Panasonic NN-P295 Operating Instructions Manual

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17Microwave RecipesOMELETBasic Omelet1 tablespoon butter or margarine2 eggs2 tablespoons milksalt and ground black pepper, if desiredHeat butter in a microwave safe 9-inch pie plate, 30 seconds atP10, or until melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom with but-ter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a sepa-rate bowl, beat together and pour into the pie plate.Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, using OMELET selec-tion. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges ofthe omelet from the plate, fold into thirds to serve. Always usescrambled eggs.Yield: 1 servingNOTE: Double ingredients for a 4 egg Omelet. (Cook at P6power for 5 minutes.)CASSEROLEShepherd’s Pie1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon gravy powder1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 cups mashed potatoesIn a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble the ground beef and cookfor 8-10 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirringtwice. Add the remaining ingredients, except for potatoes. Stirwell, and then spread the potatoes evenly on the top. Coverwith a lid or vented plastic wrap and cook at P6 power for19-21 minutes.Yield: 4 servingsMacaroni and Cheese1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons chopped onion1 clove minced garlic1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 cups milk2 cups grated cheddar cheese8 oz. ( 1/2 lb dry weight) macaroni, cooked and drained1/3 cup bread crumbs1 teaspoon paprikaIn a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for 40 seconds at P10.Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour,mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add the milk. Cook for3-4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens, stirring once. Add thecheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pour and stir the sauceinto the macaroni, in a 3-Qt. casserole.Top with bread crumbsand paprika. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6power for 19-21 minutes.Yield: 6 servingsBeef and Macaroni Casserole1 pound lean ground beef1 small onion, chopped1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1 cup chopped celery2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce11/4 cups water1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 teaspoon parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeseCrumble the ground beef in a 3-Qt. casserole. Cook for 8-10minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.Stir in onion, peppers and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10.Stir in the remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover with lidor vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 19-21 minutes.Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.Yield: 4-6 servingsTuna Casserole1 6 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked4 cups cooked and drained noodles1 10 3/4 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 4 oz. can mushroom pieces and stems, drained1 16 oz. package frozen peas, defrosted3/4 cup milk1 cup crushed potato chips1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeseIn a 3-Qt. casserole, combine tuna, noodles, soup, mush-rooms, peas and milk; mix well. Cover with lid or vented plasticwrap. Cook at P6 power for 19-21 minutes. Top with potatochips and cheese before serving.Yield: 4-6 servings