Solo Microwave Lemon Cheese And Broccoli Food

NANA'S LEMON CHEESE (LEMON SPREAD) FOR MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Note about lemon rind: use only the yellow part of the rind. The white part can be bitter.
• Place all ingredients in large microwave safe bowl and mix lightly. You may want to cover lightly with a lid.
• Cook on high for 4 minutes.
• Stir and cook on high for a further 4 minutes.
• Stir again and let cool for a while.
• Put in small jars and place in the refrigerator.
• OR -- give one to a friend. (-:.
• This is a truly SUPERB spread! Thanks Nana. (-:.

MICROWAVE LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Microwave broccoli and water in covered bowl on high for 6 minutes or til crisp tender.
• While it is cooking mix the rest of the ingredients together.
• Drain cooked broccoli.
• Pour lemon garlic mixture over broccoli and mix to coat.
• If using fresh garlic cover the dish and let sit for about 2 minutes to allow heat from broccoli to "cook" and remove the raw taste from the garlic.
• If using garlic powder you are ready to serve.

SOLO MICROWAVE LEMON CHEESE AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 2 cup microwave safe dish until melted (about one minute) Add cheese, pepper, and lemon juice and microwave on high for two minutes.
• Then remove and stir until the cheese is melted.
• At the same time as you are finishing the cheese, place the broccoli florets on a microwave plate and cover with a damp paper towel.
• Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• Remove towel and pour cheese over the broccoli.

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, add broccoli florets, lemon zest, minced garlic, lemon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Toss to combine.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high setting for 4 to 5 minutes. Check for doneness; cook 1 more minute if necessary. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Grease a 9x9x2" pan.
• Mix the broccoli, corn, onion and walnuts.
• Place in the pan.
• Beat the remaining ingredients except for the cheese until smooth, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides of the mixer if necessary.
• Pour evenly into the pan on top of the vegetable mixture.
• Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 23-25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.
• Cool for 30 minutes, then cut into triangles or squares.

MICROWAVE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat butter in pan.
• Add garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Toss broccoli in a butter garlic sauce.
• Put into a plastic sandwich bag.
• Microwave for 90 seconds.

MICROWAVE CHEESE

Steps:

• Microwave milk for 30 seconds or until just slightly warm.
• Mix in lemon juice (or vinegar) and stir a few times until lemon juice has reached all parts of the milk.
• Microwave the mixture for 40 seconds. You should see small pieces of a soft white substance (your cheese) floating in a clear yellowish liquid (whey).
• Put the mixture over a strainer and drain out the whey by pressing with a spoon. Flip the cheese upside down and strain again. Press a clean napkin against the strainer under the cheese towards the end of the straining process.
• Move the cheese to a bowl and enjoy.
• If not used immediately, spread cheese on a cheesecloth or a clean tablecloth and let sit over a bowl or cup for at least one hour to drain away more of the whey. Squeeze cloth to get rid of the last bit of liquid.
• Run cheese in a food processor if you wish for a smoother texture. Use within a week.