Convection Microwave Oven recipes with Grill
recipes delicious breakfasts Eggs Benedict. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Simple Hollandaise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Arugula, Pancetta and Tomato Frittata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
entrées Chipotle Glazed Roasted Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Baked Ziti Bolognese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Moussaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese. .
breakfasts Eggs Benedict A brunch staple, this dish is sure to please all your guests. Makes 2 servings 2 slices Canadian bacon ¼ teaspoon white vinegar 2⁄3 cup water 2 large eggs 1 English muffin, split and toasted ½ cup hollandaise sauce Place bacon slices on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towel. Cover bacon with paper towels and place in the Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill and microwave on high (PL-10) for 2-minute intervals until bacon is slightly crisped; reserve.
Simple Hollandaise Hollandaise sauce can be daunting – making this in your microwave makes it quick and easy. Serve with fish, vegetables or to make Eggs Benedict. Makes about 1 cup ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch slices 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon water ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard Place butter in a microwaveable 1-cup measure.
Arugula, Pancetta, and Tomato Frittata A twist on the classic BLT ingredients compose this frittata.
Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche A classic combination – try this delicious quiche for brunch.
Banana Pecan Crumb Muffins Makes 6 muffins Crumb topping: 2 tablespoons unbleached, 3 tablespoons packed all-purpose flour light brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped pinch table salt Muffin batter: 1¼ cups unbleached, 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, all-purpose flour Preheat Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill to 375°F on th
Date and Walnut Bread So simple to prepare, this bread is delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Makes about 8 to 10 servings nonstick cooking spray 1¾ cups unbleached, ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 1 cup chopped dates ¼ cup unsalted butter, all-purpose flour cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup water ½ cup chopped walnuts Spray a (8 x 4½ x 2½-inch) loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
appetizers Eggplant Baba Ghanoush This version of the Middle Eastern dish works well as a spread for crackers or as a dip for crudités.
Spanakopita These delicious spinach pastries do take some time to prepare – however, they freeze beautifully and are the perfect party hors d’oeuvre.
Marinated Shrimp Skewers These shrimp are so versatile – serve them as an hors d’oeuvre, first course, or light meal. Makes 4 to 5 servings 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and rinsed well 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 scallion, chopped ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest Toss the shrimp with all ingredients together in a stainless mixing bowl.
Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Tapenade A delicious combination of flavors – serve as a first course or as a bruschetta topping.
Spiced Roasted Nuts Makes 2½ cups nonstick cooking spray Coat a 9-inch-square pan with nonstick cooking spray. ½ cup raw pecans Toss nuts together in a mixing bowl; reserve.
soups Rich Chicken Stock Makes 4 cups 2 pounds chicken parts 1 onion, cut into quarters 1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 leek, cut in half lengthwise 1 bay leaf 6 black peppercorns 3 parsley sprigs 1 fresh thyme sprig 5 cups water ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2-inch pieces Place all ingredients into a 3-quart casserole. Place into the Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill and microwave on high (PL-10) for 45 minutes.
Chicken Barley Soup Makes 5 cups ½ tablespoon unsalted butter ½ cup chopped onions, about 1 small onion 1 medium carrot, cut into 1 garlic clove, smashed ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2½ tablespoons sherry 1⁄3 cup pearl barley 3½ cups chicken broth ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme, 1-inch pieces Place butter and onion into a 3-quart, microwave-safe casserole and place in the Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill. Microwave on medium power (PL-5) for 5 minutes.
French Onion Soup Makes ten 1-cup servings 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces 2 pounds onions, sliced ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground 1 tablespoon unbleached, 4 cups beef stock 1⁄3 cup dry sherry 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 bay leaf ½ baguette, cut into 8 ounces Gruyère, shredded black pepper, divided all-purpose flour ½-inch slices Place butter in a 3-quart, microwave-safe casserole dish and place in Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Ov
Broccoli and Potato Soup A lighter version of cream of broccoli – this soup is just as delicious and so satisfying.
sauces Marinara Sauce A simple, all-purpose red sauce that is so easy to prepare. Makes 6 cups 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, about 5 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme ½ cup dry white wine 2 cans 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 10 basil leaves ounces, chopped 10 to 11 Place oil and onion in a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish and place in Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill.
Béchamel A simple yet delicious sauce that pairs well with fish, vegetable and egg dishes. Makes 3 cups ¼ cup unsalted butter 4 tablespoons unbleached, 3 cup whole milk ¼ teaspoon kosher salt all-purpose flour pinch white pepper pinch freshly ground nutmeg Place butter in a 1½-quart microwave-safe casserole. Place in Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill and microwave on medium (PL-5) for 45 seconds, then microwaving in 10-second intervals on medium until butter is melted.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Delicious served over steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Makes 1 cup 1 cup reduced fat milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unbleached, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 1⁄8 teaspoon Tabasco® or all-purpose flour other hot sauce to taste ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar* Heat milk in a 1-cup glass measuring cup or other microwave-safe cup for 1½ minutes on High (PL-10); reserve.
entrée Chipotle Glazed Roasted Chicken A roasted chicken with added kick – use any leftovers in the Chicken and Veggie Burritos with Green Chile.
Baked Ziti Bolognese Makes one 9-inch square pan, about 9 servings Bolognese Sauce: ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium celery stalk, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¾ pound meatloaf mix (combination of ground beef, pork and veal) 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup whole milk ¼ cup dry white wine ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, tomatoes roughly chopped Béchamel Sauce: 6 tables
Moussaka Makes 20 servings 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped, approximately 1 cup 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Place the oil and onions in a 1½-quart casserole. Place in the Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill and microwave on high (PL-10) for 2 minutes.
Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Makes one 9-inch pan, about 9 servings Croutons: 3 slices whole-wheat bread, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into cubes (about 3 cups cubes) pinch kosher salt Mac and Cheese: ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 tablespoons 3 tablespoons unbleached, 3 cups whole milk 3 ounces Gruyère, shredded 2 ounces Swiss Emmenthaler, all-purpose flour shredded ¾ teaspoon kosher salt dash hot pepper sauce 8 ounces penne, cooked to manufacturer’s instructions Place
Grilled Sausage and Peppers Makes 3 cups or about 4 servings 1 pound fresh Italian sausage (about 3 sausages) 1 large red pepper, about 1 9 ounces, sliced small onion, about 6 ounces, sliced 4 garlic cloves ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper pinch crushed red pepper 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Place sausages in a 9-inch-square pan. Place the pan on the grill rack in the upper rack position.
Chicken and Veggie Burritos with Green Chile Makes 4 burritios 1 small onion (approximately 3 ounces), sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 small red pepper (approximately 6 ounces), sliced ¼ cup frozen corn 1 can 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon chili powder 1 cup chopped roasted chicken ¼ cup chopped cilantro 4 burrito shells 3 ounces Cheddar, shredded (4.
Deep Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage Makes 4 servings 4 ounces Italian sausage, halved lengthwise olive oil for brushing pan cornmeal for dusting pan 1 pound prepared pizza dough, ¾ cup prepared pizza sauce, strained 6 ounces mozzarella, shredded 1½ tablespoons sliced fresh basil room temperature (recipe follows) Preheat the Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill by selecting the second Grill combination (G-2) for 8 to 10 minutes.
Pizza Dough This dough freezes very well. Makes three 12-inch pizzas (24 servings) 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast ½ cup warm 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, (105°-110°F) water plus more for dusting 1½ teaspoons kosher or sea salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup cold water Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture gets foamy.
side dishes Israeli Coucous with Moroccan Vegetables The Moroccan flavors of this side dish pair nicely with roasted chicken. About 8 cups 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 1 large white potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes Preheat Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill to 400°F on the convection setting. Toss together the onions, squash, potatoes, and eggplant with oil, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Stuffed Red Peppers Makes 4 peppers ¾ cup couscous 1½ cups water 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 5 large red bell peppers, divided 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup grape tomatoes 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1½ cups crumbled feta Place couscous, water and 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a microwave-safe 1½ quart casserole and
Steamed Artichokes These artichokes pair well with either hollandaise sauce (page 5) or our tangy lemon herb sauce (recipe follows). Makes 4 servings 4 cups water 2 lemons, cut in half 4 artichokes 8 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt Place water in a 3-quart microwave safe casserole. Cut one lemon half in slices and add to water and juice another half right into the water. Trim the artichokes.
Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a very delicious grain that is also very high in protein.
Steamed Asian Vegetables This simple, healthy dish is delicious served with steamed jasmine rice. Makes 4 cups (1 cup serving) 2 Place all vegetables in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Add the remaining ingredients and toss all together.
Twice Baked Potatoes Makes 8 servings 4 medium baking potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup whole milk, warm ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons ½ teaspoon freshly ground grated Parmesan black pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped Rub potatoes with olive oil and prick each one all over with a fork. Preheat Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill to 400°F on the convection setting.
desserts Old-Fashioned Yellow Layer Cake The ultimate yellow cake. Makes two 9-inch layers, 12 servings 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup unsalted butter, room 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ⁄ 23 temperature, cut into small cubes cup plain or vanilla yogurt Preheat Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill to 350°F on convection setting.
Rich Chocolate Frosting Delicious rich frosting perfect for a yellow or chocolate cake.
Classic Apple Pie Makes one 9-inch pie, about 8 to 12 servings 1 recipe sweet pâte brisée 2 tablespoons apricot jam 5 large golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, halved and very thinly sliced 2 lemons, juiced 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk Preheat Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill to 350°F on the convection setting. Roll out ½ of the dough into a 10-inch disc. Fit into a 9-inch, 1½-quart pie plate.
Dark Chocolate Pudding Makes 3 cups or 6 half-cup servings 3 large eggs 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small dice 3 cups half and half ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 2½ tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs together well; reserve.
Poached Pear and Plum Tart A simple, light dessert that is perfect in early fall when pears and plums are at their peak.
