it's not surprising he thought that. I would just have liked to have some of the jam/juice as a glaze or something on it. My kids both loved it (and one of them hates roasted chicken).

But before I do it at a show, I want to try something. We thought it would be really that much BETTER if we made a quick glaze....for example, either taking and mixing the apricot jam and the pineapple juice in a bowl and brushing it on the chicken then add the pineapple. Reserve some of the jam glaze and heat up slightly in a sauce pan to drizzle over the chicken when it's done. Or do the ckn as written in the recipe, and make some extra glaze with more jam/pineapple juice (or get a larger jar of each and reserve some).

My mother-in-law makes a Waikiki chicken, and we do something similar, but I have to look that up and will see how that might work. She makes up a syrup of some sort with pineapple juice and such. It's divine. But I think the jam and pineapple juice idea would work too if you made the glaze for when you serve it.

We had brown rice, with some of the juice drizzled into it. That was pretty good too.

So I think it's VERY doable for a Theme show variation on the 30-minute chicken! :thumbup::thumbup: maybe you all will have some other ideas.

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

My mother-in-law makes a Waikiki chicken, and we do something similar, but I have to look that up and will see how that might work.

This reminds me of something I've been meaning to ask you all (or y'all as we often say here)

Do people ever ask you how to tell which of their recipes they should be converting to DCB recipes...either in the micro or not. I'm cringing anticipating that question. I am hoping if I throw enough recipes at them they won't ask me how it applies to their own favorites ....

 

[ChefBeckyD]

So, I'd say it worked pretty well! Now, here's the full-review:

I didn't have the cherries, but everything else I did as described in the recipe. This file had it in there (not the one I had, but it has all the same recipes- just layed out different).

So I brushed apricot jam all over the ckn, and then dumped a small can of pineapple over it - juice and all. Covered it and stuck it in the microwave for 35 minutes. I did hear 'popping' a few times, maybe the pineapple "blew up" as it cooked....but there were quite a few left. I will say- it got my DCB and microwave turn-table rather sticky as the juice must have steamed out and got things sticky- so be careful what you set the DCB on when you pull it out. It will stick to it (my hotpad was stuck to the bottom. No biggie- just warning you).

The presentation of the chicken. Nothing spectacular, but remember, I didn't have the cherries either. The skin was really moist (not edible moist in my opinion, but the chicken we had was kind of fatty). But the meat was SO moist! As far as flavor, it was ever so mildly sweetened, but nothing "WOW"....at least not for me and my DH. I thought it was very good as far as roasted chickens go -very moist, and would do it again for sure. My DH thought it lacked "punch"- but then again, he's so used to smothering his chicken with either a sauce or lots of spices/rubs, it's not surprising he thought that. I would just have liked to have some of the jam/juice as a glaze or something on it. My kids both loved it (and one of them hates roasted chicken).

But before I do it at a show, I want to try something. We thought it would be really that much BETTER if we made a quick glaze....for example, either taking and mixing the apricot jam and the pineapple juice in a bowl and brushing it on the chicken then add the pineapple. Reserve some of the jam glaze and heat up slightly in a sauce pan to drizzle over the chicken when it's done. Or do the ckn as written in the recipe, and make some extra glaze with more jam/pineapple juice (or get a larger jar of each and reserve some).

My mother-in-law makes a Waikiki chicken, and we do something similar, but I have to look that up and will see how that might work. She makes up a syrup of some sort with pineapple juice and such. It's divine. But I think the jam and pineapple juice idea would work too if you made the glaze for when you serve it.

We had brown rice, with some of the juice drizzled into it. That was pretty good too.

So I think it's VERY doable for a Theme show variation on the 30-minute chicken! :thumbup::thumbup: maybe you all will have some other ideas.

Okay - thanks so much for the detailed review! Excellent!

Here are a few thoughts. (I need to try this too!)

Take the skin off the chicken (that is a recipe variation from PC) and make a glaze of Apricot Jam, Pineapple Rum Sauce, and a little Paprika (for color) then leave the lid on while you are roasting it? That would help the flavoring "POP" and also keep the micro from getting so sticky.

I want to try this... I can't tomorrow, because I have a show, so my DCB is packed in my kit. Maybe Friday though.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

What about adding some brown sugar to make a thicker glaze...my mother in law makes a glaze for her ham using mustard, brown sugar, pineapple and orange juice....really yummy....I'll get the specifics from her. I like Becky's idea of adding dried cherries....would give it a bit more visual appeal.

 

[esavvymom]

see..I knew you guys could come up with some more great ideas! (And I did have the lid on- it still oozed out a bit. Would have been a terrible mess I'd imagine if I didn't have the lid on with the pineapple or juice popping- YIKES!)

 

[patty42240]

Has anyone made the Easy Peach Cobbler or Quick Apple Crisp recipes and made it in the microwave instead of the oven? I want to try this but am not sure if it would work or if so for how long to cook it.

 

[nancycookspc]

never made it but came across this-


Quick Apple Crisp
5 Granny Smith apples
1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Vanilla ice cream or thawed, frozen whipped topping (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel, core and slice apples using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer. Cut apples in half. Place apples in bottom of baker. Combine cake mix, sugar, cinnamon, butter and nuts in bowl. Mix until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples. Bake 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping. Super quick version: Microwave for 18-22 minutes or until you smell it’s wonderful aroma and see lots of bubbles!!!

 

[babywings76]

Oh man that sounds good! You know, my mom told me I've gained weight ever since I started PC. I was ticked to have her say that. But it's true! I keep wanting to experiment w/ all these yummy recipes! (I have lost a little, but have a long way to go)

 

[ChefPaulaB]

Oh man that sounds good! You know, my mom told me I've gained weight ever since I started PC. I was ticked to have her say that. But it's true! I keep wanting to experiment w/ all these yummy recipes! (I have lost a little, but have a long way to go)

Oh I know, me too! No one ever pointed it out to me, but they didn't need to! I joined Weight Watchers and have taken it all back off, but now I'm having a hard time staying on the program and I'm afraid with all the good summer eating that I'm going to gain it all back again. But the recipes all sound so good, all the desserts especially! Just have to try them!

 

[chezshelly]

I just did a "dump" cake in the DCB. It turned out awesome!! Next time I will put it in without the lid on so there's not so much moisture!
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can crushed pineapple
1 yellow cake mix (not the butter recipe)
1 stick of butter cut into pats
Microwave on High for 12-15 minutes, let sit for a few minutes and serve. It is yummy!!

 

[BobbiG]

The DCB is why I became a consultant. It is the greatest thing ever. :love:

I always commit to my customers that they will get a word doc from me of my tried and true recipes and tips. I also have a DCB distribution list so I can send recipes to all of my DCB customers.

I have picked up some great recipes out here so here are mine in return.

 

[meganmcg]

I made meatloaf in the DCB in the microwave last night and it turned out so good!! There may be other recipes floating around but this is basically how I made it:

2 lbs. ground beef
1 package onion soup mix
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
about 1 cup of quick cooking oats
about 1/4 cup ketchup

mixed all together, cooked on high uncovered for 15 minutes. Then spread additional ketchup on top and cooked 5 minutes more.

DH said it tasted like it had been done in the oven.

 

[cwinter474]

This is great, there are a ton of recipes!

 

[cwinter474]

Wow, these are fantastic!

 

[[email protected]]

I need some good microwave recipes for the deep covered baker.
Thanks
I just joined the group and can't figure out how to get the recipes??
Thanks Rita

 

[mayacas]

Ok I see the last post was 2008, are there any new recipies for the DCB..thanks

 

[Monilee]

I love the Green, Red and White Lasagna that we can cook in the DCB. It's a microwave recipe with polenta. What would you suggest that I use to sub out the turkey sausage meat? I am doing a vegetarian party next weekend and would like to try some substitutes this weekend.

Thanks for the ideas!!!:blushing:

 

[cookscorner]

I just made the soda cake at a show tonight. It was very delicious and people couldn't believe that it came out of the microwave. We used a yellow cake mix and 12 oz of ginger ale. The frosting was coolwhip with some lime jello mixed in to give it color.

 

[ChefBevShu]

I just made the soda cake at a show tonight. It was very delicious and people couldn't believe that it came out of the microwave. We used a yellow cake mix and 12 oz of ginger ale. The frosting was coolwhip with some lime jello mixed in to give it color.

I'm not familiar with this recipe...do you just mix the cake mix and the ginger ale?

 

[jbush]

I love the Green, Red and White Lasagna that we can cook in the DCB. It's a microwave recipe with polenta. What would you suggest that I use to sub out the turkey sausage meat? I am doing a vegetarian party next weekend and would like to try some substitutes this weekend.

Thanks for the ideas!!!:blushing:

Try using the Morning Star Sausage Crumbles. I have successfully used this in the breakfast casserole.

 

[txtanie]

I did this for a show as soon as I got my baker. I use this recipe once a week for the family. Had the privaledge to take it to a friends house this week and they were amazed at how moist the chicken was.

 

[scottcooks]

PHEW! This thread is rAnDOm!!! Trying to trace comments back to the recipes they relate to, is almost impossible. Tell us more about the dump cake with pop / soda please!