When Speed Is All-Important: 3 Quickies From "A Man A Can, A Microwave" by David Jochim 🌞

[justaprogressive]

...and the editors of "Men's Health'"


Rapid Reuben

12-oz can corned beef, cut top to bottom into 6 slices
+
1/2 14-oz can low sodium sauerkraut, well-drained
+
1/2 cup low-fat Thousand Island salad dressing
+
12 slices rye bread, toasted

Also:
1/2 8-0z package sliced low-fat Swiss cheese

HOW TO MAKE IT: Place the corned beef slices in a single layer in a 2-quart
microwave-safe dish. Top with the kraut and cheese. Cover tightly with plastic
wrap and nuke for I to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Spread the dressing
on the toast and use a spatula to lift the hot corned beef slices onto 6 of the
toast slices. Top with the other pieces of toast and chow down.

~ MAKES 6 REUBENS.

From "A Man A Can A Microwave"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/730950.A_Man_a_Can_a_Microwave

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Fiesta Fowl

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
+
14-oz can diced tomatoes with zesty jalapenos
+
4-oz jar chopped green chiles (mild or hot- your choice), drained
+
1 Tbsp canned tomato paste

Also: 3Tbsp flour, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp vegetable
oil, 3/4cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves,
I tsp dried oregano,1/2 tsp ground cumin.

HOW TO MAKE IT: In a 2-quart
microwave-safe dish, stir the chicken
with the oil until good and greasy. Stir
in the curry powder, garlic, onion,
ginger, and cayenne. Nuke for 3 to 5
minutes, stirring a few times, until the
spices are fragrant and the chicken is
almost cooked through. Spread the
chicken to the sides of the dish and
mix the coconut milk and tomato paste
in the middle. Mix thoroughly into the
chicken and cover tightly with plastic
wrap. Nuke for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring
a few times, until the sauce thickens and
the flavors are blended.

Stir in the salt and serve.

.. MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Extra credit: Scatter some chopped
fresh cilantro over top and serve with
Spanish rice.

From "A Man A Can A Microwave"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/730950.A_Man_a_Can_a_Microwave

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Rib Tickler

6-oz can tomato paste
+
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
+
1/4 tsp hot-pepper sauce (Tabasco red)
+
2 1/4 Ib boneless country-style pork ribs

Also: 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce,1 1/2 Tbsp
packed brown sugar, 1 Tbsp low-sodium
soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves,
1/4 tsp ground ginger

HOW TO MAKE IT: Mix everything but
the ribs in a big ziplock bag. Drop in the
ribs and smush them around to douse
with the sauce. Seal the bag and refrigerate
for 2 hours or overnight. Then dump the
ribs into a 2-quart microwave safe dish,
arranging them in a single layer. Use a
spatula or big spoon to scrape any
remaining sauce from the inside of the bag
and spread it over the ribs.

Tightly cover the dish with plastic wrap and nuke
for 6 to 8 minutes, stopping a few times to flip
the ribs and swap the ones in the center of the
dish with those on the edges to ensure even
cooking. When done, the ribs will be just
slightly pink in the middle (registering about
145°F on an instant-read thermometer), and
the meat juices will run almost clear. Cover
and set aside for 2 minutes-the still-hot ribs
will finish cooking as they sit there. Serve
with some of the sauce over top.

~ MAKES 6 SERVINGS.

Extra credit: Serve with rice

From "A Man A Can A Microwave"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/730950.A_Man_a_Can_a_Microwave

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[PennyC]

1. I just have to say

I LOVE the title!

[justaprogressive]

2. I agree..but I refuse to deny anyone decent food...

...and thereby discriminate against the DUers who only have a microwave to cook in...