MICROWAVE COOKERY BOOK & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS F O R M O D E L S : NN-CD757 / NN-CD767
Standard Conversion Chart Weight 1/ 2 oz 1oz 2oz 3oz 4oz 5oz 6oz 7oz 8oz 9oz 10oz 11oz 12oz 13oz 14oz 15oz 1lb/16oz – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 15g 25g 50g 75g 100g 150g 175g 200g 225g 250g 275g 300g 350g 375g 400g 425g 450g Capacity 1/ 2 tsp 1tsp 1tbsp 1/ 4pt 1/ 2pt 3/ 4pt 1pt 13/4pt – – – – – – – – 3ml 5ml 15ml 150ml 300ml 450ml 600ml 1 litre When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two.
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter System Inside. The new unique technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven.
Important safety instructions please read carefully and keep for future reference This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted.
Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven 1. Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. 1. This oven is intended for household countertop or built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cabinet or a cupboard. Refer to building-in your oven on page 90. 2.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible. 2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean.
Maintenance of your oven 1. Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 can recommend an engineer). It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. 2.
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION, turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 8. The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed for GRILL, CONVECTION & COMBINATION cooking. Never use them on microwave only.
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food. Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate.
Important Information – Read Carefully 8. Deep Fat Frying. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. 9. Meat Thermometer. Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving. 10. Paper, Plastic.
Microwaving Principles Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON.
General Guidelines STANDING TIME Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. ■ MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. ■ JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil when cooked by microwave only. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in COMBINATION mode. ■ LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish.
DISH SIZE QUANTITY SPACING SHAPE Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly. Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions. Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other. Even shapes cook evenly.
Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only. When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: 1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested.
PLASTIC CLING FILM Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. If heatproof they can be used for Convection or Combination cooking. DO NOT USE UNDER THE GRILL.
Control Panel NN-CD757 / NN-CD767 (2) (1) (3) (4) Auto Menu/ Temperature (10) (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Turbo Bake (6) (10) Time/ Weight (7) (11) (11) (12) (13) (13) Chaos (8) M Memory Start (9) (12) Display Window Microwave Power Pad Grill Pad Convection Pad Turbo-bake Pad Auto Weight Programs Pad Auto Weight Defrost Programs (Chaos Defrost) Memory Pad Timer Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs or used as a timer or for standing (non-cooking
Let’s Start to Use your Oven NN-CD757 / NN-CD767 1 Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 2 Press Timer Pad twice to set clock Set clock as a 12hr clock. (See page 16 for details). 3 Auto Menu/ Temperature ( Press Convection Pad will appear in the display window with the oven temperature) (This procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven.
Setting the Clock Time/ Weight ● Press Timer Pad twice “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink. ● Enter Time ● Enter time of day by using Time/Weight Dial e.g. 1.25pm (12hr clock). Press Timer Pad Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. N.B. 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3. 2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. 3. This is a 12 hour clock.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven on MICROWAVE only, the glass turntable provided must always be in position. DO NOT attempt to use microwave only with any metal accessory in the oven. Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE only are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated. DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes cooked by MICROWAVE only. Two Stage Cooking: e.g.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The CHAOS defrost pad and then the Auto Menu/Temperature Dial should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the Time/Weight Dial (See page 17). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe rack.
Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook. For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and during the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on and the turntable will turn.
Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Weight Defrosting Time Method Standing Time Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint 700g (1lb 8oz) 15 mins Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint 1.
Food Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing Time x1 150g (5oz) x 2 350g (12oz) x 3/4 500g (1lb 2oz) 3 mins 6 mins 10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins Turkey Breast fillets 500g (1lb 2oz) 15 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice. 20 mins Duck Breast Fillets 450g (1lb) 9 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Using the Delay/Stand Feature The Timer Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Timer Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. Time/ Weight 1. To Set a Standing Time: Start Cooking Program & Time • Then Press the Timer Pad. • Set the desired Cooking Program, by selecting cooking option and time required. • Set desired standing time (max 9 hrs). An “H” will appear in the display to denote hours.
Memory This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to pre-program your oven for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to pre-program three memory tasks. To set a Memory Program Auto Menu/ Temperature M M Program the desired cooking program. Memory Memory • The oven is automatically pre-set to memory 1. To select memory 2 or 3, turn Auto Menu Selector Dial clockwise. • Press Memory Pad.
Grilling The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE. The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when using. Auto Menu/ Temperature • Press Grill Pad. • Turn Auto menu/ Temperature Dial to change Grill level. The oven is automatically pre-set to Grill 2 (medium). Rotate right for Grill 1 (High), or rotate left for Grill 3 (Low). The grill symbol will also appear.
Grilling OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the Metal Tray and the High Rack. Place food on High Rack on the Metal Tray on the Turntable. The High Rack will allow fat to drip through into the Metal Tray to reduce excess splatter and smoke when grilling steaks, chops and other fatty foods. If grilling fish or small items, place the metal tray on top of the high rack. Most foods require turning halfway during cooking.
Convection Cooking Your Dimension 4 Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The grill will operate when the oven is preheating. The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating. Auto Menu/ Temperature • Press Convection Pad • Turn Auto Menu/ Temperature dial to select oven temperature.
Convection Cooking OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using the convection oven the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. The food is then placed on the Low Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines. Roasting Meat: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray and Low Rack. Baking: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray, Low Rack. When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e..
Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking) The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as Turbo-Bake and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE. The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating.
Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking) OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Turbo-Bake the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top, unless otherwise stated. Food can be placed on the Low Rack or High Rack - see individual recipe for guidelines. When cooking meat or chicken, the food should be placed on the Low Rack inside the Metal Tray on Glass Turntable (see below). Joints and items of meat are placed on the Low Rack and Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.
Turbo-Bake (Quick Start Grill/Convection) Time/ Weight Auto Menu/ Temperature Start Turbo Bake • Press TurboBake Pad. The oven defaults to Grill 2 (medium) + 150°C. • To change the Convection temperature, turn the Auto Menu/Temperature dial. Start After preheating, place the food in the oven. • Press Start Pad to start preheating. • Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight Dial (up to 9 hours). • Press Start. NB: Using the Turbo-Bake Pad, it is not possible to change the Grill Level.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings. It is not necessary to preheat on combination except when cooking pastry dishes, to achieve a better result.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave GUIDELINES • Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED. • After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER. The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs.
Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items. Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. It is NOT necessary to preheat when using this Combination mode unless using the Panacrunch Pan and food should always be cooked uncovered. Grill 2 - MEDIUM Grill 3 - LOW The Grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.
Combination 2. Grill and Microwave OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, unless using a Panacrunch combination program when the Panacrunch Pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable. Food should be placed directly onto the High Rack on the Metal Tray. This is then placed on the Glass Turntable. When cooking fish or small items, food can be placed directly on the metal tray on top of the High Rack.
Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping. Unsuitable foods are casseroles, cakes, meringues, pastries with sweet fillings, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire puddings. It is not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered. Auto Menu/ Temperature Auto Menu/ Temperature • Press convection pad • Set the desired oven temperature.
Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, unless using a Panacrunch combination program when the Panacrunch Pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can be placed directly onto Low Rack on the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.
Panacrunch Pan THE ‘CONCEPT’ NOTES: Some foods cooked by microwave can become soft and soggy. Your Panacrunch Pan accessory will brown and crisp pizzas, quiches, pies and breaded products just as a conventional oven. Your Panasonic Panacrunch Pan works by absorbing microwave energy and transferring this as heat to crisp the base of the food. The microwave oven then heats up the food directly and browns the food by the grill. The heating effect of the pan is maximised by the non-stick surface. 1.
Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat fourteen foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces. Time/ Auto Menu/ Weight Start Temperature • Press the Auto Weight Program Pad • Turn the Auto Menu/ • The default weight setting is Temperature dial to select the grams.
Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 1 Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on Glass Turntable. Add 90 ml (6tbsp) of water. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Select program number 1. Enter the weight. Press START. 2 Frozen Vegetables M M 3 Fresh Fish To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinner portions. Place in a shallow container on Glass Turntable. Add 15 ml (1tbsp) liquid.
Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 9 Chicken Pieces with Bone To cook FRESH chicken pieces with bone. Place chicken, skin side up, on Low Rack on Metal Tray and place on Glass Turntable. Select program number 9. Enter weight. Take care with hot juices. Stand for 5 minutes. 10 Chicken Pieces Boneless C 11 Potato Crispy Top C 13 Chilled Pizza C 12 Pasta Crispy Top For heating and browning CHILLED purchased savoury dishes with potato topping e.g.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals. Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating time in your oven.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select Instructions/Guidelines (approx) CANNED VEGETABLES 200g HIGH Micro 1-11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway. 415g HIGH Micro 2 -21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway. Baked Beans with Sausages 425g HIGH Micro 2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS- Where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish Bread & Butter Pudding 395g TURBO-BAKE 240ºC+WARM Micro 12 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable. Chilled Custard 500g HIGH Micro 4 mins Place in large jug on glass turntable. Cover and stir halfway.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines READY MEALS - CHILLED Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat content.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines SAVOURY PASTRY PRODUCTS- Precooked. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Quantity Food BREAD Frozen Garlic Baguette Part-baked rolls Part-baked Garlic Baguette/Ciabatta Garlic dough balls x 16 170g 300g (6) Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Pre-heat Panacrunch* 250°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro 8-9 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable. Pre-heat Panacrunch* 250°C+ GRILL 1+ WARM Micro Place pan directly on glass turntable. 8-10 mins 250g Pre-heat Panacrunch* 250°C+GRILL 1+WARM Micro 7-8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) BEEF - Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Recommended temperatures for beef are: Rare 60ºC; medium 70ºC; well done 80ºC Beef Burgers 240 g (2) HIGH Micro 3-4 mins (Fresh) or GRILL 1 10 mins Beef Burgers (Frozen Raw) Joint 240 g (2) GRILL 2 12-15 mins 250°C followed by 180ºC Mince Instructions/Guidelines Place on micro-safe rack or plate. Cover and place on glass turntable. Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
Food EGGS - Poached. 1 egg 2 eggs Weight/ Quantity 100ml water 200ml water Power Level HIGH Micro 1 min then MEDIUM Micro 30 secs - soft 40 secs - firmer HIGH Micro then MEDIUM Micro 4 eggs 400ml water Time to Select (approx) HIGH Micro then MEDIUM Micro EGGS - Scrambled.
Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level FISH - FRESH from raw Whole x 2 500g-600g MEDIUM Micro or 220ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM Micro Time to Select (approx) 6-7 mins 15 mins Instructions/Guidelines Place in shallow dish and pierce skin. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place on glass turntable. Place in shallow dish. Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB - from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. Joint 180°C medium 25 mins per 450g plus 25 minutes or for well done 30 mins per 450g plus 30 mins. Place joint in roasting dish and place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable. Turn halfway. Once cooked allow the joint to stand for 10 minutes - this will make the joint easier to carve.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked - FROZEN Croquettes 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* 250ºC+GRILL 1 Smiley Faces 300g Time to Select (approx) Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Asparagus 200g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable. Baby Corn 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable. Broad Beans 200g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable. Runner Beans Add 3tbsp (45ml) water.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Spinach 300g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable. Sugar Snap peas 300g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable. Swede - cubed 450g HIGH Micro 7-8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. • Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking. • Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended. • Increase the stand times by 5 mins. per lb.
Soups and Starters S O U P S & S T A R T E R S Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 700g (11/2 lb) peeled carrots, sliced 700ml (11/4 pints) vegetable stock grated zest of 1/2 orange 90ml (6tbsp) orange juice 60ml (4tbsp) crème fraiche salt & black pepper 15ml (1tbsp) fresh chives, cut into pieces Ingredients 250g (9oz) ready made puff pastry 15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil 225g (8oz) onions peeled & sliced 25g (1oz) pine nuts 100g (4oz) feta cheese crumbled 25g (1oz) pitted black oliv
Soups and Starters Pork and Liver Terrine Serves 4-6 Dish: 600ml (1 pint) earthenware terrine or Pyrex® loaf dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Line base and sides of dish with bacon rashers, stretching each rasher slightly with a knife. 2. Place the minced pork, chopped liver, herbs, spices, seasoning and wine in a non metallic bowl and marinate for 2 hours in the fridge. 3. Place butter, shallots and garlic in bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Cool.
Fish Fish cooks very well by MICROWAVE as it stays very moist. LIQUID- Fresh or frozen fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry. WHEN IS FISH COOKED?- Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.
Fish Ingredients For the sauce: 15g (1/2 oz) butter 15g (1/2 oz) flour 275ml (1/2 pint) milk 350g (12oz) fresh haddock fillet 350g (12oz) fresh undyed smoked haddock 100g (4oz) prawns salt & pepper 1tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley For the topping: 700g (1lb 8oz) potatoes, peeled, chopped into small chunks 450g (1lb) Swede, diced 50g (2oz) butter Mediterranean Fish Bake Serves 4 Dish: large ovenproof rectangular dish approx.
Fish F I S H Ingredients 2 trout, 250-300g (8-10oz) each Stuffing: 4 spring onions, finely chopped 50g (2oz) button mushrooms, finely sliced 2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated 15ml (1tbsp) soy sauce juice of 1 lime salt & pepper Ingredients 225 g (8oz) tomatoes 60ml (4 tbsp) olive oil 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 2 onions, chopped 1 large leek, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1.
Meat and Poultry DEFROSTED JOINTS If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for up to an hour before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted. FAT Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always choose meat that isn't excessively fatty.
Meat and Poultry M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Ingredients 1 kg (2lb2oz) pork spare ribs 150 ml (1/4 pt) water For the glaze 150g (5oz) orange marmalade preferably shred less or fine shred 25g (1oz) dark muscovado sugar 100ml (4fl.
Meat and Poultry Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Serves 6 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray P O U L T R Y 1. Put spices into bowl and mix well. 2. Add lamb and evenly coat with spices. 3. Place oil, onions and garlic in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. 4. Add lamb mixture and mix thoroughly. Stir in remaining ingredients and cover. 5.
Meat and Poultry M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Ingredients 50g (2oz) creamed coconut 275ml (1/2 pt) boiling water 500g (1lb2oz) lamb fillet, cut into strips about 4cm (1 1/2 ”) long 2 garlic cloves 2.
Meat and Poultry Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 5 ml (1tsp) oil 400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes 150ml (5fl.oz) red wine 30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree 5 ml (1tsp) mixed herbs 500g (1lb1oz) mince salt and pepper Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on low rack Chicken Pasanda Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1.
Meat and Poultry M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Ingredients 675g (11/2 lb) potatoes, cubed 30ml (2tbsp) milk 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 25g (1oz) butter 350g (12oz) cold cooked beef or lamb, minced 300ml (1/2 pt) hot beef stock 3ml (1/2 tsp))Worcestershire sauce 15ml (1tbsp) gravy thickening 5ml (1tsp) tomato puree salt and pepper 25g (1oz) cheese Ingredients 2 large aubergines 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 medium onion, chopped 250g (9oz) minced beef 400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes 25g (1oz)
Meat and Poultry Ingredients 450g (1lb) lamb fillet, cut into slices 50g (2oz) plain flour salt and pepper 2.5ml (½tsp) thyme 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 250g (9oz) carrots, sliced 450g (1lb) potatoes, thinly sliced 500ml (1 pint) stock Serves 4 Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole with lid + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 1. Coat the steak in seasoned flour and add to casserole with the mushrooms, onion and stock. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 15 mins.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - Root vegetables. i.e. Swede, carrots should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. - Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different. - Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving. - Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins. Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid. • Certain vegetables i.e.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 10ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil 2 medium courgettes, sliced thickly 1 red pepper, seeded & chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled & thinly sliced 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets 100g (4oz) dried apricots, halved 2 cloves garlic, crushed 425g (15oz) can chick peas, drained 3ml (1/2 tsp) each: ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin 5ml (1tsp) paprika 2.
V E G E T A B L E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 2 medium aubergines, diced salt 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 15 ml (1tbsp) oil pinch cayenne pepper 10 ml (2tsp) ground coriander 5 ml (1tsp) ground cumin 5 ml (1tsp) turmeric 2.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 15ml (1tbsp) oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bunch spring onions sliced thinly 100g (4oz) long grain rice 300ml (1/2 pt) hot vegetable stock 50g (2oz) pine nuts 100g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 100g (4oz) mozzarella, diced 100g (4oz) gorgonzola or any blue cheese, diced handful each of parsley and basil, chopped Serves 4 Dish: bowl, jug, shallow round dish 1. Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl.
V E G E T A B L E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 25g (1oz) butter 225g (8oz) each of diced carrots, diced leeks, diced courgettes 1 green pepper, chopped 150 ml (1/4 pt) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 300 ml (1/2 pt) napoletana sauce 175g (6oz) pre-cooked lasagne 225g (8oz) Mozzarella cheese Ingredients 1 red onion, cut into strips 2 red peppers, deseeded and cubed 1 aubergine, cubed 2 courgettes, cubed 35
Vegetables and Vegetarian Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid 1. Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. 2. Stir in Dijon mustard and add Quorn®. Then stir in stock and wine. 3. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 45 mins stirring halfway. 4.
P A S T A , R I C E A N D B E A N S Pasta, Rice and Beans Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 25g (1oz) butter 225g (8oz) brown cap mushrooms, quartered 225g (8oz) Arborio (risotto) rice juice and rind of 1 lemon 2ml (1/4 tsp) saffron strands, crushed 300ml (1/2 pt) hot vegetable stock 300ml (1/2 pt) white wine 100g (4oz) frozen peas 300g (11oz) cooked, peeled prawns 30ml (2tbsp) finely chopped chives Ingredients 1 quantity of Savoury Mince (see page 65) double quantity of White
Pasta, Rice and Beans Ingredients 350g (12oz) dried pasta like penne 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 3ml (1/2tsp) salt 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks 2 red onions cut into wedges 2 mild red chillies, seeded and diced 3garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 5 ml (1tsp) golden caster sugar 30 ml (2tbsp) olive oil salt & pepper 1 kg (2lb 2oz) small ripe tomatoes, quartered handful fresh basil leaves 25g (1oz) grated parmesan Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid Serves 4-6 Oven Accessory: glass turntable
Cheese and Egg Dishes C H E E S E A N D E G G D I S H E S Ingredients 200g (7oz) quick cooking macaroni 40g (11/2 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 100g (4oz) bacon, chopped 40g (11/2 oz) flour 575ml (1pt) milk 5 ml (1tsp) French mustard 150g (5oz) cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper 25g ml (1oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely diced 10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil 175g (6oz) self-raising flour 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt 3 ml (1/2 tsp) mustard powder 3 ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper
Cheese and Egg Dishes Ingredients 1kg (2lb2oz) baking potatoes, peeled and halved 1 onion, finely chopped 225g (8oz) smoked back bacon, cut into strips 225g (9oz) brie 142ml (1/4 pt) single cream Serves 4 Dish: jug, 15 cm (6") soufflé dish 1. Place butter in a jug on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in flour. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in milk gradually, whisk until smooth. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until thickened. Beat well. Cool. 2.
Sauces CONTAINER SIZE- To avoid boil over always use a container at least twice the capacity of the sauce. COVERING- DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. STIRRING - IMPORTANT- Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid any eruptions and to result in a smooth sauce. REHEATING- Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by MICROWAVE. Reheat on HIGH MICROWAVE and stir halfway. MICROWAVE LEVELS- Most sauces require HIGH MICROWAVE for cooking.
Pastry Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter 200g (7oz) leeks, sliced 50g (2oz) plain flour 450 ml (3/4 pt) milk 150g (5oz) stilton 400g (14oz) cooked chicken, cubed 250g (9oz) shortcrust pastry, chilled Goat's Cheese And Onion Tart Serves 4 Dish: large bowl, 23 cm (9") flan tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210ºC 2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Pastry Ingredients 50g (2oz) caster sugar 2.5 ml (½tsp) cinnamon 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 15 ml (1tbsp) lemon juice 350g (12oz) shortcrust pastry Apple Pie Dish: 20 cm (8") pie plate Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray P A S T R Y 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Pastry Pastry: 250g (8oz) plain flour 25g (1oz) icing sugar 125g (4oz) butter 1 egg yolk 30ml (2tbsp) water Filling: 90g (3oz) cornflour 600 ml (1pt) water 4 lemons, juice and grated rind of 175g (6oz) sugar 4 egg yolks Meringue: 225g (8oz) caster sugar 5 egg whites Ingredients 600g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples- Granny Smith's, cored, peeled and roughly chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 50g (2oz) golden caster sugar 50g (2oz) walnuts, roughly chopped 50g (2oz) sultanas 5 ml (1tsp) ground cinnamon 50g (2oz) ground alm
Puddings and Desserts Ingredients 100g (4oz) pudding rice 1 litre (3/4 pts) milk 50g (2oz) caster sugar 2ml (1/4 tsp) grated nutmeg Creamy Rice Pudding Serves 4 Dish: large oval casserole, greased P U D D I N G S A N D D E S S E R T S Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into casserole. 2. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins.or until the milk is boiling. Stir. 3.
Puddings and Desserts Ingredients 100ml (4fl.oz) water 100g (4oz) caster sugar 4 eggs 5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence 50g (2oz) caster sugar 575 ml (1 pt) cold milk summer berries to serve Serves 6 Dish: shallow ovenproof dish 1. Put the pears in dish with the sugar and 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. 2. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C. 3. Drain the pears, return to the dish and add the mango and stem ginger. 4.
Puddings and Desserts P U D D I N G S A N D D E S S E R T S Ingredients 150g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50g (2oz) caster sugar 50g (2oz) suet 1 egg 150 ml (1/4 pt) milk 30 ml (2tbsp) jam or golden syrup Ingredients 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 orange, juice and grated rind of 400g (14oz) mixed dried fruit 45 ml (3tbsp) brandy 15 ml (1tbsp) black treacle 50g (2oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 15 ml (1tbsp) cocoa 5 ml (1tsp) mixed spice 3 ml (1/2 tsp) nutmeg 100g (4oz) shredded suet 150g
Baking DISH SIZE/ SHAPE- Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be affected. EGGS- The following recipes have been tested using medium eggs. Using a different size of egg may affect cooking times. COMBINATION COOKING- DO NOT use spring form tins, use smooth, and preferably seamless metal cake tins.
Baking Ingredients 175g (6oz) butter or margarine 175g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs 175g (6oz) self-raising flour Victoria Sandwich Dish: 20 cm (8") cake tin, greased and lined B A K I N G G U I D E L I N E S Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C. 2. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition. 3. Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining flour. 4.
Baking Ingredients 100g (4oz) currants 100g (4oz) sultanas 100g (4oz) raisins 50g (2oz) whole almonds, blanched and chopped, reserve 6 whole for decoration 225g (8oz) butter or margarine 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar grated rind of one lemon 4 eggs 275g (10oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) chopped mixed peel. Dish: 20 cm (8") square tin, base lined Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Place all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. 2. Spoon into tin.
B A K I N G G U I D E L I N E S Baking Ingredients 175g (6oz) soft margarine 175g (6oz caster sugar 3eggs, beaten 200g (7oz) self raising flour 3ml (1/2 tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) mixed spice 45 ml (3tbsp) Camp coffee essence 45 ml (3tbsp) milk 15ml (3tsp) black treacle 75g (3oz) chopped walnuts Icing: 50g (2oz) soft margarine 225g (8oz) icing sugar 15 ml (11/2 tbsp) Camp coffee essence 15 ml (1tbsp) water Ingredients 2 bananas, medium 3 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla flavouring 75g (3oz) butter 100g (4oz)granulated suga
Bread TO PROVE DOUGH- Prove on CONVECTION 40°C until dough has doubled in size The microwave is also useful for defrosting and warming frozen bread products, taking individual slices or items from the freezer as required. Standard Bread Dough Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls Dish: 2 x 450g (1lb) loaf tin, lightly greased Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the fat. 2. Add the warm water then mix to form a dough. 3.
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