Merrychef E2 Recipe Guidelines Rev: April 2012 1
Table of Contents 1. Guidelines for a Successful Demonstration 3 a. Rules of Thumb b. Recommended Key Accessories 3 3 2. Top Reasons to Spec Merrychef Ovens 4 3.
Guidelines for Successful Merrychef Demonstrations: Rules of Thumb: 1. If the outcome is shriveled up, dried out or contains hard spots. Lower the microwave % (which may mean extended time). 2. If it’s too dark or charred too much, Lower the Air Impingement Fan %. 3. If low internal temperature and can take more microwaves, increase microwave %. 4. If it’s not crisp enough or enough color, Increase the Air Fan %.
TOP Reasons to Spec Merrychef Speed Ovens (See Merrychef Competitive Handbook for Turbochef comparisons) 1. Patented Planer Plume Technology (e2, e6): Patented Planer Plume technology offers superior heat transfer method by directing air into planes which collide above the food surface and then drawn around the food. - Saves up to 33% in energy compared to competitive models. - Quieter cooking performance over competitive models. - Superior air and temperature circulation improves food quality. 2.
ASPARAGUS ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fresh Roasted Asparagus 1/2# Peel, Mat MICROWAVE 100% AIR 100% RADIANT TIME 1:30 Recipe: This item was cooked at 500º for 1:30. The start temperature is 40º. Special note: Cooking time and temperatures may vary depending on the size of the asparagus. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Asparagus 2. Olive Oil 3. Salt & Pepper 4. Place on black mat ½# 2 Tbs ½ teas PROCEEDURE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Trim the ends of the asparagus.
ADVANCED RAW UNBREADED PHILLY BREAKAWAY Puck #1140-001 ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Advanced Raw Unbreaded Philly Breakaway # 1140-001 SLACKED Puck 1 each/ 3.46 oz Mat/ Peel MICROWAVE 60% 80% AIR 15% 15% RADIANT TIME :30 :30 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º on a mat; the start temperature was 45º. INGREDIENTS 1. One each/ 3.46 oz Philly Steak/ Breakaway 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. MEASUREMENT PROCEEDURE 1. Remove Philly Steak from refrigerator, Place on Mat. 2.
GRILLED AHI SALAD ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ahi steak / 7.5oz-8.0oz 7.5oz-8.0oz cast iron grill pan, oven mitt MICROWAVE 10% 20% AIR 100% 100% RADIANT TIME 1:00 :40 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 1:40. Starting temperature is 40º and was cooked on a heated cast iron grill pan. Special note: Different diameters and thickness will affect desired outcome, along with different starting temperatures. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Ahi tuna steak 2. Sesame oil 3.
BISCUITS ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grand’s Biscuits Local Grocery Store 6 each Mat, peel MICROWAVE 60% 70% 80% 90% AIR 50% 40% 50% 50% RADIANT TIME :30 :25 :30 :25 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 1:50. Starting temperature was 40º. This was cooked on a mat. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.One can Grand’s Biscuits 6 each PROCEEDURE 1. Open can of biscuits and put 6 each biscuits on a mat. 2. Using a peel slide biscuits onto peel, then slide in oven. 3.
ORGANIC BONE IN ½ CHICKEN ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bone in ½ roasted Chicken 1/2 chicken ( Approx 1.1-1.3 #) Peel, Mat MICROWAVE 100% AIR 30% RADIANT TIME 4;30 Recipe: Roasted ½ Organic Chicken (Whole Foods) cooked at 500º for 4:30. Cook this item on a mat. The start temperature was 40º. Special notes: Cooking times and temperatures will vary w/different specification of chickens. This is a free range organic chicken; chickens injected or pumped will take longer.
PIERRE’S BREAKFAST BACON EGG-N-CHEESE SANDWICH ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Breakfast sandwich 5oz serving Peel, mat MICROWAVE 100% 90% AIR 5% 5% RADIANT TIME :40 :20 Recipe: BREAKFAST SANDWICH at 500º for 1:00. The starting temperature was 40º. Special note: This is a refrigerated product. Different sizes will affect cooking time and temperatures. INGREDIENTS 1. One each breakfast sandwich 5 oz MEASUREMENT PROCEEDURE 1. 2. Place sandwich on mat, then place mat on peel.
TYSON’S CHICKEN BREAST FILLET FROZEN/BREADED ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tyson Chicken Breast Fillets (fully cooked) frozen lightly breaded 2 each, approximately 6 to 8 oz each Mat, peel MICROWAVE 100% 80% 100% 80% AIR 50% 40% 30% 20% RADIANT TIME :30 :30 :30 :30 Recipe: This was cooked at 500º for 2:00 minutes. Starting temperature is 18º. Special note: INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Chicken breast fillets 2 each / approximately 6-8 oz PROCEDURE 1.
SPICY CHICKEN WINGS Wings ( wing/zing) ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 to 14 each 16oz to 20oz mat, peel MICROWAVE 90% 100% 100% 100% AIR 40% 40% 50% 50% RADIANT TIME :55 :60 :50 :70 Recipe: This item was cooked at 500º 3:55. Starting temperature is 18º. Special note: Different size wings and different start temps will affect the desired outcome. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.Wings (Wing Zings) 12 ea PROCEEDURE 1. Evenly assemble wings on mat. 2.
PHILLIPS CRAB CAKES MINI’S ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Phillips Crab cakes minis, (Tom Thumb) 8 each/ Approx 5 3/4 oz Frozen Peel, mat MICROWAVE 90% 50% 80% AIR 40% 60% 70% RADIANT TIME 40% 30% 40% Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 1:50; it was cooked on a mat. The start temperature for this was 18º. INGREDIENTS 1. Eight each mini crab cakes 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. MEASUREMENT PROCEEDURE 1. Remove crab cakes from freezer, place 8 each on a mat. 2.
MINH EGG ROLLS ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 EA/ 3oz /pork &vegetable egg rolls / Minh/ Costco 2 EA/ 3oz / Peel, Mat MICROWAVE 90% 60% 80% AIR 100% 100% 100% RADIANT TIME :25 :30 :40 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 450º for 1:35 on a cooking mat. Starting temperature was 18º. Special Notes: INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.Minh egg rolls 2each/3oz each frozen PROCEEDURE 1. Remove egg rolls from freezer, assemble on cooking mat. 2. Using the peel, slide the mat on to the peel.
EGG SOUFFLE DISH ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Breakfast Egg Soufflé 3 oz Silicone muffin molds, peel MICROWAVE 80% 60% AIR 10% 100% RADIANT TIME 1:15 :50 Recipe: Breakfast Egg Soufflé at 500 degrees for 2:05 Special notes: INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Egg Beaters 2. Shredded Cheddar 3. Salt and Pepper 4. chopped vegetables optional, mushrooms, asparagus 2 cups ½ cup 2 teas each PROCEEDURE 1. In a mixing bowl combine egg beaters, salt and pepper and shredded cheese. 2.
FRENCH FRIES ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 French Fries 12-16 oz Mat, Peel MICROWAVE 100% AIR 100% RADIANT TIME 2:00 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 500º for 2:00. Starting temperature was 18º. Special notes: Different weights and temperature will affect the results. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.French Fries 4-5 oz PROCEEDURE 1. Open bag of fries, lay out on a mat, using a peel place them in the oven 2.
PEPPERONI PIZZA ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Freschetta Pizza 8 inch 1ea Peel MICROWAVE 80% 30% 50% 80% 50% AIR 20% 50% 30% 20% 60% RADIANT TIME :35 :35 :25 :35 :35 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 2:45. Starting temperature is 18º. Special notes: INGREDIENTS 1. One each Pepperoni Pizza MEASUREMENT PROCEEDURE 1. Remove pizza from box, place in oven on cooking plate. 2. Push pizza button, and begin cooking. 3. The oven will beep and flash ”done” when cooking is done. 4.
LEMON PEPPER SHRIMP ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shrimp ½ #, 6 T0 8 EACH SHRIMP Peel, mat MICROWAVE 100% AIR 20% RADIANT TIME :30 Recipe: This was cooked at 500º for 30 seconds. Special note: Different size and weights of shrimp will affect the cooking times and temperatures. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. U10-15 shrimp 2. Olive Oil 3. Lemon Pepper 4. Salt & Pepper 5. One lemon 6 each 2 Tbs 1 Tbs 1 teas each PROCEEDURE 1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. 2.
PANKO SHRIMP ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Panko Shrimp 10 ea/8oz/ frozen/ Costco/Kirkland, Sea Pak peel, mat MICROWAVE 70% 20% 70% AIR 40% 60% 70% RADIANT TIME :40 :30 :45 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 450º for 1:55. Starting temperature for the shrimp is 18º. Special note: INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Panko shrimp 10 each PROCEEDURE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remove shrimp from freezer. Assemble shrimp on mat. Using a peel, slide peel under mat.
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pork Tenderloin/ Costco/ 18 to 20 oz , cleaned Mat, peel or Pyrex MICROWAVE 50% 30% 10% AIR 100% 100% 100% RADIANT TIME 3:00 2:00 1:30 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 450º for 6:30. Starting temperature is 40º. Special note: Different weights and diameters will require an adjustment of time. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.One pork tenderloin, 18-20 oz 2. Olive Oil 3. Salt & Pepper 18-20 oz 2 TBS pinch PROCEEDURE 1.
RATATOUILLE ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Traditional Ratatouille 2#- 2 1/2# oven mitts, 8x8 Pyrex MICROWAVE 100% 100% AIR 60% 80% RADIANT TIME 3:00 2:00 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 450º for 5:00 for 2 pounds of vegetables. Special note: Different sizes of vegetables and cuts will affect the desired outcome. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.One each Zucchini/ medium diced 2. One each yellow squash/medium diced 3. One each eggplant/ medium diced 4.
ROASTED CORN ON THE COB ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Corn on the cob 3 each/30-32oz/2#, ½ husks on Mat , peel MICROWAVE 100% 50% 100% AIR 20% 40% 80% RADIANT TIME 3:00 1:00 2:00 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 6:00, on a mat, start temperature was 40º. Special note: INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Corn on the cob, ½ husks on 2. Olive oil 3. Salt and Pepper 3each/ 30-32oz/ 2# ¼ cup Season to taste PROCEEDURE 1.
ROASTED POTATOES ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 1# Fingerling Potatoes 1# Peel , Mat MICROWAVE 100% AIR 100% RADIANT TIME 3:00 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 500º for 3:00; this was cooked on a mat. The start temperature for this recipe was 40º. Special note: These potatoes were sliced, different thickness and cuts will affect the desired outcome. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Fingerling Potato’s 2. Olive Oil 3. Salt and Pepper 1# ¼ cup 1 teaspoon each PROCEEDURE 1.
SALMON EN CROUTE ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Salmon En Croute 5 oz filet of Salmon Peel, Mat MICROWAVE 80% AIR 10% RADIANT TIME 2:20 Recipe: This was cooked at 500º for 2:20. Starting temperature is 40º. Special note: Internal temperature of Salmon should be 145º; external pastry should be fully developed and golden brown. INGREDIENTS 1.One Sheet Pepperidge farms Puff Pastry dough 2. One ea 5oz filet of salmon skinned and pin bones removed 3. Cream cheese 4.
SEA SCALLOPS ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 IQF Sea Scallops 8 ea/weight 10 oz-12 oz mat, peel MICROWAVE 20% 40% AIR 100% 100% RADIANT TIME :50 :40 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 1:30. Starting temperature is 40 º. Special note: Scallops used IQF. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Sea Scallops 2. Lemon zest 3. Salt and Pepper 4. Olive oil 8 each/ 10-12oz 1 lemon pinch ¼ cup PROCEEDURE 1. Remove the adductor muscle from the scallops. 2.
SEARED SALMON FILET ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Seared Salmon Filet 1 each, 5-6oz Mat, Peel MICROWAVE 60% 70% 50% AIR 30% 30% 40% RADIANT TIME :45 :30 :40 Recipe: This item was cooked at 500º for 1:55. Special note: Different size filets will alter the cook time. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1.Salmon Fillet 2. Olive Oil 3. Salt and Pepper 5-6 oz 2 oz / ¼ cup 1 teaspoon each PROCEEDURE 1. Lightly coat Salmon with Olive Oil. 2. Sprinkle Salmon with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. 3.
BAKED SUB SANDWICH ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Submarine 1 ea Peel, mat MICROWAVE 40% AIR 100% RADIANT TIME :30 Recipe: This Sandwich was cooked at 500º for 30 seconds. Starting temperature is 40º. Special notes: This recipe was cooked on a screen. INGREDIENTS 1. One Sub Roll 12 inch 2. Eight slices of deli 3. Two slices of cheese MEASUREMENT PROCEEDURE 1. Cut open sub roll, as shown in picture above. 2. Assemble deli meat by folding in half, shingling down the sub roll. 3.
BAKED SWEET POTATOES ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sweet Potato 2 each/ 16 oz each oven mitts, 8x8 Pyrex MICROWAVE 100% 80% 100% AIR 20% 30% 60% RADIANT TIME 4:00 4:00 1:30 Recipe: This item was cooked at 450º for 9:30 in an 8x8 Pyrex dish. Special notes: Different sizes and diameters will affect the cooking process. INGREDIENTS MEASUREMENT 1. Sweet Potato 2. Olive Oil 3. S&P 2 each/ 16oz each 2 TBS Pinch PROCEEDURE 1.
TEMPURA SHRIMP ITEM: SERVING SIZE: OVEN TOOLS: STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tempura Shrimp 5ea/6-7oz/total weight/Costco brand/ Tiger Thai Peel, Mat MICROWAVE 70% 10% 70% AIR 40% 80% 90% RADIANT TIME :40 :30 :45 Recipe: This recipe was cooked at 450º for 1:55. Special notes: The start temperature on this recipe was 18º; this was cooked on a mat. INGREDIENTS 1. Five each tempura shrimp frozen MEASUREMENT PROCEEDURE 1. Remove shrimp from freezer and unwrap. 2. Place 5 tempura shrimp on a mat. 3.
