BENEFITS OF STEAMING FOOD
Steaming as a method of cooking is thought to pre-date the discovery of fire, when foods were steamed over hot springs or stones. Asian cooking has always used steaming as a main cooking method, both for health reasons and because ovens are rare.
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Tupperware SmartSteamer
• Fail-safe, easy to use
• Breakthrough innovation in microwave steaming technology.
• Steams everything from vegetables, to tofu and fish.
• Eat healthy, tasty food.
• Save money on energy versus traditional stove steaming.
• Sustainable for the environment (save energy and lasts a lifetime).
**Unique product is made with encapsulated metal, so it blocks the microwaves that normally cook foods, and directs them to the Water Tray--creating steamed delicious, nutritious meals in
minutes.
Wellness Cooking
• Steaming allows cooking any type of food and is a well-known method for fat-free cooking. It also retains nutrients, fatty acids minerals and vitamins.
• Steaming does not mean bland cooking. The colors are more vibrant, the texture stays firm, the natural flavors are better preserved and the herbs or condiments can develop their aroma
fully. Add herbs or spices to the water to add a specific taste. You can also accompany your meals with sauces for a richer taste.
• Steaming is perfect for the whole family – and a great way to introduce vegetables to children who will appreciate the festival of authentic colors and tastes on their plate.
SmartSteamer Meatloaf
1– 1½ pound ground beef (or ground turkey*)
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
1 cup bread crumbs or crushed bread cubes
1 pkg. Lipton vegetable soup**
1 egg
Using the Chop-N-Prep place quartered onions and cloves of garlic, pull string until chopped, and place in a bowl. Place the cube stuffing in the Chop-N-Prep and chop to make bread crumbs. Combine the bread crumbs with the onion, garlic, add the dry soup mix, egg and ground beef. Mix well. Divide into four sections, and shape into loaves. Place in the lower colander of the SmartSteamer and microwave for 18-20minutes. Make sure to add water to the base of the SmartSteamer.
*Add 1/2—1 tsp of salt * Add 1/2 tsp. of pepper to ground turkey
** I used the Onion/Mushroom Lipton Soup Mix with the ground turkeyand an additional 2 garlic cloves.
Optional: Add thin sliced potatoes or broccoli to the top for a side dish.
Steamed Chicken and Vegetables
One Chicken Breast and 2 Red Potatoes
1 pkg of Frozen Vegetables
Place water in the water bowl to fill line.
Place Chicken Breast with spices on Bottom colander, with 2 to 3 small red potatoes with seasoning on them cut into quarters.
Place Frozen Vegetables on the top colander and place lid on top (it might not fit as the Frozen veggies are sticking up...that is ok...as it steams the lid will settle on top.)
Cook on high for 16 minutes, test doneness...and serve.
SMARTSTEAMER FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Very easy to use: fill water, place food, stack, steam – for extraordinary & gourmet results.
• Trulysteamsall types of food in the microwave oven.
• Steamsfrom fresh or frozen vegetables & fruits without altering the look or texture.
• Ideal to soften skin before peeling.
• Colander is suitable for servingwhen placed on reversed Cover.
• Keeps food warm – leave hot water in Water Tray, or pour warm water to avoid prolongation of cooking process (advisable for green vegetables) – keeps food warm for up to 30min.
• Colander allows stack-steaming & preparing an entire meal
all at once.
• Flavor your dishes by adding spices, herbs, to the water in
the Water Tray. DO NOT add or substitute water with low fat stock, essential oil or wine.
• Saves space compared to electric steamers.
• Safeto manipulate and carry.
• Easy to clean; dishwasher safe.
Chocolate Kiss Cake
¾ cup all-purpose flour½ cup granulated sugar
1½ tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder½ tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. canola oil¼ tsp. salt
½ cup cold strong coffee or water½ tbsp. white vinegar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. Simple Indulgence™ Cinnamon-Vanilla Seasoning Blend
16 chocolate candies like Hershey’s® Kisses
Place flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and seasoning blend in base of the Whip 'N Prep™ Chef. Cover and turn handle to combine. Add the canola oil, coffee or water, vinegar and vanilla extract. Replace cover and turn handle to blend until batter is smooth. As needed, use a spatula to scrape the sides of the base to ensure complete mixing. Fill Water Tray with 1¾ cups water. Place Steamer Base over Water Tray. Divide cake batter evenly between 8 CrystalWave® Ramekins. Place 1-2 chocolate candies into each ramekin to completely submerge candy in batter. Place Ramekins in Steamer Base cover and microwave on high power for 9-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the Ramekin comes out clean. Garnish with fresh berries, grated chocolate and whipped topping if desired.
Flan in MinutesServes 4
4 eggs1½ cups 2% milk
¾ cup granulated sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. saltbottled caramel sauce
Place first five ingredients in base of your Whip ’N Prep™ Chef. Replace cover, turn handle and blend until well combined. Pour mixture evenly into four Snack Cups and place in the Tupperware® SmartSteamer. Microwave at 50 percent power for 16 minutes or until custard is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Chill in refrigerator for several hours. To serve, run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto plates.
Top with a prepared caramel sauce if desired.
Steamed Shrimp
1 Pound Whole Raw Shrimp
Use Lemon-Lime squeeze 1/2 lemon 1/2 lime, 1/2 orange over shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with Citrus salt.Marinate 15 minutes.
Steam inSmartSteamer for 8 minutes.
Serve with Pesto (optional)
Pesto: 3Tbls TY nuts, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 cup basil (or parsley, or cilantro etc.), 2 TBLS Olive Oil, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (can be frozen)
Chicken, Craisin, and Cashew Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
4 cups steamed chicken breasts in Tupperware Smart Steamer, diced
6 cups bow tie pasta, cooked al-dente
1-1/2 cups green grapes, sliced in half
1-1/2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and quartered
1 (10 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced (green onions)
2 cups cashews, whole and halves
2 cups craisins (dried cranberries)
Dressing
1 (16 ounce) bottle coleslaw dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
In a Thatsa’ Bowl mix all salad ingredients together, except cashews and Craisins. Whip together Dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with the mixture in the Thatsa Bowl. Let this mixture marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
Mix in cashews and Craisins just before serving. Serve cold.
TUPPERWARE SMARTSTEAMER HAMBURGER SLIDERS
1lb of lean hamburger meat ½ Onion
1 T Tupperware Chipotle seasoning
9 Hawaiian rolls (sweet or butter work the best)
DIRECTIONS:
Place onion in chop’n prep and pull about 6-10 pulls or until it’s the consistency you want. Put hamburger into medium size Tupperware bowl and sprinkle Chipotle seasoning and chopped onion on top (you can either mix it in with your hands or just cook it on top. (I prefer mixing it in because it makes the flavors come together more.) Flatten hamburger into one big patty and place in lower tray of Smart Steamer. Cook 8 minutes or until hamburger is cooked.
Cut meat into 9 pieces and place a slice of cheese on each piece.
Place rolls in top tray and put cover on top. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes so cheese melts and rolls are warmed.
Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo.
TUPPERWARE CHIPOTLE MAYO
1 Cup mayo1 T Chipotle seasoning
Place both ingredients into Chop’nprep and pull cord 3 to 5 times or until mayo and seasoning are blended.
Tilapia in the Smart Steamer
Fill the bottom with water up to the fill line. Place 3 Tilapia filets in the main steamer, season with lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, sea salt and cracked pepper.
Use 3 Cups of frozen French cut green beans, seasoned lightly with sea salt in top colander. Place top on SmartSteamer and microwave for 10 min, let sit for another 5 min.
This was 3 servings and a total of 128 Calories per serving!!! I didn't have to use butter, oil or anything else. The fish was PERFECT, moist and with the Old Bay seasoning visually appetizing. The green beans were crisp and again perfect!
Pumpkin Custard
14 oz. can fat‐free sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
8 oz whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
3 eggs1 cup pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp. Cinnamon/Vanilla Seasoning
¼ tsp. salt1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
Place all ingredients in base of the Whip ’N Prep™ Chef. Replace cover, turn handle and mixun?l well combined. Pour into 6 cup Stuffable container and place in the Tupperware®SmartSteamer. Microwave at 100 percent power for 30 minutes or un?l the custard is set and aknife inserted into the center comes out clean. Chill in the refrigerator at least an hour or until thoroughly chilled. Run a knife around edge and unmold to a serving plate. Top with whippingcream and Gingersnap cookie crumbs.
STEAMER CAKE
Cake Mix prepared as directedCan of Pie filling
Place water in bottom tray. In the steamer base place a 2 ½ cup CrystalWave Bowl. Place enough pie filling to cover bottom of CrystalWave bowl, add cake mix until about ½ full.
Place Steamer Cover on and microwave on High for 10 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes and invert onto a plate.
Will make several cakes. Can also be made individually in the Ramekins for 10 minutes.
Bonnie Alexander937-337-0227
Italian Meatballs
1 Cup Bread Crumbs1 tsp. dried parsley2 Eggs
1 lb. Ground Beef½ cup Water1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. dried oregano2 Tbsp. Olive OilMarinara Sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese dash of Pepper
1. Combine bread crumbs and water.
2. Stir in eggs, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Add meat; mix well.
4. With wet hands, form 20 to 24 small balls.
Place water in the bottom tray, place meatballs in steamer base, pour spaghetti sauce in slow cooking sauce insert, and cover. Microwave high for 18-20 minutes.
Creamy Custard
14 oz. can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
8 oz. whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
1 can evaporated milk¼ tsp. salt
3 eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract
Place all ingredients in base of the Whip ’N Prep™ Chef. Replace cover, turn handleand mix until well combined. Pour evenly into Snack Cups and place in the Tupperware®SmartSteamer. Microwave at 50 percent power for 20 minutes or until the custard is setand a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Chill in the refrigerator at least anhour or until thoroughly chilled. Run a knife round edge and unmold to a serving plate.
Serve with fresh berries.
Note: This recipe was tested at 1200 watts.
Mixed Vegetables
Using the Smart Steamer place inside: 1/2 red bell pepper - sliced - 1/2 of a sweet potato (do not peel) cut in country fries, 1/2 of a regular potato cut in country fries, some cauliflower, broccoli, fresh green beans, one ear of corn on the cob - cut into three sections - 2 wedges of cabbage -- as much as will fit into the steamer and still get the cover on correctly.
Add water in bottom tray by allowing fresh water to run over the veggies & into the base. Spritz veggies with olive oil – sprinkle lightly with Italian herb. (Herb will really kick in after steaming)
Cover & place in microwave. Cook for about 17 minutes on high. Incredible!
The point is - you can have what you like - if you don't like cabbage - don't take cabbage!
Honey/Lime Chicken Breast
and Steamed Carrots
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (approx 1 lb)
Black pepper1/2 lime
Honey16 oz baby carrots
Fill water tray with water. Place baby carrots in (deep) steamer base.Pepper chicken breasts on both sides. Use Lemon/Lime press to cover chicken on both sides with lime juice.Lay chicken breasts in shallow colander steamer tray and drizzle honey over chicken. Stack dishes and cover and cook in microwave on high for 14 minutes.
Bonnie Alexander937-337-0227
Tangy one-dish Citrus Chicken
with steamed vegetables
Citrus Sauce makes 1/2 cup
½ cup fresh basil leaves 1 green onion
2 tbsp. fl at-leaf parsley2 tbsp. capers, drained
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, peeled
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste
Place first seven ingredients in the base of your Chop ’N Prep™ Chef. Replace cover twist to seal andpull cord 4–5 times to blend to a coarse puree. Remove blade and transfer sauce to a small bowl andseason with salt and pepper to taste.
Chicken
1¾ cup water 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ lb. green beans, trimmed 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
salt and pepper, to taste 3 tbsp. Citrus Sauce
Place water in Water Tray. Place chicken in base of Tupperware® SmartSteamer; season with salt andpepper and brush with Citrus Sauce (recipe adjacent). Place green beans and red pepper strips inColander Tray. Microwave on High power 14 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperatureof 165° F. Remove chicken to a serving platter and brush with sauce. Toss the vegetables with1 tablespoon Citrus Sauce and serve with chicken.
Warm Potato SaladMakes 4 cups
Potatoes
1½ lb. fingerling potatoes or small red potatoes
Place whole potatoes in base of Tupperware® SmartSteamer. Cover and place in microwave and cook on High power for 16–18 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. While potatoes cook, prepare Herb Vinaigrette (recipe adjacent). Remove potatoes from Tupperware® SmartSteamer and when cool enough to handle cut into large chunks or slices and place in serving bowl. Immediately pour dressing over potatoes and toss gently until combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Herb Vinaigrette
2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary
1 shallot ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1½ tbsp. balsamic or apple cider vinegar ½ tbsp. Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
Place first six ingredients in base of Chop ’N Prep™ Chef. Replace cover, pull cord 4–5 times or until herbs are finely chopped and oil and vinegar are blended; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
STEAMED SOY-MARINATED CHICKEN
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/2 lime, juiced
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, sliced thick 1 cloves garlic, sliced
1 handful cilantro, chopped ½ cup carrots
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup mushrooms
½ head Savoy cabbage ½ cup broccoli heads
In small Tupperware bowl add the soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and cilantro. Seal the bowl and shake it to mix the ingredients. In Season Serve Container add ingredients with chicken breasts and shake it again. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour or up to overnight.
Put water in water tray. Line the base of steamer with a layer of cabbage leaves. Place carrots, mushrooms and broccoli on top of cabbage leaves. Place the marinated chicken on top rack of steamer. Cover the steamer and put it into the microwave. Steam the chicken for 12 minutes.
Steamed Salmon and Snow Peas
1 ¾-cup white wine1 lb. sockeye salmon fillet
Olive oilsalt and freshly ground pepper
Pink peppercorns6 oz. snow peas
Pour white wine in water tray. Place salmon in steamer base and place on top of the water tray. Brush salmon with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and pink peppercorns. Place snow peas in colander tray and place colander tray on top of the steamer base. Season peas with olive oil, salt, pepper and pink peppercorns. Cover, place in the microwave and heat on high for 9 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork, is opaque and it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove from microwave and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Chicken broth or seafood stock may be used as a substitute for white wine.
Bonnie Alexander937-337-0227