Hit the Easy Button this April

Make the most of your April holidays with simple microwave recipes

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 08 April 2019 – One of the best parts of April are the opportunities to turn the many public holidays into super long weekends. And on those carefree days there is no reason to spend hours ‘sweating’ in the kitchen to feed kids, family and friends. In fact, this Easter you can hit the “easy button” with a few simple, tasty meals cooked completely in your microwave.

“The microwave is an iconic example of technology designed for convenience. It saves time and money without compromising quality. At Samsung, we are committed to creating products that make life easier. Our customers already experience this with the Samsung Hotblast™. Its innovative functions are tailor-made to make life simpler, “says Tracy Gordon, Head of Product – Home Appliances at Samsung South Africa.

When you’re trying to satisfy the cravings of little ones, teens or group of family and friends, each of these simple recipes work with just a few ingredients, your microwave and surprisingly little effort.

Microwave Oatmeal Bars
Prep/Total Time: 20 minutes + Chilling | Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar
• Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish
• Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes
• Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer
• Sprinkle with chocolate chips
• Microwave at 30% power for 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top
• Refrigerate 15-20 minutes before cutting

Honey-Lemon Chicken Enchiladas
Prep/Total Time: 30 minutes | Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 2 cans (About 280g each) green enchilada sauce
• 12 corn tortillas (15cm), warmed
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• Sliced green onions and chopped tomatoes, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add chicken and toss to coat
• Pour 1 can enchilada sauce into a greased microwave-safe 11×7-in. dish
• Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture off centre on each tortilla
• Roll up and place in prepared dish, seam side down
• Top with remaining enchilada sauce
• Microwave, covered, on high 11-13 minutes or until heated through
• Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, top with green onions and tomatoes

Mini Burgers with The Works
Prep/Total Time: 30 minutes | Makes: 1 Dozen

Ingredients

• 1/4-pound ground beef
• 3 slices process American cheese
• 4 slices white bread (heels of loaf recommended)
• 2 tablespoons prepared Thousand Island salad dressing
• 2 pearl onions, thinly sliced
• 4 baby dill pickles, thinly sliced
• 3 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

Directions

• Shape beef into twelve 1-in. patties
• Place on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels
• Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 1 minute until meat is no longer pink
• Cut each slice of cheese into fourths; set aside
• Using a 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut out six circles from each slice of bread
• Spread half of the bread circles with dressing
• Layer with burgers, cheese, onions, pickles and tomatoes.
• Top with remaining bread circles; secure with toothpicks

When it comes to bigger meals, you can also trust your microwave to do the job. With the Samsung Hotblast™, you can cook entire meals deliciously and in no time. The HotBlast™ has multiple air holes blowing out powerful hot air, which reduces cooking time. The SLIM FRY™ technology also ensures that your food is perfectly crisp on the outside and delicious and juicy on the inside. Additionally, this versatile microwave also has a wider grill, making it easier to brown food fast and evenly. The turntable is wider, measuring 345mm, making it easier to prepare bigger servings of food; and with its ECO Mode power it significantly reduces energy consumption with its low standby power. The HotBlast™ is a must-have for every kitchen. Its intelligent features and stylish design makes it indispensable.

Recipes sourced from:
https://www.tasteofhome.com