Reply #18: recent quick and delicious home-alone meals

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fresh broccoli & cheese

Cut off the main stem and put about half the florettes, stem-side down, in a microwavable glass bowl; sprinkle with a little ground nutmeg and black pepper. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, slice a bunch of sharp white cheddar cheese. Lay across the top of cooked broccoli. Cook for another half minute or less until cheese is almost melted.


Other quick favorites:


Sweet or backed potato - about 5 minutes in the microwave (depending on size}.
Prick with a fork in a few places first, so it won't explode!

It will stay hot while you cook any kind of fresh fish - another 3-4 minutes in the microwave.

I like salmon, and add some butter, pepper, and dried tarragon leaves before cooking, then fresh lemon juice just after it's done.


I love blue glass cookwear. It can go straight from the microwave to the dinner table (computer desk). Everything looks good on it and food seems to taste better too. I usually add something colorful, fresh, and crispy to the plate like cherry tomatoes, apple or cucumber slices, grapes, strawberries...