Tag: microwave

Easy “Squeezy” Corn on the Cobb

I saw this technique on the Huffington Post a while back, and while it wasn’t the first time I’d seen, or used the micro-method, it was the first time I’d seen it in video form, thanks to the lovely and talented, Carl Blemming. By the way, I’m assuming Huff Po didn’t pay him anything for it, so to make up for that, neither will we.

This proves something that I’ve known for years…no matter how great a kitchen technique is, unless you use it regularly, you’ll forget about it. Usually, as soon as I get home from the store, I shuck the corn, and go from there, but as soon as I saw that ear go into Carl’s microwave, it all came back. Now I can forget about it all over again.

I’ve heard through the grapevine that some other food channels have also published this “hack” recently, but since I don’t watch anyone else, I can’t confirm those reports, but I couldn’t have been the only one. The point is, it works. It works perfectly, and I hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!

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Easter recipes for kids

Get creative in the kitchen with the kids this Easter with our extra easy Easter recipes that are perfect for small, messy hands. From melting chocolate for rocky road to decorating bunny biscuits, the kids are going to love making some sweet treats this Easter.

Most of these recipes are no-bake, which means there are no hot ovens or hobs to worry about. A few of the recipes may need adult supervision, which gives you the perfect excuse to spend some quality time with the kids!

For our biscuit and cake recipes, you can make them first or buy ready made ones and let the kids have the fun job of decorating – watch their faces light up as they get creative with Mini Eggs and sweets galore!

Another tip for the chocolate-based recipes is to melt the chocolate in the microwave or on the hob and allow to cool before the kids get involved so you don’t need to worry about them burning themselves.

If you see anything you like, or want to save the recipe for later, or for a special baking session with the kids on Easter Sunday, save them using your online recipe book.

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“Minute” Chocolate Mug Cake – Can You Really Make Cake in 60 seconds?

No, it actually takes 45 seconds! Turns out I was wrong
about mug cakes. I’ve had the belief over the past few decades, that a decent
mini chocolate cake from a microwave was impossible. I based this on the fact
that every example I’d come across had the texture of a hockey puck.

I assumed the cause was the microwave’s ultra-violent
thermodynamics, and that there was nothing anyone could do about it, but then I
got to thinking. Maybe there was a way to tweak the existing recipes out there
to minimize this problem. Long story short, I tweaked an existing recipe, which
minimized the problem.

The secrets were using smaller amounts of batter, and
cooking for way less time than has been suggested by others. Once you’ve boiled
off all the water in the batter, you are totally screwed, so the idea here is
to just barely get to the point of doneness, and stop. For me that was exactly
45 seconds.

I’ve included the power data here, so you can compare it to
your microwave. Apparently, I have a 1,100-watt model, which is a very common
rating, but of course, if yours is much more or less powerful, you will have to
do a few tests to figure out your ideal time.

Now, is this as good as a traditionally baked chocolate
cake? Of course not, but it’s certainly close enough. And when you consider the
fact it literally takes only a few minutes to make, this should find its way
into your summer dessert recipe rotation. I hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 2 chocolate mug cakes:

1 large egg

1/4 cup sugar

pinch salt

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp melted butter

1/8 tsp vanilla extract (I forgot to add, and it was fine,
but I’d put a few drops to be safe)

– Stir well, then add:

1 tbsp shredded coconut (I used unsweetened)

2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds

1 or 2 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 1, but
it could have used a few more chips)

3 tbsp milk

– Stir well, then add:

1/4 cup flour mixed with 1/4 tsp baking powder

– Pour into 2 coffee cups and microwave on full power for 45
seconds