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Easy meals to make? I only have a microwave and roaster oven?

I don't really want to make any noodly casseroles. And when I roast a chicken or roast or whatever in my roaster oven, I can't think of a side that I can make in the microwave. Mashed potatoes I need a stove for..... and I can't make any pasta dishes cause I can't boil pasta in the microwave...well maybe I could, but it prolly wouldnt turn out well. Any suggestions?

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1. Just buy boxed up microwavable foods.
2. What about canned veggies, or beans
3. Romano Chicken INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness 1/4 pound Swiss cheese, sliced 1/4 pound ham, sliced thin 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs Place chicken breasts on a pan. Place Swiss cheese and ham slices on top and roll up, securing with toothpicks if necessary. In a small bowl combine the Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic salt, tarragon, basil and bread crumbs. Mix together and dip rollups in mixture to coat. Drizzle with melted butter and cook on High in microwave for 4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
4. You can make fish in the microwave and then use the oven to roast veggies and potatoes. I used to make sole almandine in the microwave. You melt butter in a baking dish in the microwave, add slivered almonds and cook on high for 2 minutes. Salt and pepper your sole filets, coat them with the butter from the dish and arrange them tucking any thin ends under. Then cook for 5 minutes covered on high and let rest 2 minutes. They are very good.
5. Try ziplock micorave stemers bags for veggies.!!!
6. I never heard of such a thing. Why don't you have a stove? Are you in a hotel? You'll be eating unhealthy food. I hope this is temporary thing or you'll be have cup of soup or canned Chef Boyardee for the rest of your life.
7. Make baked potatoes in the microwave (LOADED! Butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits) and top with some meat you roast in your roaster... add bbq sauce to it.
8. You can buy instant mashed potatoes ( betty crockers are the best ) microwave up the water and add flakes. Uncle Ben's also has microwaveable rice packages in may varieties look also in the frozen food section. Budget Gourmet, Michaelina's and Stouffers all have a macaroni and cheese to microwave
9. Microwave Lasagna 10 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 32 ounce jar spaghetti sauce (i use prego green label) mixed with 1/2 cup water 1 pound ricotta cheese mixed with 1 egg pepper to taste 12 ounce mozzarella -- either shredded or sliced 1/4 cup parmesan layer in this order, in a 9x13 pyrex pan: sauce, 1/2 the noodles, 1/2 ricotta, 1/2 mozzarella, sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, sauce. Cover tightly with Saran wrap. My microwave is a 650 watt machine, with a carousel. I cook it on HIGH for 8 to 8 1/2 minutes, and MEDIUM LOW for 32 mins. Remove saran, sprinkle w/ Parmesan, recover and let stand for 15 minutes. Scalloped Potatoes And Veggies (microwave 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and slice 1 cup sliced carrots 1 small onion, sliced 1/4 cup water 1 cup frozen peas 2 Tbs. flour 1-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. ground mustard 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta) In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes, carrots, onion and water. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Add peas; cook 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, in a 1-quart microwave-safe dish, combine the flour, seasoned salt, mustard, pepper and milk until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until mleted. Drain vegetables; add cheese sauce and toss. Notes: Recipe tested in an 850-watt microwave oven. Adjust cooking time accordingly. Teriyaki Potatoes (Microwave) 1 1/2 pounds tiny new potatoes -- (about 10), or med. -- red potatoes 1 tablespoon margarine or butter -- cut piece 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning -- crushed 1 dash ground black pepper 1 dash ground red pepper fresh snipped rosemary -- (opt) Wash potatoes; scrub thoroughly with vegetable brush. Cut tiny new potatoes into quarters or the med. potatoes into 1" pieces. Place potatoes in 1.1/2-qt. microwave safe casserole. Add margarine/butter, teriyaki sauce, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and peppers. Toss to combine. Cover; microcook on 100% power (high) for 12 to 15 mins. (14 to 16 mins. for low-wattage ovens) or till potatoes are tender, stirring twice during cooking. Stir before serving. Garnish with rosemary and serve with sour cream, if desired Microwave Potato Bake 4 to 6 cups thinly sliced potatoes 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon) 1/2 cup water Cover and cook in a microwave dish, on HIGH for about 12 minutes. Add: 1 can of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk Cook on HIGH until hot and bubbly. DELICIOUS MICROWAVE STUFFED PEPPERS 6 med. green peppers 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 lg. onion, chopped 1 c. cooked rice 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed tomato soup 1/2 c. water 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese Cut off tops of green peppers and clean inside and out. Cut long ways in half. Mix ground beef with onions, rice, salt, pepper and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright snugly in casserole so one pepper fits into center of dish. Blend soup and water until smooth. Pour over peppers. Cover with saran wrap and microwave at high (#10) for 28-32 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with glass lid and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Freeze and rewarm in microwave. CORN IN THE HUSK (MICROWAVE) 5 ears corn butter Remove outer husks, leave inner husks on. Remove silk. Spread butter on corn. Replace husks and fasten with string. Place corn on microwave rack. Cook on High 8 to 9 minutes, or until steaming hot. Turn over half way through cooking time. If husks are removed, wrap in waxed paper. CHEDDAR, BACON POTATOES (Microwave) 2 lg. baking potatoes 4 tbsp. butter Salt Freshly ground pepper 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 sm. tomato, seeded and diced 2 med. green onions, minced 2/3 c. sharp Cheddar cheese Cook potatoes in microwave oven on high until tender, about 12 minutes. Make crisscross slices in top of each potato and push open. Add 2 tablespoons butter to each and mash well with a fork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide bacon, tomato and onions between potatoes. Top with cheese. Cook in microwave oven on high until cheese melts, about 1 1/2 minutes. BROCCOLI BAKE - MICROWAVE 1 can cream of broccoli soup 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. soy sauce Dash pepper 1 (20 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli cuts, cooked and drained 1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onion 1. Combine soup, milk, soy sauce and pepper. 2. In 10 x 6 inch baking dish, layer 1/2 of broccoli, 1/2 of the soup mixture and 1/2 can of onions. 3. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high 8 minutes. Rotating dish halfway through heating. Top with remaining onions. Microwave uncovered 1 minute. Serves 6. ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN (MICROWAVE) Yield: 6 Servings 2 tb Margarine or butter 1/2 ts Dried sage, crushed 3 Whole chicken breasts (about -2 1/4 lbs), skinned, Boned and halved lengthwise 1 Green pepper, cut in thin -strips 1/3 c Sliced fresh mushrooms 15 oz Tomato sauce (1 can) 1 1/2 ts Dried oregano, crushed 1/2 ts Garlic powder 1/2 ts Lemon pepper 6 Thin slices Swiss cheese 6 Thin slices ham Hot cooked rice or spaghetti Combine the margarine or butter and sage in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Add to dish, turning once to coat well. Add green pepper and mushrooms. Cover with vented microwave-safe plastic wrap and cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning chicken over and rearranging once. Remove chicken and vegetables from dish with a slotted spoon. Stir tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder and lemon pepper into the drippings in pan. Cook, covered, on HIGH until hot and bubbly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, wrap each piece of chicken with a cheese slice, then a ham slice. Place in dish on top of sauce. Top with the cooked vegetables. Cook on HIGH, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through, giving dish a half-turn once. Serve with hot cooked rice or spaghetti. Makes 6 servings. NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING Calories: 466 Protein: 44 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Fat: 17 g Cholesterol: 113 mg Sodium: 952 mg Fiber: 3 g I have tons more in my cooking group. Free to join and no obligations. Over 14000 recipes ! http://groups.msn.com/CookingWithKay
10. you could always do some canned vegis in the wave and add a bit of cheese to them to dress em up a bit like parmesan or beemster and gorgonzola for canned white asparagus or frenchcut green beans
11. I make my breakfast in the micro. I use 3 eggs with a bit of milk , salt, paper. put in a bowl & cook 2 mins strir then for another min. They come out so nice & fluffy. Then put aron on a triple layer paper towel for 3 min or until you like it. & make toast.
12. Small investment of a hot plate and small crockpot will help you emensely!!! I am the same way.. with gas prices being so high, and propane stove... I just turned the gas off to the stove and use all small countertop appliances. When you make a roast, put in some potatoes, carrots, celery with it, and onions. When it is done.. cut up the veggies to go with it. Also I have a rice cooker that is similar to a crock pot. I am going to try orzo in it soon I think. Mashed potatoes... back the potato until well done, so that when you take it out you can mash it .. adding butter, milk, etc and then you may have homemade mashed potatoes I think pasta can be done in the microwave you just have to keep checking it. Also you can roast some veggies like corn, beans, yams, garlic, give it a try.
13. You can cook any kind of meat or fish in the roaster oven. Rice cooks very well in the microwave, 2 cups water 1 cup rice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp butter or olive oil Combine in a 2 qt microwavable casserole dish and cover tightly. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then on 50% power until all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes
14. Anyone who would answer a call for help with "I never heard of such a thing. Why don't you have a stove? Are you in a hotel? You'll be eating unhealthy food. I hope this is temporary thing or you'll be have cup of soup or canned Chef Boyardee for the rest of your life." should be ashamed of themselves. We don't know the circumstances in which Kristy finds herself. I lived in a dorm while in college, and didn't have access to a stove, and hotplates weren't allowed. I found myself eating out a lot, and making pasta in the microwave (yes, it can be done). Don't judge someone who is asking for assistance!! Betty Crocker au gratin potatoes are good in the microwave. They have some amazing pastas mixed with veggies in my freezer section, try some, I think they freeze already cooked pastas, because they aren't gummy. alfredo sauce 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup butter 1 cup parmesan cheese noodles of your choice, cooked melt the butter in the microwave, add the cream, mix. Add the parmesan cheese, mix. If desired, you can add a pinch of garlic powder, mix. Pour over noodles, you may not need all the sauce. This is a very versatile recipe, and I've adjusted it many times to use what I have on hand. I've even substituted evaporated skim milk to cut calories, and it's still good! Resources to check out, www.allrecipes.com (type microwave in the search box) http://www.microwavecookingforone.com/MoreRecipes/PastaPastaPasta.html Sherry