Microwave Dill Tater Snacks Recipes

Steps:

• Use a 1 quart canning jar and fill with cucumbers, 1 clove garlic, 3/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric and 1 hot pepper if using.
• Use a 4 cup microwave safe glass bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Place in microwave for 4 minutes (until it boils).
• Remove liquid from microwave, pour it over the cucumbers in the jar. Make sure the cucumbers are covered with liquid. If not, add water to cover.
• Use a piece of plastic wrap to loosely cover the jar. Microwave for 3 minutes. Place the cap on the jar and let cool to room temperature. Place in refrigerator. Pickles should be ready to eat when cold.

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a steamer basket, and set in a pan over an inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
• In a small bowl, stir together the butter, dill, garlic, and salt. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and pour the seasoned butter over them. Toss gently until they are well-coated.

Steps:

• Combine oil and garlic; let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
• While oil and garlic are standing, wash potatoes, prick with fork and arrange in single layer in microwavable dish.
• Microwave, uncovered, at High for 10 to 13 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork, rearranging once.
• Pour over hot cooked potatoes.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs and toss to mix.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• If potatoes are old, peel and slice thin, less than 1/16" in thickness (paper thin), slicing across the potato.
• If the potatoes are new or good skins, DO NOT PEEL, just scrub well, then slice them less than 1/16" in thickness (paper thin), slicing across the potato.
• Place potato slices in a bowl, sprinkle with some salt (if desired) cover with cold water and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Remove potato slices in batches onto paper toweling and pat dry.
• If you have a microwave bacon tray, rub the tray with a vegetable oil, then place the sliced potatoes flat on the tray in a single layer.
• Sprinkle with your choice of herbs or spices or just leave them plain.
• Cover with a microwaveable, round heavy plastic cover.
• Microwave on HIGH (full power) for 5 to 5 1/2 minutes or until they curl slightly and are a very light brown in color.
• Cooking time could vary slightly, depending on the wattage of your microwave and the thickness of the slices. The thinner the slices, the quicker they cook and the tastier they are.
• You do not have to turn the sliced potatoes over.
• If you do not have a bacon tray, use a microwave safe casserole dish.
• Rub the inside of the dish with some olive oil for the first batch of potato chips.
• I do not know why, but I find that if you do not rub oil the first time, some chips will tend to stick to the dish.
• After the first batch is done, you do not have to rub the dish again.
• Continue to microwave the remainder of sliced potatoes as noted above.
• If using a bacon tray, after the first batch is cooked, you can reduce the microwaving time to 4 1/2 minutes and even less as you continue to microwave each batch.
• NOTE: You can also use PARCHMENT PAPER to microwave the potato slices. Lightly spray or rub the parchment paper with some vegetable oil or a Pam spray. Place your potato slices on the parchment paper, then sprinkle them with whatever you like and then place another piece of parchment paper on top. This will help microwave the potatoes more evenly and they should turn out nice and crisp. Microwaving time should be between 5 and 6 minutes.
• ADDITIONAL IDEAS, suggested by Deb K:.
• Granulated garlic powder with parsley.
• Cracked black pepper, grated parmesan and sea salt sprinkled after removing from microwave.
• Another, after removing chips from microwave, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, zap for a few seconds to melt the cheese, then add a dab of sour cream.
• A great dip is Robert Rothschild Farm Dips:.
• Emerald Isle Onion Dill and Horseradish Dip.