Newbie Here: Microwaving Recipes Beyond Cons. Corner

[KellyTheChef]

You're right - I could probably skip the tablespoon of water. One less step works for me :thumbup: .

Yea! :balloon: We converted you!

 

[missydivine]

Thanks for posting the Enchilada recipe. Can't wait to try it.

 

[missydivine]

:thumbup: :balloon: OH and I hadn't thought about corn in the DCB what a great idea! I haven't done artichokes ever, I love them, I just have never cooked them. I will have to try.:balloon:

 

[enjoy2cook2]

Update from the Home OfficeRe: Corn and Artichokes in the micro - I emailed the home office to see if they had any info on the water, not water, how much water thing and this was their response. I didn't use the husks and mine were delicious without, but will give it a try to see if it changes the outcome. They also don't say how many. I did 4 cobs for 14 minutes and could have used 1-2 minutes more.

From the Home Office Test Kitchen...

Dawn,


Corn in the Deep Covered Baker.


Discard tough outer husks and silk of corn. Reserve tender inner husks and rinse under water. Trim stems off cobs. Line bottom of Deep Covered Baker with half of husks. Add corn, top with remaining husks and ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.

I would put a small amount of water in for the artichokes as well.


Hope this information helps,

The Pampered Chef Test Kitchen
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[vtchef]

Does anyone know why or what the purpose of lining the baker with the husks and then put remaining husks on top of corn would be. Just curious.

 

[chefann]

Probably to hold in more of the moisture so they steam more efficiently.

 

[MissChef]

I agree with Ann, makes sense to me!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Whenever I do my corn on the grill, I soak them (whole, not husked) in water and then put them straight on the grill. You would think that the silk would be a pain to remove, but actually it comes of EASIER once wet and cooked! It all comes off together.

When I get some corn, I will try "my" way....just adding a small amount of water and cooking. Then, I will de-husk and de-silk after they are cooked. I will post my results!

 

[dianevill]

Another tip for husking corn when grilling (we grill ours with the husk and silk on too). After grilling, put the corn in a large paper grocery bag, close it, and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Then de-husk and de-silk. It's a breeze!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Another tip for husking corn when grilling (we grill ours with the husk and silk on too). After grilling, put the corn in a large paper grocery bag, close it, and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Then de-husk and de-silk. It's a breeze!

Thanks for that tip Diane!! I will definately pass that along!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Whenever I do my corn on the grill, I soak them (whole, not husked) in water and then put them straight on the grill. You would think that the silk would be a pain to remove, but actually it comes of EASIER once wet and cooked! It all comes off together.

When I get some corn, I will try "my" way....just adding a small amount of water and cooking. Then, I will de-husk and de-silk after they are cooked. I will post my results!

I forgot, I had ONE piece of corn sitting in my frig from a neighbor's garden. So, I tried it out! Little water in the bottom of my DCB and just through the corn in whole.

I would say this ranks a close second to doing it straight on the grill! Nothing can replace the taste that the GRILL adds to the corn, but boy was this good!

I think it's too easy to overcook the corn when you are boiling it and it can take away from the flavor of the corn.

Now...you may want to pull off some of the outer husks (like HO said) but I would only bother with that if you were trying to make room for more corn in the DCB!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Does anyone esle have Microwave recipes that are not posted on Cons. Corner or here?
Thank you!

Here is a recipe for Chicken Enchiladas. I have made these many times in my Rect. Baker in the oven for a demo...every time the pan is licked clean!! :love: :love:

Anyhow, I was thinking that this could possibly be done in the DCB, so I tried it tonight. I made the chicken in there first (3 chicken breasts, a little bit of water, and I sprinkled them with Jerk Seasoning) 10 minutes on 80% power. That made a lot of chicken, so I cut it all up and froze half of it for another batch of these another time!

ETA: 8 enchiladas would not fit across the bottom of this pan, so I made kindof short and fat ones and only made 5. That way, it made a single layer across the bottom!

Other changes are noted right on the recipe!

 

[PamperedChefDude]

Other Recipes Using Microwave & DCBThe Pork Tenderloin has been a success using the microwave but now people are asking us what else you can make with this pan in the microwave but we have no idea. Any suggestions that you've tried & come out well?

Thanks!
Joe & Diane

 

[PC_CPR]

I made scalloped and au gratin potatoes.

 

[krzymomof4]

So has anyone actually tried the DCB for the Enchilladas? I am getting ready to make up my Sept host packets and want to know if I should offer it or not. It does show both the cookware and the Oct special.

 

[wnt2cook4u]

How long fin the microwave for the artichokes?