Given below are some handy tips and quick fixes that will make your daily cooking less of a chore.
Dried Mint : Just place one cup of fresh mint leaves in a glass dish and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Remove and crush them lightly.
Popcorn : Just place half or cup of popping corn in a glass dish covered with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes with 2 tablespoons of butter and salt.
Roasting : Half a cup of cashewnuts or almonds when microwaved on HIGH for 1 minute
and 30 seconds make crisper nuts. Papads and spices can be roasted by microwaving for
only a minute.
Blanching Almonds : Just combine ½ cup of almonds with a quarter cup of water and
microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Allow to stand for 2 minutes, drain and then peel the skins.
Zero Fat Potato Wafers : Slice the potatoes thinly, soak them in ice cold water for about 10 to 15 minutes, drain and pat dry on an absorbent cloth and microwave on HIGH in a flat plate for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Salt and spices may be sprinkled over later.
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