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Microwave Parmesan

Microwave Squash Parmesan Recipe

veg This magnificent, homemade, squash parmesan recipe is ideal for those on-the-go nights. Quick and easy, this microwave recipe, looks and tastes like you spent hours preparing it, no need to tell everyone hoe secretly simple it really is! 

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Squash
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients

1 sm Onion, peeled, chopped
3 sm Yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (1lb)
1/4 c Water
1 c Milk
3 sl White bread with crusts removed, crumbled
1 t Salt
2 T Melted butter
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian flavored fine dry Bread crumbs

**Variation: Zucchini may be substituted for yellow squash.

Directions

Step 1:Place chopped onions and sliced squash in a 2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole with water. Cover tightly and heat in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain excess water.
Step 2:Soak crumbled slices of white bread in 1 cup milk, 5 minutes. Add salt, melted butter and grated cheese to bread and milk mixture. Stir to combine. Pour bread and cheese mixture over squash and stir to mix together thoroughly. Sprinkle top of mixture with Italian flavored dry bread crumbs.
Step 3:Cook, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Be the first to comment  Posted by dataentry1 - January 16, 2010 at 6:47 am

Quick Zucchini and Herbs

sqs Quick Zucchini and Herbs – This simple, quick healthy recipe is made with very basic ingredients, and done in the microwave, so it is ready in no time at all! Fresh, zucchini squash is cut up and mixed with the aromatic blend of oregano, basil, and parsley, while quickly steamed in the microwave. An easy, no fuss, and healthy side dish that will complement any meal.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-13 mins
Main Ingredient: Zuccini
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Quick Zucchini and Herbs

6 lg Zucchini
1/4 c Water
3 T Butter or margarine
3 T Olive oil
2 t Salt
2 t Chopped parsley
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 t Dried oregano leaves

Directions to make Quick Zucchini and Herbs

Step 1:Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Step 2:Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.
Step 3:Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.

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Be the first to comment  Posted by dataentry1 - November 3, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Spaghetti

Spaghetti Squash Recipe

This informative video tells you all you will ever need to know about spaghette squash. It’s taste it’s texture, how to buy, how to store, even how to cook, and lots more! 


How To Make Spaghetti Squash Video

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Be the first to comment  Posted by dataentry1 - June 5, 2009 at 7:11 am

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