Microwave Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This recipe is so easy, so quick, and oh so delicious! You must use the Pampered Chef's Deep Covered Baker (referred to hereout as DCB).

Drain a can of sliced pineapple, reserving the juice.

Melt two sticks of butter in the DCB in the microwave.

Prep a box of yellow cake mix using the instructions on the box. Use the reserved pineapple juice (plus water if needed to meet the measurements) in place of water. And, in place of oil, use melted butter from the two sticks melted before.

Add two cups of brown sugar to the melted butter in the DCB; cover and microwave for 5 minutes.

After brown sugar and butter have caramelized, place pineapple slices on top and top with cake mix.

With the lid on the DCB, microwave for ~15 minutes or until the cake is completely done. If your microwave does not have a turn table, rotate halfway through cooking.

Let the cake rest for 5 minutes with the lid on. Loosen the edges of the cake and turn out onto a plate.

Can sub peaches or apples for pineapple.

To order the Deep Covered Baker, go to www.pamperedchef.biz/ajfbailey

Oven Fried Zucchini

So easy and so delicious!

Peel and slice zucchini into 1/8" rounds. Dip into egg wash (1 egg, 1 tbsp water, & 1/2 tsp salt) & then into Panko bread crumbs (1 cup Panko, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, & 1/2 tsp pepper).

Place on oiled cookie sheet or baking stone and bake for 10 mins at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn the last two minutes of cooking.

Microwave Chicken Tortilla Soup - Pampered Chef Style

This is a great soup; it's fast and easy and cheap and healthy!  I use the Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker in the microwave and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.

The key is to add the cilantro and lime.  If you don't like cilantro, add parsley.  The lime is a must!

To order a Deep Covered Baker, visit my website at www.pamperedchef.biz/ajfbailey

4 (6 in) Flour Tortillas

1 Small Onion
3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Tenders (or 1 Large Breast)
1 Garlic Clove, pressed
1 tsp Pampered Chef Southwestern Seasoning Mix
1 can Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
1 box of Chicken Broth
1 can of Rotel
4 tsp Fresh Cilantro, snipped
Shredded cheddar cheese                             
1 Lime, wedged

1.       Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cut tortillas in half and cut halves into ½ inch strips using Pizza Cutter.  Place on Bar Pan.  Bake 7-8 minutes or until crisp.

2.       Slice onion using the Ultimate Mandoline.  Place on the bottom of the baker.  Cover with chicken and seasoning.  Microwave on High for about 9 – 11 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.  Once cooked, cut onion and chicken using the Salad Choppers.  Stir in beans, garlic, broth, and Rotel.  Microwave on High for 10 minutes.  Let set, covered, for 10 minutes. 

3.       Ladle soup into bowls.  Snip cilantro over bowls using Professional Shears.  Top with cheese, tortilla strips and lime. 

Yield: 4 – 6 servings