Re: [CnD] Scrambling Eggs in the imcrowave

Hi Andrew, Where did you find a very small electric skillet? Thanks. Susan -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew niven Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:38 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sub

Re: [CnD] Scrambling Eggs in the imcrowave

Hi Jane. Personally, I've had very mixed results scrambling eggs in the microwave. I've ocasionally got them to come out right, but mostly not unfortunately. I prefer to scramble eggs in a very small electric skillet. Failing that, a saucepan or frying pan on top of the stove works well for

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[CnD] Scrambling Eggs in the imcrowave

So today I attempted to scramble eggs and make them in the microwave. Some of it turned out really firm and not burned, like I like them. Some of it was well, tasted mostly cooked, but not nearly as good. What's the secret to a good scrambling? For that matter, do you add cheese and such to th

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