MMM: Nuked to Perfection
Note: The bad jokes are mine. The following recipes were created using ChatGPT. I used long prompts and edited the final result. These are real recipes, but you may need to adjust your appliance settings to cook the dishes right.
Welcome to MMM: Modern Meal Masterpieces!
In the heart of the French countryside, nestled among rolling vineyards and ancient chateaus, lies a hidden gem of culinary excellence. Here, in this land of gastronomic grandeur, we bring you the finest, most sophisticated recipes that have been passed down through generations of gourmet chefs. Imagine the delicate aroma of freshly baked brie wafting through the air, the tender beef Wellington, perfectly encased in golden puff pastry, and the luxurious truffle mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth. Picture yourself dining under crystal chandeliers, sipping on vintage wine, as a soft symphony of classical music plays in the background. Every dish is a work of art, meticulously crafted to delight your senses and transport you to a world of culinary nirvana.
!@#$. The oven is broken. Let’s just nuke everything…
Today, we are taking these time-honored, decadent recipes and giving them a modern twist, one you didn’t need. Who has time to wait for an oven to preheat? Grab your microwave-safe dishes and let's give ourselves cancer the tasty way, one beep at a time.
Appetizer: ‘Zap-y’ Brie en Croûte
Ingredients:
1 small wheel of brie
1 sheet of puff pastry
2 tablespoons of raspberry jam
1 egg (for egg wash)
Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions:
Unroll the puff pastry and place the brie in the center.
Spread the raspberry jam on top of the brie.
Fold the puff pastry over the brie, sealing the edges.
Brush with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on medium power for 2-3 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed and the brie is melted.
Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Main Course: Nuked Beef Wellington
Ingredients:
1 beef tenderloin steak (about 6 ounces)
1 sheet of puff pastry
2 tablespoons of mushroom duxelles (finely chopped mushrooms sautéed with shallots and garlic)
1 slice of prosciutto
1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper.
Spread the mushroom duxelles on the puff pastry.
Place the prosciutto on top of the mushrooms.
Lay the beef tenderloin on the prosciutto.
Wrap the puff pastry around the beef, sealing the edges.
Brush with beaten egg.
Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on medium power for 5-6 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
Let rest for a minute before slicing and serving.
Side Dish: Modern Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup of heavy cream
2 tablespoons of truffle oil
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Place the diced potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and add a splash of water.
Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent.
Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the bowl.
Add the heavy cream, truffle oil, and butter.
Mash until smooth, adding more cream if needed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Dessert: Île Flottante au Micro-onde
Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of sugar (for caramel sauce)
Instructions:
In a microwave-safe bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gradually add the 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until glossy.
Using a spoon, form small mounds of the meringue mixture.
Microwave the meringue mounds on medium power for 30-45 seconds, or until they puff up and are set.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the heavy cream and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
To serve, place the meringue islands on a plate and drizzle with the warm caramel sauce.
Bon Appétit!
Who knew gourmet cooking could be so quick and easy? With these microwaved masterpieces, you'll impress your guests and enjoy delicious meals without the fuss. Stay tuned for more mouth-watering recipes and tips , where the microwave is your best friend in the kitchen.
Please be careful if you try these recipes at home. Lemme know how it goes!!!
If this post miraculously gets 5 comments, even though my others have between 0 and 0 comments, I’ll try to actually make these recipes.
And if 100+ people read this post, I’ll meet up with a friend and celebrity chef who also wrote a paper once about using your dishwasher as a Sous vide.
If only I owned a dishwasher and a dozen microwaves!