By Johanna Burkhard, “125 Best Microwave Oven Recipes”

 Published by Robert Rose

Johanna has appeared on Cheers Niagara to share the recipes from her latest cookbook.  Pick up the book published by Robert Rose to discover the creative and easy to follow recipes.  Imagine these delicious dishes cooked in almost 1/3 the time usually required by stovetop or oven methods. Johanna says this Indian style stew is especially good served with couscous of basmati rice. Requires an 8-cup casserole dish with lid. 

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp vegetable oil,1 onion chopped,2 cloves garlic, minced,2 tsp mild curry paste or powder,1 lb stewing lamb or pork, cut into ¾ inch cubes,1 tbsp all-purpose flour,1 apple, peeled and diced, 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots,¾ cup chicken stock,2 tbsp soy sauce,2 tbsp mango chutney,¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.  Salt is optional. Serves 4

INSTRUCTIONS

In casserole dish, combine oil, onion, garlic and curry paste.  Microwave, covered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. In a bowl, toss lamb with flour.  Add to casserole dish with apple, apricots, stock, soy sauce and mango chutney.  Mircowave, covered, on High for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Microwave on Medium (50%) for 18 to 24 minutes longer, stirring once, until meat is tender.  Sprinkle with cilantro.  Season with salt to taste if desired. Let’s stand covered for 5 minutes before serving