Panasonic NN-CD989S, Cookbook

Page 1: ...COOK BOOK Microwave Convection Oven NN CD989S NN CD989B NN CD989W ...

Page 2: ...s P6 MEDIUM 60 6 times P5 50 7 times P4 40 8 times P3 MEDIUM LOW 30 9 times P2 20 10 times P1 LOW 10 A000B7V20AP F0210 0 Printed in Japan PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety int...

Page 3: ...as pies There are four combination settings which automatically regulate the oven temperature and the microwave energy Combination Setting Oven Temperature Microwave Energy Approx 1 275 F 130 C 30 power 2 300 F 150 C 3 325 F 165 C 4 375 F 190 C Consult the charts and recipes to determine which combination setting to use This is described in the recipe method When adapting conventional recipes to t...

Page 4: ...ith supervision no no no Parchment Cooking Paper yes yes yes no Plastic Cookware Microwave Safe labelled yes check maximum temperature no Plastic Wrap yes labelled no no no Styrofoam Cups short term no no no Thermometers Microwave Safe yes no no no Conventional no yes no yes Wax Paper yes no no no CONTAINER TEST TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a microwave safe cup with cool wa...

Page 5: ...specified a recipe is cooked uncovered Piercing Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape Pierce clams oysters chicken livers chicken wing whole potatoes and whole vegetables Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1 inch 2 5 cm strip of skin peeled before cooking Score sausages and frankfurters DO NOT Cook Reheat...

Page 6: ...ozen vegetables press the Sensor Cook Button four times Rice Pasta There are two categories for rice and one for pasta Press the Sensor Cook Button five times is for White Rice Press the Sensor Cook Button six times is for Brown Rice Press the Sensor Cook Button seven times is for Pasta When cooking Rice or Pasta add rice or pasta to hot tap water salt and butter according to package directions Se...

Page 7: ...standard shapes such as a square round oblong or a shallow tube pan Cook one pan at a time Place the Oven Rack on the Ceramic Tray Place the cake on the Oven Rack and press Start Button The cake categories are not suitable for fudge cakes brownies or traditional fruit cake recipes Pie Oven temperature and time are automatically programmed to bake double crust pies There are three sub categories fo...

Page 8: ...s to avoid arcing The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged Follow the directions given in the chart for the best results FOOD AT BEEPS AFTER DEFROSTING MEAT Chops Separate Turn Over Shield Stand 5 min Frankfurters Sausage Turn Over Separate Remove Defrosted Pieces Stand 2 min Ground meat Turn Over Remove Defrosted Pieces Turn Over Break Ap...

Page 9: ...50 g chopped 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 250 ml 1 3 cup finely chopped celery 80 ml 2 tbsp minced onion 30 ml 2 tbsp mayonnaise 30 ml 2 tbsp chopped parsley 30 ml 1 tbsp chili sauce 15 ml 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml 1 egg beaten 1 1 2 tsp salt 2 ml dash cayenne pepper 8 slices of toasted bread 8 of your choice 3 4 cup grated Swiss cheese 180 ml paprika To Cook by Combination Preheat at 375 F 190 C In a ...

Page 10: ... oz 518 g package 1 round of Brie cheese 1 14 18 oz 420 540 g water 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp 1 15 ml water optional To Bake Place oven rack on Ceramic Tray Preheat oven at 375 F 190 C Thaw pastry 20 minutes then unfold Roll into a 12 31 cm square Cut 1 2 5 cm strip from each side of square Roll 3 of the strips to 18 45 cm length and braid or twist to make 1 strip If desired remove rind from top of...

Page 11: ...E 1 2 cup butter or margarine 125 ml 1 4 cup lemon juice 60 ml 4 egg yolks 4 salt and pepper to taste To Microwave In a medium bowl or cup melt butter at P7 50 60 seconds Combine lemon juice with egg yolks Vigorously stir into butter with a fork or whisk Cook at P4 50 60 seconds stirring several times Season to taste May be reheated at P4 30 40 seconds stirring twice Makes 3 4 cup 180 ml SPAGHETTI...

Page 12: ...inach or Asparagus Soup follow above procedure Substitute 1 package 10 oz 300 g frozen spinach or asparagus for broccoli Cream of Chicken Soup follow above procedure With butter and onion cook 1 4 lb 125 g chicken meat diced 21 2 3 minutes stir once Use 2 cups 500 ml of chicken broth and 1 cup 250 ml milk omit broccoli POTATO SOUP A 2 potatoes peeled 2 and diced 2 green onions sliced 2 1 cup chick...

Page 13: ... set stir twice Top with cheese Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving Makes 4 servings BASIC OMELETTE 1 tbsp butter or margarine 15 ml 2 eggs 2 2 tbsp milk 30 ml 1 8 tsp salt 0 5 ml dash pepper To Microwave Heat butter in a 9 23 cm pie plate at P7 30 seconds or until melted turn plate to coat bottom with butter Meanwhile beat remaining ingredients together Pour into pie plate Cook covered loo...

Page 14: ... before the end of the cooking time Score fat in a decorative pattern and glaze if desired and recover with the plastic wrap Drain juices occasionally and reserve for gravy Let stand tented with a piece of foil 10 15 minutes to make carving easier and complete cooking Internal temperature will rise 5 15 F 3 8 C on standing Pot Roasts should be placed in a deep casserole along with 11 2 cups 375 ml...

Page 15: ...ction Cooking Press the Auto Convection Button three times for Beef Medium For pork press the Auto Convection Button four times then enter the weight After cooking let stand tented with foil 10 15 minutes to complete cooking and make carving easier During stand time check the internal temperature of the roast using a microwave or conventional thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fa...

Page 16: ...ood in a single layer in a dish A rack may be used to elevate fatty meats Cover most meats with wax paper and pork with plastic wrap Place bacon on a rack and cover with a paper towel When not using a rack up to six bacon slices may be placed between layers of paper towels Cook according to the time given in the chart below Turn or rearrange as required Let stand according to the recommended time ...

Page 17: ... Makes 4 servings Pork Spare Ribs may be substituted for beef For beef marinate for several hours turning once before cooking MEATS CHINESE BEEF VEGETABLES 1 lb beef round steak 500 g 1 tbsp oil 15 ml 1 tsp grated ginger 5 ml 1 clove garlic crushed 1 1 2 cup beef stock 125 ml 1 tbsp soy sauce 15 ml 2 tbsp Hoi Sin sauce 30 ml 2 tbsp cornstarch 30 ml 10 oz package frozen 300 g mixed vegetables brocc...

Page 18: ...tables Makes 6 servings ROLLED MEAT LOAF 11 2 lb ground beef 750 g 3 4 cup bread crumbs 180 ml 2 tbsp ketchup 30 ml 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 15 ml 1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet 5 ml 1 tsp salt 5 ml 1 4 tsp pepper 1 ml 1 egg 1 To Microwave Combine ground beef and other ingredients and knead together lightly Spread between 2 sheets of wax paper and shape in a rectangle Remove top sheet of paper Spread on...

Page 19: ...e sauce over chops with orange slices Makes 4 servings MEATS BEEF AND VEGETABLE STIR FRY 1 lb beef sirloin steak 500 g 1 4 cup water 60 ml 1 tbsp cornstarch 15 ml 1 tsp sugar 5 ml 1 beef bouillon cube 1 1 tbsp soy sauce or 15 ml magi sauce 1 clove garlic minced 1 4 green onions sliced 4 2 stalks celery sliced 2 8 mushrooms sliced 8 1 green or red pepper 1 sliced 4 cups spinach shredded 1 L 5 oz 15...

Page 20: ...ecommended cooking time To Cook by Convection Cooking Press the Auto Convection Button once Chicken Pieces or twice Whole Chicken and enter the weight After cooking let stand tented with foil 10 15 minutes This stand time allows for easier carving During stand time test for doneness Small poultry is cooked when juices run clear and the drumsticks readily move up and down Large poultry should be ch...

Page 21: ... 125 ml per kg of liquid along with seasonings and grated vegetables for flavor Cover dish Poultry pieces should be placed in a single layer with the meatier portions toward the edge of the dish Rearrange pieces halfway through the cooking time To Microwave Multiply the ready to cook weight of the poultry by the minimum time recommended in the chart below and program the oven accordingly Cover pou...

Page 22: ...ith spaghetti Makes 4 servings CHICKEN COUSCOUS A 2 lb chicken pieces 1 kg 1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet or 5 ml light soy sauce 1 2 tsp coriander 2 ml 1 4 tsp cumin 1 ml 1 4 tsp cardamon 1 ml 1 4 tsp salt 1 ml 1 4 tsp pepper 1 ml 1 clove garlic minced 1 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml 2 carrots julienne cut 2 1 onion sliced 1 1 cup rutabagas thinly sliced 250 ml 11 2 cups chicken stock 375 ml 1 cup couscous 250...

Page 23: ...ad crumbs 60 ml 1 2 tsp paprika 2 ml To Bake Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray Preheat oven at 350 F 180 C In a small bowl combine soup and milk Arrange broccoli in an 11 x 7 28 x 18 cm dish top with turkey and cover with cheese sauce Season with salt and pepper Combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle on top of cheese sauce Place dish on Oven Rack Bake at 350 F 180 C 12 17 minutes or until hot To ...

Page 24: ...rate and honey Brush hens every 10 minutes Let stand covered 10 minutes before serving Makes 4 servings ROAST DUCK WITH ORANGE 4 2 41 2 lb duck 2 25 kg 1 4 cup bottled fruit sauce 60 ml for poultry 2 tbsp orange liqueur or orange 30 ml juice 1 can Mandarin oranges 1 11 oz drained optional 330 g Pierce skin of duck liberally with a fork to allow grease to drain from duck Combine fruit sauce and ora...

Page 25: ...stand covered 5 minutes Test for doneness before adding extra cooking time Fish and seafood should be opaque in colour and fish should flake when tested with a fork If undercooked return to the oven and continue to cook for 30 60 seconds Arrange fish in a single layer Cover dish with plastic wrap Test for doneness before adding extra cooking time Microwave Cooking Chart for Fish and Seafood Fish o...

Page 26: ...garine 30 ml 2 tbsp slivered almonds 30 ml 1 2 lb fish fillets 250 g salt and pepper to taste lemon juice parsley flakes Place butter and almonds in an 8 20 cm square dish Cook at P7 2 3 minutes stir once Dip fillets in butter and arrange in same dish spoon almonds and butter on top of fish Season with salt and pepper Sprinkle with lemon juice Cover with plastic wrap Cook at P7 3 5 minutes or unti...

Page 27: ...cup water 125 ml 1 4 cup soy sauce 60 ml 2 tbsp sherry 30 ml 1 8 tsp hot pepper sauce 0 5 ml 1 clove garlic finely 1 chopped 2 tbsp cornstarch 30 ml 1 package frozen pea pods 1 6 oz defrosted and drained 180 g 1 can bamboo shoots 1 81 2 oz drained 255 g 11 4 lb large shrimp shelled and 625 g cleaned 4 green onions sliced 4 hot cooked rice optional To Microwave In a 3 quart 3 L casserole combine wa...

Page 28: ...r with plastic wrap Cook at P4 7 81 2 minutes Scallops should be tender Sprinkle with paprika Let stand 5 minutes before serving NOTE For two servings follow above procedure halve all ingredients Cook butter 1 2 1 minute and scallops 41 2 51 2 minutes Makes 4 servings SALMON LOAF 1 lb canned salmon 500 g 2 beaten eggs 2 3 cups fresh bread crumbs 750 ml 1 2 cup sour cream or yogurt 125 ml 1 2 cup c...

Page 29: ... ml 2 cans mild enchilada 2 10 oz ea sauce divided 300 g ea 11 2 cups shredded Cheddar 375 ml 6 oz cheese divided 180 g 8 large corn tortillas 8 Shredded lettuce optional Sour cream optional In a medium glass bowl combine onion and green pepper Cover with plastic wrap Cook at P7 3 minutes stir once Stir in chicken olives and 1 2 cup 125 ml enchilada sauce Cover with plastic wrap Cook at P7 2 minut...

Page 30: ...nd cook at P4 12 15 minutes Remove chicken to a serving platter Stir sauce and spoon over chicken Serve with rice or vegetables Makes 6 8 servings GOULASH A 1 lb lamb shoulder chops 500 g 1 onion finely chopped 1 1 clove garlic minced 1 1 tbsp butter or margarine 15 ml 1 tbsp flour 15 ml 2 tbsp tomato paste 30 ml 1 2 tsp paprika 2 ml 1 small green or red pepper 1 cut into 1 2 5 cm cubes 1 cup beef...

Page 31: ... BOURGUIGNON A 20 silver skin onions or 20 4 cooking onions chopped 4 1 4 lb salt pork diced 125 g 1 2 lb whole button mushrooms 250 g 2 lb beef chuck or round 1 kg cubed 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet 30 ml 1 carrot finely grated 1 1 tsp salt 5 ml 1 2 tsp pepper 2 ml 1 2 tsp thyme 2 ml 1 bay leaf 1 11 2 cups burgundy red wine 375 ml 1 tbsp tomato paste 15 ml 1 clove garlic finely 1 chopped 1 4 cup parsle...

Page 32: ...a drained and 1 61 2 oz flaked 195 g 4 cups noodles cooked and 1 L drained See page 35 10 oz can condensed cream of 300 g mushroom soup 4 oz can of sliced mushrooms 120 g drained 10 oz package of frozen peas 300 g defrosted 3 4 cup milk 180 ml 2 tbsp chopped pimento 30 ml 1 cup crushed potato chips 250 ml In a 3 quart 3 L casserole combine all ingredients except potato chips mix well To Cook by Se...

Page 33: ...of the way through cooking stir rearrange and or turn vegetables over To Cook by Sensor Cooking With Sensor Cooking it is not necessary to know the weight of vegetables Except potatoes cover with a lid or cover loosely but completely with plastic wrap Choose the appropriate vegetable category then press Start Button For root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots press the Sensor Cook Button once...

Page 34: ...h stirring well Cover with lid Press Sensor Cook Button eight times then Start To Bake Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray Preheat at 350 F 180 C Bake 20 22 minutes or until set To Microwave Add eggs seasonings and if desired pepperoni Cover Cook at P3 51 2 7 minutes Makes 4 servings RATATOUILLE SQUARES 16 oz creamed cottage cheese 480 g 1 container 6 eggs 6 1 4 cup flour 60 ml 1 4 cup grated Parmesan...

Page 35: ...arp knife cut a diamond pattern in top of pastry Bake at 400 F 200 C for 15 20 minutes Makes 4 6 servings VEGETABLES AND SIDE DISHES SESAME BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER 2 tbsp oil 30 ml 1 tbsp sesame seeds 15 ml 1 2 bunch broccoli cut into 1 2 flowerettes 1 small head cauliflower 1 cut into flowerettes 1 tbsp soy sauce 15 ml 1 4 tsp ginger 1 ml To Microwave Place oil and sesame seeds in a 21 2 quart 2...

Page 36: ...e Mix 6 8 oz 190 g 2 quart 2 L casserole as package directs P6 14 15 5 Long Grain 1 cup 250 ml 2 quart 2 L casserole 21 2 cups 625 ml P6 16 17 5 Short Grain 1 cup 250 ml 2 quart 2 L casserole 21 2 cups 625 ml P6 15 16 5 Cereal Cream of Wheat Combine cereal water and salt optional Cook uncovered Stir several times 1 serving 1 4 cup 60 ml 2 cup 500 ml glass bowl 1 cup 250 ml P7 3 1 2 servings 1 3 cu...

Page 37: ...6 8 fresh chili or jalapeño 6 8 peppers sliced seeds removed if desired 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 45 ml 2 tbsp soy sauce 30 ml 4 5 green onions cut 4 5 diagonally into 1 2 1 5 cm pieces 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted 30 ml To Microwave Cook vermicelli drain rinse and set aside In a 2 cup 500 ml glass measuring cup blend sesame and peanut oil Cook at P7 1 minute Add chili peppers Cook at P7 15 secon...

Page 38: ...ning ingredients except cheese Cover with a lid or plastic wrap Cook at P6 3 minutes then P4 15 18 minutes or until macaroni is tender To Complete Sprinkle on cheese Cover and let stand 5 minutes Makes 4 6 servings MACARONI AND CHEESE A 1 4 cup butter 60 ml 2 tbsp onion minced 30 ml 1 clove garlic minced 1 1 4 cup flour 60 ml 1 tsp dry mustard 5 ml 1 tsp salt 5 ml 1 4 tsp pepper 1 ml 2 cups milk 5...

Page 39: ...nds with butter Makes 6 servings CRACKED WHEAT WITH TOMATO A 2 tbsp butter 30 ml 1 2 cup green onions chopped 125 ml 1 garlic clove minced 1 10 oz chicken broth 300 g 1 cup bulgar cracked wheat 250 ml 1 cup chick peas 250 ml 2 3 cup water 165 ml 1 2 tsp dill 2 ml 1 tomato chopped 1 In a 2 quart 2 L casserole combine butter onions and garlic Cook at P7 2 21 2 minutes Stir in broth bulgar chick peas...

Page 40: ...rt or recipe Most packaged mixes and some recipes benefit from 2 stage cooking We have given 2 stage cooking directions where they are helpful Check during cooking since recipes and cooking times vary After cooking tops may be sticky but a toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean Let stand uncovered on a flat surface for 10 15 minutes Stand time is important to allow the food to fi...

Page 41: ...nch dough down Let rest covered 15 minutes Shape into loaves as recipe directs Place dough into the well greased 81 2 x 41 2 x 21 2 22 x 11 x 6 cm loaf dishes that will fit into a 10 25 cm square dish Bake according to recipe directions 2 stage microwave defrosting and proofing rising of frozen bread dough Fill a 12 x 9 31 x 23 cm glass dish with 4 cups 1 L hot tap water Heat at P7 4 minutes Gener...

Page 42: ...m draft until doubled about 11 2 hours Punch down batter and turn into greased 10 25 cm tube pan or 12 cup 3 L fluted tube pan cover with towel Let rise for an additional 30 minutes To Bake Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray Preheat oven at 350 F 180 C Place pan on Oven Rack Bake 25 30 minutes or until golden brown Run knife around center and outer edge of bread turn onto serving plate Serve warm Mak...

Page 43: ...e at 375 F 190 C 16 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean Remove from pan Store covered Makes 12 muffins DESSERTS AND BREADS ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD 1 cup all purpose flour 250 ml 1 2 cup whole wheat flour 125 ml 2 tsp ground cinnamon 10 ml 1 tsp baking soda 5 ml 1 2 tsp salt 2 ml 1 2 tsp baking powder 2 ml 1 2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 ml 1 2 cup chopped nuts 125 ml 1 cup packed...

Page 44: ... Choose the appropriate pie category and press Start Button Baking Chart for Cake and Cookie Mixes Prepare batter according to package directions NOTE To bake two 8 or 9 inches layers each layer must be baked separately Place the Oven Rack on the Ceramic Tray Preheat the oven to temperature indicated in the chart Place pan on the Oven Rack For cupcakes or muffin pan with metal or paper baking cups...

Page 45: ...tes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean To Complete Cool in pan Sift confectioners sugar lightly on top DESSERTS AND BREADS HOT MILK SPONGE CAKE A 1 cup sifted all purpose flour 250 ml 1 tsp baking powder 5 ml 1 4 tsp salt 1 ml 1 2 cup milk 125 ml 2 tbsp butter 30 ml 2 eggs 2 1 cup sugar 250 ml 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml Grease 9 x 9 x 2 23 x 23 x 5 cm square pan Place Oven Rac...

Page 46: ... butter brown sugar wine cinnamon and cloves Cover with wax paper Heat at P7 2 3 minutes or until sugar is melted Stir well Arrange pear slices attractively on mixture Sprinkle with nuts in between slices set aside In a small bowl combine flour salt and baking powder Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy Beat in the eggs and vanilla Alternately add milk and f...

Page 47: ...ix 1 1 lb 500 g 4 eggs 4 1 2 cup water 125 ml 1 2 cup oil 125 ml 1 2 cup dark rum 125 ml 1 cup finely chopped nuts 250 ml Rum Glaze 1 4 cup butter melted 60 ml 1 2 cup sugar 125 ml 1 3 cup dark rum 80 ml Using an electric mixer beat cake mix eggs water oil and rum in a large bowl for 2 minutes To Bake Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray Preheat at 325 F 165 C Pour batter into greased 14 cup 3 5 L bund...

Page 48: ...min ADAPTING RECIPES For pie baking follow directions given here and in the recipes in this cookbook Place the Oven Rack on the Ceramic Tray before preheating the oven Use homemade or package pie crust mixes DO NOT use refrigerated or frozen pie crusts as these do not cook properly Roll out dough to 1 8 inch 0 5 cm thickness Use 9 inches 23 cm aluminum pie plates For fruit pies preheat the oven to...

Page 49: ...hes Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut Makes 4 servings APPLE PIE 1 Pastry for 2 crust 1 9 23 cm pie 2 lb fresh baking apples or 1 kg peaches 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml 3 4 cup sugar 180 ml 2 tbsp flour 30 ml 1 tsp cinnamon 5 ml 1 8 tsp nutmeg 0 5 ml 1 8 tsp salt 0 5 ml 2 tbsp butter or margarine 30 ml To Bake Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray Preheat oven at 400 F 200 C Roll out...