| I've come to love my microwave in more ways than | | | | -fresh or dried herbs |
| ever. We have three boys who are growing so quickly | | | | SAVE TIME EACH MORNING-Have a small supply of |
| and always on the go with sports, school and playing in | | | | pre-cut cheese, vegetables and meats in containers |
| general. They are always hungry and I have definitely | | | | for easy morning prep. |
| found that starting them off with protein rich and fiber | | | | Generously spray your bread pan with non-stick |
| rich breakfasts keep them going longer than boxed | | | | cooking spray. Beat the two eggs with a tablespoon |
| cereals. In addition, I do dental hygiene on a per diem | | | | or so of water. Pour the beaten eggs into the sprayed |
| basis. I might be trying to get out the door in a very | | | | bread pan. Place your fillings throughout the egg |
| short amount of time and I want to be able to eat a | | | | mixture. Microwave on high for about two minutes, |
| quick breakfast that will also fill me up. | | | | keeping in mind each microwave varies on cook times. |
| I've come up with a variety of breakfast recipes that | | | | It will puff up a bit. CAREFULLY REMOVE FROM |
| utilize the microwave which significantly speeds up the | | | | MICROWAVE-using oven mitts as the bottom of the |
| cooking process without sacrificing flavor. These quick, | | | | pan will be hot! Fold out the omelet onto a plate and |
| microwave breakfasts will also save you money if | | | | enjoy! |
| you don't have to swing by the local fast-food window | | | | You can experiment with making a larger omelet in a |
| on the way to work! | | | | 9" square baking dish using 4 eggs and more fillings. |
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich | | | | You'll need to microwave a bit longer as well. When |
| First, put toast or English muffin into toaster and get | | | | you use the bread pan, you can easily fold the omelet |
| that toasting. Second, get egg, slice of cheese and two | | | | out onto slices of toast for an omelet sandwich! |
| slices of pre-cooked bacon out of fridge (you can also | | | | Oatmeal |
| substitute those precooked sandwich style sausage | | | | I love oatmeal. I love quick oatmeal but not those |
| patties). Grab cooking spray and large coffee mug and | | | | pricey, little instant bags of oatmeal. I love old fashioned |
| small bowl to beat egg. Put the bacon into microwave | | | | type oatmeal that is QUICK! It can be quick if you use |
| while you prep the egg (probably takes 30 seconds or | | | | the microwave! |
| so). Break egg into bowl and beat with a bit of water. | | | | I use a rough ratio of 1:2.5 to make my oatmeal. |
| Generously spray inside of mug with cooking spray | | | | ¼ cup of old fashioned rolled oats to 2/3 cup of |
| and pour beaten egg/water into it. Bacon should be | | | | water. Vary the liquid to your preference to how you |
| just about done. Pull the bacon out, put the mug of egg | | | | like your oatmeal. I will also add a bit more water when |
| in and cook on high for one minute (might take another | | | | I add dried fruit to my oatmeal. My basic recipe is: |
| 10-30 seconds depending on your microwave). While | | | | -1/4 cup of old fashioned rolled oats |
| the egg cooks, take out the toast/English muffin and | | | | -2/3 cup water |
| place cooked bacon on it, and then the slice of cheese. | | | | -few dashes of cinnamon |
| When the egg is done, use a fork to slide it out of the | | | | -tablespoon or so of brown sugar |
| mug and out onto the cheese. You can fan the egg | | | | -some cut up dried apples (I cut them up ahead of |
| out by slicing it through the middle. Top with the other | | | | time so I can grab them quickly) |
| slice of toast or English muffin and voila, bacon/egg | | | | -just a pinch of salt |
| cheese sandwich in less than five minutes! | | | | Give it a gentle stir and then microwave on high for |
| You can also prepare several of these at one time, | | | | two minutes. Stir it again, judge if it's the right |
| wrap each in plastic wrap and then refrigerate. In the | | | | consistency and add more liquid if desired (a bit of milk |
| morning, you can grab one out of the fridge, remove | | | | is tasty, too). It's hot so dig in carefully. Mmmmm, cold |
| the wrap and microwave on a plate for about 30-60 | | | | milk and hot oatmeal on a cold New England morning |
| seconds for an even quicker breakfast! | | | | is so nice! |
| Omelets | | | | You can speed up the oatmeal preparation by mixing |
| You'll be using the same cooking technique for cooking | | | | up the roll oats, the cut up dried fruit and the cinnamon |
| the egg but this allows you to add fillings and still make | | | | together in a container. You'll just have to reach in and |
| it quick! I use a glass bread pan to make my omelets. | | | | scoop out the desired amount of the mix. I don't add |
| First, get 2 eggs and various fillings out for your omelet. | | | | the sugar and salt because they tend to not cling too |
| Some ideas for your omelet: | | | | much and end up in the bottom of the container. |
| -diced vegetables like broccoli, onions, peppers, spinach | | | | Let your microwave help you provide great tasting, |
| (great way to use up small amounts of leftovers) | | | | fast, easy, filling and inexpensive breakfast options for |
| -diced cooked meats like ham and turkey | | | | you and your family. Enjoy! |
| -diced up cheese | | | | |